front view of the remington f3 foil shaver
Electric Shavers

Remington F3 Foil Shaver Reviews

Thanks for taking your time to check out our information on the Remington F3 foil shaver. The model number for this shaver is the F3000. This model is an affordable but basic electric foil shaver, that also has a pop up trimmer for doing sideburns. This shaver has been around for quite a few years and is a consistent seller on the UK market.

We will explain the key features and benefits of this shaver just below. We will also give you the feedback from those people who have purchased this Remington shaver, and explain how they rate this, and what they had to say after they had bought and used it for a period of time. That will help you decide if this is the foil shaver for you.

How Online Buyers rate the Remington F3 Electric Shaver?

During our research we found around 3,000+ online buyer reviews and that is a sign that this shaver sells well and has sold consistently over the years.

The overall rating is 82% buyer satisfaction with 54% of all buyers rating this as an excellent shaver with a 5 star rating. However we also wish to point out that around 10% of all buyers have given this a bad rating.

It is normal to see this type of rating for a shaver that has been around for a long time.

82%
Buyer Satisfaction

What Online Buyers say about the Remington F3 Electric Shaver?

PROS

  • The general consensus of UK buyers is that this is a very good value for money shaver
  • The majority of buyers were pleased with their shaver and said it delivered a nice close shave
  • Buyers said it was fast to shave with this model
  • Buyers also said it was nice and light and felt pretty good in the hand
  • They liked the fact that you could use the floating heads for the contours of the face, but could also lock the head if you preferred
  • Buyers also liked the battery life

CONS

  • A number of buyers did not like the placement of the popup trimmer
  • There is no low battery warning - There is a battery gauge)
  • Foil replacements can be expensive but thankfully only need to do that every 2 years

We noticed that the majority of bad reviews came from people who are used to wet shaving. It is worth pointing out that no electric shaver, even the expensive ones, will ever replicate the closeness and smoothness of a wet shave with a sharp blade.

Remington F3 Available at Amazon UK

front view of the remington f3 foil shaver

This model is available at Amazon UK. The normal recommended price (RPP) for this shaver is £24.99 and the price will vary depending on where you buy this model from.

This offer comes with the shaver, a cleaning brush, head guard, a charging adaptor and a 2 year guarantee

Please note this is for dry shaving only. The head does detach and you can wash that part out under the water tap.

Check Amazon UK for Availability. Price when reviewed £37.82

What you need to know about the F3 model?

  • Foil shaver - this is a dual foil shaver and the oscillating blades (cutters) sit under the foil. As a general rule foil shavers are always better suited for any person with sensitive skin. A rotary shaver will give a slightly more aggressive shave. You can buy replacement foils for this should the foil wear out. We found these on Amazon for around £7 and also on eBay. Most foils last for about 18-24 months. You can also purchase the foil and cutting heads online and it is around £17 for the full set of these. You should replace foils if they show wear and tear, or you feel the shaver pulling at hairs. You should also replace the foil if you notice the shaver starting to irritate your skin.
  • Charging - It takes around 4 hours to fully charge this shaver. There is no 5 minute quick charge. On a full charge you can shave for around 40 minutes. At around 5 minutes a shave that is enough to last you for a week if you shave once a day. There is an LED gauge that shows you how much charge you have left. The charger lights up when it is charging and the green light goes out when fully charged. You can't use the shaver while it is charging. It is worth noting that this shaver comes with a 2 pin shaver outlet plug. If you want to use it by plugging it into a socket you will need an adaptor. We would recommend the Masterplug Shaving Adaptor which costs around £1.50
  • Trimmer - this pops out of the back of the shaver. It is like most trimmers on electric shavers as they are just OK for trimming side burns to create a neat edge. Like many others we found this to be flimsy and just awkward to use. We mention the trimmer as many shavers have these and this model has that type of standard trimmer.
  • Cleaning - This shaver is not IP rated and it is not waterproof. You can wipe the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. For a full clean the head of the shaver does come off with a push button head release. You can then rinse the cutters (underneath the shaving head) and the shaving head itself under warm running water.

