Review (4/5): After Break-In Period, Great Shaver
When I first got this shaver I had already read other reviews negatively reflect on the break-in period. The mostly read that at first the shaver can be awful on your skin. Most also said that after their skin got used to it, it was a worthwhile buy. I feel exactly the same way. However I went through a worse "break-in" period than the ones I read about. I have horribly dry and sensitive skin. This shaver cut me numberous times at the beginning. Yes, that's right. An electric razor cut my skin. This was definitely a first for me, as well as others I knew had used an electric razor in the past. As bad as it was, I have to say that I believe it was my atypical skin that aided in causing this. The funny thing is that in the beginning it probably could have been worse. The lotion in the shaver helped to minimize the pain and harm that the shaver had caused me.
After this period this razor was fantastic. I haven't used an electric razor, myself, in probably over a decade. They sure have changed. Unfortunately this also makes it difficult for me to compare it to ones that I have used in the past. The ones that I did were practically archaic next to the current products that I shopped through.
The pros of this razor easily satisfy my wonder if I had made the right choice of electric razor and what I needed it for when my "manual" razor worked so well. I couldn't believe how close this shaver got. I was astonished. Again I unfortunately can't compare to other electrics on the market. I love when I'm in a rush and I can use the 8060 to quickly get rid of my five or six-oclock shadow. Almost no cleanup and if so it doesn't have to be done right away, especially if you're in a rush. A hair catcher would've been a nice edition but the ones in electric trimmers I use or have used only seemed to get in the way.
I'm happy I got the "Shaving System" as well because not only does this model have a great quick-charge function but you also never have to manually put the lotion in the shaver. It's done automatically. And, as stated before, I absolutely love the lotion, especially for difficult skin like mine.
In conclusion the Philips Norelco 8060X Moisturizing Shaving System was a purchase that I am now entirely happy for having bought. If you have poor skin or when you first use this it chafes your skin badly, give it some time because your skin should definitely become accustomed to it and it's smooth shaving from there.