First, a little background on my shaving history. I started around 14 with my Dad's standard rotary electric shaver, which he claimed was all I'd ever need to get the job done. In a sense, he was right; the shaver got the job done, but I now know that it takes a truly great product to get the job done WELL. I dabbled a bit with blade shaving but found it to be impractical and often painful. It was just not worth the extra effort to achieve a minor improvement in closeness. So I did what most men do: Take their dad's advice and continue on a path of a daily ritual of mediocrity and indifference. I used to dread waking up knowing that the task lay before me, just wanting to blink my eyes and have it be over. No longer. This product truly did change my whole perspective.
Turning on this razor for the first time summoned a response akin to what an aviation engineer must have felt when he heard a jet engine for the first time...wow. The 13,000 RPM blades emit a futuristic whir that almost say "Shave with me, you won't be sorry." And you won't. This was my first experience with a foil shaver so I was a bit dubious about their supposed performance. However, that soon passed after my first shave. I have NEVER had a shave as close or as painless. The combination of the swivel head that contours over your face with the high RPMs of the blade that capture even the toughest hairs make for an extremely close, comfortable shave. This thing is what George Jetson uses in the morning before he hops in his spaceship...it's that good. After I shaved with it the first time I could not stop running my hands over my face in amazement, and I still can't. If you've shaved with a rotary your whole life, you will not believe the difference in performance this foil razor gives. So as to not be long winded, the moral of the story is: Close, comfortable, convenient shave at a reasonable price. I can't compare it to some of the higher end competition, but I can say I couldn't imagine getting a closer shave than this (so why pay an extra $100 to test that theory?).
Some Tips I've Learned After 3 Months of Use:
-For the closest, most comfortable shave possible with this shaver, shave after your stubble has had 2 days to grow and shave with shaving gel/cream and hot water like a blade. I do mine in the shower. The 2 days of growth allows the shaver to capture the hairs much more easily and the gel helps give a comfortable, smooth shave. Follow up with an aftershave balm. I follow this ritual: After shaving Friday morning, I usually don't shave again until Monday morning, after which I get an amazing shave that puts a smile on my face and prepares me to face the challenges of the work week.
-For daily shaves, use a pre-shave solution and shave dry. This is convenient and allows for maximum day-to-day performance.
-Use the cleaning base after EVERY shave. When shaving dry, take the foil off and rinse out all the hairs before putting it back into the cleaning base. The most important thing this cleaning base does to your shaver is LUBRICATE. If you notice after the cleaning cycle is over, take the foil off and look at the blades in the light. The liquid on the blades is lubricant, and it will help tremendously to provide a smoother, closer shave as well as preserve the life of the blades. As a matter of fact, try an experiment. Rinse the blades and let them dry, then put the foil back on and turn on the shaver to listen to the blades. Now do the same after the shaver has been through a cleaning cycle. You will notice that without lubricant the blades actually give off a slight grinding, abrasive sound barely noticeable to the ear. It is noticeable to the face...trust me. Always use a properly lubricated shaver when you can. By rinsing after shaving and then putting your shaver in the cleaning base, you will prolong the life of the cleaning cartridges.
-To best shave the sides of your cheeks along the jawline up the sideburns, I've found that pulling the skin to make it tighter actually doesn't result in the closest shave. Instead, move the shaver over the skin without stretching it. This makes the skin kind of roll underneath the shaver, then the 13,000 RPM blades make short work of the hairs.
This pretty much wraps it up. I don't usually review products here on Amazon, but I do when I find them particularly noteworthy and I have something of substance to offer consumers. If you're still wondering whether or not to get this razor, take Nike's advice...Just Do It. Your face will thank you. Get more detail about Panasonic ES8109S Vortex Wet/Dry Shaver with Nano Technology and HydraClean System.
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