Remington Brand

Remington are an American brand and are a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands and Oak Hill Capital. They were established in New York in 1937. They make a range of hair care and shaving products which are sold in the UK market. These include electric shavers, hair clippers, hair trimmers and epilators. They make both rotary and foil type electric shavers. They also make curling wands, curling irons, hair straighteners, flat irons, hair dryers and styling brushes.

In the UK they sell through Amazon UK, B&M, Argos, JD Williams, Boots, very, Asda, Sainsburys, Superdrug, John Lewis, and Littlewoods. Their warranty varies depending on the product but if you register the product online they will extend the warranty by a year.

Their customer service number for the UK is 0800 212 438 and they are based in Fallsworth, Manchester. 

Remington F3 Shaver Summary

We do a lot of research on electric shavers. This Remington F3 model is a basic foil electric shaver. There are not that many features so really not that much that can go wrong. It is in our opinion one of the best value for money electric shavers on the UK market. There are not that many electric shavers around for under £25. Any that we did find were from brands we have never heard of. Remington are a well established brand and this one comes with a 2 year warranty. You can extend this warranty if you register the shaver online. So that would give you some peace of mind with a full 3 year warranty.

This shaver is a little slow to charge compared to others which can charge fully in an hour. That said that type of shaver will be 3-4 times more expensive so it is a bit of a trade off. The majority of buyers said this gives a close shave, has a good battery life and is easy to clean and look after.

If this is not the Remington shaver for you then you can read our information on all the Remington electric shaver models by clicking on this link.

If you prefer to read about our top 10 list of electric shavers then click on this link.

Overall though, this is a good basic foil shaver, that represents very good value for money. Foils and cutting heads are available for replacements and it is supported by a good warranty. There is also a good user manual

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Electric Shavers

Remington F4 Foil Shaver Review

Thanks for taking your time to check out our information on the Remington F4 style foil shaver. The model number for this shaver is the F4000. This model is a step up from the Remington F3 shaver. The F4 is classed as an affordable but basic electric foil shaver, that also has a pop up trimmer for doing sideburns and a 3 day stubble styler. This shaver has been around for quite a few years and is a steady seller on the UK market.

We will explain the key features and benefits of this shaver just below. We will also give you the feedback from those people who have purchased this Remington shaver, and explain how they rate this, and what they had to say after they had bought and used it for a period of time. That will help you decide if this is the foil shaver for you.

How Online Buyers rate the Remington F4 Electric Shaver?

During our research we found around 1,000+ online buyer reviews and that is a sign that this shaver sells well and has sold consistently over the years.

The overall rating is 86% buyer satisfaction with 59% of all buyers rating this as an excellent shaver with a 5 star rating. However we also wish to point out that around 5% of all buyers have given this a bad rating.

It is normal to see this type of rating for a shaver that has been around for a long time.

86%
Buyer Satisfaction

What Online Buyers say about the Remington F4 Electric Shaver?

PROS

  • The general consensus of UK buyers is that this is a good value for money shaver
  • The majority of buyers were pleased with their shaver and said it delivered a nice close shave
  • Buyers said that it takes a little bit of time to get used to but once you do, then it is a nice comfortable shave
  • Buyers also said it was a heavy shaver but it was well balanced when using it
  • Buyers thought the battery life was very good

CONS

  • A number of buyers did not like the effect left by the stubble trimmer attachment
  • A few buyers said replacement foils were expensive and difficult to find online and not available from Remington

We noticed that the majority of bad reviews came from anyone who bought this for the 3 day stubble feature and they appeared to be disappointed with the results, stating those as being patchy.

Remington F4 Available at Amazon UK

front of remington f4 electric foil shaver

This model is available at Amazon UK. The normal recommended price (RPP) for this shaver is £39.99 and the price will vary depending on where you buy this model from.

This offer comes with the shaver, a 3 day stubble attachment, a cleaning brush, head guard, a charging adaptor and a 2 year guarantee

Please note this can be used for dry shaving and also for wet shaving with a soap, cream or gel. The head does detach and you can wash that part out under the water tap.

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £35.95

What you need to know about the F4 model?

