Stop spending so much on name brand razors!
Update June 2021<br /><br />My original review is below. I can't believe Ive been shaving with this for a year already! I was prepared for it to be disposable since the whole thing cost less than genuine Norelco Replacement blades. But I'm still on my original set and they still cut good.<br /><br />Some things I've seen in the last year I don't like:<br /><br />A piece fell off the back of the shaver head. It is cosmetic only as it doesn't affect the hair collection. It's just annoying that it did. But replacement heads that are only about $15 will fix that issue.<br /><br />Another thing I don't like is how little hair can be stored before it needs to be emptied. I have to empty it after everu shave or it doesn't collect any more and it just gets all over me. Sometimes if it's been a day or two I have to empty it during the shave.<br /><br />Those are minor issues and since it has worked so good and still cuts well a year later, I wish I could give it another star. Seriously don't worry about if it's a decent product. It is!<br /><br />Original Review June 2020<br />Ever since I started shaving around 35 years ago, I've been using Norelco Shavers. The last several I've bought were Waterproof and came with systems to automatically charge and clean my razor. I didn't think I could get any better than that. The reality is they didn't work so well. My first auto clean razor didn't last even a year. The mechinism part that does the cleaning broke. So I bought a different one here on Amazon. While it does still clean and charge my razor, the price of the replacement heads have been getting more and more expensive. Currently their replacement heads are nearly $60. I tried some sold here in Amazon thay are obviously after market heads. While they are sharp they don't hold the heads in place right so they end up snagging your hair. That is the state I found myself in. Pay $60 for genuine Norelco heads for my razor that's now 5 years old or try something else. I found this razor for just over $40. I was skeptical as I've been conditioned to belive that one has to spend $200+ on a razor if you want it to work. But at only $40 it's about the price of the cheap replacement blades and I figured it couldnt be worse than those.<br /><br />So here's what I think of this new razor!<br /><br />I love the shape. At first glance it seemed weird. But I had already been holding my Norelco this way instead of using the handle which isn't very ergonomic.<br /><br />The shave is awesome! I haven't had a shave this close in years. And since the heads are actually smaller in diameter they even reach right up to my nose which the Norelco really struggled to do.<br /><br />I like it that this one is also Waterproof so I can wash it under the faucet.<br /><br />Some concerns I have:<br /><br />The charging cable is a very tight fit. And since the razor is so light compared to my Norelco, I was genuinely afraid I was going to break it when I plugged it in to shave. It did finally go in and on the plus side, I can charge it anywhere since it uses a standard USB plug.<br /><br />As I mentioned it is very light. Much lighter than a Norelco. Does that mean it's cheap and will break soon? I don't know. So far it's a champ. If it breaks soon, I'll be back here to post an update.<br /><br />This model has a built in led light. It's supposed to make it where you can shave in the dark. First, I don't generally shave in the dark. Second, I don't think they give enough light to make a difference. It would be better if that energy was saved so the shaver could go longer in between charges.<br /><br />This shaver comes with more attachments than any I've ever seen. Honestly I won't be using most of them.<br /><br />Some of these are advertised as head Shavers for those who prefer to go bald. While I'm sure it would work great for that, don't worry if you want to only shave your face. It works great as a face shaver.<br /><br />In sum up, I can't believe I was able to be shaved so well by a razor that is so inexpensive. Even if it only lasts 6 months, and I have to buy a new one, it's less expensive than Norelco. I think I'm done with the big name brand. I know their razors don't cost so much to make. So I'm tired of making them rich and having to shave with dull blades too long since I cannot afford to drop $60 every 6 months.<br /><br />I'd buy this again and I'll reccomend it to friends!
Rating: 5 stars