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Featuring convex foils and blades arced to nestle gently into the skin, together with triple blade action shaving and the added comfort of an adjustable pivoting head make for Panasonics closest shaver ever. Two foils and a center slit blade all float independently, while it’s pivoting head feature rocks up and down, and back and forth, allowing the blades to form and follow every contour of your face. You can even adjust the amount of pivot based on your preference with the Pivot Action Selector. Panasonic also delivers the sharpest blades for precise and accurate shaving, now with Nano-technology. The Nano-technology was used to polish the industry’s sharpest 30º blades to achieve an even better cutting performance. The patented motor spins at 13,000 revolutions per minute, making the Vortex one of the fastest razors on the market. Like all Panasonic shavers this unit has wet/dry technology, so it is fully immersible under water. When shaving is finished, simply rinse under running water. A Pop up trimmer is accessible with the push of a finger for grooming moustaches and sideburns. Moreover, with its automatic international dual voltage conversion feature, this razor will fulfill shaving needs here and abroad. The powerful cleaning system includes automatic charge, clean, and dry functions, while refreshing the shaver for its next turn of use. Included in the drying feature is a heating element for an extra dry shaving head leaving no wetness or moisture behind. This system uses a water/detergent infused cleansing process instead of alcohol for safe effective cleaning of the razor that will remove any and all debris. Panasonic’s long-lasting cleaning cartridge provides outstanding cleaning power that keeps your blades fresh and ready to go. Also, for a quick and easy way to clean the razor, the Vortex offers a Turbo Cleaning Mode. Press and hold the on/off button to shift from 13,000 RPMs to an impressive 17,000 RPMs. Then simply rinse the shaver under water……..
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Technical Details
- Water infused hygenic solution cleans stubble and debris from the shave and refreshes the blades
- Long lasting cartridge provides superior cleaning power and keeps the blade lubricated.
- Arced, micro polished Nanotech blades for closeness
- Linear motor – 13,000 RPM, fastest in the industry
- Adjustable pivoting head for a comfortable and smooth shave
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2009-12-20
By circawdm (Midwest, USA)
I used to take the time to shave with a blade – various types – from Bic disposables to the more expensive and "advanced" multiple blade models. The shaves were always close, but I have always found my neck and mustache area to be tough to shave closely without abit of razor burn or a nick. My beard is medium heavy, although I am no Geico Caveman or Robin Williams.
I have also had almost all brands of electrics, from the best models of Norelco, Braun, Remington, etc. Rotary head shavers always cut my neck up, whether they have "sensitivity adjustments" on them or not. Always. Anyhow, many hundreds of dollars later, I decided to try one of the Panasonic linear wet/dry shavers I had seen advertised for so long. I had 30 days to try it, so I thought I had nothing to lose except a little shipping charge back if it was a dud.
Many shaves later – first dry, then with a little shaving gel, I am very happy with this shaver. It provides, after a few gentle passes, a shave I think is as close as any blade ever gave me, without burning me. It’s a cinch to clean, and since I don’t travel much, working only uncorded does not bother me at all. Battery life is fine. Unlike some reviewers, I am not bothered by the hum or high pitched noise it makes. If you want very fast speed and use an electric shaver, expect abit of noise. Compared to my father’s old shaver I recall, this is very, very quiet. If the noise bothers you, either use a blade or perhaps listen to music while you’re shaving.
I am glad I did not spend extra money for the model with the self cleaning business. Why take up extra counter space with something to put this in, at extra cost, when this is so simple to clean my six year old grandson could do it? This works great, takes up little space, has a nice easy to read display, charges fast, and unless I run into serious problems (although with a 2 year parts and labor warranty I am not worried) in the next year or more, I am sure it can be handled and I might by that time upgrade it. I like the feel in my hand also.
Bottom line: If you like electric shavers, don’t mind a fast motor slight humming noise, like a close shave with options of wet or dry shaving, and don’t want to worry anymore about razor burn or bumps or not getting a close shave, then this is the shaver for you! I would skip the higher end models with "self cleaning," since this is so easy to clean, but that’s up to you. I look forward to the next improvement on this shaver, but until then I am happy, I got it for less than $100., and if I change in even two years, I got more than my money’s worth!
2009-12-18
By Matt Walsh (Seattle, WA USA)
In my mind one of the best electric razors out there. I have stopped using a blade for touch ups.
2009-12-15
By Hank W. Garrett
Razor give a close shave and it only took it a month to train my beard to be cut. Great Shaver.
2009-12-15
By Careful Reviewer
The Winner Is…
The Panasonic ES8109S 3-blade – barely. Put the Remington blades and cutter (keeping the center blade of the Panasonic) on a Panasonic 13,000 RPM shaver and you would have the World’s best electric shaver. The Remington shaved a little closer than the Panasonic and provided a faster shave. However, the difficulty in cleaning, noise and lack of a charging base tipped me to the Panasonic as the final choice.
