Best & closest electric shave ever. Period.January 9, 2009 K. M. Everard I have never written a review before but this coolshave shaver is so good that I felt compelled to tell the world. I've used an electric shaver daily for the last 15 years or so, buying a new one every two years or so. I was sceptical about the 'closeness' this system promised and did it justify the high price? I can confirm that if this razor is within financial reach then it is WELL worth the money!! This razor is AS CLOSE as a gilette wet shave. I really couldnt believe it. I also suffer from dry skin during the winter periods, sometimes having to moisturize my face twice after a shave but I only need to do it once after using this razor. Dont hang around, just buy it, you wont be dissapointed.
Don't buy, refills nigh on impossible to getJanuary 8, 2009 S. Paul I bought this item and although I've been moderately pleased with the results with moisturizer, less so without it. However it has proved to be nearly impossible to get refills, except online where you pay through the nose, especially when viewing postage.
I have requested from Philips a list of locations where I can buy the refills - no response until now even though they promise on their website a response within 3 days.
As the item is relatively actual, you should expect to be able to buy refills easily but this is not the case. Consider then what happens when this model is discontinued - you will not be able to buy the refills except by paying ridiculous amounts for P&P.
For this reason alone: DON'T BUY!!!!!!
A Superb ShaveJanuary 7, 2009 Vanian(Scotland) I have been using the HS8060 now since xmas day and have only had to re-fill the razor once in two weeks with nivea gel, so it does last a while. I find the shave that you get is superb and compares well with my old Gillette Sensor wet shave which has stood the test of time against all the new fangled mach 3 ten blade nonsense. I would recommend any one to have ago at this model but do not pay full price. Downside is the price of spares you are meant to change the heads every year, 30 and the bottle store within the shaver every 6 months, i have yet to get a price for this.Overall iam delighted with the product and it feels great in the hand each shave takes approx 5 minutes which is fine by me.
Terrible, terrible service from Amazon. AVOID!!!!!January 6, 2009 P. Kelly Lost my order, refused to send me a replacement and I still haven't received a refund for the product that was taken from my account 10 days ago!! Legal action is swiftly approaching. Avoid Amazon like the plague. They have lost all control of their shipping and customer services!!
Finally a solution to wet shaving!January 6, 2009 Phil(Alton, Hants) I bought a Philips electric razor about 4 years ago and returned it after a fortnight as it gave me bad burns. The thing that attracted me to this was the moisturising function and that i could use it in a hot shower.
My concerns in reading other reviews were the effectiveness if the balm, and its cost, as well as the fact it could well get washed away under a shower! I know others have published ways of refilling the balm but I have another alternative. I have been squeezing a handul of Cussons Imperial Leather Foamburst onto one hand and dipping the razor into that - it is soapy smooth and cheap! When I get out of the shower I give my face a once over in the mirror and use the balm with the razor for any missed bits.
I would highly recommend the razor - give yourself time to get used to it, but it is a huge improvement on past Philips efforts.
