Electric rotary shaver

Marvqn1

Im looking for a new electric rotary shaver.

I've used a Philips electric shaver for years, so id prefer a Philips shaver because I like the design/performance.

However, after doing some research on the current models, the ones that cost about £50 to £60 don't include a stand, which is disappointing as my current shaver has one. The shavers at the higher price point of around £75 to £85 such as the Series 5000 shavers have a lot of negative feedback, people saying the head is flimsy, the motor is weak, the shaver only contain a single cutting blade which results in a slow shave, etc..

Id consider one nearer £150. However, I don't know if the difference in performance compared to the ones under £100 makes it worth it.

Any advice, thanks.

omnipeta

I realise it's all down to personal preference, beard etc... however I wouldn't touch any rotary shavers, I've had several over the years from £30-£100 and cannot honestly recommend any.
I use 'foil' shavers and if you want to give one a try then Amazon have this one, Remington PF7400 men's shaver for around £30.
As I say depends on personal choice etc... good luck.

kwikbreaks

Sorry but this is unlikely to help the OP.

The problem with any expensive razor is that it is only as good as the non-replaceable batteries inside it. Replacement foils and shaving heads cost more than a cheap shaver.

I've gone over to cheap shavers and put up with a less than perfect shave. Not that expensive ones are perfect either ime. I'd rather set fire to £150 than spend it on an electric razor.

EssexExile

I've had a beard since 1969, I'd recommend it.

Marvqn1

omnipeta wrote: »

I realise it's all down to personal preference, beard etc... however I wouldn't touch any rotary shavers, I've had several over the years from £30-£100 and cannot honestly recommend any.
I use 'foil' shavers and if you want to give one a try then Amazon have this one, Remington PF7400 men's shaver for around £30.
As I say depends on personal choice etc... good luck.

I've never used a foil shaver. For me, a rotary shaver has been good, so it's probably best to stick with the tried and tested type of shaver.

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Sorry but this is unlikely to help the OP.

The problem with any expensive razor is that it is only as good as the non-replaceable batteries inside it. Replacement foils and shaving heads cost more than a cheap shaver.

I've gone over to cheap shavers and put up with a less than perfect shave. Not that expensive ones are perfect either ime. I'd rather set fire to £150 than spend it on an electric razor.

The Philips shaver I've had for over 10 years, the battery still charges okay now even though it has a non-replaceable battery. I think it has a Ni-cad battery, which is the older type compared to lithuim-ion.

Also, even the shaving head is the same one as when the shaver was new. I didn't notice any decrease in performance until the shaver was about 10 years old, now it no longer provides a smooth shave.

I don't shave everyday, I shave about twice per week. Philips recommends to replace the shaving head every 2 years. That is probably based on using the shaver on a daily basis. So using the shaver only a couple of times a week would estimate about 7 years usage.

dj1471

I also have a Phillips rotary shaver of a similar age, when I've previously looked at replacing it I came to the same conclusion as you - there's nothing comparable on the market, especially when you look at battery life.

Almost all the parts are replaceable and still available, if the battery is OK why not just buy a new head assembly? I suspect the battery is replaceable too but you'd need to take the shaver apart.

kwikbreaks

I think a foil shaver would struggle if you only shave twice a week. Given that shaving frequency then spending £150 seems a bizarre choice to me. Tesco do a very cheap £12 iirc rotary shaver and I got one to try expecting to have to bin it but it actually works fairly well. Certainly not as smooth feeling while shaving as the mid price Philishave it replaced but a twice a week shave isn't going to feel very smooth anyway.

Head_The_Ball

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Sorry but this is unlikely to help the OP.

The problem with any expensive razor is that it is only as good as the non-replaceable batteries inside it. Replacement foils and shaving heads cost more than a cheap shaver.

I've gone over to cheap shavers and put up with a less than perfect shave. Not that expensive ones are perfect either ime. I'd rather set fire to £150 than spend it on an electric razor.

It is usually easy for a competent DIYer to replace a non replaceable battery in an electric razor.

They are usually a pair of AAs or a single 18650 battery, easily and widely available, but may be something else.

You may have to do some soldering.

Marvqn1

dj1471 wrote: »

I also have a Phillips rotary shaver of a similar age, when I've previously looked at replacing it I came to the same conclusion as you - there's nothing comparable on the market, especially when you look at battery life.

Almost all the parts are replaceable and still available, if the battery is OK why not just buy a new head assembly? I suspect the battery is replaceable too but you'd need to take the shaver apart.

I searched online for a replacement head assembly for my current shaver, but I couldn't find one as they no longer stock them.

Also, I think the head assembly costs about £30+ which is only about £20 less than a new shaver.

Your comment about battery life, is that based on how many shaves you get from a full charge, or how long the battery lasts before it can no longer hold a charge?

Jackmydad

If you can solder, then you can replace the battery in the Phillips shaver. (Or at least with some, I don't know about all)
The right batteries with the right tags welded on are available online.
(You can't solder the tags onto the batteries incidentally for anyone who might try)
Took me about half an hour to change the one in mine about a month back.

angryparcel

i have a Philips rotary shaver (two blade one) its the long discontinued electric one, but gives the best shave i have had from any shaver. I have not long ago replaced the blades (which cost more than a bottom range shaver)