This is my third electric shaver in eight years. My first was a Braun Syncro 7526 (with a cleaning stand), which I bought back in January of 2001. The second is a Norelco 7885XL, bought in January of 2004. I wrote a review of both those electric shavers here at Amazon. Both of them are still working. The Braun has had its set of foil and cutter replaced a few times over the years. Basically, I replace my shavers after four years of daily use to upgrade to newer technology. My newest electric shaver, the Panasonic ES8109S, is the subject of this review.
This Panasonic is a versatile shaver. Unlike my previous electric razors, this one can be used "wet". Basically, you can use it with your shaving cream, just like a regular blade razor. And like a typical electric razor, you can use it dry. You can clean it with soap and water, or you can use the cleaning stand. The 8109S gives you choices.
Ok, you're thinking, "This Citan has been using an electric razor for eight years. I'll buy whatever he recommends. He's the new electric razor guru, the next best thing to God. A Stud among us!". Now, I appreciate your vote of confidence, but I am no electric razor guru. And definitely not a God. Stud maybe . . .
So, what has been the closest shave of the past eight years? There was a period of about 4-5 months during those eight years when I took a break from the electric razor and tried a Gillette Mach 3. I started with the typical shaving gel and found that the Mach 3 shave was only marginally smoother than the Braun Syncro's. Eventually, I decided to try using a shaving brush and a shaving soap with the Mach 3. And that my friends, gave me the best shave of my life! However, it was also messy and probably wasteful of hot water. Not to mention the fact that the replacement blades for the Mach 3 were somewhat expensive. You see, to get the best (and most comfortable!) shave out of a blade razor, you have to replace the blade often. Once a week, in my case. Once you feel the razor tugging, it's time for a new blade. So, I went back to the electric razor and have not looked back since. And no, I do not have the courage to try a straight razor!
This Panasonic shaves better than the old Braun and the old Norelco. It is the most comfortable of the three. Perhaps because the ultra-fast blades lessen the chances of the razor tugging on your beard. The beard gets sheared off before the razor can move. Hence, you will not even feel the slightest pull. I wanted to try how the Panasonic will perform when used with a shaving soap. Using a shaving brush, I whipped up some foam on a mug, wet my face with hot water, and lathered it on. Under those conditions, the Panasonic gave me the best shave that I can remember. In fact, I now shave at night, before bed. The shave is so good that my face is smooth all throughout the next work day.
Now, does it make sense to use a shaving brush and a shaving soap with an electric razor? Probably not, as that defeats the need for convenience. Citan would be late for work if he did this in the mornings!. I will most likely go back to dry shaving very soon. But I just wanted to see the potential of the Panasonic.
How does it shave dry? Very good. The best of any electric shaver that I have tried. But you will have to try it for yourself. The ergonomics are fine for me. If you have a prominent Adam's apple, you may be better off with a blade razor. The larger heads of the electric razors might make it hard to maneuver around your Adam's apple.
The cleaning stand is terrific! The razor comes out clean and recharged. It also leaves an oily film on the foil for lubrication. While the razor can be cleaned with tap water and soap, I really do recommend the use of the cleaning stand. The cutters on this Panasonic oscillates very fast, against the foil. I am not an engineer, but I suspect the Panasonic has a greater need for lubrication than most other foil razors due to its faster speed.
My face did not require any adjustment time to get used to this shaver. I went from a Norelco 7885XL (rotary type) to this Panasonic with no issues whatsoever. Maybe your experience will be different. I have visited many shaving forums and message boards over the years. And there are some people who will always have trouble shaving, no matter the system they choose. I hope you're not one of those.
I recommend this shaving system to anyone who wants to try a new electric razor. The Panasonic wet-dry shavers are very versatile. Get more detail about Panasonic ES8109S Vortex Wet/Dry Shaver with Nano Technology and HydraClean System.
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