  • Foil shaver - this is a dual foil shaver and the oscillating blades (cutters) sit under the foil. As a general rule foil shavers are always better suited for any person with sensitive skin. A rotary shaver will give a slightly more aggressive shave.
  • Wet & dry shaving -  You can use this F4 shaver for dry shaving. You can also use it for wet shaving if you prefer to shave with a gel, soap or shaving cream.
  • Replacement foils for F4 shaver - You can buy replacement foils for this should the foil wear out. We found these on Amazon for around £14 and also on eBay. Most foils last for about 18-24 months. You can also purchase the foil and cutting heads online and it is around £30 for the full set of these. You should replace foils if they show wear and tear, or you feel the shaver pulling at hairs. You should also replace the foil if you notice the shaver starting to irritate your skin. We did have to do quite a bit of searching to find these.
  • Charging - It takes around 4 hours to fully charge this shaver. There is a 15  minute quick charge. On a full charge you can shave for around 45 minutes. At around 5 minutes a shave that is enough to last you for a week if you shave once a day. The lights will come on one after the other then go off in a repeating pattern. Once fully charged both lights will come on for 5 minutes then go out. You can't use the shaver while it is charging. It is worth noting that this shaver comes with a 2 pin shaver outlet plug. If you want to use it by plugging it into a socket you will need an adaptor. We would recommend the Masterplug Shaving Adaptor which costs around £1.50
  • Trimmer - this pops out of the back of the shaver. It is like most trimmers on electric shavers as they are just OK for trimming side burns to create a neat edge. Like many others we found this to be flimsy and just awkward to use. We mention the trimmer as many shavers have these and this model has that type of standard trimmer.
  • 3 day stubble attachment - Some users like the look of a 3 day stubble. This shaver comes with an attachment that clips on the top of the foil. You shave with this attachment on and it leaves behind a stubble. Most complaints about this shaver came from this feature. Some buyers thought it worked well and others didn't. Those that did complain appeared to have wiry or coarser hair. If you have that type of hair you are going to be better off buying an actual stubble trimmer rather than a clip on gadget.
  • Cleaning - This shaver is not IP rated but it is classed as waterproof. You can wipe the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. For a full clean the head of the shaver does come off with a push button head release. You can then rinse the cutters (underneath the shaving head) and the shaving head itself under warm running water.

Remington Brand

Remington are an American brand and are a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands and Oak Hill Capital. They were established in New York in 1937. They make a range of hair care and shaving products which are sold in the UK market. These include electric shavers, hair clippers, hair trimmers and epilators. They make both rotary and foil type electric shavers. They also make curling wands, curling irons, hair straighteners, flat irons, hair dryers and styling brushes.

In the UK they sell through Amazon UK, B&M, Argos, JD Williams, Boots, very, Asda, Sainsburys, Superdrug, John Lewis, and Littlewoods. Their warranty varies depending on the product but if you register the product online they will extend the warranty by a year.

Their customer service number for the UK is 0800 212 438 and they are based in Fallsworth, Manchester. 

Remington F4 Shaver Summary

We do a lot of research on electric shavers. This Remington F4 model is a foil electric shaver. There are not that many features so really not that much that can go wrong. It is in our opinion a reliable electric shaver. Remington are a well established brand and this one comes with a 2 year warranty. You can extend this warranty if you register the shaver online. So that would give you some peace of mind with a full 3 year warranty.

This shaver is a little slow to charge compared to others which can charge fully in an hour. That said that type of shaver will be 2-3 times more expensive so it is a bit of a trade off. The majority of buyers said this gives a close shave, has a good battery life and is easy to clean and look after. The other two features on this shaver work Ok but they are not huge selling points in our opinion.

The trimmer is like any standard trimmer and can be used to trim sideburns. The 3 day stubble attachment is a simple clip on attachment which leaves you with a stubble look and feel. The effectiveness of this attachment divides opinions from buyers who use this feature.

If this is not the Remington shaver for you then you can read our information on all the Remington electric foil shaver models by clicking on this link.

If you prefer to read about our list of electric shavers then click on this link.

Overall though, this is a good basic foil shaver, that represents very good value for money. Foils and cutting heads are available for replacements and it is supported by a good warranty. There is also a good user manual. Many people bought this shaver for their elderly father or grandfather. The main reason for that is that a foil shaver is better for sensitive skin, the shaver is easier to use and takes little to no maintenance. It is also affordable for most people and is made to last.

