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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2023
I have an awful combination of strong beard and a very sensitive skin, and I have always been using razors because the only time in my life that I tried an electric shaver I got a quite bad shave and a very red and irritated skin.
But technology changes and I was a bit fed up of spending a fortune on razors (due to my sensitive skin I bought always the best -and most expensive- ones), so I decided to try the electric ones.
After a year using it, I couldn't be happier about the decision: quick, clean and smooth shaving every day. First thing to know is that it is not a razor, so shaving is NEVER going to be as close as with a razor, but I definitely find it good enough for the daily needs. However, if you have the date of your life, you might want to revert to razors for that day!!
A few pieces of advice:
- If you have never used electric ones, you might want to go for a wet shaving in the shower instead of a dry one. It works perfectly under the water and it is much smoother.
- If you want extra smoothness, try putting a bit of soap or showering gel on your face and neck (as you would use foam with a razor), the difference is amazing.
- And last, if you are going to use it in the shower with soap... it might become slippery, so you might want to consider going for the insurance!! I first bought one of the Philips Series 3000, dropped it once, and that was the end of it (less than one month). So the insurance may pay-off (now that I have the insurance I have never dropped it).
By the way, the difference between series 3000 and 5000 is enormous, if you can afford the series 5000 (there are good offers from time to time), do not hesitate it. I guess that series 7000 are even better, but it exceeded my budget!
I hope that, even though the review is quite lengthy, you find it helpful!
But technology changes and I was a bit fed up of spending a fortune on razors (due to my sensitive skin I bought always the best -and most expensive- ones), so I decided to try the electric ones.
After a year using it, I couldn't be happier about the decision: quick, clean and smooth shaving every day. First thing to know is that it is not a razor, so shaving is NEVER going to be as close as with a razor, but I definitely find it good enough for the daily needs. However, if you have the date of your life, you might want to revert to razors for that day!!
A few pieces of advice:
- If you have never used electric ones, you might want to go for a wet shaving in the shower instead of a dry one. It works perfectly under the water and it is much smoother.
- If you want extra smoothness, try putting a bit of soap or showering gel on your face and neck (as you would use foam with a razor), the difference is amazing.
- And last, if you are going to use it in the shower with soap... it might become slippery, so you might want to consider going for the insurance!! I first bought one of the Philips Series 3000, dropped it once, and that was the end of it (less than one month). So the insurance may pay-off (now that I have the insurance I have never dropped it).
By the way, the difference between series 3000 and 5000 is enormous, if you can afford the series 5000 (there are good offers from time to time), do not hesitate it. I guess that series 7000 are even better, but it exceeded my budget!
I hope that, even though the review is quite lengthy, you find it helpful!
