Panasonic - Arc4 Wet/Dry Men's Shaver - Blue

I have used electric razors all my adult life, starting with Braun, a couple of Norelcos and for the last 15 years only Panasonic. My previous Panasonic (ES 8103) still works, but the battery no longer holds the 2 week charge i got spoiled with (wish cell phones could do that!) . The only maintenance it needed was regular replacement of its screens and blades. I was going to get a current version of that model until I saw the BBuy ad (and super low price) for the Panasonic Arc4 ES-LF51-A, which is another class up, for only a few dollars more. The ARC4 has four blades instead of two, a faster lineatronic speed (keeps the same motor speed - 15,000 rpm until the end of its charge cycle, in lieu of getting slower and slower towards the end), and quieter operation. The shave is smoother and gentler. Norelcos (rotary) were always smooth and gentle, but do not shave very well. Braun models are rough and can really hurt your skin if you get a nick in its screen. Panasonic has been my favorite for at least 15 years. They currently market a $300 version that cannot possibly be much better than the $150 version I got form BBuy for around $90. For non-electric users - do give electric shaving a try for 30 days to let your skin get adjusted to it. This ARC 4 model even required about 10 days for me to get used to it (the shave is that much closer than the older model). The neat thing is you can use shaving cream or whatever you like with this razor, you can rinse it under running water - no brushes to clean blades, etc. I normally shave dry, use electric preshave and postshave.

I bought both this model, and the Panasonic ES8243A, which are both Arc 4 models. I purchased this one first, and then picked up the ES8243A when it was the deal of the day on Amazon. The only difference I could see was the digital display, which I kind of wanted. The other difference I found when it arrived was that the blades on the ES8243A move at 13,000 CPM (cuts per minute) where as this blue model moves at 14,000 CPM. I did not think that there would be that big of a difference, but there was a noticeable difference in smoothness of shave, smoothness of the feeling on your skin, and this blue razor was MUCH quieter. The other thing I liked about the blue Arc 4 was that it had a lock switch to keep the razor from accidentally getting turned on in your bag. The technology in the blue Arc 4 is newer and better than that of the ES8243A model. Returns the ES8243A to Amazon, and this one is staying. Amazing shave, great price, and it shaves every bit as good (if not better) than my Braun 7 series. The Braun was great, but this is half the price (I got it on a price-match from Amazon), and works great! The whole cleaning systems really didn't do much for me, so I have not missed it with this razor. Just buy this one... you'll love it!

I only shave my face once a week.. so let's face it, I was only spending money... however I was able to gift it to my soon to be son-in-law and give up the idea of shaving everyday... so as luck would have it when I meet him he needed a new shave because the old one he had was ripping his face up and I was concerned as he was a good looking kid... plus he is only 22 and lets face it the quick charge and shave is the best feature.. of course he loved it and why not; his the kid... but remember it started out to be for my old face.. so good enough for me, most defiantly good enough for the kid... especially at BF prices..

I have tried many different brands of electric razors and this one is as good as I have found. My face is a challenge for any electric, as I have sensitive skin but coarse facial hair. I have been using this one for about a month, which is supposed to be the adjustment period. At first, I was disappointed, but my face has adjusted and I am now getting a good shave in less time. I also have a Remington and a Braun, but this is now my go-to razor. I especially like how quiet it is and how quickly it recharges.

I read tons of reviews before made the order. Basically everybody likes it. I bought it for two main reason. 1 - my old shaver has a bad battery and I had to recharge it almost for every single use. 2 - my old shaver didn't clean my facial hair very well, especially the portion on my neck. This one, considering it is much newer, has a much better battery life. I can use it for weeks without charging. But it also didn't clean up my facial hair on the neck. If possible, I will try an advanced model.

My last razor was a Panasonic like this. I loved it but its about 5 years old so I thought I would get a new one. Panasonic actually has made a good thing even better. Some of the reviewers are really weird. Little tiny things they whine about. I can say without hesitation that this is the best shave I've gotten from an electric razor. And I've tried all the different types over the years. Its sturdy construction, and the battery lasts and lasts and lasts.

I bought this for my husband to try something new. He had always used clippers and then a razor to shave his whole head. With this shaver, he can actually do it in one step in the shower. It saves him so much time. He uses this shaver now regularly with an electric razor shaving gel. He gets a good clean close shave. It charges quickly and the charge stays long enough to be used at least a few times with no charging in between. He says it's perfect!

I make a research before to buy it, but never imagined that it will be as good as it's. I was using a Panasonic with 3 blades so it took me a week to customize my face hair to this machine but once, the shave is perfect with not efforts, battery has a long live, i normally take 10 to 15 min and it gave me abt 7 or 8 times, so if is full charged I have not worry in a week trip even if have my charger. The shaving is smooth and at the end fill like baby skin. Excelent shaver.