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Remington F5000 electric shaver with presentation box
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Remington F5 Electric Shaver UK Review

Thanks for taking your time to check out our information on the Remington F5 electric shaver. The model number for this shaver is the F5000. This was released to the UK market around 3-4 years ago. It is a mid range price point for Remington with an average price of between £46-50. It takes 2 hours to charge this shaver and that will give you around 50 minutes of shaving.

We will explain the key features and benefits of this shaver just below. We will also give you the feedback from those people who have purchased this Remington shaver, and explain how they rate this, and what they had to say after they had bought and used it for a period of time. That will help you decide if this is the right foil shaver for you.

How Online Buyers rate the Remington F5 Style Series?

During our research we found around 3,000+ online buyer reviews and that is a sign that this shaver sells really well in the UK.  This was released at the time to compete against Philips and Braun who were releasing more advanced types of shavers.

The overall rating is 82% buyer satisfaction with 54% of all buyers rating this as an excellent shaver with a 5 star rating. However we also wish to point out that around 10% of all buyers have given this a bad rating.

At 82% or 4 out of 5 stars, this rating is still good without being exceptional. We also think the poor ratings are too high for this shaver as 1 in 10 buyers gave this a bad review. We will show you why just below.

82%
Buyer Satisfaction

82% overall buyer satisfaction based on 3,000+ online buyer reviews

What Online Buyers say about the Remington F5 Shaver?

PROS

  • The majority of buyers were pleased with this shaver and said it does give a close shave
  • Buyers liked the fact that it could be used for dry shaving and wet shaving
  • A large number of buyers say that the shaver is light and comfortable to use

CONS

  • A number of buyers say the shaver just doesn't shave close enough
  • A few buyers said the foils don't last

There are 10% of bad reviews. That is always concerning and those complaints were really about the closeness of the shave and a lot of buyers compared this to the closeness of a wet shave. Electric shavers, even the very best ones, don't quite match a wet shave with a sharp blade. We found that this F5 did a good job overall.

Remington F5 Foil Shaver Available at Amazon UK

Remington F5 Style Series Electric Shaver with Pop Up Trimmer, Beard Trimmer and 3 Day Stubble Styler, Cordless, Rechargeable Men’s Electric Razor, F5000

This model is available at Amazon UK. The normal recommended price (RPP) for this shaver is £49.99 and the price will vary depending on where you buy this model from.

This offer comes with the shaver, a 3 day stubble attachment, beard trimmer attachment, six combs (1-9 mm) a cleaning brush, head guard, a charging adaptor and a 2 year guarantee

Please note this can be used for dry shaving and also for wet shaving with a soap, cream or gel. The head does detach and you can wash that part out under the water tap.

Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £59.99

What you need to know about the F5 model?

  • Foil shaver - this shaver is designed to work as a shaver, beard trimmer and 3 day stubble option with the principle that you have more choices when it comes to your facial hair appearance. The shaver itself has a set of oscillating cutters that sit under a set of dual foils and that is for normal close shaving. This shaver also has a pivoting head and the purpose of that is it can move slightly and that helps the foils stay in contact with the various shapes and angles of your chin, neck, jaw bones and cheeks.
  • 3 day stubble look - Some shavers like to have the look of a 3 day stubble. With this shaver there is a clip on attachment that goes on top of the shaver and when you use this attachment, it leaves the 3 day look.
  • Beard Trimmer - it also has a beard trimmer attachment which then has 6 combs (1-9 mm) and that allows you to trim your beard to various thicknesses.
  • Wet & dry shaving -  You can use this F5 shaver for dry shaving. You can also use it for wet shaving if you prefer to shave with a gel, soap or shaving cream. You can also clean this shaver under the tap.
  • Replacement foils for F5 shaver -  You can purchase the foil and cutting heads online and it is around £30 for the full set of these. We could not find the foil on its own. You should replace foils and heads if they show wear and tear, or you feel the shaver pulling at hairs. You should also replace the foil and cutters if you notice the shaver starting to irritate your skin. 
  • Charging - It takes around 2 hours to fully charge this shaver. On a full charge you can shave for around 50 minutes. At around 5 minutes a shave that is enough to last you for about 10 days if you shave once a day. This shaver has a low, charging and full indicator. You cannot use the shaver while it is plugged in for charging. It is worth noting that this shaver comes with a 2 pin shaver outlet plug. If you want to use it by plugging it into a socket you will need an adaptor. We would recommend the Masterplug Shaving Adaptor which costs around £1.50
  • Cleaning - This shaver is not IP rated but it is classed as waterproof. You can wipe the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. For a full clean the head of the shaver does come off with a push button head release. You can then rinse the cutters (underneath the shaving head) and the shaving head itself under warm running water. You can also wash all of the attachments. It can be used for wet shaving using a shaving soap, cream or gel.

