Sanyo SV-RX10 World's Fastest Recharging Men's Wet/Dry Shaver
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Sanyo SV-RX10 World's Fastest Recharging Men's Wet/Dry Shaver Details
Manufacturer: SanyoBrand: Sanyo
Release Date: 2007-06-04
Model: SV-RX10
Product features:
- Charges fully in 9 minutes for 1 week of shaving or charge in 1 minute for a 3 minute shave
- 4.8 volt high torque two position motor for high and low speed
- Quadruple blade system includes two foils, slot trimmer, integrated slide-up trimmer
- Washable wet and dry
- Multi Voltage charging system
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Customer Reviews of Sanyo SV-RX10 World's Fastest Recharging Men's Wet/Dry Shaver
Customer Review: Closer than a blade on thick hair! Better than Panasonic, Braun, Norelco, etc!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using these shavers for a couple years now. It blows away Norelcos, Brauns, Philips, Remingtons and even Panasonics.. and I have wasted money on them all! I'll first mention that I have a very thick beard, not meaning that I have a lot of hair on my face, but just that my hairs are VERY thick and SUPER tough. I have cut and scarred my skin many times using blades, which is why I prefer electrics. Electric razors however normally just don't seem to work well with thick tough hairs, perhaps because the screen holes need to be dangerously larger to accommodate, or perhaps they actually need to spend more $$ on designing the screens/cutters better. I also get break outs from using electrics too long on my face - it takes me 15 minutes or more to shave every morning.
I've used top of the line Norelcos (SpeedXL blades and previous models), which seem to be the worst, never giving you a close shave, and always leaving you feeling like you have a 5 o'clock shadow. I've tried Braun's 8995, which was loud, irritating, and not much better than the Norelcos. It also was not wet/dry. I actually had good luck with Panasonic's es8152nc (wet shave), which I used for over 2 years. The screens/cutters for it however only lasted only about a month for me, and at $40 a pop, that adds up to about $500/yr to shave! Unfortunately, they discontinued it in favor of their newer models, which are complete cheap junk (stay far far away!).... after the batteries in my second es8152nc crapped out, and having a difficult time finding replacement batteries, I thought I would give Panasonic's new es8077s a whirl. What a disappointment! It cut my face leaving permanent scars and wasn't even as close as a Norelco. The newer Panasonic screens/cutters are also made like junk. I shipped that right back. (Thanks Amazon for the no hassle return). I finally ended up digging up an old es87152nc still in the package that turned up online.
A couple weeks later I saw this Sanyo shaver on Amazon which had some good reviews that appeared not to be written by the manufacturer like other products. Since wet shaves are the only way to go, and this can be used as a wet shaver, I though I'd give it a try. This thing shaves unbelievably close when new... almost as close as my Gillette Fusion Power. I'll have gone over my face with my Fusion blade and I'll still hear and see the Sanyo cut hair when I run it over my face. It also actually can cut under my chin where I, amongst many others, seem to have lots of problems with. You might have to try a few times to get the angle right, but it will actually work. Just make sure you use this as a wet shaver, letting warm water soak into your beard first to soften things up, then use some Edge shaving gel along with it.
I actually start off now shaving with my Fusion Power for my cheeks and the sides of my neck to limit irritation and breakouts, then use the Sanyo to touch up what the Fusion didn't get, as well as around my lip and goatee where I tend to cut myself a lot with a blade.
There are a couple drawbacks to keep in mind which are why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5. First of all, it uses the ancient (Circa 1899 - Waldmar Jungne) Nickel Cadmium batteries that are garbage, keep a memory, and don't have a very long life. There's no excusing them for not using lithium ion batteries. I only get a few shaves out of a charge, but it does charge quickly. Second, replacement blades are nowhere to be found. They don't even sell them on Amazon at this point! According to the package insert, you can supposedly go to Sanyo's service web site and order replacement blades, but take look and I wish you good luck with that because you will need it! I tried calling one of their parts distributers, but they wanted to charge me more than the price of the razor for replacements! Finally, it has nicked my skin here and there, even while being very careful. You just have to remember to not put too much pressure on it down on your face while shaving, and be careful not to go over any small bumps on your skin.
The screen/cutters seem to hold up pretty good - about 3-5 months, even with my heavy usage. They definitely holds up better than the Panasonic's WES9006PC screen/foil, which after about a week would start getting loud and not giving as good of a shave.
I would like to end with mentioning that the level of noise this shaver makes that other people have commented on is really not that bad. If you're used to a Norelco, then yes it is loud, but it's quieter than the Braun 8995 I tried, and quieter than my Panasonic when the screen/cutter starts to go. Lastly who cares about noise when you can get such a great shave with this.
Update: During that timeI've been using these, I've had two die on me. They just stop turning on. It might be because they use Ni-Cad batteries, and I use them about 15 minutes every day, or maybe it's just that they die easy. So, I've just resorted to purchasing more of them because this simply does the best job mowing down my thick beard of all the electric razors on the market. When I compare what I was spending on replacement screens and cutters for the Panasonics and Norelcos, the Sanyo still comes out much cheaper by far. I can pretty much get a new razor for the price of the screens/cutters for the other brands. Furthermore, I would only get about 2 months max out of the screens/cutters for the Panasonics and Norelcos, whereas the Sanyos last about 6-8 months, even with my beard! So if you are lucky enough to have a normal beard, the screens/cutters on the Sanyo should last you a very, very long time.
One more hint if you get this... I have luck getting the under chin area and some other difficult areas by pulling my skin tight and actually shaving against the grain moving the razor over my beard in a sideways direction. I also wet my face first and use Edge Ultra Sensitive shaving gel with it (silver can).
Description of Sanyo SV-RX10 World's Fastest Recharging Men's Wet/Dry Shaver
Sanyo has combined their leading edge rechargeable battery technology with an array of impressive shaver features to create the fastest recharging men's wet/dry shaver. Great for guys on the go, absent-minded rechargers and frequent travelers this stylish unit will recharge using the supplied 4 Ni-Cd batteries in just 1 minute for what is the average shave of 3 minutes. In just 9 minutes it will recharge for a week of shaving (7 days x 3 minute shave). No need to worry if you are traveling internationally as the multi-voltage charging system automatically senses from 100V - 240V (Type A plug provided, adaptor for other electrical outlets not included). You won't be concerned about power with this unit as the high torque 4.8V motor speeds on the high position at 10,000 RPM or in the low position at 8,000 RPM to provide a close, smooth shave. All types of shaving and trimming can be accomplished with the quadruple blade system that includes two foils, a slot trimmer, and an integrated slide-up trimmer. Shave in the shower or touch up before the business dinner with the versatile wet/dry shaving capabilities. Beeps indicate and the LED indicator lights when charging is started, finished and when the battery is low. The comfortable and easy-to-hold rubberized grip is complemented by an attractive silver and black finish which completes the contemporary style. Easily keep the unit maintained and preserve the life of your shaver using the oil flow cap and provided oil. Accessories included with the unit are a carrying pouch, oil and cleaning brush.Men's
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