Review (5/5): Sorry, I choose Amazon
This is my first time using Amazon.com for purchases other than books and software. So after carefully examining the various razors and reading previous purchasers critiques I decided to go all out and buy the "TOP" of the range product the Philips Norelco arcItec 1090XD Men's Shaving System.
This was not a snap decision as I also physically examined the model in Booths chemist. And after admiring the self cleaning aspects of the so called "SYSTEM" I gave myself a little treat and placed the order. This order also included an extra carton of cleaning lotion and a spare set of cutters.
I duly received the product but low and behold no cleaning "POD". How can this razor be accurately described as a shaving system. Surly a top of the range "Shaving system" includes the cleaning pod.
Enough of my woes but buyers beware. Once bitten twice shy.
On the razor itself I cannot say enough to express by satisfaction with this product.
I have over the pass 40 years always used an "electric" razor. Including 2 Braun and more recently 3 Philips or Norelco models.
The razor is a joy to use. It gives a lovely and almost silent cut. It looks and feels fantastic. The humble "electric" razor has certainly come along way and progressed to the development of this model. The design is so well balanced between the cutting heads and the main body it's as if the cutters were attached to the top of your thumb. The charging system does exactly what it say on the box and is fully charged in 60mins. It does remind you to empty and clean the cutter head after every use. But this is a relatively straight forward exercise and not as off putting as other commentators have suggested. The recharging stand complements the razor in both design and usefulness. It has suction pads on the bottom to ensure that the stand and razor won't move from its correct place. OK the trimmer is not as big as on my current model. But it does exactly what I need in tidying sideburns and trimming over ears etc.
Look it's a Razor not a hair grooming machine.
Would I recommend the razor? Most definitely YES, it's a man's razor. And thankfully as previous ladies have comment on its does not suit their needs. So hopefully I will not see my wife borrowing it either.
However be careful where you buy the product and don't get stung like me.
[[ASIN:B0014N0MFK Philips Norelco arcitec 1090XD Men's Shaving System]]