RPM of razor? Seems very slow. Anyone else have one of these?
1494845
Speed is probably slow because it is only 1.2 or 1,5 volts. The older ones used two batteries instead of only one in the new ones. The 1.5 volt models are pretty good like the pt 730.
589557
Just tried it this morning myself with this exact set. I experienced that a safety razor is best for the face but a bumpy ride on the head. It doesn't have any give or joints and is in contact with the skin that is attached directly to the bone. You don't get good results fast. For that matter, I will stick to a Mach3 for the skull. On that note, I also tried a Shave Club "Lover" recently which peeled off some skin here and there, because with 4 blades it's too large. - Wouldn't recommend that either.
1494846
I just bought one and charged over night and there is NO way that mine is right. the RPM is extremely slow and I will be taking it back
151738
I wouldnt trade my gillette fusion proglide power razor for a DE razor. My face has never felt so smooth after i have shaved with it and other razors have never made my face feel so smooth like this blade does. I wouldnt trade that for the world. Plus one blade cartridge last me a whole month so 4 months of smooth shaving ill take it
25614
I have two of these shavers, and haven't had any problems at all. The only time mine makes an odd noise is when the screen isn't seated properly, which makes the cutters hit it. I never needed any maintenance, but maybe you could try taking the cutters off and rinse them off, then make sure that the cutters and screen are all installed correctly. Hope this helps.
21202
I haven't had the razor long enough yet to have to change the cartridge. Maybe it needs to be cleaned out with a high pressure spray.....maybe use something like a keyboard cleaner spray can or something like that.
1600231
Be careful and go slow until you get the hang of this type of razor, especially around the curves of your face and body. I know it seems like a simple machine, but until you know how to use one you can end up with some pretty serious nicks.
1892094
I, too, have had a lot of trouble finding them. Last time I found them, it was in Walmart. The problem is that the replacement blades are as expensive as the whole new razor. I now just buy the whole new razor and throw the old one away, or keep it for parts.
1139818
Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
911423
No it's not normal. I v'e had my shaver for several years. I was concerned that the first shaver that I purchased might die pretty soon, so I bought another one.The only thing that the first shaver needed was a new blade. When the new shaver arrived, I took off the new blade and put it on my old shaver and it works good as new.
227743
It seems many like Shark, but at least for my DE razor they are my least favorite. Lord is a brand I like a lot better and it comes in half blades also. I normally shave with Feather, but my other favorites, not sure if they com in halves, are Gillette Goal. My point is just that if you haven't tried Lord, I think you should, then come tell me what you think. :) Maybe this is different for a single edge razor though.
824871
My 8585 has the same problem.. after taking it apart, I see there's a little swinging arm that anchors the trimmer to the razor body. It no longer wants to stay anchored to the razor, so the trimmer doesn't stay where it needs to. Good luck!
1486642
Mine does not say, nor does the on-screen "properties" window state the RPM. Sorry.
1354327
It was kind of funny after it was installed. My plumber/electrician (guy that installed it for me) and I were trying out RPM settings. I had it set at 1000 RPM and he asked "Is it running?" (could not hear it) and we both look over to the waterfall running and it's like "Duh!".
1061185
I have had no problems. This is such a simple mechanism and the razor is so well machined that I cannot imagine what could go wrong. Usually this is some kind of user fault, not a fault of the materials.
1282615
I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
1878689
Same issue with mine. Perhaps just the normal byproduct of the motor's internal moving/grinding parts. Honestly, thisnis my 2nd Blendtec. 1st one burned out after ~650 cycles. I'm no longer enthralled with this product. should have just saved $$ and went with a Ninja.