Panasonic ES8077S Vortex Hydraclean System Electric Shaver
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Panasonic ES8077S Vortex Hydraclean System Electric Shaver Details
Manufacturer: PanasonicBrand: Panasonic
Model: ES8077S
Product features:
- Adjustable pivot action head moves with the contours of the face
- Powerful hygienic cleaning system automatically cleans, dries and refreshes your shaver
- Patented high speed linear motor at 13,000 RPM
- Convenience and satisfaction of a clean, close shave in or out of the shower
- Cordless shaver rinses clean quickly and safely under water
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Customer Reviews of Panasonic ES8077S Vortex Hydraclean System Electric Shaver
Customer Review: best shaver out there.
Summary: 5 Stars
before i get into my review of this shaver, i am compelled to give a little background of my skin type and the problems ive had with shaving. i'm a 25 yr old white guy with medium beard thickness. i have sensitive skin that is prone to bumps and ingrown hairs if i shave too close. i have tried many aftershave products and none has completely eliminated the problem. for years, ive been using the gillette mach III razor(and before that the sensor excel), but due to the sensitivity of my skin, i have been limited to shaving in the downward direction. this method has never given me a very close shave. a few months ago, i got fed up with having a 5:00 shadow at noon and decided to try an electric shaver.
i figured it would be worth it to buy the top of the line shaver. most of them have what i consider "luxury" features, such as the cleaning base unit, travel plugs, and cases. these are nice, but not very important to me. i want a razor that gives a nice shave all over (face and neck), doesn't hurt during the process, and doesn't leave my skin red and dried out when im done. i have also read some complaints of a shaver and/or the base being loud, but while some are louder than others, none are going to wake up the neighbors. when reading my review of the 3 shavers i tried, keep in mind that a shaver that has these three qualities makes me happier than one with a cool base and a travel kit.
anyway, lately Braun has been flooding the airwaves with ads for the new Braun Activator, so i figured i should give it a shot. at first, i was very happy with the Activator. it has a strong motor and when i applied it to my 2 day beard growth, it mowed right through. i did have trouble around my neck, as the Braun just wouldn't cut the rather long hairs there. i went over the area quite a few times, which left my neck red and with a couple of nicks. i ended up having to use a regular razor just to clean up the spots along my neck that it wouldn't cut. i also noticed that after a few days, it left my face chaffed. it had a nice trimmer on it and for those who care, the cleaning base was actually kind of nice and it did indeed make the shaver feel just like new after each shave, but i would have gladly sacrificed that for a better neck area shave.
so i tried Braun's chief competitor, Norelco. again, i went for the high end model, the SoftTouch. my first impression of the SoftTouch was of its rather weak motor. it just didn't feel very powerful to me, but to my surprise it shaved a teensy bit closer than the Activator and it was much more successful around my neck. after a few shaves with it, however, i noticed some problems. first, if i skipped shaving for a day, i had to use a blade because the SoftTouch just couldn't do it efficiently. i'd spend 10 minutes shaving with it and i'd still have hairs that it just hadn't cut. no good. secondly, it pulled. i don't feel i was moving it over my skin too quickly, but even after just one days growth, i felt the little blades tugging on some of the hairs. i actually started shaving slower out of fear of that very uncomfortable tug. it too seemed to have some trouble around my neck. while better than the Activator, it actually cut the hair on my neck, however it also left some nicks. the trimmer is equally weak and i had to work at it to get a nice even line on my sideburns. also, for some reason, it isn't very good at using it to get the stray whisker. sometimes, it just doesn't cut that pesky hair even though you are holding it right up to it.
so after using it for a month (they ask you to try it 21 days), i sent it back. i did not buy the one with the cleaning unit, but it wasn't hard to clean at all. and i liked how it told you when it was dirty and when it needed new blades (though, obviously i didn't have it long enough to see them in action).
lo and behold, i was perturbed by the results my little test. then i remembered that i had owned a Panasonic shaver back in high school. it was very simple by today's standards, but i never had a problem with it. so i figured i should check out what Panasonic had to offer.
i bought the ES8077S Vortex with high hopes. at $129 on amazon, it was cheaper than the other two i had already bought and returned. i have only owned it for a week now, but i already know that this is the shaver for me. so let me rave about it a little bit.
the Vortex, like the Activator, has a powerful motor. it cut through my beard without any problem and left me with a softer, smoother shave than either of the others. it shaves my face nice and smooth with absolutely no pulling. and also important, i don't feel dry and chaffed afterwards. in fact, i can apply aftershave, right after using the shaver and only experience a very minimum sting, less eventhan a regular blade. i can't say the same about the other two shavers. the Braun, in particular, really left my face burning when i applied aftershave.
