And while I do respect Panasonic, to me the Big Battle is a fierce competition between Braun and Norelco. A rivalry that’s given the world quite a few outstanding products for us gentlemen’s grooming habits. When an item you want is out-of-stock at the store, your shopper will follow your replacement preferences. Philips began co-branding their shavers “Philips Norelco” in 2005 to improve Philips’ brand recognition in the United States, a first step towards an intended phase out of the Norelco name.
You have to wait until it is fully dry before using it again. While Philips manufactures some of the most superb shavers in the world, they aren’t really the cheapest. However, they have something to offer for everyone, regardless of the type of shaver you want and your specific needs.
Braun, for example, suggests shaving first thing in the morning. (“We recommend that you shave before you wash, since the skin tends to be slightly swollen after washing.”) Philips Norelco says to wash but not shower (“…otherwise your skin will be hot, puffy…”). Dan has dabbled with electric razors most of his adult life, and his technique is based mostly on saving time.
If you are buying one of these devices for the first time, you might want to keep our tips below in mind. If you’re looking for the best model for sensitive skin, your ideal bet is the Norelco 7500. Featuring a Gentle Precision Pro blading system with comfort rings, this unit can glide gently across your skin without causing any irritation.
While Philips doesn’t recommend it explicitly in the user manual, it’s probably a good idea to do a more in-depth cleaning of the cutters themselves every once in a while. Using your shaver’s pop-up trimmer will just take a lot of time and I imagine it won’t be Remington Shaver very enjoyable. I think I’ve mentioned this in every test, but the trimmers on Panasonic shavers are just in a different league, so much sharper and effective. I personally prefer it to the click-on trimmer attachments of the more expensive Philips razors.
One advantage of depilatories is that it can remove very coarse hair without much trouble. But since the hair is removed from the skin surface and not from the hair shaft, this method is very temporary. The government shouldn’t have a say in the engineer’s design, if it’s not hurting anybody.
For most people, foil-style electric razors typically provide a closer shave. But if you prefer a rotary-style shaver, we recommend the Philips Norelco Shaver 9300, which includes a cleaning system. Based on our research and testing, we believe a foil shaver produces a better shave for most facial hair. But if you prefer a rotary style, consider Philips Norelco’s Shaver 9300 (or another model in the brand’s 9000 line).
The LED interface includes, 3 level battery status, cleaning advice and travel lock indicator. Philips Norelco Shaver 2500 gives you a consistent, convenient clean shave. Self-sharpening ComfortCut blades, a pop-up trimmer, full-washability, and a storage pouch make the shaver easy to use and excellent value.
A new, high-end manual razor is meant to duplicate the old school, hot-towel-shave experience. The S9000 Prestige’s trimmer, most often suitable for sideburns, is a separate attachment that’s easy to lose. James has been using the Series 7 to shave a portion of his face since first testing for this guide in 2020.