Philips Norelco 8060X Moisturizing Shaving System
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco 8060X Moisturizing Shaving System
Customer Review: Norelco finally got it right!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used electric razors for over 35 years all have good points and all have weaknesses. Norelco razors have two problems.
Hard to clean. As the cutter and blades fill up the motor is not able to maintain the speed and nicks result. You must take the blade and cutter assembly apart to clean properly and if you cut longer hairs by accident(side burn area etc.) it will wrap around the cutting blade and really slow the motor down. The motor slowing is the worst on the new "3 blade" called the Speed XL, they just seem to be underpowered.(just as a note the older Spectra blade replacements fit these razors and seem to work better). Think of this problem like a paper shredder that has not beeen emptied and hasn't room for more papers in the bin.
Hidden Build up. I have changed batteries in several of my Norelco shavers and the build up of gunk where only disassembly could find and cure it, is remarkable(same with most brands). I suspect this is gunk is high in bacteria and the cause of most skin infections from nicks. The stuff you never knew was there is nasty!
Now for the cure: Norelco 8060x! This razor blade assembly has open backs for the stubble to fall through as you shave. I use mine in the shower so no mess. The blade assembly is completely seperate from the motor unit= no place for gunk to build up! The unit is entirely water proof. The blades disassemble easily so you can get at those occasional "longer hairs" that wrap around the cutters. The cutters have more blades on each, so the shave is faster and the motor seems stronger than previous models, hence less slowing. The Nivea solution is great, but you can use regular shave cream or gel. I like the Nivea Gel for Sensitive Skin, it seems to be the right thickness for the razor and works alomost as well as the cream you load in the razor.
The only negative for some people might be the size or shape of the handle, it is smaleer and lighter than most shavers. Some people with larger hands may find is inconvient and others may find it easy to drop.
Overall this is the best all around razor I have owned, there is a brief time required for your face to get used to any new razor... This ones worth it!!
Customer Review: Best electric razor I have owned.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always had a problem with electric razors. Electric razors never seem to get close enough and usually cause me to break out in a rash. So far I have been extremely impressed with this razor. The shave is very close and I don't have problems with skin irritation. Plus it is easy to clean. I lather my face with soap pre-shave which helps cut back on the amount of nivea lotion I need to use. The only downside on mine is that the refill station does not appear to work. This is not a big deal though as you can fill it manually with the nivea lotion bottle. Also it comes with a smaller travel charger base which I prefer anyways as the refill station is enormous and takes up too much counter space. As other reviewers have pointed out this is really not a razor to use in the car. It is meant to be used wet and with the Nivea lotion since when used without hair clippings will go everywhere. I found when using soap and the lotion I do not have a problem with clippings. In the manual on page 22 it states: "This razor has no hair collection chamber to capture stubble. To prevent stubble from falling, apply sufficient shaving conditioner while shaving." If you don't intend to use moisturizer with this system then you would probably be better off buying a product that is not designed for it. So far though I love the product and it is one of the closest shaves I ever had. On a side note I only paid $109 when I purchased mine. The current price I think is a little high. Awesome product highly recommend it!Customer Review: Best Shaver Ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
After about three months of ownership, I still love this shaver! It is the best Norelco I have ever had out of a total of five Norelcos owned. The shave is closer than any other electric shaver and my skin feels soft afterwards thanks to the lotion. It is also way cheaper than the Arcitec shavers that are quite frankly overpriced. The charging and lotion refill stand does a great job. I didn't want to bother with doing the lotion refill by hand and the stand does the job flawlessly with no mess. The lotion cans are very convenient.
Other people have mentioned that the hairs fall out of this shaver. I have never had this problem. They stay inside until the shaver is rinsed out under the faucet. I have used the shaver in my car when running late and do not worry about hairs getting all over the place. Using the lotion while shaving means that the hairs stay inside the shaver.
Customer Review: Another great shaver from Norelco
Summary: 5 Stars
Great new product form Norelco! I'm a long time Norelco user - started with Norelco Advantage 5 or 6 years ago, then had two different Cool Skin shavers, and now have been using the new 8060X for the past few weeks. I'm very happy with this razor and it's a step in the right direction from the previous models. It's smaller and more lightweight than its predecessors, it's easier to clean due to its open design, and not having to replace lotion cartridges every couple of weeks is a plus. I couldn't get as close of a shave with it at first, but as the manual says - some break-in is required, and now that I've used it for a few weeks - it's doing a great job and I couldn't be happier with it. Norelco Customer Service is also hard to beat - they stand behind their products and will go above and beyond to keep their customers happy.Customer Review: Best Norelco Shaver, EVER!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using Norelco shavers for years. I remember the first one I bought was a basic corded shaver. I currently own 4 Norelco shavers and this one is the best. I love the auto shaving lotion fill dispenser that comes with this unit. But what I loved the most was how good this razor feels as you are shaving. It has the best overall design as it relates to comfort while shaving, from the floating heads with the glide ring, to it's thinner, lighter weight. This razor does not have a chamber to collect the cut hair, so you may not want to use it as a dry shaver after putting on a white shirt, but it is the perfect shower shaver, which is where I use it. I LOVE MY NEW NORELCO 8060X. Did I mention how well this new design shaves tough to get places like your upper lip/nose area? No more missed hairs just below the nostrels!!!