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Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black

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  • 4-Blade Cutting system with 30 Degree Nano Blades for a clean wet or dry shaving experience
  • 14,000 CPM fast Linear Motor Drive system, with a Multi-Flex Pivoting Head; 1-Hour charge for up to 45 minutes of usage
  • Multi-ft Arc Foil and a Ultra-thin Outer Foil; Pop-up trimmer, blue 1-stage LCD display
  • Sonic Vibration Cleaning system with detergent cartridge; Lock button to prevent unit from going on
  • Travel Pouch included; 6.5"(H) x 2.7" (W) x 2.2" (D), 7.1oz
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Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black

Panasonic's Men's Wet/Dry Electric Shavers are packed with smart features that deliver one of the best and closest shaves in the world! The ES-LA93-K electric shaver has 4 sharp blades, a Multi-Flex™ pivoting head, smart foils, a fast motor and includes a cleaning & charging system. The wet/dry electric shaver is perfect for portability – allowing you the choice of either a wet shave at home or a quick, dry shave on-the-go – either way it will provide you with the same smooth, clean, yet gentle shave that you need. The Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System overall features allow this shaver to be one of the best electric shavers for men in the industry while defining the true meaning of an electric shaver.


Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System


Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System


Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System
Wet/Dry Shaving
All Panasonic electric shavers have a wet/dry shaving system. The electric shaver issafe to fully immerse in water. Enjoy the convenience of a quick shave using the dry operation feature or use wet, with foam or gel, for the same smooth and close shave.

30° Stainless Steel Nanotech™ Blades
The electric shaver's blades are cut at a sharp, 30° angle to cut hair at its base.The hypo-allergenic stainless steel blades and foils that this shaver containsprovide comfort and less irritation for sensitive skin types.

Ultra-thin Vibrating Outer Foil
The Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System outer foil is incredibly thin at only 41 micrometers, and itssubtle vibrations lift the even the most stubborn hairs that lie flat.

Multi-Flex™ Pivoting Head
The electric shaver head pivots back and forth and left to right, conforming to theneck and jaw line, while providing a clean and close shave.

Multi-fit Arc Foils
Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System four independently floating blades follow the contours of your face,chin and neck for maximum coverage and comfort.

Slit Foil
The electric shaver's Slit Foil catches and cuts long hairs that are difficult forother shaver blades to catch.

Fast, Linear Motor Drive
The electric shaver's linear motor delivers 14,000 cycles per minute – the fastestamongst all electric shavers! The speedy motor provides a fast, close shave byensuring a quick cut and eliminating pulling, tugging and irritation.

Automatic Cleaning and Charging System
Cleans, dries and charges the electric razor automatically, keeping the bladessharp and ready for the next shave.

Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black
  • Wet/Dry Shaving

  • Trimmer

  • LCD Display

  • Travel Pouch/Case

  • Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades

  • Floating Heads

  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

  • Sonic Vibrating Cleaning Mode

  • Automatic Universal Dual Voltage (100-240V)

Men's Shavers Model Overview
Panasonic
ES-LT41-K

Panasonic
ES-LT71-S

Panasonic
ES8243A

Panasonic
ES-LF51-A

Panasonic
ES-LA63-S

Panasonic
ES-LA93-K

Panasonic
ES-LV61-A

Panasonic
ES-LV81-K
Number of Blades
3 Blades3 Blades4 Blades4 Blades4 Blades4 Blades5 Blades5 Blades
Motor Type
LinearLinearLinearLinearLinearLinearLinearLinear
RPM/CPM
13,00013,00013,00014,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Flexible Pivoting Head
Multi-Flex Pivoting Head
    
30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades
Hypoallergenic Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades
Arc Foil
Ultra-Thin Vibrating Outer Foil
      
Lift-Tech Foil
      
Pop-up Trimmer
Wet/Dry Shaving
Display
10-Stage LCD5-Stage LED10-Stage LCD5-Stage LED10-Stage LCD10-Stage LCD10-Stage LCD10-Stage LCD
Travel Lock Switch
 
Automatic Cleaning and Charging System
     
Full Charge Time
1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour1 Hour
Usage Time
45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes45 Minutes
Automatic Universal Dual Voltage
Travel Pouch
Battery
Li-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-IonLi-Ion
Replacement Outer Foil
WES9187PCWES9187PCWES9161PCWES9167PCWES9025PCWES9025PCWES9171PCWES9171PC
Replacement Inner Blade
WES9068PCWES9068PCWES9068PCWES9068PCWES9068PCWES9068PCWES9170PCWES9170PC
Replacement Foil & Blade
WES9027PCWES9027PCWES9020PCWES9027PCWES9165PCWES9165PCWES9030PCWES9030PC
Cleaning Cartridges
 WES035P   WES035P WES035P

Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's 4-Blade (Arc 4) Multi-Flex Dual-Motor Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System


Product Description

Panasonic ES-LA93-K Vortex Arc 4 Multi-Flex Nanotech Shaver, Black

4-Blade(ARC4)

Panasonic's fully loaded men's wet/dry washable electric shavers are packed with smart, innovative features that deliver a remarkably close and comfortable shave. The ES-LA93-K is a four-blade (Arc 4) shaving system, which means more foils for better coverage and reduced shaving time. Hypoallergenic blades and foils cause less irritation and are best for sensitive skin. Panasonic men's electric shavers feature 30-degree-angle Nanotech blades to cut hair at its base for close, accurate precision. Along with the Multi-Flex active head, the shaver glides uniformly along the contours of the face and covering the chin, jaw line and sideburns while providing maximum comfort. The world's fastest 14,000 CPM linear motor eliminates tugging and pulling that can occur with slower shavers. This electric razor maintains peak power right up to the end of the charge, to ensure a consistently close shave. When the shaver's Lithium-Ion battery needs recharging, simply insert the shaver into the automatic cleaning and charging system for a clean, renewed shave. ES-LA93-K men's electric four-blade (Arc 4) shaving system comes equipped with a travel pouch, a 10-stage LCD display, a travel lock switch, and a pop-up trimmer. Optional accessories include: foil (WES9165PC), blade (WES9068PC), combo set (WES9025PC), and cleaning cartridges (WES035P). The shaving system weighs 7.1 ounces and measures 2 by 2.8 by 6.3 inches (LxWxH).

For a fast, smooth & close shave
Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head
Ultra-thin Vibrating Outer Foil

At only 41 micrometers, the outer foil is incredibly thin, and its subtle vibrations lift the hair follicle for the closest shave possible.

Fast, Linear Motor Drive
Slit Foil

Slit structure easily catches long beards. The long beards that are difficult for other blades to catch are cut to the ideal shortness for shaving.

Panasonic's advanced shaver technology improves your daily shaving routine.
30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades
30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades

Nano polished 30-degree-angle stainless hypoallergenic blades cut hair at its base for ultimate precision.

Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head
Face-Hugging Multi-Flex Pivoting Head

Head motion range: approximately 25 degrees back and forth; approximately 20 degrees left and right.
Conforms to the neck, under the chin area, and jaw line.

Fast, Linear Motor Drive
Fast, Linear Motor Drive

A rapid-fire 14,000 cycles per minute linear motor drive delivers a faster, closer shave. The fast, linear motor ensures a quick cut, eliminating pulling, tugging and irritation.

Multi-fit Arc Blades
Multi-Fit Arc Blades

Four independently floating blades follow the contours of your face, chin and neck for a close and smooth shave.

Automatic Cleaning and Charging System
Automatic Cleaning and Charging System

Cleans, dries, renew and charges the unit automatically keeping the blades sharp and ready for the next shave.

Wet/Dry Shaving
Wet/Dry Shaving

Enjoy the convenience of a quick shave using the dry operation or use wet, with foam or gel, for a smooth shave. Three stainless steel hypoallergenic blades and foils provide comfort and less irritation for sensitive skin types.

