I've seen this style of shaver in movies and such while growing up. You know, the guy shaving in the car while stuck in traffic late to work? What a time saver I thought. But I always went with some form of safety razor for precision and closeness. After 30 years or so of seeing rotary shavers in ads, movies etc, and excellent results with other Philips Norelco products, like the vacuum beard trimmers they used to make. I figured the tech on the rotary razor is super refined by this point and wanted to try one. Even if it sucked, I knew I could use it at least on occasion to get a head's start if I was in a rush.
I got the 3600 because when I went to the brand website, it was one of this year 2024's releases. And I knew I wanted the latest engineering greatness. Also this one came with a pouch, which is nice. If you look at all of their shavers that look like this, there's not a whole lot of difference other than 5D vs 4D heads, the product color, and whether or not it comes with a pouch, stand, or both. Look closely, some of them the only difference from one to another is that for $20 more you get a charging stand.
Anyway, I got this one because it's a newer release, comes with a pouch, and I figure 5D means slightly more efficient or faster shaving. I haven't compared but I wouldn't think twice about any of their other shavers. I would expect a similar experience with any of them.
The shaving experience is very nice, the rotary razors glide over my face like butter. I should note that I use the Lectric Shave splash first, which dries fast and then I dry shave over it. I like this a lot more than shaving in the shower with shaving cream, as I do with safety razors. The problem shaving wet with this is unless there is some lubrication on your face at all times, there is no glide with this electric razor. I imagine this is true for any rotary razor but, my experience is best dry with the splash first - no water.
This works great to quickly and painlessly clean up your scruff, but if you haven't shaved in a few weeks it's probably better to start with a beard trimmer, as it seem like it would be quite a chore to weed whack a beard with this.
Compared to the travel foil shavers I have from Bruan and Panasonic, I find that the Philips Norelco rotary does a better first pass, and the foil shavers do a better second pass or refining. With with the rotary/foil combo I can get a shave about the same as I would with a safety razor.
Anyway, very cool and fun to use. Really my favorite part is the sensation itself of massaging my face with the rotary part. It doesn't feel like I'm shaving at all, more like massaging my face, which is so nice.
Philips Norelco Shaver 3600, Rechargeable Wet & Dry Electric Shaver with Pop-Up Trimmer and Storage Pouch, S3243/91
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Price: 54.96
Last update: 01-01-2025
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Introducing SkinProtect Technology for a reliably clean shave that is gentle on skin. A combination of 5D pivot contour technology, Wet/Dry usability and new AntiCorrosion Shaving System for a comfortable, clean shave every day.
Enjoy a clean shave that follows your face's contours with 5-directional pivot, flex and floating movements. The head reaches your face at the ideal angle and adjusts to the curves of your face and neck, creating smooth contact with your skin.
With ComfortCut blades, you get a clean shave that's comfortable on your skin. Rounded caps shield 27 self-sharpening blades to gently cut hair just above skin level and help the shaver glide smoothly over your skin.
Finish your look with the built-in pop-up trimmer. It’s ideal for maintaining your mustache and trimming your sideburns.
Shave for up to 60 minutes on a 1-hour charge - that's about 20 shaves - with the powerful Li-ion battery. A 5-minute quick charge gives enough power for one shave. Operates in cordless mode only. Charge with the USB-A charging cord, wall adapter NOT included.
Includes: Electric shaver, travel pouch, USB power cord (wall adapter NOT included) and protective cap
Enjoy a clean shave that follows your face's contours with 5-directional pivot, flex and floating movements. The head reaches your face at the ideal angle and adjusts to the curves of your face and neck, creating smooth contact with your skin.
With ComfortCut blades, you get a clean shave that's comfortable on your skin. Rounded caps shield 27 self-sharpening blades to gently cut hair just above skin level and help the shaver glide smoothly over your skin.
Finish your look with the built-in pop-up trimmer. It’s ideal for maintaining your mustache and trimming your sideburns.
Shave for up to 60 minutes on a 1-hour charge - that's about 20 shaves - with the powerful Li-ion battery. A 5-minute quick charge gives enough power for one shave. Operates in cordless mode only. Charge with the USB-A charging cord, wall adapter NOT included.
Includes: Electric shaver, travel pouch, USB power cord (wall adapter NOT included) and protective cap
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