Remington Brand

Remington are an American brand and are a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands and Oak Hill Capital. They were established in New York in 1937. They make a range of hair care and shaving products which are sold in the UK market. These include electric shavers, hair clippers, hair trimmers and epilators. They make both rotary and foil type electric shavers. They also make curling wands, curling irons, hair straighteners, flat irons, hair dryers and styling brushes.

In the UK they sell through Amazon UK, B&M, Argos, JD Williams, Boots, very, Asda, Sainsburys, Superdrug, John Lewis, and Littlewoods. Their warranty varies depending on the product but if you register the product online they will extend the warranty by a year.

Their customer service number for the UK is 0800 212 438 and they are based in Fallsworth, Manchester. 

Remington F5 Foil Shaver Shaver Summary

We do a lot of research on electric shavers. This Remington F5 Series model is a foil electric shaver. This is a step up from the F3 and F4 shavers as they have added more features to this model. The F5 model includes a 3 day stubble trimmer attachment, a beard attachment with combs and can be used for both dry and wet shaving.

This shaver takes 2 hours to charge and gives you 50 minutes of shaving. That is pretty much in line with the majority of electric shavers on the market. The beard trimmer is easy to setup and use and you can buy spare ones for around £25.

If this is not the Remington shaver for you then you can read our information on all the Remington electric foil shaver models by clicking on this link.

If you prefer to read about our list of electric shavers then click on this link.

Overall though, this is a good foil shaver, and also sold at a decent price when compared to Braun and Philips for the same features. 1 in 10 did give this shaver a bad review and that may put some buyers off this model. We read those bad reviews and there were a few that had issues with the foils wearing out. The other complaints were comparing an electric shave to a wet one which is not a good comparison.

Wet shaving even with a basic cheap disposable razor is going to give you a very smooth and close shave. Electric shavers just don't give you that feel.

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Remington Heritage Foil Shaver UK Review

Thanks for taking your time to check out our information on the Remington Heritage Foil Shaver. The model number for this shaver is the HF9000. This is a Retro style dry/wet shaver with a pop up trimmer for those people who like the old fashioned shaver look. This is a mid range price point for Remington with an average price of between £50-60. It takes 2 hours to charge this shaver and that will give you around 60 minutes of shaving.

We will explain the key features and benefits of this shaver just below. We will also give you the feedback from those people who have purchased this Remington shaver, and explain how they rate this, and what they had to say after they had bought and used it for a period of time. That will help you decide if this is the right foil shaver for you.

How Online Buyers rate the Remington Heritage Foil Shaver?

During our research we found around 200+ online buyer reviews and that is a sign that this shaver is not a big seller and that is down to the look of this shaver. It has an old Retro look and only some buyers will like that particular look.

The overall rating is 88% buyer satisfaction with 67% of all buyers rating this as an excellent shaver with a 5 star rating. However we also wish to point out that around 4% of all buyers have given this a bad rating.

Buyers who like this particular look seem very satisfied with their purchase overall.

88%
Buyer Satisfaction

What Online Buyers say about the Remington Heritage Foil Shaver?

PROS

  • The majority of buyers liked this for the iconic style
  • The majority of buyers were pleased with tis shaver and said it does give a close shave
  • Buyers liked the fact that it could be used for dry shaving and wet shaving
  • A large number of buyers say that the shaver is well made and looks great

CONS

  • A number of buyers say it is difficult to remove the head
  • A small number of buyers thought the shave was just OK

There are not a lot of bad reviews. It is also very obvious that anyone buying this is someone who prefers the way shavers used to be made and used to look. The interesting thing is that it does retain the Retro look but has also added some interesting new technology features.

