Phillips Norelco HS8420?
[2010-07-30 13:59:43]

Q: So, I have been shaving for a long time now. I have always used Gillette Razors and have recently upgraded to their 5 blade versions. Over the years I realize I spend a lot of money on these things, and it seems that I have to replace the blades more

A: Phillips Norelco is one of the best shavers on the market. They use to be one of my customers and I have visited their factory many times. Design and quality of their products is unsurpassed.

Philips Norelco HS8420 Review | Electric Shaver Reviews

There’s several reasons for wanting to use an electric shaver versus a blade. For me, it’s been speed and comfort – an electric is faster, easier and less messy than using a blade and shaving cream. But, a dry shave with an electric is not as ultra close as a blade shave. Close enough for me, but if you’re striving for the ultimate in closeness, you typically need to use a blade.

This Norelco is one of the few electrics that will match the closeness of a blade but it comes at a price – time and effort.

The shaver has a dispensing system where you push a button and it dispenses a small amount of Nivea cream. The Nivea is great stuff – very soothing, moisturizes, and has a nice, light scent. You wet your face first, then shave and push the dispensing button anytime you want some Nivea. The problem is, you need to dispense quite a bit of the stuff to get a comfortable shave, which gets pretty costly.

Don’t even think of shaving dry with this razor – you’ll tear up your face.

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