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Post# 884646   6/12/2016 at 04:24 (2,873 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Shave electric? Shaver going on ~5yrs? Dull/slow?
Amazon is selling Panasonic ES8103 for $65. I've had one for 6yrs, battery losing capacity, blades dull. Highly satisfied. For less than the cost of 2 bladesets, bought another. Panasonic's registration website won't register it so it's been out of production for a while. Current prices are appreciably higher. You don't want to deal with Panasonic's warranty service. It gets 2 stars on Yelp and most posters said they would rate it minus 5. (No shavers were among the complaints.) Amazon would likely replace it within reasonable time as long as their stock lasts. ES8103 is like the Windows XP of shavers. The one you wish you could still buy after you no longer can. This is a screen machine, quiet 13,000-stroke/m linear motor. Can be used wet/foam but must be cleaned and dried, not be left in a puddle between uses. Very fast with new blades, ages gradually slower. |
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Post# 884657 , Reply# 1   6/12/2016 at 06:08 (2,873 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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I have a Norelco that is several years old-still cuts fine-haven't replaced the blades.Same with a Braun I also use.I have heard the Panasonic razors are good,but never tried one. |
Post# 884680 , Reply# 2   6/12/2016 at 08:33 (2,873 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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I've tried Norelco, Braun, and a Panasonic electric shaver. I get the best result with a cheap double or triple blade disposable razor. |
Post# 884725 , Reply# 4   6/12/2016 at 13:48 (2,873 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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For the very best shave try an old fashioned double edge safety razor, you will be glad you did. I read a post on aw.org about 3 1/2 yrs ago that suggested using a double edge razor. I was wary, but since I already had one from yrs ago I brought out again and gave it a try. Wow. the best and most comfortable shave ever! Plus the blades last a long time and are much less expensive than all these new multiple blade razors. I now use a Merkur 34D and it is the best razor I've ever used and I'm 65 and have been shaving daily since I was 14.
Take a look at the hundreds of Youtube videos that give tutorials on shaving with a double edge safety razor, you'll get many helpful tips and be able to try shaving this way without fear. I never get any nicks, cuts, razor burn or discomfort with my DESR. My facial skin has never been healthier. One of my nephew's had really bad acne, I gave him a DESR and some blades and suggested he give it a try. His acne went away in less than 2 weeks. This is mainly due to the fact that shaving this way prevents ingrown hairs because the beard isn't cut off below the skin surface. Anyone with problem skin will benefit from shaving this way. You can find entry level DESR's on ebay for reasonable prices. But if you are serious about shaving this way spring for a good razor and you'll never have to buy another, just blades. I prefer either a 2 or 3 piece DESR instead of the twist to open models, this is because they hold the blade in place better in my opinion and there are fewer parts to wear out. Eddie This post was last edited 06/12/2016 at 14:40 |
Post# 884748 , Reply# 5   6/12/2016 at 16:08 (2,873 days old) by bendix5 (Central Point, Oregon)   |   | |
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try here for shaving supplies. I have used blades etc from West Coast with good results.
www.westcoastshaving.com/... For other info www.badgerandblade.com/0... I have used Braun electrics for years. They cut close and you can rinse them out under water and let air dry. |