Remington Heritage Foil Shaver Available at Amazon UK

This model is available at Amazon UK. The normal recommended price (RPP) for this shaver is £59.99 and the price will vary depending on where you buy this model from.

This offer comes with the shaver, a 3 day stubble attachment, a cleaning brush, head guard, a charging adaptor and a 2 year guarantee

Please note this can be used for dry shaving and also for wet shaving with a soap, cream or gel. The head does detach and you can wash that part out under the water tap.

What you need to know about the Heritage model?

  • Foil shaver - this shaver is predominantly about its iconic look. It is the electric shaver your dad used to use with some added technology. It has a chrome die cast finish with the Remington brand and the year 1937 proudly stamped on the front of it. The foil is named by Remington as a LiftLogic foil. The principle behind that is that a central foil grabs hairs that grown in different directions and cuts them. That saves you having to do repeated passes and avoid skin irritation.
  • Wet & dry shaving -  You can use this Heritage shaver for dry shaving. You can also use it for wet shaving if you prefer to shave with a gel, soap or shaving cream. You can also clean this shaver under the tap.
  • Replacement foils for Heritage shaver -  You can purchase the foil and cutting heads online and it is around £32 for the full set of these. We could not find the foil on its own. You should replace foils and heads if they show wear and tear, or you feel the shaver pulling at hairs. You should also replace the foil and cutters if you notice the shaver starting to irritate your skin. 
  • Charging - It takes around 2 hours to fully charge this shaver. On a full charge you can shave for around 60 minutes. At around 5 minutes a shave that is enough to last you for a couple of weeks if you shave once a day. This shaver has a low, charging and full indicator. You can also use the shaver while it is charging. It is worth noting that this shaver comes with a 2 pin shaver outlet plug. If you want to use it by plugging it into a socket you will need an adaptor. We would recommend the Masterplug Shaving Adaptor which costs around £1.50
  • Trimmer - it also has a pop up trimmer for the sideburns, moustache trimming or for detailing facial hair. That is located on the rear of the shaver.
  • Cleaning - This shaver is not IP rated but it is classed as waterproof. You can wipe the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. For a full clean the head of the shaver does come off with a push button head release. You can then rinse the cutters (underneath the shaving head) and the shaving head itself under warm running water. It can be used for wet shaving using a shaving soap, cream or gel.

Remington Brand

Remington are an American brand and are a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands and Oak Hill Capital. They were established in New York in 1937. They make a range of hair care and shaving products which are sold in the UK market. These include electric shavers, hair clippers, hair trimmers and epilators. They make both rotary and foil type electric shavers. They also make curling wands, curling irons, hair straighteners, flat irons, hair dryers and styling brushes.

In the UK they sell through Amazon UK, B&M, Argos, JD Williams, Boots, very, Asda, Sainsburys, Superdrug, John Lewis, and Littlewoods. Their warranty varies depending on the product but if you register the product online they will extend the warranty by a year.

Their customer service number for the UK is 0800 212 438 and they are based in Fallsworth, Manchester. 

Remington Heritage Foil Shaver Shaver Summary

We do a lot of research on electric shavers. This Remington Heritage model is a foil electric shaver. This is their model that attempts to reflect electric shavers of days gone by. It does have an iconic Retro look that may create a nostalgic feeling for the past. It does capture the traditional look and feel really well. Remington are a well established brand and this one comes with a 2 year warranty. You can extend this warranty if you register the shaver online. So that would give you some peace of mind with a full 3 year warranty.

This shaver takes 2 hours to charge and gives you an hour of shaving. That is pretty much in line with the majority of electric shavers on the market.

The trimmer is like any standard trimmer and can be used to trim sideburns.

If this is not the Remington shaver for you then you can read our information on all the Remington electric foil shaver models by clicking on this link.

If you prefer to read about our list of electric shavers then click on this link.

Overall though, this is a good foil shaver, that will appeal to the more traditional shaver. It will not be the choice for everyone, but some buyers will appreciate the look. It gets many positive reviews and it does give a close shave. It is worth considering if you like this particular look.

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