Panasonophonic recommends changing the foil annually, so 6 months seems quick. As for degradation, an instantaneous shift is what I would expect if a small portion got a jagged edge. A visual inspection might not pick it up.
As for degradation, an instantaneous shift is what I would expect if a small portion got a jagged edge. A visual inspection might not pick it up.
I had a $50 wet and dry Panasonic foil shaver that started scratching me suddenly. I thought it was a problem with the foil, it turned out there was a tiny burr from a nick on the plastic around the foil, that was scratching my face. After I discovered it, I removed the burr and it worked fine again.Not sure how many folks are still tuned into this thread, but wanted to ask a word of advice.
My Panasonic Arc5 electric foil razor has suddenly started leaving lines/scratch marks on my face and even nicking me from time to time. I've never known a foil razor to do this and it seemed to start out of the blue. I've examined it pretty closely and can't see any obvious structural defects.
Anybody have any thoughts about what might be causing this?? Thanks.
If I wet shave in a hurry I often touch up the difficult spots with my Panny W&D - better that than itching and scratching trying to go too close with the DE too quickly.I made the mistake of asking in the General Shaving forum up top if any one used an electric for touch-up post wet shave. Only a couple said yes and the rest were outraged. I use my Norelco for spot touch-ups if needed and almost always for travel. It actually takes me longer to use my electric for a full shave than my DE and the results are only fair but for the little travel I do these days, taking an electric is a nobrainer.
These days, increasing number of people will use electric razors and electric shavers in their daily grooming routine. It is important to choose the right electric shavers because this can have a significant effect on the grooming experience overall.
Some of these tools are able to provide a top-quality shave that is really smooth, quick and comfortable, while others cannot make the cut.
I both head shave and face shave. I use a DE ,2 blade disposable, and over the years a Norelco , Remington , Braun , and theSkull Shaver . I found for myself that they all did a good job of shaving. And for my money the only difference was my mood , time of year ( winter or summer) that made any measurable difference. Each does have certain advantages and disadvantages. But none is better all the time.Agreed! I went through a Norelco rotary, Remington f2, Braun series 3, and Braun series 7 before ultimately landing on the Braun series 9 as the best tool for me. I use it for head and face shaving and honestly I don't even keep any blades around anymore besides a shavette for line ups.
Braun has razors that can be used wet or dry.More than 4 years ago, I replaced the ordinary razor with an electric razor. The irritation began to shake, so I decided to join the high technologies.
I don’t know how now, but at that time in nature there were three significant brands for electric razors, among which I chose: Philips, Braun, and Panasonic. I studied several pages of the iXBT forum and looked at electric shaver reviews. And then stopped at Panasonic. Model name is no longer relevant. Since outdated and now they have very different models
I don’t remember the details, but in my opinion, I chose Panasonic because it had the possibility of both dry and wet shaving (i.e. with foam). In my opinion, then (I don’t know how it is now), Philips had only a wet or only dry shave, while Braun had only a dry shave (but maybe I’m confusing something, it was a long time ago). And in my opinion, then they praised the function of wet shaving Panasonic.
In general, I use it now.
Scaramouche, your experience mirrors mine. When I can I use a DE or SE and love it. But I have a Panasonic Arc-5 that I think is the best electric I've ever used. It's pricey for sure but I like that it doesn't need the cleaning solution and all that jazz.
I was on a trip this summer and the airline lost my luggage for a few days. I picked up a cheap Norelco at Wally World. It was the Norelco 4100. I didn't expect much, it was cheap. Honestly, it's about 90 percent or a bit more as good of shave quality as my Panasonic, but feels light and cheaply made by comparison, which it no doubt is, but then it was 1/4 the price of the Panasonic. Considering I primarily wet shave, I could easily be happy with that, but the Panasonic feels much better in the hand.
Prior to that I had a Remington R38 or similar. That lasted a really long time but I had to bin it after I could no longer buy decent heads for it. The head manufacturing went to China and I could no longer get a comfortable shave.
Even earlier, various Norelco, Remington and Braun. They don't hold a candle to today's electrics. The one place I cannot best the electric or good cartridge is on the bottom of my neck which has hair that grows at a severe angle darn near parallel to the skin.