Panasonic ES8228S Men's Linear Vortex Nano Arc Foil Shaving System, Silver
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Customer Reviews of Panasonic ES8228S Men's Linear Vortex Nano Arc Foil Shaving System, Silver
Customer Review: Panasonic ES8228S wet shave yes
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this shaver based on reviews. I don't like it as a dry shaver. My beard is stiff and the shaver head is rough on my skin when shaving dry. Also doesn't cut hair quickly dry shaving plus foil can get a bit hot. Wet (shave cream) it does a good job, cuts very close, and isn't as rough on my skin. Replacement cutter and foil are a little pricey. Cleaning unit does fine. I am comparing this shaver to a Braun Pulsonic 9595 and Braun 360 Complete both of which I own and rate much higher as dry shavers. Would I recommend it to a friend? Only if they were going to wet shave. After using this a few months I rate it much higher than I originally did for a dry shave. I shaves very well dry but replacement parts are still pricey. Would give it 5 stars if it wasn't for parts cost.Customer Review: Panasonic ES8228S Men's Shaver
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this shaver after buying a remington and had two replacements under warranty. I had had about three Panasonic shavers previously and loved all of them. I wanted to make sure I got a good shaver this time, AND THIS WAS IT. I LOVE IT!!!! It came with a unit for cleaning the shaver, which I haven't used, so if the same shaver is available WITHOUT this cleaning unit, buy that one. I just follow the instructions for washing the head each time when it needs recharging and the cleaning is very easy and thorough. The specs indicate that it should provide 20 shaves between charges, but that must be for men with light beards. I get five shaves between charges, which is no big problem. When I am on a backpacking trip, I just shave every other day and it lasts for the trip.Customer Review: Best shaver I ever used
Summary: 4 Stars
It is superb in the shower with soap - smooth and efficient. I bought this for my brother in law. I must note, however, that mine, which I bought last December, had the liquid crystal display die on me recently and I've sent it to Panasonic's service center in McAllen, TX, for repair. I don't know if this is a common occurrence with these shavers. If so, it is too bad. I am assuming that Panasonic will repair or replace the shaver, for free. It is too bad that Turnpike Appliance in Oceanside, NY - relatively near me - is currently not repairing Panasonic shavers, forcing me to mail the item all the way to Texas rather than just dropping it off and speaking to the tech people directly. The basic functionality of the shaver, however, is excellent - better than Braun, even.Customer Review: Better than Braun!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Braun 8995 shaver for over two years and switched to this Panasonic shaver a couple of days ago. I got a very close shave on first use without the nicks and cuts of the Braun. Also unlike the Braun this Panasonic shaver unit hardly vibrates although it does make a loud wining noise. The big difference between the two is that you can use the Panasonic in the shower with shaving cream which I consider a big plus. However the Panasonics recharging base is harder to use than the Brauns but you can also wash the Panasonic shaver under warm water without using its recharging base, saving on the cost of having to buy detergent cleaning cartridges every month. Another thing I like about the ES822S model is it is made in Japan not China which is rare these days.Customer Review: Great shave, disappointing longetivity
Summary: 3 Stars
What seems to make this a good shaver also makes it vulnerable to premature wear. Yes, it gives a terrific shave, nearly as close as a wet blade, and better than any other electric I have tried.
Evidently Panasonic makes the outer foil quite thin to achieve this.
After only about 3 months of 'on and off' use, the outer foil on my 8228 wore through completely.
Another downside is battery life. I can only get 3 complete shaves before having to recharge the battery.
I have contacted Panasonic's online warranty site only to learn I'm going to have to return the entire shaver, and for who knows how long.
And, if the warranty fails to cover my complaint, I'm looking at [...] to replace the outer foil.
So, buyer beware!