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Great price for an excellent lower end electric shaver just in time for Fathers Day.
Philips AquaTouch MultiPrecision Shaver S5420/06 $79.20 C&C @ The Good Guys
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Greihawk on 29/08/2017 - 20:18 thegoodguys.com.au (690 clicks)
Last edited 29/08/2017 - 20:30 by 1 other user
Last edited 29/08/2017 - 20:30 by 1 other user
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It's good for shaving, but my charger died after 6 months.
I've had the 5620 for a while now - pretty much the same as this. Has been good. Use it with shaving gel in shower so no bristles in sink. Not as good as a blade, but not too bad. Only minor negative is it is a little tricky to shave under the nose - a normal problem with this style of shaver.
I have one of these. Personally, am not liking it. In my experience, it tends to cut hair too short and I end up getting itchy as the hair starts poking me from the inside. I think the "lift and cut" is to blame. This also requires regular shaving as any longer hair and it will not work.
Definitely don't use it if you are getting ingrown hair, but I don't have a major issue with that or it cutting longer hairs - just need to use the shaver in a circular motion (there are longer slots in the head to catch those longer hairs). Oh, I would be careful about pressing the shaver hard against the skin - as with most electric shavers this can result in a much closer shave but also risks ingrown hair…..
The way I use it is - in the shower (warm steam helps with a good shave and the shower means no clean up of bristles), using a sensitive skin shave gel, and gentle pressure in a circular motion, then quick rinse of the shaver under the shower head. After getting out of the shower, I might check my face in the mirror to make sure I haven't missed anything.
Yeah I have stopped using it. I found that it often left some hair so I started doing multiple passes and this resulted in it cutting it too close and under the skin.
Now that you mention it, pressing it hard might also be the reason. Will give it a go with light passes.
@Harshad: It's very tempting to press hard, so may very well be it. Also make sure you have a decent amount of gel on your face to avoid friction.
Be careful. I bought Sensotouch 3D from Philips. The earlier blades were great. Philips changed the blades to ones that barely last 3-6 months yet still cost over $100 a pop. Philips refuse to respond to online reviews each criticising them other than to ask them to call. Would not recommend the brand again.
Seems a good deal.
feedback please?
Can anyone comment whether this drops shaved hair everywhere? i bought an expensive cordless one a while ago that dropped hair and it was annoying to clean up after each shave so i switched back to an old corded one that didnt.
As I mention above, I use it in the shower so no problem at all.
Have had mine for over 12 months. Works pretty well in shower with shaving Gel. I doubt it would drop hair even when used out of the shower.
I have been looking for replacement blades for it as getting a little blunt but they cost $60 by themselves. Ebay chinese ones are only about $15 for 3 but by the reviews it sounds like they arent very good???
Just worked out that I'll need a replacement head for my shaver soon - and they cost about $60 (http://www.shavershop.com.au/philips/5000-series-sh50-replac…) so bought one of these to put in the spares drawer!
whats the difference?
I have one of these (gift) - not sure I'd recommend it. Takes me longer than just using an oldschool double edge razor and doesn't get anywhere near as close a shave, and misses hairs. The trimmer attachment was far more useful honestly but it broke after ~6 months.
On that note, does anyone know where to get replacement trimmers? Can only find the tri-circle thing replacements.
Probably shaver shop eg http://www.shavershop.com.au/philips/smart-click-beard-style…. If you only want a trimmer, would be better off getting a dedicated trimmer like this: http://www.shavershop.com.au/philips/7-in-1-grooming-kit-007…
Looks good, anyone have any experience in using these?