Panasonic ES8228S Vortex Nano Wet/Dry Shaver

Panasonic Shaver

Strengths: Close shave

Weaknesses: Will take some getting used to

Summary: I'm relatively new to electric shavers, so my comparison (fair or not) will be to the blade. Closeness: don't buy into the hype, no electric will beat the blade in this regard but, suprisingly, this shaver comes close (pun intended) when used wet with lather. Irritation: my sole reason to get electric was to minimize irritation vs daily blade shave; and it does, but the closeness comes at a price - go over the same area too many times and it'll draw blood too. Time/ease of use: overall comparable to the blade, excluding clean time (you can do it yourself or invest in cleaning catridges).

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Best shaver I've ever used

Strengths: shaves almost as close as blade, cleaning cartridge doesn't use alhocol, looks expensive, made in Japan

Weaknesses: Cleaning cartridges are rather expensive (but you can use regular water)

Summary: This is a very, very good shaver... Forget expensive brauns and stuck-in-the-70s norelcos; this is the shaver to get. It performs well both dry and wet; I personally prefer to use it in the shower.

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Almost perfect shaver.

Strengths: Closest shave, comfortable, lightweight, beautiful design, quiet operation, wet/dry capability.

Weaknesses: Not induction recharged.

Summary: I have an older wet/dry Panasonic which is truly induction recharged which I love, however it is louder and slower speed than the ES8228S. With this one I still tend to apply just a film of gel type shaving cream which serves as a lubricant plus I can warm up the shaving head with warm water either in the shower or at the lavatory. Results are always outstanding. When I travel I only take the shaver in the travel pouch and have never run out of charge, but am usually back after no more than one week. It's so nice I actually worry about it being stolen and have actually put it in the mini safe when I'm out. The cleaning station works great, but I only plan to use it occasionally since the shaver cleans up very nicely under the faucet with a little soap solution, etc. My ONLY disappointment is that it does not employ induction type recharging. Something about having to insure that the contacts are engaged just bothers me. Not a huge issue, but I'd say it's the only feature lacking that prevents me from calling the ES8228S the perfect shaver. Even so, it deserves nothing less than the highest rating. Did you get that, Panasonic shaver design team?

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