This involves 80 minutes of fan noise and the shaver itself isn’t quiet, but if you’re horrified by the thought of going out unshaven, this shaver will make damn sure your nightmares don’t come true. While it costs close to £200, Panasonic’s ES-LV9Q is one ludicrously high-tech shaver. Its five-blade cutting system cuts at an incredible 70,000 actions per minute to ensure no facial follicle goes unsliced. Meanwhile, its pivoting head moves to trail the different surfaces of your face and a sensor checks your beard density to give the heads more power where necessary. Put this all together and Panasonic’s shaver delivers an incredibly close and frankly flawless shave.
If you’re running close to zero, a quick five minute charge will be enough to get you through your next shave. Billed as the world’s most efficient shaver, all we know is that it does cut shaving time into a fraction of the time with other electric razors. There’s even Sonic Technology that lifts hair to deliver a closer shave in less time.
There is nothing wrong with the older models you will find online, and sometimes they are at real bargain prices, but they’re not the very latest and bestest. A cheaper option is Braun’s amazing new Series 7 70-N7200cc which comes equipped with a flexible Philips Norelco Shaver head that shaves as close as a razor. For the overall quality of shave at a non-crazy price, I’d personally recommend Braun’s updated flagship Series 9. It gets you smooth even if you haven’t shaved for 3 days and I prefer the feel of foil to rotary.
Will you need it for short, stubbled looks or longer maintenance? Some trimmers have a variety of heads and guide combs for different lengths and details, while others focus on short, manicured styles. Of the devices here, it’s the best for a full beard shearing followed by a close electric shave without the need to swap devices. So if you tend to cycle between being baby faced and bushy bearded, then this device offers exactly the capabilities you need. Once the initial review period is complete we’ll publish a full review, give the electric shaver a star rating, and add an abridged review to this guide. Now, while this technology is really amazing, I am not sure it really leads to the shave being any better, but if you suffer very bad skin irritation as a result of heat, it could be worth a try.
“I have had this shaver for close to 2 months and it has far exceeded my expectations,” says one favorable reviewer. “The ability to shave in the shower with steamy hot water is amazing; after a week or so of getting used to an electric shave again; it has provided shaves equal to or better than blade shaving. The biggest downside of shaving with razors is that the three-blade or five-blade models cause ingrown hairs. When choosing a razor, you might come across mains, battery and rechargeable devices. Most electric shavers are rechargeable these days, making them perfect for use both at home or on the move. While some can be used both cordless or from the mains – allowing you to use them even if you’ve run out of charge – you should probably avoid battery-powered shavers.