Been using this for a while and wanted to test the reliability and all I can say is that this is a great electric razor. I used to use the traditional 4 or 5 bladed razors and during the summer time my skin would get itchy and red because of shaving so i switched to this razor. It shaves very close and I use this every other day with Lectric shave and the difference last summer was very pleasantly surprising. Less irritation and itchiness. It's easy to use and is very durable. Doesn't take long to charge and holds a charge for quite a long time. Read more
Talk about technology making human life better. I use this as a dry shaver for men. I get almost blade quality shave without the mess, cuts, bruises, and without using up the planet's fresh water supply. Shaving was my least preferred task. I bought this after reading the NYT product reviews. 1) The product is quality and grips well. 2) Try to use it at a 90 degree angle to skin surface for best results. 3) Don't press hard against the skin. 4) It will take a few passes to clean out the skin particularly at curves. That's normal. 5) The learning curve is short. Use it twice and you would have figured out the technique. 5) Pop the head off after every couple of shaves and dust off the powder. It is easy. 6) I have not used in the stubble mode or the trimmer. 7) The initial charge lasted two decent 10-15 min shaves. And it may deliver a few more. I now get a respectable shave without the ceremony. I haven't looked this sharp in quite some time. Read more
After 10 years, my Panasonic ES-RT51 shaver stopped holding a charge. The proprietary batteries were such a pain to remove to recycle (15 minutes and 8 screws) that I got very ticked off at Panasonic. I think there IS NO EXCUSE FOR NON USER-REPLACEABLE BATTERIES. Shame on gizmo makers that use them! So after extracting the batteries, I researched shavers and found this Remington. I used to have one many years ago (I’m 70) and it worked fine. So I figured at tis price point, why not try it? Bottom line: it shaves as well as the other foil shavers. Pros: • Price! I don’t feel ripped off. • functionality is good. • A simple plug-in charger. No dumb giant charger that wastes room in my suitcase Cons: • It’s heavier, noticeably so, than my old Panasonic. • The head doesn’t flex as easily. • The foils don’t flex as easily. But those cons are minor since the difference in shaving time and closeness compared to the Panasonic is nil. NOTE— if you want blades to last over 3x as long, clean and oil the shaver head every time you use it. Been doing that for years, and it makes a huge difference. Read more
Great shave, very reliable device. Easy to clean and can be used wet or dry. Read more
Shaves quite close and the wet or dry feature is nice. If used dry a pre-shave lotion helps (as it does with all electric razors I have ever used. Also it seems quieter than most. Read more
Decent shaver for the price, but it just doesn't give a close shave like a Panasonic or a Braun do. 'Course the extra heads aren't $100 either. Read more
I've bought so many electric shavers in my life, from Remington to Norelco to Braun, and oddly, the simplest and less expensive versions all work just as well as the expensive ones. The key is NOT which electric shaver you buy, but in the art of shaving itself. You need to combine all of the proper steps to get a great shave, just like in a barber shop. Wash your face clean with warm/hot water, soak the beard to soften it, use a good shave oil, lather up, shave with the electric razor. Then you repeat with a shaver going with the grain, wash, then later again and shave against the grain. Always follow up with an alcohol free moisturizer, and you will be amazed at the results. It sounds like a lot of work, but basically only takes about 90 extra seconds. Read more
I bought this because I needed something that was cheap that I could use on days I was too lazy to use a straight razor. It’s a close enough shave for the price. Leaves the skin pretty smooth but not completely gets rid of hair. If you need something cheap that cleans you up quickly this is great. But if you want something that has the closest shave, look else where. Read more