This is a review of three Panasonic models; ES8243A (4-blade), ES8109S (3-blade) and ES7109, the Remington MS2-390, the Norelco 8260 CC and the Braun Series 5 8995 (8985 & 8975 only differ in displays and cleaning). I have an average beard and have been using electric shavers (foils and rotaries) over 30 years. The models here are no better than any of the other higher quality shavers I’ve owned. It takes about 10 minutes (no shaver will give you a first-pass close shave) to get to that good dry shave (with or without pre-electric gels/oils) and you do have to put pressure on to get a close shave. This means recharging every 4-5 days. Gels/oils do make the process easier – not faster – and I have reviewed six of them on their Amazon sites.
ES8109S: This 3-blade shaver gives a very close shave, with some work. It does give off a higher pitch `whine’, while shaving, that is somewhat annoying, but is not what I would consider noisy. Nor is the cleaning operation noisy. Based upon other reviewers, I was expecting it to sound like a lawn mower, but it is just an occasional buzzing noise as it cleans. The "Arc Foil" design slows shaving (see discussion, below).
ES8243A: I had hoped that the four blades of the Panasonic ES8243A just might be able to give a superior shave. As it turns out, the large four-blade surface is like trying to keep the end of a 2×4 on your face. It makes cutting in the areas where you don’t have a lot of skin area (chin, jaw line, upper lip, base of sideburns, etc) more difficult. In fact, I think that the fourth blade in the middle actually interferes with a better shave and these two middle blades are not as good as the primary cutters. The "Arc Foil" design makes it even slower (see discussion, below). Another future problem with the 4-blade system is that you’ll want to buy a new shaver when your blades and foil need to be replaced. What kind of an idiot is going to spend 80% of the cost of a new shaver just to get a set of new cutter blades and foil? All in all: the ES8243A 4-blade is a poor value.
ES7109S: The flat design of the foil is a better design than the "Arc Foil" (see below). Unfortunately, this shaver has an under-powered motor and the floating head that cannot be locked.
Panasonic discussion: Panasonic had developed an outstanding shaver line some ten years ago. My old ES8067 still shaves closer than this new "NANO Technology"- a misnomer (marketing gimmick). I think the reason is that Panasonic’s older models came with cutting blades with the individual blades having been about half the width of all of Panasonic’s newer cutting blades (including replacements). This means more surface area on the newer blades and that means less cutting. Remington has the ideal blades (that Panasonic used to make) and it shows in closer cutting and less time spent doing so. Additionally, these new Panasonic "Arc Foil" shavers have the foil curving AWAY from your face at the ends of the foil, further decreasing exposure to the blades and requiring many more passes to cover the same area. Unfortunately, Panasonic puts their better motor (13,000 RPMs) only on these ill-conceived "Arc Foil" designs. Battery time on the Panasonics is the shortest of all shavers reviewed here. The Panasonic trimmers are so narrow, on all of these models, that you will not be able to trim sideburns with one attempt. You will have to re-position the trimmer to get what you missed. This increases the probability that you will get an uneven sideburn.
The Remington MS2-390 has the blades that the Panasonics should have (and did have years ago): flat foil area (not "Arc Foiled"), good length (25% longer) and ultra thin cutting blades. As a result, closeness of the shave is better and time spent is shorter. This is, however, the loudest (and it is loud) of all shavers and there are no bells and whistles. Using a pre-shave oil/gel will gum up the blades, as with any shaver, but these blades pop off with even the slightest brushing so be prepared to watch them fall into the sink with every cleaning attempt. A charging stand would greatly increase the convenience of this shaver. Remington did a poor job with the details.
The Braun Series 5 8995 tries hard (you can hear noticeable slowing when necessary pressure is applied, like a lawn mower when it reaches thicker grass), but it doesn’t get quite as close as the Panasonics or Remington without leaving a stronger burning sensation after the shave. The Braun can also leave burn marks and even cuts (nose and lips) that will bleed. Odd: you would think that, with it getting so close as to actually burn the skin, it would also give a closer shave. I suppose this is proof that shavers cannot "lift" hairs to cut better. Additionally, the design of the handle is inferior, making positioning more difficult. It does have a much wider trimmer and longer battery life between charges, though.
The Norelco 8260 CC: I used this rotary-type of shaver for many years during the 80’s. I switched to foil and found I could get a closer shave. This is still the case. Additionally, because of the circular blades, it is somewhat difficult to target certain spots for cleanup. However, this is the quietest shaver.
PS: don’t accept the nonsense about giving your face 30 days to adjust, unless you are coming off a blade. If you are accustomed to an electric shaver, you only need a week or two to determine the difference. The only thing magical about 30 days is that you can no longer return it for a refund – what a coincidence!
2009-12-12
By C. Morrow
Went from 6 year old Braun to this and couldn’t be happier. Very little razor burn and the time it takes for me to shave has been cut in half, even when shaving after a week or 10 days. Used to take 15-20 minutes to shave with the Braun and now it takes a little over 10 minutes for the same kind of shave. This trimmer gets even closer than the Braun, and I have had very little razor burn (the Braun was bad). Wish I hadn’t put off this purchase for so long. I actually like shaving again! My only complaint about it is the cheap travel bag. My old Braun pouch will work with this razor and power supply though…
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