Client Reviews.
Background :.
About 15 twelvemonths ago I tried all kinds of electric razors (not Panasonic though). Then, the achiever was Braun. It was the only minor that I did n’t have to go over a brand with afterwards. I ‘ve used every looping of Braun (their top of the line ones) since then until their current modeling. (Remingtons are dust, Norelco pulled hair and never gave me a clean knock off, it missed thicker hairs, there were other steels, etc). So I will essentially compare the public presentation of this minor to the newish (1.5 yr old wet dry shaver reviews Braun Pulsonic self cleansing minor which I ‘ve used exclusively until now).
A little setting about me that is important for this review is that I have fast growing thick byssus. I can knock off more than twice a day and have a 5 o’clock shadow. And on top of that I cut back myself if I used a manual razor. I have cut myself with electric razors too (I do n’t even know how that’s possible).
So that out of the way, I can begin the review.
The shave :.
Moisture (wet means with shaving cream, not just water) : This was the best knock off I ‘ve had, neck opening, face, and all. I was always told you ca n’t get as close to shaving with a brand, but I ca n’t tell the difference. I was extremely pleasantly surprised.
Dry (before taking a shower) : Was n’t as close as the wet and not as comfy but it was better than the Braun. Best dry shaver I ‘ve used.
Cleaning :.
I was worried because there is an even more expensive model with the cleansing nucleotide which made me expect a long involved cleansing procedure. It does n’t! Just rinse with water and push the power push long enough for it to go to making clean mode (repeat with foil off). It discharged me from having to purchase cleansing cartridges I reckoned so that’s a plus.
Other :.
I feel hangdog using it in the shower because of how much water heat is wasted (lets say a few minutes of wasted hot water during the shave…). Also since it’s a little quieter than the Braun, I can tell that it’s going over an area that still needs to be shaven (get a line hairs being gelded). So I’d rather use it on a sink.
Directions do n’t say how to make the battery last longer. Should I charge after each use? Should I keep using it until it dies? Should I hold a 50 % explosive charge? etc.
I could not download the manual online. The website-help directed me to buy it at the portions surgical incision. I told them I wanted to see the manual before I make up one’s mind if I want the razor. I want to see how to clean it etc.. They were very civil and thanked me for my feedback. But I still could n’t download the manual online, I honestly would have a hard time purchasing anything expensive blindly without looking at the program lines.
I think even though purchasing an electric razor has a higher initial cost, one preserves money in the long run as the cost of consumables is almost zero (as counterbalanced to purchasing disposable razors).
I was pleasantly surprised the head pivots in 2 different instructions so that I do n’t have to direct it cautiously at my face.
Conclusion :.
I highly recommend it. It’s my first Panasonic and I wish I had the chance to try Panasonics earlier.
I took 1 star off for want of a user’s manual online and want of electric battery aid program lines.
EDIT (Dec 2009) :.
Thanks for the inputs, there is the a link to the product manual in the comment surgical incision.
After using it for 2 months, I still think it ‘s the best shaver I ‘ve used. One drawback I detected was that it’s difficult to knock off sideburns precisely with it since the head is so big (trimmer is n’t that large). The motor is in the head though so the size of the head is necessarily enceinte.
Also, I match with other referees about how a stand should be included. Washing it and then letting it ride on a towel is not the most elegant solution.
EDIT (June 2010) :.
I ‘m still using this shaver exclusively. I still recommend it. But I have some more notes.
-I hatred the lock button (to lock the shaver head to keep it from pivoting) It’s just easier to hold the head in your hired hands than try to adjust it just so that the lock button can slide.
-I mostly use it dry even though i get a closer shave when fuddled. It’s more convenient and I ‘m lazy.
-I use it wet when I have to go to something stately. And this is still the best shave I ‘ve gotten regardless if it’s electric or manual shaver. It takes several pass though but that’s ok. There is no danger of getting stinger and it’s cheaper than blades.
EDIT (Dec 2010) :.
I ‘m not sure I like the price fluctuations. If I had paid for it (esp MSRP), I would be extremely angry and feel ripped off. I ‘ve seen the price dip to less than a third of original asking price. This is probably because a new framework is out. Sooo, it makes me wonder how much is it really worth? It makes me not want to purchase the newest framework Panasonic knocks off any longer since obviously I ‘m being taken advantage of. Just price it fairly. I do n’t want to play games.
