Panasonic ES8228S Men's Linear Vortex Nano Arc Foil Shaving System, Silver

by Panasonic

Product Features

• Features the fastest linear motor and consistently provides a smooth, powerful shave at 13,000 strokes per minute
• Adjustable pivoting head moves with the contours of your face
• Extremely sharp blades, finely crafted with nanotechnology, provide a super-close, clean shave every time.
• Digital LCD panel indicates when it's time to recharge and clean.
• Runs on one included lithium-ion battery for up to two weeks of cordless shaving on a single charge (charging stand included)

Product Description

Panasonic's wet/dry rechargeable shaver features the fastest linear motor and consistently provides a smooth, powerful shave at 13,000 strokes per minute. The arc outer foil shaves like a rotary blade head while the adjustable pivoting head moves with the contours of your face. It reaches hair growing in any direction, with less irritation to the neck and along the jawline. Extremely sharp blades, finely crafted with nanotechnology, provide a super-close, clean shave every time. The digital LCD panel indicates when it's time to recharge and clean. Just rinse under running water. Runs on one included lithium-ion battery for up to two weeks of cordless shaving on a single charge (charging stand included). Automatically converts to international voltage. Extra foil and blade system available. One-year warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 4 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00176V2SK
• UPC: 037988566266 689076727341 666669974221 858783005367 999992576207 961613156549
• Item model number: ES8228S
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,290 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #63 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Electric Shavers > Men's

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

159 of 164 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best shaver you've never heard of, November 30, 2007

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Patrick R. Pfeiffer "Mr. Radio" (Jamestown ND) - See all my reviews
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I'd like to add my review for this excellent unit as it seems to not get the attention it richly deserves.

I've extensively used and tested numerous electric shavers the past 2 years. I've used every major model and many lesser known products from $15-$280, including the newer wave of products such as the Braun Pulsonic and Norelco Arcitec.

The Panasonic ES8228S is the shaver on my counter and the one I use everyday.

A marketing problem for Panasonic is that typically their products are only found at speciality retailers like Best Buy, Sharper Image etc. In fact, my purchase of the ES8228S occured when I was delighted to see it at a major US Mass Retailer-Target-at a very reasonable price. I hope this experiment works and Panasonic increases its exposure in stores more familiar to the average consumer. I also hope Amazon continues to sell it online.

My review is for the identical unit for sale at Amazon and you'll have a great experience purchasing here as well.

Ironically, I was not thrilled with the last Panasonic I used, the 8043. However, the ES8228S has made 2 innovations from that model that really seem to mean something.

In addition to the fabulous 13000 rpm motor, the ES8228S line adds the ARC foil of its immediate predecessor, AND new "nano sharpened blades."

Many times terminology and features are thrown around in shaver descriptions. In my experience the combination of the motor, ARC foil and ultra sharp blade truly create a revolutionary experience.

Dry, the Panasonic matches the best shaves I'd previously had; which happened to come from the Remington MS series of shavers...also affordable, excellent units which however lack the elegance of the Panasonic and are much louder.

The motor speed and sharpness create an ultra close shave without tearing at the epidermis. You really don't feel the shave as you do in some units

Unlike the Pulsonic and Arcitec the ES8228S affords you the option to shave with shave creme, shave soap, shave gel, in the shower. This results in an obscenely good shave. But my dry shaves have been so good I've seldom felt the need.

The ES8228S is a bit smaller and lighter than the Pulsonic. Looks are highly subjective of course, but to me, its a beautiful, elegant and functional device in look and feel.

Braun has the best self cleaning module in my opinion. However, the improved cleaner with the Pansonic ES8228 comes close. It is small, and attractive. It offers several clever options...for example, you can rinse off the shaver and dry and charge the unit without cleaning it to save the cleaning cartridge. The dry cartridge in the Panasonic cleaner does last about 1.5 months, compared to about a month in the Braun, at the same price. It also doesn't evaporate if it sits unusued for a time for some reason.

Many knock the idea of a self-cleaner as a way to get extra money for cartridges. Personally, I love it. With an electric shaver you ought to spend $5 every month or two on a lubricant anyway. I'm happy to spend $5 per month on a beautifully clean and lubricated device every single day.

There are many good electric shavers out there, in many price ranges.

All I can say in conclusion is this is the best overall shaver I have ever used and I cannot recommend its purchase for yourself or as a gift highly enough.

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you have sensitive skin, you should give this a try, November 17, 2008

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Charles Enfield (State College, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic ES8228S Men's Linear Vortex Nano Arc Foil Shaving System, Silver (Health and Beauty)

I have very sensitive skin on my neck, and until recently I couldn't shave every day. A few months ago I began trying different shaving products and techniques in hope of finding something that would work for me. For the last three weeks, I've been wet-shaving with this shaver and Billy Jealousy Hydroplane shaving cream with no irritation to speak of.

No, this shaver doesn't shave a close as a blade, but since for me the alternative was shaving every second day, it's way closer than a blade on one day out of two. It also doesn't deal with long hair very well, so I feel like I can't skip a day. That's the only reason I haven't given it 5 stars.

If the Hydroplane seems too expensive, I've also used the shaver with inexpensive shaving oil with good results. The shave is slightly less comfortable during the act, but doesn't result in any lingering irritation. The oil seems to leave a film on the blades and foil, so more frequent cleaning is needed. It didn't work well with any of the traditional shaving creams or gels that I tried. They seem to clog the works and the shave, while comfortable, isn't very close.

Used dry, this shaver wasn't any better than the many others I've tried over the years. I also can't say that this model is any better than the less-expensive Panasonic wet-dry shavers on the market. What I can say is that used in the shower with the right shaving lube it results in the least irritation of any method I've ever tried.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lexus of Shavers, February 20, 2008

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C. Holman (Eastern Shore, MD) - See all my reviews
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I have been an electric shaver user for over 15 years, and have not found anything that comes close to matching the Panasonic ES8228 for overall quality, and ability to provide a true razor close shave, My last 2 were Brauns(Synchro and Activator). I was very impressed with this product right out of the box, fit and finish are flawless. And yes it is made in Japan not China and the quality shows it. It is a precision product.
My first shave I noticed 2 things right away after years of being a Braun driver. First, this shaver is light, very light, giving it a sportscar feel on your face. Its very easy to handle and manipulate to do what you need it to do. Second thing is there is a lot more drag resistance against the beard with this shaver than the Braun, perhaps this is just the more precise Nanotech cutting blade system, but it definately cuts closer than the Braun. I was very surprised at how close the shave is, leaves your face baby bottom smooth and soft, something I have not been able to acheive for several years. I tried it in the shower, and as a Wet shaver it does great, it glides with little effort needed using shave gel or bodywash and it keeps it cleaner rinsing it in the shower, uses less cleaning solution.
I really like the charger/cleaning stand which has a smaller countertop footprint than the Braun, a consideration for limited space. The Panasonic uses a cleaning cartridge that is a solid that mixes with water you pour into a reservoir tank to clean with and lasts longer than the Braun cartridges. I like it because it is Not alcohol based, which the Braun is. My concern with this arose when I found my Braun cleaning stand electronics had gone berserk and the evaporative heated drying mode would not shut off, when I picked up the Braun from the stand smoke was coming off the heads that had been immersed in alcohol solution. Fortunately, I was home to catch this, but had I left home with it still in the stand the solution could have exploded and caught the house on fire. I am too scared of the alcohol based Braun system and would never have another one.
I am very satisfied with the Panasonic and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality shaver that will perform. It puts the fun back in shaving..if there ever was any that is.