Panasonic ARC5 Electric Razor for Men with Pop-Up Trimmer, Wet/Dry 5-Blade Electric Shaver with Intelligent Shave Sensor and Multi-Flex Pivoting Head – ES-LV65-S (Silver)

I wet shaved for over 30 years. I tried some electric razors (rotary and foil) when I was younger and my skin was more soft/sensitive, and they were all terrible. The ARC5 has finally changed my perception of how good and comfortable an electric razor can be! I usually shave dry and use some Lectric Shave (or similar) before, and some Nivea post shave balm after. This is worth noting right off the bat as I think they are both important parts of my shaving routine and I recommend them both to any electric razor user. It should also be noted that you have to let your skin get used to an electric razor if you've never really used them before. For some that can be a week, for others it may take a month. I totally understand why people get frustrated with electric razors because the first few times can be tricky... you just have to stick with it. But once you do... man, this thing is great. Does it shave as close as a wet razor? No way, but it's good enough and gets pretty damn close with very little irritation or burning... I know I sometimes miss spots, but I used to do that when I wet shave too! After a while, you get to learn where the tough spots are on your face and how to work with them. I still find the whole process more enjoyable, quicker, and more comfortable than wet-shaving. The ARC5 wins for me too in how easy it is to clean. You don't need to use cleaning cartridges and all that nonsense, just some liquid soap after each shave is all you need to keep the blades clean and sharp. The way this comes apart for easy rinsing and cleaning using the in-built cleaning mode is so helpful/useful and mean no silly extra expenses. Overall, a great product with good battery life, excellent performance and comfort, and easy clean up. Highly recommended! Update: After over a year of use, this shaver is still performing well. I do add a touch of oil to the blades and foil every few weeks, but I still just use liquid soap to clean it after every shave, and sometimes give it a bit more of a thorough soak or brush. This shaver still performs well. I am starting to feel a little less closeness, so have ordered a replacement foil and blade set... I think swapping these out every 18 months is a good idea (Panasonic recommends changing the foil every year and the blades every two, so 18 months seems like a happy medium). My only con with the Arc5 over the year is that it definitely performs best if you shave every other day, maybe three times a week. With extended beard growth over, say, 4-5 days, and it does struggle a bit. It's not uncomfortable, it just takes a little extra time to prune your face. I could imagine if you have a very thick or wiry beard, this could be an issue and there may be better options out there.

All I can say is, "Wow." I have been using electric razors on and off for over 30 years. It's always the same story - a trade-off of convenience vs. closeness and comfort. In the end, I always end up going back to a razor because closeness and comfort win the day. After decades, I think I can finally say that Panasonic has solved the debate with the ARC5. This isn't just the closest shave I've ever had from an electric razor, BY FAR, it rivals and even beats shaving with a razor once you get used to it. As an added bonus, it's even more convenient than any other electric razor I've ever owned because it takes half the time to shave than it took using my trusty Norelco. The other great benefit that I really appreciate is the way it cleans up with soap and water. There is a special cleaning vibration setting for cleaning - you just add a little soap and water and turn it on, and in 20 seconds it's like brand new! If you use any other technology for shaving, STOP NOW, and buy this product. Final word for those with sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin and another benefit of shaving with a razor is the lack of irritation. The Panasonic ARC5 is still not as good as a Gilette Fusion razor with shaving gel made for sensitive skin, but it comes close. It's probably somewhere in the middle of the scale on irritation, but for me, all of the other benefits clearly weigh in favor of this product.

My Panasonic shaver from a decade ago started acting up (I probably just wore it out), and I recall it cost somewhere around $60. This one was over $150. I am not seeing the value proposition in this product, as it really isn't much different except for some slightly improved electrical technology and a larger cutting head. But aside from that, it's the best shaver I've ever owned. It trims away my "scruff" with minimal effort and at a much faster pace than the old one, thanks to the additional cutting blades. I don't look forward to replacing the cutters and foils (they are also very expensive) and I'll be curious to see if they last the entire year as advertised. But again, the results so far have been very good.

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I just bought this after trying a Phillips that didn't even compare to the one I've had for over 15 years. This is a great shaver and I would say is as close as a blade without the hassle. Very happy with the purchase.

Overall excellent product. However one may note the following: 1) Getting the product in UAE was a challenge since the Supplier had cancelled my Order, and upon raising complaints and by placing the Order again, Amazon team did follow-up with the vendor to make them deliver the product. 2) Packet did not contain Oil or the Brush however the Shaver is made in JAPAN, ( and the charger is made in china which is fine) After using the shaver for few times following are my comments: 1) Charging last for 3-4 shaves for me. Shaver is able to give smooth shaving provided the hair length is small. Shaver does an excellent job on sensitive areas like upper lip mustache area. Lower chin and the sides, shaving require multiple try, still not getting a perfect result. 2) Charger connector is proprietary even though it is 5V charger. Panasonic should have used the Type-C charging pin that make our life easy on charging.

The package comes with the shaver, a soft case and a power adapter. The shaver is simplicity itself: it does not try to connect to my Wifi, there is no app for my phone for it, and "Alexa, shave me" still does nothing. There is just one button for ON/Sensor Off/OFF. There is also no cleaning station, which I have no space for. About the shaver itself: I normally shave with a double-edge safety razor and I use one of the sharper blades for it. The shave I get this way is extremely close and feels fantastic, but it takes a very long time to make: I shave my head and face and it takes me over an hour each time. This cannot be rushed and I have to do it at least twice a week in order to look presentable. The mid-week shave is always a big problem. This shaver was meant to maintain my close shave through the week. There is no expectation that any electric gadget can shave as close as a DE razor can, but I found I can use it to maintain a close shave done by other means. It can take out the tiniest stubble that sticks out after a day or so after a DE shave. So here are my findings: I tried to shave dry and the results weren't impressive. I was presentable, but the stubble was right back just hours later. Needless to say I will not be doing this again. I also tried to wet shave: this gave me a very close shave, almost as close as what I normally get with my DE razor in just a quarter of the time: 10-15 minutes and I was DONE! It had problems with all the same spots my DE razor regularly has problems with, but with an electric razor there are no special techniques to help, there is nothing to be done about it. This shaver is now going to be my "maintenance shaver". My DE razor still rocks, but this one makes the shave last. EDIT: It can handle a 3-day hair/beard fine with a long even slow strokes with only a little pressure, but it struggles with 5-day one. I needed multiple passes for that, and additional time. Today it ran out of juice in the middle of my shave: this was the 4th shave on a charge, roughly 1 hour of actual shave time, which is on par with the specs. I finished by hand and had the chance to see exactly how much hair it leaves. Well, the time savings are good, but the shave is not very close, as expected. I am still happy with my purchase.

uso o barbeador a seco, pois acho muito mais prático. O barbeador é tão suave, que a gente nem sente o corte dos pelos.