Men's Shavers Model Overview Panasonic ES8103S Pro-Curve Wet/Dry Rechargeable Linear Pivot Action Shaving System, Silver Panasonic ES8109S Vortex Wet/Dry Shaver with Nano Technology and HydraClean System Panasonic ES-LT41-K Men's 3-Blade(ARC3) Shaving System with Nanotech Blades, Black Panasonic ES-LT71-S Men's 3-Blade(ARC3) Shaving System with Nanotech Blades, Silver Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Nano Men's Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaver, Blue Panasonic ES8249S Arc IV Nanotech Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaver, Silver Panasonic ES-LA63-S Arc IV Multi Flex Nanotech Rechargeable Shaver, Silver Panasonic ES-LA93-K Men's Shaver Panasonic ES-LV61-A Men's 5-Blade Shaving System with Nanotech Blades, Black Panasonic ES-LV81-K Arc 5 Multi Flex Wet/Dry Nanotech Rechargeable Shaver with Vortex Cleaning System, Black
Number of Blades
3 blades
3 blades
3 blades
3 blades
4 blades
4 blades
4 blades
4 blades
5 blades
5 blades
Wet/Dry Shaving
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Hypoallergenic Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Floating Heads
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Rechargeable
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Trimmer
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Washable Sonic Vibration Cleaning
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Flexible Pivoting Head
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Slit Foil
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Automatic Universal Dual Voltage
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Travel Pouch
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Display
LCD
LCD
LCD
LED
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
30-Degree Stainless Nanotech Blades
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Arc Foil
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Linear Motor (RPM)
Y
13,000
Y
13,000
Y
13,000
Y
13,000
Y
13,000
Y
13,000
Y
14,000
Y
14,000
Y
14,000
Y
14,000
Finishing Foil
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Travel Lock
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Multi-Flex Pivoting Head
Y
Y
Y
Y
Ultra-Thin Vibrating Outer Foil
Y
Y
Lift-Tech Foil
Y
Y
Automatic Cleaning and Charging System
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Battery
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Replacement Outer Foil
WES9087PC
WES9087PC
WES9187PC
WES9187PC
WES9161CL
WES9161CL
WES9025PC
WES9025PC
WES9171PC
WES9171PC
Replacement Inner Blade
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9068PC
WES9170PC
WES9170PC
Replacement Foil & Blade
WES9013PC
WES9013PC
WES9027PC
WES9027PC
WES9020PC
WES9020PC
WES9165PC
WES9165PC
WES9030PC
WES9030PC
Cleaning Cartridges
WES035P
WES035P
WES035P
WES035P
WES035P
Trimmer For beard, goatee, mustache and/or sideburns.
LCD Display LCD battery status and charge indicator to keep your electric razor ready for the next shave.
Travel Lock Switch-lock button.
Travel Pouch/Case It comes with a convenient travel pouch ideal for use when away from home.
Stainless-Steel Foil and Blades The shaver blades utilize traditional Japanese sword-making manufacturing techniques by forging sharp, durable blades for an amazingly close shave.
Floating Heads The floating head follows facial contours to provide a comfortable shave.
Rechargeable An internal rechargeable battery means you don't have to wastefully buy and throw out batteries.
Automatic Universal Dual Voltage (100-240V) With worldwide support for dual-voltage conversion, you can take the shaver with you when traveling internationally.
Battery Lithium-ion battery.
Good Housekeeping Awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.
Sonic Vibrating Cleaning Mode While rinsing the shaver under running water, sonic vibrations help remove clinging hair debris, leaving the blades fresh and renewed.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.7 x 6.5 inches ; 2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: Japan
  • ASIN: B002N5MHLK
  • UPC: 666670077423 961613207661 999996784035 037988566525 777783664650 037988655625 037988562565
  • Item model number: ES-LA93-K
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (415 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,502 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
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Customer Reviews

Provides the best & closest shave I've ever experienced from an electric razor. Rick  |  70 reviewers made a similar statement
The charging/cleaning system is nice. Ronald Epstein  |  55 reviewers made a similar statement
Shaves very close and is extremely fast. S. Tang  |  67 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
210 of 212 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic ESLA93K impressions March 5, 2010
Starting with the headline-spectacular.

The unit comes as a black model with cleaning base (ESLA93K) and a silver standalone model (ESLA63S). Both function the same.

This shaver incorporates some firsts for Panasonic: 14,000 rpm motor; a 2'nd motor in the head that copies the Braun foil-pulsing concept and a head that pivots up and down like Braun's have for years (plus the usual Panasonic side to side). And the whole head arrangment is a little more elegant.

Brought forward from the past models are the 4-system head, the ARC foil and nano-sharpened blades.

The black version is a thing of beauty. First class manufacturing with solid, gleaming surfaces and perfect fit and finish. Thick sections of body and foil cap plastics. A premium product through and through.

The shaver is not as HUGE as it looks in pictures. But, it is a larger form factor than usual for a Panasonic. While it "looks" unwieldy, once in hand it melts in like a custom glove and is a natural to handle. It is heavier than other Pansonics out of neccessity as there is literally a second motor in the head. But it is not burdonsome.

The motor note to me is not as jarring or intrusive as other Pansonics. I think the thicker materials and more casing account for this. But it does not approach a rotary for being a quiet shaving experience.

