It is great - but not perfect
This is my chance to see if the reviews you read here are from real people that got the product.. :)<br /><br />I got this shaver a month ago..<br /><br />I was using a regular wet razor and got tired of having to run to work with a piece of toilet paper so I could clean the blood coming out of my face.<br /><br />It was also a pain in the butt having to spread the shaving cream, and then get rid of it every day.<br /><br />Now I am using the Spectra and I'm very happy with it.<br /><br />The instructions tell you to give up to 3 weeks for your face to get used to the new shaving system.<br /><br />But in my opinion, it is just a way for them to make you LEARN first how to use the machine. I did not notice any differences in the skin or shave after the "getting used to" period compared to the first day I used the Norelco.<br /><br />But I do not mean that there is no difference in the skin.<br /><br />You feel the skin a lot better and softer after the fist shave with this system vs. the razor.<br /><br />I am still learning how to get the best shave with it.<br /><br />I have shaved my face to the point that I got a CLOSER shave than the razor a few times. And other times I get a just OK shave, but not as close as before.<br /><br />I think it depends on how the hair reacts to the machine any given day.<br /><br />Sometimes I spend more time to get the same results as other days. But no more than 5 minutes.<br /><br />I always used it in normal mode. This way it is supposed to be the fastest.<br /><br />My tip to you would be this:<br /><br />The instructions tell you to shave with your face clean.<br /><br />But if you shave right after taking your daily shower, is like your face gets humid and less slippery for the Norelco.<br /><br />I had better results with my face really dry. So I clean my face the night before and shave when I wake up, before taking my shower. This way I have my face clean and really dry.<br /><br />Sometimes you have to make more than a gentle pressure with the heads on your face to catch and cut the hair closer.<br /><br />I got some irritation in my lower part of the neck a few times... it is a little difficult to catch the hairs in that area.. may be because the skin is softer in there.<br /><br />The battery last a lot.<br /><br />It is a very practical machine, and comes with a pouch so I can shave the mornings I wake up at my girlfriend's home.<br /><br />No more blood for me. But take care with your lip. Once i catch it a little with the spectra and got a bad feeling in it for a few days.<br /><br />I think that with some more time, I will perfect the technique and always get the shave I want with the Spectra 8825XL.<br /><br />I recommend this machine to anyone. It is great.<br /><br />Sorry for my bad English.. I speak Spanish.<br /><br />Good luck!!
Rating: 4 stars