Review (4/5): Good Shave..............But.....
Having used the "old fashioned shaving creme and razor" for years, I thought it would be good to try one of the newer electric shaving systems. And to be honest, I tried this electric shaver for close to a month. And for two weeks while using it I was away at a para-military camp where while we were in uniform during the day we were not allowed "any sight of facial hair" so you needed a close shave or you'd be pushing (push-ups).
Now the last I used an electric shaver was a few years ago, and it left me with my skin a bit red and I had to pull my skin a bit while shaving to get it close. So then I went back to the razor which has been giving me a close shave that lasts the day.
This shaving system did not make my skin red (I do believe the moisturizing system works), and gave a good shave, but by the afternoon (initial shave around 5 AM) I had to use the shaver again. However in a normal working setting this may not be a problem.
It is much more convenient to use this. The battery lasts.
I'm believing more and more that there is no substitute for the good ole faithful water/shaving creme/razor. But if you do not need or want a real close shave or if you're a teenager first shaving, then I do believe the Philips Norelco 8040x is for you.