around my neck area, the Vortex isn't perfect. i have a hard time getting some of the hairs, but it does a much better job than the Activator and even after going over it a few times, the Vortex doesn't nick or leave my skin raw. and if i flip up the trimmer, i can easily clean up what it misses, again with no pain or irritation. the trimmer is powerful and has no difficulty with stray hairs. it is also safe to drag it across your skin without worrying about nicks or cuts.
so the Vortex is far and away the best of the 3 shavers in my opinion and this is without even using one of its key features. the Vortex is a wet/dry shaver, whereas the Activator and SoftTouch can not be used wet. i am getting the closest, most comfortable shave with it and i haven't even used it with water yet. this means that i can get an even closer shave if i use it with gel/shaving cream.
it comes with a cleaning base, which works nicely. if i had to offer one criticism of the Vortex, i guess i'd say it is not as quiet as the SoftTouch, but with its more powerful motor, i would gladly sacrifice the quietness for a good shave and no pulling.
all in all, if you are going to spend over $100 on an electric shaver, check out the Panasonic line first. i think it blows away all the other guys, which is suprising. i hope you found this helpful. sorry for writing this much, but i wish i had a review like this when i was shopping for shavers.
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Description of Panasonic ES8077S Vortex Hydraclean System Electric Shaver
Vortex HydraClean Shaver System- Panasonic Vortex HydraClean shaving system- Powerful hygenic cleaning system automatically cleans dries and refreshes the shaver- Features Pro-Curve linear pivot action shaving system- Fastest shaver at 13000 RPM- Sharpest blades- Adjustable pivoting head- Water infused cleaning system- Automatic international voltage conversion- Triple blade shaving- Shaves wet or dry- Charging system charges fully within the hour (quick charge feature provides power within 5 minutes)- Attractive slim design- Lightweight- Convenient cleaning solution cartridge- Clean/dry/charge/status LEDs- Water-based hygenic solution clears hair clippings and debris from the shaver heads and refreshes the blades so every shave feels like new- Multi-level charging/cleaning system- 1 Year manufacturer's warranty- SilverPANES8077SThe ES8077S Vortex Linear Pivot Shaver with HydraClean System is Panasonic's top-of-the-line shaver. It features an adjustable pivoting head for a more comfortable shave, and the pivoting head rocks up and down, and back and forth, to follow every contour of your face. You can even adjust the amount of pivot based on your preference with the Pivot Action Selector. This razor delivers maximum comfort and the support you need for a clean, close shave.
 Adjustable Pivot Action Head. |
 30-degree angle inner blade. |
 The Linear Motor. |
 The Vortex delivers a clean shave and easy clean-up with the built-in HydraClean System. View larger. |
To properly shave with the Vortex, start out with gentle pressure on your face. It is important to note that your skin and beard need about 30 days to adjust to any new shaving method, so be patient. Once your skin becomes used to the shaver, you can increase the amount of pressure applied to your face, but remember that shaving should never be painful. And to maintain your razor's cutting performance, replace your out foil at least once a year and the inner blade once every two years.
There's nothing worse than a messy razor. Luckily, Panasonic knows that some of us aren't all that great at cleaning up, and they've created a winner with the HydraClean Hygienic Cleaning System. This powerful cleaning system automatically cleans, dries, and refreshes your shaver. Panasonic's long-lasting cleaning cartridge provides outstanding cleaning power that keeps your blades fresh and ready to go. Also, if you want a quick, easy clean for your razor, the Vortex offers a Turbo Cleaning Mode. Press and hold the on/off button to shift from 13,000 RPMs to an impressive 17,000 RPMs. Then simply rinse the shaver under water. The super-fast spinning blades will rush water through the razor, cleaning out hair, dust, and other debris. You cannot actually shave in Turbo Cleaning Mode because the blades are moving too fast to cut any hair, but it cleans the shaver in no time flat.
Wet or dry, the Vortex delivers a clean, smooth shave with the power to cut through even the nastiest of beards. This razor is fully immersible in water for a great shave in or out of the shower. With Panasonic's wet-or-dry technology, you can shave wet with lather or dry for a quick trim. When you're done shaving, simply rinse under clean water, click the Vortex into the HydraClean dock, and your razor will be ready the next morning.
What's in the Box
Panasonic ES8077S Vortex shaver, HydraClean cartridge, AC recharger, storage stand, and travel pouch.
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