Closeness: The best I have ever experienced, hands down. I've had great, close shaves with other shavers that feel "dry." Not bad-but a close, dry. On a good day with the ESLA93K my skin gets a "baby bottom soft" feel. I have never, ever experienced it until this unit.

Comfort: It was impossible for me to experience discomfort with this unit. I was unable to shave in any direction against any grain with any amount of pressure that was not completely comfortable. In fact, after a couple days my shaves were not as close-I figured out I was not pressing hard enough. You just don't feel pressure.

Speed: I am a 7-9 minute shaver. Always have been. An over-shaver, never feel done. It's hard for me to go past 5 minutes with this unit. I start feeling "done" about 3 minutes. It's fast.

Trimmer: Due to the nature of the head the trimmer looks small-I compared it is exactly the same size as the trimmer on the Arc Retro. Works fine, it is in a somewhat unusual location but I got used to it right away.

Cleaning module: The module works well and is the standard vortex dry cake of soap plus water system with a different design to accomodate the shape of the shaver. The manual mentioned active-drying, which I do not think was the case with my ES8228S cleaning base. Still not as good as the Braun module in my opinion.

It carries over my one pet peeve from past Panasonic modules which is no sleep mode. When you come back for lunch, the shaver blinks once every 2 seconds. Blink. Blink. Blink. Gives you the urge to take out the shaver-so what's the point of leaving it in until tomorrow? But this is a perhaps a personal quirk and the unit does the job well.

The module is a nice convenience that costs under 15 cents per day and the unit is easily cleaned by rinsing and/or cleaning with liquid soap per the instructions so either way it's fast and easy.

Other: Unit has a bright, pleasant blue LED display that shows shave time, battery remaining, I think it indicates when cleaning is needed and it flashes a replace foil symbol after one year. Oddly, the LED goes OFF while you are shaving-but as stated above blinks constantly when done charging. I don't know who thinks of this stuff for Panasonic but it's odd.

Summary/perspectives: The Panasonic ESLA93K is the best foil shaver I have ever used, without question.

*Should I try it if I am primarily a rotary user? IMO-if you have always preferred the rotary experience you will probably still prefer a rotary to this unit. It is a fantastic shaver but it is a foil experience 100%.

*Should I upgrade if I just bought a recent Panasonic? IMO-if maximum speed, comfort and the sensation of soft closeness is something you are willing to pay for, yes. If ultra Panasonic close is all you need, all the other recent models are great.

*Should I try it if I love my Pulsonic? IMO-yes. To me the ESLA93K is everything the Pulsonic has been to others that it never gave me. It's a step above, it is the ultimate foil shaver on the market today.
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205 of 216 people found the following review helpful
Its almost 2 years since i bought this razor and its still working well. I replaced the blades and screen once. This was well worth the the high initial cost. It still does a better job than any of its competitors.I just purchased this new razor from Panasonic. I got tired of hair left on my face that neither the Braun Pulsonic 7 or the Norelco Arcitec couldn't get. My family always tell me about the long hairs that were missed and the constant strokes over the same spot to get a reasonably close shave from the competition.
The new Panasonic worked well out of the box. It took 60 minutes to charge it. All I had to do was fill a little water tank with water and slide in the cleaning pack. It couldn't be any easier. My Panasonic was now ready to give me the closest shave I have ever had. I bought some Edge shave gel for sensitive skin, put some warm water on my face and applied the gel. The shaver did the rest. The trimmer worked perfectly and had no problem cutting my sideburns evenly and straight. I haven't used a shaving gel for a long time but the results were remarkable. It zipped through my beard and didn't leave any uncut hairs.. Clean up was simple too. I just rinsed off the shaving creme from the heads and placed in the hydroclean system. I had to set the clener for clean, dry and charge and my razor is now ready for my next visit.
This razor might be pricey but well worth the price. Panasonic makes tremendous products and this one lives up to it's reputation. While the Braun and Norelco were ok, this was super!!! Don't hesitate to buy this unit with Hydraclean...it works and it will save you time cleaning your new razor.

