Nice wet shave, HORRIBLE dry shave | Philips Norelco 8040X Moisturizing Shaving System

VERY NICE ITEM FOR A REASONABLE PRICE, A BIT CHEAP LOOK AND MISSING A STRAP FOR HANGING | Philips Norelco 8040X Moisturizing Shaving System

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	• Philips Norelco 8040X Moisturizing Shaving System Philips Norelco Philips Norelco, 2007 average customer review:based on 76 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Decent

This is an interesting gadget. It adds a lubricating pump to an electric razor. I haven't used too many electric razors but this one seemed pretty smooth although it didn't provide as a good a shave as a regular razor. No irritation and not much mess either. The razor element seems a bit flimsy, even with the protective cover. As long as its not banged around too much it would make for a decent travel razor.

Nice wet shave, HORRIBLE dry shave

I got to use one of these recently. To summarize:
Pros
- really smooth shave when used wet (I mean, I didn't feel a thing)
- can be used with Nivea lotion (supplied), lather, foam or just wet your face
- easy to use (even refilling it with the lotion is not as hard as it seems)
- comes with detachable sideburn trimmer, which can be stored in the charging stand.
Now, Cons
- horrible dry shave - don't ever try it in the morning - it feels like it's pulling hair, not cutting it, missing half of it anyhow
- 4 hr charge? (really? - almost anything above $100 charges in less than an hour)
- BAD trade-off: you can take it in the shower, it's fully water-proof, but the blades are rudimentary - it's only three blades (as opposed to high end Norelco 9-bladed ones w/3 blades on each head) and it has slots only (no holes like in 8000 Norelco). Hence, the crappy shave.
- I already mentioned smooth, but LONG shave.
- Tedious maintenance

P.S. If you don't have a problem spending a little extra time shaving and shaving wet only - get it, it's one of the most plesant experiences. Nivea lotion rocks. I gave it four stars because despite all the downfalls, it FELT GOOD!

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VERY NICE ITEM FOR A REASONABLE PRICE, A BIT CHEAP LOOK AND MISSING A STRAP FOR HANGING

VERY NICE ITEM FOR A REASONABLE PRICE, A BIT CHEAP LOOK AND MISSING A STRAP FOR HANGING.
OVERALL ITS A GOOD PRODUCT THAT I USED IT ON A DAILY BASIS.
I WILL RANK IT 8 OUT OF 10.

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Nice shaver, but does chew up your neck.

I like this shaver. It gives your a nice close shave, and it is shower safe, which saves me a lot of time. However even with the lotion (which is reasonably priced) it does a number on around the base of your neck. I've passed the 21 day break in period and still that area takes a little bit of chewing up from the blades.

Excellent Shaver

All my life I have hoped that technology would finally allow a electric shaver that would actually shave as good as a razer blade. Well, that day has arrived. This shaver is used in the shower and has lotion inside the shaver that you push a button and it despenses the lotion. The shave is unbleivabley smooth. When I get out of the shower and rinse my face, it feels absolutley equiveniant to a shave with a blade.. end of story

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Make your shave comfortable, skin-enhancing and downright therapeutic with the Norelco 8040X Cool Skin Model shaving system. The rechargeable cordless razor contains a dispenser that automatically applies vitamin-enriched Nivea for Men Shaving Conditioner directly onto your skin for a moisturizing and soothing shave. A refill bottle is included to pump conditioner into the Cool Skin razor whenever the resevoir becomes empty (to purchase conditioner, look up "NCS H500" at jr.com.) The Flex Tracker maps out automatically tracks the curves of your face to protect agains irritation and the shaving heads have unique Glide Rings for a smoother, safer shave. The unit rinses clean in seconds and can even be used in the shower. The Cool Skin shaving system also includes a charging stand, travel pouch and the Precision Tube Trimmer, which allows for the deft and precise trimming of a mustache or sideburns. Nivea For Men conditioner dispensing system: enriches your skin and provides a healthy look. Refill bottle pumps directly into the Cool Skin Razor. Flex Tracker automatically tracks the curves of your face and helps to protect against skin irritation Unique Glide Rings to help the razor move smoothly over your face. Superior Lift & Cut® dual blade system Precision tube trimmer: Patented tube trimmer technology for great precision - great for mustaches/sideburns Innovative open shaving unit design allows quick and convenient cleaning after each shave. Charging Time: 4 - hour charging time for full charge Shaving Time: Up to 40 minutes of shaving time Automatic Voltage Selection 100 / 240V: Guarantees travel convenience Charging stand with trimmer and travel pouch included Full 2 year warranty

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