I have only been using this Panasonic razor for less than a month, but I have already noticed significantly less razor burn. If I press too hard, it will still cause it. But really there is no need to press very hard at all.

Some of the reviews I saw talked about how loud this razor is and to never use it when you have company. Well, it is much quieter than my Remington razors. Yes, you can hear it when it is on. But it’s not like a jet engine or anything!

My only real complaint is that the little green strip that goes in between the foil can scratch a little if you’re pressing too hard. I sometimes press a little harder on my legs to try to get a closer shave. (I try to get that delicate balance between razor burn and closeness!) Another issue, though small, is the travel pouch it comes in. It is just a nylon bag that really doesn’t protect it at all.

I do really like the pivoting head, though. I was undecided whether that would really make a difference, since I’d never had one that pivoted before. Well, it really does make it easier to shave around your knees and ankles. You can change it from pivoting a lot to just a little. I also like that you can just run it under the faucet to clean the hairs off when you are done using it. The head comes off so you can rinse it. It goes on easily, though you have to be a little bit careful to make sure both ends snap on. The charger is sturdy and not too bulky. It stays standing upright better than both of my Remington stands.

I have not tried the bikini trimmer yet, as I am a little nervous to, after reading how many people had issues with it. I use a Wahl beard and mustache trimmer with a guard now that works perfectly, so that really wasn’t anything I anticipated using.

Overall, I am so far very pleased with the razor and think I will like it more than my Remington shavers. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because of the tiny bit of scratching and the very slight razor burn. I have to have something be PERFECT to give five stars! I think you can definitely see the difference between this mid-priced razor and the cheaper $20 store versions. I’d recommend spending the extra money!
Rating: 4 / 5

The key thing to remember with an electric shaver is it’s not going to give you as close of a shave as a razor. If you think it will, you’ll be disappointed. With that in mind, I was VERY satisfied with this shaver’s performance. I’ve tried it now both wet and dry. It is quick to use and easy to clean. It didn’t cause the shave itch I normally get right out of the shower after I shave my legs. It worked very well for tidying up my nether region. Again, no itch and it was quick. The attachment was very easy to get on and off.

The downsides to the product are: the switches are a little hard to operate in the shower when your hands are wet. If you are using the bikini trimmer attachment in the shower, you need to go a little slow because wet hair tends to clog things. I can’t shave my armpits with this. The skin there is too delicate, so I have to stick to a single swipe with a razor there.

I gave this 5 stars because it exceeded my expectations. It’s a much closer shave than my old electric shaver and it’s quick – much quicker than shaving with a razor. The results were a bit better than how my legs would feel the day after a razor shave. The shaver is very quiet and easy for me to maneuver in my hands, wet or dry.

Tips: Don’t press down hard while you shave – go smooth and light over your skin. If you are shaving dry, pull the skin taut above where you are shaving. You get very good, very close and very quick results that way.
Rating: 5 / 5