Panasonic ES8018K Pro Curve Men's Shaver Triple Blade with Linear Motor

by Panasonic

Product Features

• Washable shavers rinse clean under running water
• Patented linear motor offers a frictionless, clean shave
• Shave with or without the cord--the choice is yours!
• 1 hour charge for your convenience
• 3-stage battery monitor keeps track of your battery charge level

Product Description

Our washable shavers can be rinsed clean under running water. Just follow the easy cleaning steps to keep your shaver fresh and clean. Our patented linear motor offers a frictionless, clean shave. At 13,000 RPMs, it is the fastest shaver ever. These shavers effortlessly power through even the thickest beards for less pulling and irritation while shaving. The corded/cordless charging system allows you to shave anytime with quick plug-in convenience. You have the option of shaving in corded mode, with the shaver plugged in, or go cordless after charging the battery. Fully charge your shaver in one hour, or give it a 5-minute quick charge for enough power for one full shave. Our 3-Stage Battery Monitor indicates the battery charge level and lets you know exactly how much power remains. The light shines green (for fully charged to mid-level), then orange (from mid- to low-level) and then flashes red when the shaver needs to be recharged.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AYYJXA
• UPC: 037988561230
• Item model number: ES8018K
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,495 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best electric razor for the money, November 15, 2005

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Gregory C. Winters (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES8018K Pro Curve Men's Shaver Triple Blade with Linear Motor (Health and Beauty)

I bought this razor based on the recommendations from all the Amazon and [...] users, and they were right. It has a powerful and fast little motor that does a fabulous job. The shave is as close as I have ever received with an electric. It cuts without irritation and charges fairly quickly.

I would recommend this over other razors due to its price in comparison and its ease of use. Replacement parts are not cheap for this razor, but compared to Braun or the other ones out there it is about the same.

Only thing I would note is that it is NOT a triple blade razor, but it does have three screens. The blades seem to overlap within the third screen, but it does not have three blades. That doesn't seem to make any difference though.

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent shaver, August 6, 2010

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David Spector (near Portland, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES8018K Pro Curve Men's Shaver Triple Blade with Linear Motor (Health and Beauty)

I've used this shaver for several years. Here's what I've found:

* It shaves well, closer than most others. Like any electric shaver, it requires multiple passes in various directions, while you check in the mirror, to do a complete job suitable for close observation.

* It can apparently be used to shave in the shower. I haven't tried this.

* As others point out, the trimmer is small and no match for a tough beard. Use a razor or a dedicated haircutting trimmer.

* The battery's charge lasts a long time (maybe two weeks) for me. The battery itself has lasted for many, many recharge cycles. I believe the battery is internal and cannot be replaced (I replaced the permanent internal battery of another shaver, but I'm good with electrical repair). It is bad design to have to discard an entire appliance when its battery reaches the end of its life.

* The high-frequency linear motor works very well, better than the usual 60 strokes per second. It is as loud as other shavers, but its pitch is very high. This is annoying to the user (imagine a giant mosquito flying right in your ear) but doesn't penetrate walls to disturb others as much as regular shavers.

* It cleans easily. Just put a drop or two of detergent on the shaving screen, rub to distribute, put it under the water briefly, then turn it on. Aim it down into the sink. This will distribute the detergent. Then turn the water on again and let the shaver finish the job. Finally, remove the shaver head and rinse the head and the top of the shaver. Let dry then reassemble. It sounds hard, but it's not: it takes just seconds and removes all the hair and oil each time. If you prefer to use a small brush to clean the shaver, that's just as easy.

Electric shavers are much faster and perhaps more comfortable than razors. This shaver is one of the best.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shaver, March 21, 2007

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W. Mooshoolzadeh (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES8018K Pro Curve Men's Shaver Triple Blade with Linear Motor (Health and Beauty)

I bought this shaver to replace another Panasonic Linear shaver I had. I needed to replace the cutter heads and the foil but I found it cheaper to just buy another shaver that is better with new cutter, foil, battery, etc. I love Panasonic's linear motor. It does a great job cutting my beard. I also prefer this model because I can use the shaver with the cord in case the battery is discharged. My previous model charged the shaver without a cord but by induction but if the battery became discharged, I couldn't use the shaver until it was charged again. I just wish parts are more reasonably priced.