The Philips Norelco 1050CC Arcitec razor is fantastic. This is the first time I ever enjoyed shaving. Important Background Information before you read the rest of this review: I have used Norelco Electric razors for the past 20 years. I can not & will not use a blade razor as they cut and irritate my skin and I can't be half asleep using them! I've always used Norelco Electric razors because they've been fairly comfortable on my skin.
Please note that I shave myself the following way as I refuse to shave dry: Over the sink, I first splash lukewarm to warm water on my face then splash Williams Lectric (preElectric) Shave on my face then splash water once again on my face and then put my electric razor head under the water faucet for a second or two and then shave. That whole process takes just a few seconds & serves to lubricate my skin. I mention this because if you don't care for the way I shave, you might not get the same results shaving dry.
Specifically, I can not shave dry as it irritates my skin no matter what BS any Electric Razor Company including Norelco says and I get lousy dry shaves! Norelco says you are suppose to shave dry with this razor. I don't and get great results and that's all I care about. I've used this razor for about 10 months and I haven't had any problems, whatsoever. If somehow shaving this way eventually wears this razor down faster then it would shaving dry, big deal, I'll just get another one as I don't mind paying for comfort!
ANYWAY TO GET TO THE REVIEW YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR: After I fully charged the Philips Norelco 1050CC Arcitec Razor the first time, I was initially very skeptical & puzzled as I did not see any controls to adjust the razor for sensitive or normal skin. The fact is there aren't any which seems nuts. However, when I shaved I was in ecstasy as it was the fastest and most comfortable shave I've ever had. It felt like I was using a paint brush to go up & down- it was that smooth. I don't have the foggiest idea how or why it was this comfortably smooth & fast. The shave was pretty close too- not 100% perfect but as good as I've ever gotten with an electric razor including under my chin and on my neckline.
I'm not going to lie to you though, I've always had problems shaving under my chin and on my neckline, and while I can shave more hairs off this area then ever before with the Norelco Arcitec 1050cc and its non-irritating, there are still hairs I can't get off. I don't know if there is an electric razor in existence that can shave all the hair off this area without irritating your skin! So right now I'm saying if you want the fastest and most comfortable shave you ever had with decent results, get this razor or a razor in the Norelco Arcitec series.
Apparently from what I can gather, all the razors in this series are basically the same with different non-shaving features (i.e., color scheme, extra leds, razor cleaner, etc). This razor comes with an automatic cleaning system which is incredibly easy, works great and I use daily. You just put in the specific Norelco solution which will last 2-3 weeks & easily rest your Razor on the Jet Cleaner, push on the button & your razor is cleaned each day. It's almost fun to watch. I salute you, Norelco.
| Price : $189.99
