Takes forever to charge (8 hours) as opposed to an hour for the one in this post.
alcot33uk to nihcaj
10 Sep 17#9
How very 2017... 8 hours = forever.
DonDraper to alcot33uk
11 Sep 17#14
It is if you need a shave and your shaver's dead.
jona77
10 Sep 17#5
Yeah you're right vassy my mistake! Too much vino last night! :astonished:
ellenw
10 Sep 17#6
£44.00 @ Philips, with code FAN20, 20% off. Possible 13% Quidco philips.co.uk/sho…_06
vassy1 to ellenw
10 Sep 17#7
Would love to get the cashback but don't think so..
kalico
11 Sep 17#10
Has anyone used these wet? Seems like a gimmick to me.
Szabster to kalico
11 Sep 17#13
Not this but my 10 year old rotary was wet and dry,v as soon as my face gets wet it forgets to shave anything. But that's a lot older model.
Geezer08
11 Sep 17#11
Does anyone know if these are good to use as a head shaver ? Don't want to bic my head as I'm on warfarin and do want to bleed to death shaving my head
Szabster
11 Sep 17#12
I need a new one but I was thinking about getting a foil one as I already have a rotary. Speaking of which it's 10 years old... What do you guys think?
SCOUSEKEVIN to Szabster
11 Sep 17#16
Stick with the rotary I have for 40 odd Years, I have tried a foil shaver Horrible lol
hahv to SCOUSEKEVIN
11 Sep 17#17
+1
MDL199 to Szabster
13 Sep 17#32
I tried moving from a rotary to a foil shaver and it was a big mistake. Philips Rotary shavers are the best you can get in my experience. I won't stray from them again.
djbenny1
11 Sep 17#15
Haven't voted but I used to use one of these Philips Wet & Dry shavers (for like 3-4 years) and thought it did a decent job but honestly, even a £5 manual razor does a better job and I actually find it faster.
These things miss so many hairs that you have to keep going over and over the same spots continuously, and most of the time I found myself with an awful rash on my neck from the irritation of having to do it so many times.
kevmeister to djbenny1
11 Sep 17#24
Totally this ^
SmashDealer
11 Sep 17#18
I've heard the Phillips OneBlade is the best shaver ever, and that once I have it, i'll never need another shaver again. From a mate too, not advertising.
Has anyone tried one like this, and tried the oneblade, which is better? What's the advantage of a shaver like this?
581d to SmashDealer
11 Sep 17#22
I've got the oneblade pro for the better battery. I'll be perfectly honest with you, its total crap. It's never close to an open blade nor is it meant to be, but the problems with it, is that it shaves very uneven, the contour of your jaw bone right down to your neck near your adams apple will not be close, no where near close, doesnt matter how taught you pull your skin either, it just wont shave it properly. Regardless of direction your going in. Dont even think of having a wet shave. You will be shaving every day too with it. with my open blade I can get 2-3 days. I could go on, but I'm even boring myself.
redmouse2
11 Sep 17#19
these are a pain for the neck area. ended up using a manual razor which defeated the purpose of a "quick shave"
ashman33 to redmouse2
11 Sep 17#29
I found the blades warmed up giving extreme red rash on the neck. It made for a fun work day!
QuickProfits to ashman33
13 Sep 17#31
Why would something warm make your neck red?
Devro
11 Sep 17#20
I bought it with my £10 NUS discount code so £35 with same day delivery.
Biker.Jeff
11 Sep 17#21
I've lost count of the amount of leccy shavers i've had in over 40 yrs of shaving, foil and rotary..... but one thing is certain, absolutely none of them are as good, or shave as close, as a wet shave with a razor. I also feel fresher after a wet shave and my skin is always better. Although out of the many rotary and foil shavers i've owned, the best has been the Panasonic foil shavers, but only the ones with the ultra fast linear drive.
djbenny1 to Biker.Jeff
11 Sep 17#25
Isn't it funny that despite all the technology we have now and the thousands of years we've been doing it, that one of the oldest ways of shaving your face is still the best (by a long way IMO)?
Biker.Jeff to djbenny1
11 Sep 17#26
Yep..... And leccy shavers, foil and rotary, are still inherently the same as when they were first invented 80 years ago. They aren't much better now and have just had gimmicks added to them.
MDL199 to djbenny1
13 Sep 17#33
Everybody's different but this isn't true for me. Wet shaving always left my face red and sore. Yes, a wet shave gets closer but that's why I get irritation and besides I prefer the shaved yesterday look.
For those who say electric shaving causes them discomfort - do you use a good pre electric shave lotion or oil? Makes the world of difference and never switch between wet and electric shaving as your face will never adapt to your shaver else.
charliemike
11 Sep 17#23
Would you recommend this shaver for pubes? I always have massive problems with cuts to my shaft.
Vini
11 Sep 17#27
Ive used Philips wet & dry rotary razors for about the last 10 years or so. The first I replaced after 2 years. It was as cheap to buy a new unit, than new blade. I kept the replacement and did the same again albeit after 3 and a bit years. And now my third unit is about 4 years old. First blade.
Admittedly I rarely get past stubble and shave about 3/4 times a week with it.
Initially I used to use them in the shower, with some wilkinson sword gel.
Now I just use them dry. As user(s) mention above, they can take a few attempts to give an even shave, and leave you with a rash. But ultimately, you don't really need a mirror to be shaving so can do it anywhere.
I did try the OneBlade a few months ago, as folks said they were the best thing ever. I think folks saying that, haven't used other razors. It gave no better/no worse results that a rotary like the one in this thread. But it feels a lot cheaper, and is a lot more fragile. Mine broke in my travel bag.
Whereas my AT890 gets some abuse.
Ill probably go for this, as Ive been thinking about replacing mine.
ashman33
11 Sep 17#28
Maybe if you have thin fine hair these are fine (the guys who can never grow facial hair) but for me my Phillips was a face shredder. Heavily discounted in Sainsbury's too. It maybe that many men aregoing with stubble?
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These things miss so many hairs that you have to keep going over and over the same spots continuously, and most of the time I found myself with an awful rash on my neck from the irritation of having to do it so many times.
Has anyone tried one like this, and tried the oneblade, which is better? What's the advantage of a shaver like this?
Although out of the many rotary and foil shavers i've owned, the best has been the Panasonic foil shavers, but only the ones with the ultra fast linear drive.
And leccy shavers, foil and rotary, are still inherently the same as when they were first invented 80 years ago. They aren't much better now and have just had gimmicks added to them.
For those who say electric shaving causes them discomfort - do you use a good pre electric shave lotion or oil? Makes the world of difference and never switch between wet and electric shaving as your face will never adapt to your shaver else.
Admittedly I rarely get past stubble and shave about 3/4 times a week with it.
Initially I used to use them in the shower, with some wilkinson sword gel.
Now I just use them dry. As user(s) mention above, they can take a few attempts to give an even shave, and leave you with a rash. But ultimately, you don't really need a mirror to be shaving so can do it anywhere.
I did try the OneBlade a few months ago, as folks said they were the best thing ever. I think folks saying that, haven't used other razors. It gave no better/no worse results that a rotary like the one in this thread. But it feels a lot cheaper, and is a lot more fragile. Mine broke in my travel bag.
Whereas my AT890 gets some abuse.
Ill probably go for this, as Ive been thinking about replacing mine.
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