After 5 shaves, this is still the best shaver I have ever had. I have tried quite a few electric razors and this one tops the list.It,s 15 months later

It's 3 weeks since I started using this razor. I still think it is terrific. I opened the razor last night and found that it was perfectly clean. I have no problem with the hydra clean system so far. By this time I had problems with the norelco arctic and the Braun top of the line razors but none so far with this panasonic unit. I didn't pay $400 for this. I had a coupon for 20% off at a different internet retailer. I know it's alot of money but so far its worth it. I bought my son-in=law a top of the line Panasonic about 6 years ago. He replaced the blades and the screen and the shaver just died a couple of weeks ago. If this lasts that long, it will be worth the money.
It is now more than a month since I purchased this shaver and the shaves are getting even better. You don't have to press hard and the closeness of the shave is incredible. As for the cleaner, it does a very effective job, just rinse the shaving creme off the top which takes seconds and put it in the auto cleaner. The razor comes out like brand new. I have opened the razor after cleaning to see that it is spotless. I was really suprised. I haven't changed the cleaning solution yet because I am waiting for the indicator light to go on. The auto cleaner is definitely worth the money. It saves alot of time.
UP-Date
It is now Feb 20th 2010 and this shaver is still the best ever. You don"t have to press down to get a close shave. And the hydra clean system still produces an imacculate razor after the cleaning/drying process. You just have to rinse the shaving cream off the outside of the blades and let the collected water drain off( you're talking about seconds to do this). Then it is ready for the hydra clean system. Your beard has finally met its match!!!!
It is now more than a year later and I have tried the new 3d from Norelco and the new Braun 7 razor and I have to say that the Panasonic is still the top shaver. It works remarkably well and all I had to do was change the screen and blades and it works like I just took it out of the box. Panasonic makes a terrific product and this is no exception.
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91 of 96 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Upgrade January 23, 2010
By Doc H
Amazon Verified Purchase
Upgraded from my Panasonic ES8249 (previously reviewed: Panasonic ES8249K Arc IV Nano Vortex Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaving System, Black), and it was worth the upgrade. I paid about half the retail at one of Amazon's partners, so I encourage shopping around; I'm not sure it's $200+ better than the 8249 if you pay full freight, but it's a definite improvement and certainly worth it if you can get it for substantially less than retail. Basically the same function as the 8249 - water-based cleaner, cleaning unit buttons function the same, same cleaning cartridges (a nice touch), wet-dry shave. The head is very large, but is easy to manipulate when you get used to it. Shaver seems to be slightly less noisy than the 8249 when in use; the cleaning unit is definitely noisier in the first few minutes of its cycle, but essentially the same when the blower comes on. It takes longer for the clean/dry cycle than the 8249 - haven't timed it but I would guess maybe 20% longer (well over an hour). The lock button on the back is a little more difficult to operate than other Panasonic shavers I have owned and is somewhat stiff, but looks fairly sturdy. One complaint about the Panasonics is that you can't use them as a corded shaver (maybe the result of fear of lawsuits for shaving in the shower with a cord attached!), but operationally to me this doesn't matter, and it charges within an hour. The batteries in this model last longer than the 8249 - guessing maybe 20% longer on a full charge. The bottom line - this shaver gives me the closest shave I have had from an electric shaver - very close to a blade, and the wet shave is definitely the most comfortable.

Postscript: Just returned from a recent detour into the Norelco world (rotary); I used Norelcos years ago, and like their quiet operation and battery life. Norelco also now has wet/dry shavers, and automatic cleaning stations. Worth a try again, HOWEVER, have gone back to Panasonic (wet shave) for two reasons: 1) Closer shave, and 2) Comfort. Which, I suppose, is the reason for shaving in the first place, if you choose not to grow facial hair. After a long history with many, many shavers, electric and otherwise, this Panasonic is the best of the lot for wet-shave electric shavers.
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Published 26 days ago by Terry L. Waldman
1.0 out of 5 stars very poor razor
Cannot get decent shave, worst electric razor I have ever used. I would like to return it, but do not have original packaging.
Published 27 days ago by Russell B. Smith Sr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great electric shaver!
Nice features. Super, super close shave. A bit cumbersome working around a goatee, but somewhat expected. I do the best I can with it and clean up with a disposable. Read more
Published 28 days ago by John Badyrka III
2.0 out of 5 stars Sticking with the es8243
Bought this shaver as a potential upgrade to the es8243. Product did not provide a good shave and it was impossible to get a clean shave above the upper lip. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jason
4.0 out of 5 stars good wet or dry shaver
I have only used this shaved as a dry shaved both with and without pre-shave lotion. It always gives me a comfortable close shave. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Steinborn
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Made
All comparisons have to be against Braun shavers, and this one does not lack anything - construction not notch, exudes quality all around. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SGS
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