I'm 65 and have used a Mach 3 razor for a long time. I bought this R4130. I've used it 3 times. I'm getting shaver burn on my neck. I'm not using a pre-electric lotion or powder. Will the shaver burn lessen after I've used this awhile?
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I takes a while for your skin to get use to it, try using an after shave cream, after a while your skin won't notice your shaver anymore.
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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My husband has had his razor of over a year and I am thinking about replacing them for him. I have just read someone saying that they took their shaver somewhere and had it cleaned and that this person told him that they only needed replacing every three years.
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I wasnt happy with this razor. I hv bought over 100 items off of amazon and this is only the 2nd that i didnt like. It burnt my neck bad and gave a horrible shave. I dont even use it anymore....
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I agree with Toby - once my face got "broken in" I find that it gives a great shave with no irratation. The cleanign fluid ended up lasting 45 days with daily use (cleaned with econ setting each time). Only once did it require a cleaning at the longest duration, and that was because I had taken it on a 5 day vacation without the cleaning base. For the record, I don't use any pre shave ltion like Toby. No need to. It shaves close and smooth withtout it for me.
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It may when you first begin using it. It irritated me for the 1st couple weeks, my skin even started peeling and had sone discoloration. I assumed it was my body adjusting from years of chemicals to natural. I also have sensitive skin. I was ok after that except for using after I shaved.
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It's been two or three years since I tried it. I think I remember that it came with one replacement set, but you would need to buy additional replacement sets as they would need to be replaced. But cleaning the device out after each use was key to have it work most effectively. I did not find that it gave me a close enough shave, so I returned it - which is where Norelco game me problems about refunding me all of the money that I spent. Their promise turned out to be a lie. Bad job on their part. Good Luck!
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Yes. I had a lot of issues with razor burn and bumps. I actually have two of these. A small for travel and a large for home. I won't be going back to Gillette style anytime soon.
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I've had my Epilady for close to 30 years and it's the coil type. I've never tried the blade kind but I like the coil because it gets in there and plucks the hair right out. I'm going to assume that unless the hair is sticking straight up it will take longer with the blade type to get rid of the hair and then there's the stubble. If you can take the sting of the coil and it can hurt, then I'd use the coil. I love my Epilady coil, I use it on my upper lip, arm pits and of course legs. I have very little hair after all these years so I only use my Epilady every 2 or 3 months for maintenance.
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For me personally, yes it is just as close a shave without the razor burn I experienced with the multi-blade razors. I now enjoy shaving again and am back to shaving daily, thanks to this razor!
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Don't be squeamish! You get a closer shave, with less irritation, and you save a LOT of money, too! My husband swears by the soap and brush and safety razor, and he's hard to please. He even has a way to prolong the life of the blades -- you lay them flat against the inside of a drinking glass and move it back it back and forth a few times -- he swears it makes them good for another shave or three.
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I have to admit that when i first starting using it, my hand would cram a little because using a safety razor you should hold it a certain way to get a good shave. After about 3 months of shaving I have no issues. I cant speak to the longer version aside from using the standard bic that most people use today. I bought it for compact. There are some good youtube videos out there that can probably give you a better answer. Good luck, its a great razor!
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Hi Julie. H** to the No! I have not had any issues of facial hair growth using this item at all. If anyone else has I need for them to speak up! The only issues I have had is I found that the pimple healing has not worked for me miraculously as others have described nor has it shortened their duration. My skin is very clear but I do have an occational zit. Also, I believe I was causing hyperpigmentation to my neck by having the frequency too high. I say that because I began to notice what appeared to be burn marks after about a month of using. They went away after I stopped using the product on my neck area. I have since learned that the neck should be treated with less intensity then the face. I was afraid to use around the eye area so I can't comment on that. Overall, I believe it's doing something good for me so I recommend having it in your anti-aging arsenal.
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I'm sorry, but I have no idea. I've used this style of Remington shaver for several years and never had a problem like that.
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As I think I understand your question, your beard (not shaving for a few days) will be the same as with a blade. If you do not shave for a several days, it becomes difficult as with a razor (Use the side trimmer to shave down). I need to shave every other day, two at the most. Same as blade, it will pull. I use the Braun Series 7 at its lightest of three settings on my neck and closer on my mustache and chin. No (much much less) ingrown hairs, which I am prone to and MUCH easier on my face. I can shave again, if I need to and with no problem, when I got out at night, with no problem. Hairs that lie flat are, indeed, problematic - I stretch or pinch skin to raise hair. I will never to back to a multi blade. After the 'Track Two' it only got worse. I think the multi-blade razors pulls the hair out and results in ingrown hairs in my case. It seems the more blades, the worse it got. I begged Gillette in writing (in my opinion the leader) to make a double edge blade and razor, like my father had. The cheap disposable single edge BIC's are not for me and the 'Art of Shaving' is $$$. As you can tell beyond your original question, my face loves the Series 7. It is faster to shave and WAY cheaper over time if you do the math. You change the cartridge after a year of half for about $30-$40. They also have a six week return policy (I think). You'll get the hang of it in two and will know after a month if it is for you. There may be some videos on YouTube as well.
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I think that it works well for me. Also, I like to use "Nivea's Sensitive Post Shave Balm", instead of typical aftershave lotions. I used to have a lot of "razor rash" but it has diminished considerably after switching to these two Nivea products. Their shaving lotion followed by their post shave balm.
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This is not a problem that I have experienced and I have very oily skin. I use shaving cream each time I shave since it gives a closer shave and feels better than shaving dry. I clean the shaver under the hot water faucet after each shave. The foil and blades are still like new with no residue or other sign of any kind of buildup.