Panasonic ES8077S

[SBG Math Guy]

Alright, so we often hear how an electric razor can give you a close shave but with the added advantage of no irritation or cuts.    This sounds very appealing to those with sensitive skin like myself.   

Some questions that may arise are: (1) Can you get as close a shave as using a razor blade?
(2) Is it really true that your skin will not be irritated?
(3)  Your shave routing with the Panasonic


I will answer these questions based solely on my experience.  Results may be different with others.  After all, we have different heads.

My experience tells me that you can get a very close shave, possibly as smooth as that using a razor blade.   The best approximation in general is to say that if a razor blade cuts a certain region 100%, then the electric razor will most likely cut 99%.  So there is about a 1% point difference that is not noticeable and cannot be felt that much.

When it comes to irritation, I found that I can get a very close shave without any irritation whatsoever if done carefully.  If your skin is irritated when using an electric then the problem may be your shaving cream/gel/oil.   If you use shaving oil and then on top of that use a quality shave gel like Bald Guyz Shave Gel then there should be no problem.
If you have sensitive skin, then King of shaves shaving oil is a must.  You will do yourself much good using this shaving oil under your shave gel for a shave with a razor blade or an electric. 

With a razor blade, I can only shave once every 2 or 3 days at least.  There is no way I can shave twice in 36 hours.  My skin gets extremely irritated.   With the Panasonic wet/dry I can shave EVERY DAY without irritation, that’s how good I found this gem to be.   

Since the end of April I have been using the Panasonic for half of my shaves, and the other half I use Mach 3.  It feels good to change! 

Shave routine with Panasonic:    Do the pre-shave.  Apply the King of Shaves shave oil and then on top of it add Bald Guyz shave gel.   Make sure that before you shave a region of your dome that it’s wet.  I go with the grain and then against the grain.   Then, I go in other directions.   The more directions you shave (bad English I know sorry lol) the closer the shave becomes.   Once most of the stubble is done I go over missed areas with Schick Extreme 3 disposal razor.   I don’t always do this because I am satisfied with the results of the Panasonic by itself.

Special thanks to SimplyRed for all the tips he gave me.   All of them made this experience so great.

[buddha]

My experience with my Panasonic (ES8243K) has been surprising, to say the least.
No irritation WHATSOEVER!
My previous electric is a Braun Series 3 that I still have and use on my face occasionally just to keep it running. The Braun used to leave stubble on top of the dome that I would have to go over with the HB. No such occurrence with the Pan, I am stubble-free after a Panasonic shave. I have used the Pan wet and dry on the dome. When I say dry I mean no pre-wash and just a splash of Williams Lectric Shave. It seems to make the hair stand up and has a nice scent, to boot.
In the past if I went 2 days without shaving I HAD to use a blade, the Braun just would not cut it. Since buying the Pan I have gone as long as 2-3 days without shaving and it still takes it off like butter. My skull is nice and smooth after shaving with the Pan, no matter the circumstances.
My only complaint at this point is that I only get 3-4 shaves per charge when the shaver is billed as being able to give 7-10 shaves per charge. HOWEVER, and this is a BIG however, I am certain that the shaver is being marketed mainly at guys who are shaving only their faces. I can see getting 7-10 if I'm only doing my face so this may be a complete non-issue.
The one hour charge is a fact! I plug the shaver in when it is at zero, come back to check it in an hour and it is fully charged.
Thanks to SimplyRed for opening my eyes.

[GaryT]

Hey Math Guy, ya mind if I ask you what this baby sells for and where you got it??

[DavidTX]

Fry's Electronics carries the ES8077S for $99.  It can be ordered online at frys.com.
We have the stores local here, and when I went looking I found the ES8249 (newer model) on sale for $99 which is listing for $169.

With what I can tell both have the charge/cleaning stand.  Pretty cool to shave, rinse the HeadSlick or BaldGuyz gel off the blade area, and put it in the stand and have it cleaned/sterilized and dried.

[SBG Math Guy]

Hey Gary,  if you are really tempted to buy this product here is a suggestion.  Buy the upgraded version http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=9825.0
As you can see it is expensive, but if after trying it you don't like it then sell it to me!!
In 4 to 6 months I want to buy the upgrade anyway.
So that way you are in a win-win situation.  You either like it and keep it or you don't and you sell it back to me.

I must mention something I forgot.   What I like the most about this panasonic is that my head is smooth for 12 hours!!! (compared to Mach 3 7 hours)
Buddha, thanks for sharing your experiences.

[GaryT]

MathGuy,  I'm not looking to run out and buy one but I'm seriously thinking about it. I've just used a ton of electrics in the past, but this sounds so totally different!