Customer Reviews
Almost as close as a blade 
2008-07-13
Bought this to replace a middle-of-the-road, one-year-old Braun 4775. The shave quality on this Panasonic is WAY better than the Braun. Compared to a brand new, out of the box blade, the blade will shave closer. But compared to a blade that is a couple of days old, this is at least equal, and compared to a four day old blade, the Panasonic is superior. I do get a few nicks from this each day, but none are enough to need to do anything to staunch the bleeding or otherwise address the issue (which is more than I can say for a 3 day old blade). I use it wet with shaving cream, but not in the shower, since I have no place to put it in the shower when I'm not shaving. Not a perfect shave, but over time, will be far more economical than buying two expensive blades a week. I've also had it 3 weeks and have not used up the first cleaning cartridge yet, and I clean it daily, so that seems to be good too.
Great 2008-07-12
Bought this as a replacement to a four or five year old Panasonic wet-dry. Improvement over the old one, but not sure if its due to the shaver or just new blades. Haven't gottten around to the cleaner device thingy. Not sure if I ever will. But I have come to love the Panasonic shavers over the years. I use use it daily (or almost).
Average Performance At Above Average Price 
2008-07-10
I traded from a dry shave Braun electric rechargeable unit to this. My Braun died due to age and use. In regards to shave closeness, I think my old Braun has a slight edge. The ergonomics of this shaver is very well designed and better than my Braun. The hydraclean system, self cleaning, is a nicety but is not a critical need in my opinion and is probably why it is priced the way it is. Number of shaves between recharge is about average but my old Braun out performs the Panasonic in this arena as well. If you are a simple guy looking for a decent shaver at a good price, you can find just as good or better at a lower price. I classify this product as one that the wife would probably buy as a gift for your father-in-law....beats getting another neck tie I suppose.
Best Electric Shaver Ever! 2008-06-27
This is hands down the best electric shaver I ever have had. It shaves my face better than a regular razor. The results are amazing! The best part is when I am done, I just put it in the cleaner unit and it takes care of getting it ready for my next use. Also, I like the large digital display of the power level ... I can read it clearly without my glasses.
If you want the best shave you can get regardless if it's electric or not, this is the shaver for you. You will love it just like I do.
Outstanding! 2008-06-22
I have been on and off electric shavers over the years (almost exclusively Norelco). For about the last 5 years, I've been shaving with the Gillette Fusion razor (or variants thereof). While happy, I was tired of spending 20 bucks on a pack of blades. I wanted a wet/dry electric shaver and was looking at the Braun and Panasonic. I just couldn't see spending the $200 plus for the Braun so, after reading several reviews here, decided on the Panasonic. I have NOT been disappointed!! I'm sure the Braun is a fine razor but all I can say about the Panasonic is...WOW! It shaves every bit as close as a blade...maybe even more so...and it doesn't irritate my skin. I don't ever remember my Norelco razors giving me this close of a shave. As for the cleaner, I read a review on here that said it was difficult to use...HUH? It is VERY easy. Just fill the container with water and shove a detergent cartridge in. DONE! The ONLY downside I can think of is the razor doesn't seem to hold a charge for very long, so don't travel any more than a couple of days without the charge cord (the same cord that powers the cleaning/recharging base will also charge the razor itself...so you don't need to travel with the somewhat bulky base if you don't want to). Hope this review helps...I know you won't be disappointed with this purchase!
made in china 
2008-07-25
i bought this because amazon said it was made in japan, not china. its made in china.
Great electric, even on coarse, dark hair 2008-07-25
My wife bought this razor for me for my birthday. I've used it for about 3 months now and I love it. I am in the military and close shaves are a must. Unfortunately, I have very dark and coarse facial hair, and electrics have never cut it well (especially the neck!). I used to use a Mach 3 because that was the only was to get a decent shave. I got tired of the constant nicks, cuts and razor burn, so I was on the lookout for an electric. I looked at the top-of-the-line models from Braun and Norelco before I came across this razor. Thank goodness! The price is excellent for the quality of the razor. Plus, you get the cleaning system which is very nice as well. The best feature of this razor is the wet/dry capability. I use it in the shower with shave gel and get nearly as close a shave as I would with a blade with NONE of the irritation. It does a decent job dry as well. I am extrememly pleased with this product.
excellent shaver 2008-07-22
Shaves very closely without irritating the skin. Used wet with lather it glides very smoothly but doesn't seem to shave any closer than dry, and using it wet takes extra time fussing with lather and cleanup so I usually just pick it up and shave without water. The cleaning unit has a complex cycle that whirs and clicks for over an hour, but it cleans the shaver well. This shaver is much less expensive than the top-end Braun, which I haven't tried, but I'm glad I bought this one as I don't see how an electric shaver could perform much better.
Best electric razor I've ever used! 2008-07-19
Now, I suppose if you buy this razor thinking it's going to cure diseases, fix your car, or get you that long sought-after menage a trois, then your expectations are too high and you're going to be disappointed. Reading some of these reviews, I was prepared to find your average electric razor.
This is the third electric razor I've owned and second Panasonic. I look at these Brauns and Remingtons and they just don't seem to be worth it. Especially Brauns. $200 or more for a razor?! Seriously?
I use electric razors because my beard requires hot steam treatment prior to shaving with a regular razor. It seems like no matter what I do, whether it's using special shaving cream, hot wash cloths on my face, the finest disposable razors, etc, that I get nicks, ingrown hairs, and general irritation if I use a regular disposable razor. So, I turned to electric razors.
No, you don't get as close a shave as you would with a disposable. But, if you didn't know that, then you've never used an electric razor before. However, all of that being said, this is the best electric razor I've ever used. I've used it for over a month now and am extrememly satisfied with it. The shave is close and smooth. The razor is easy to use and versatile. As I said, I have a tough beard and sensitive skin. This razor does the best job with those weird little hairs on my neck and has yet to give me an ingrown hair.
It's not "one-pass shaving" that's for sure. But, then, I don't know an electric razor that is. But it is pretty fast, I think. And smooth. The pivoting head is easy to use. And, the flip trimmer on the back can take care of those pesky longer neck hairs as well as trip up side burns. I even use it to even out my mustache and goatee between trims.
The charger/cleaner is easy to use and does a great job. I wish it was faster. I love the complaints about the noise it makes. I mean, seriously? Where do you live, in an isolation chamber? For those of us that live in cities near other people and stuff, I don't think this is noisy. It certainly isn't nosier than my television. But, I used this for over a month and cleaned the razor each day. The filter lasted around 30 days, as advertised. My razor was always clean and ready to use the next morning.
I think this is an excellent razor. And, with the discount Amazon is giving, I think it's a no-brainer to buy it. I got the whole thing with another coupon for $75. Maybe that's why I like it so much. In any case, it really is the best razor I ever bought. So glad I got it. Too many nitpickers around here complaining about stuff that doesn't matter.
Best Shaver I Have Ever Used 2008-07-16
I have used a razor blade type shaver (two & four blade) for over forty years and thought I was getting a good shave. The fact is that this electric shaver beats the razors hands down and it does it without burning my face. The automatic cleaning cycle is very nice as well. I let it clean the shaver every third day. I use an inexpensive electric pre-shave and that works just fine. I do not shave with this electric shave in the shower, but could if I wanted to do so.
