I want an electric razor to shave under my arms. My rotary is very painful and impossible to use. Is this razor delicate enough for that?
1436790
i have never used this razor under my arms but i dont think there would be any problem with this razor because it's not a rotary razor. it has a very smooth glide to it. i would be surprised if u had any discomfort us ing this razor under your arms.z
1436791
It is the best razor I have found for my face but it does shave close. Don't know if it would irritate your underarms but using it as a wet shaver would probably prevent that. If you can afford it I would go for it.
980429
I have very sensitive skin around my neck and this is the first razor that does not cause major irritation. I have a Norelco, a Povos and a Remington and the Panasonic is by far the best electric razor I have ever used. I will be using it exclusively in the future. Really well made and holds a charge better than aby of my others. Hope this answers your question. Bruce
685930
I have such a beard compounded with the fact that the hairs on my neck grow in several directions. The 1290 does a superb job for my face, far better than Brauns or Panasonics. The sideburn areas are a bit challenging for rotary shavers, but they are FAR superior shave on heavy, multidirectional neck hairs. There is no such thing as the perfect razor or a single best razor for every face....ignore anyone or any site that suggests otherwise.
1137398
No. I don't know why you would want to. It's not a razor, but more like automated tweezers. I LOVE it.
2047629
I don't think any electric razor will ever shave as clean as a "blade" but I don't think you'll be disappointed by the shave you get from the Panasonic. It is terriffic and once you get used to the shave you won't be disappointed.
1453017
This razor is the best electric razor I have owned. I really like that I can use it in the shower.
995662
Honestly, I treasure my baseballs and bat, more then to allow an electric device with sharp blades near it.... But to each their own, I'd highly suggest manual razors for that, as there is less chance of injury and pain.
1239738
Try it using a very small amount of liquid soap or a thin layer of shave cream. I just tried the one Braun sent to me while my 300 series is being repaired(under warranty). It worked for me but of course, no electric will work as well as a DE blade. Try the thin layer of shave cream, rinse the blade after a few passes and see if it helps. Electric razors...no matter what the ads say, do not work well on anything more than a few days growth.Good luck!
1502854
Possibly. If the technical definition is due to the shape, then yes, it's shaped like a safety razor. I say it's not because it doesn't bow the blade and its shape doesn't protect you from trying to cut at the wrong angle, thus making it not very safe. Do yourself a favor and sprung for something like an Edwin Jagger DE89.
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Not that I know of. I think this is the only replacement for the blades from Norelco for these razors.For what it's worth, the reason this is more (in addition to all the markup by Norelco) is that you're actually replacing the entire swiveling head of the razor, so there are a lot of parts in this complex assembly. But if you want the smoothest electric shave you can get at home I think this is the price.
1061192
I don't see how the screw portion would fail unless you really over tightened it repeatedly. It's very well built. I can't fault this razor at all.
1279280
I really suggest that you don't. There are many other better blade brands out there. Merkur makes GREAT razors, but their blades aren't up to par.
301858
I can't recommend using this shaver in as sensitive place as a bikini line. Plus the cutting blades are a small portion of the head of the razor so I'm not sure you would get the results (I'm guessing) you're looking for. It will give you razor burn if over used.
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.
2011375
It has a great blade, and can be sharpened, out of the box it will shave your arm hair. Hanndle was loose on mine but can be tightened with a punch and hammer.
1225970
Do not know for sure bot I would go to Merkur's website to find out. this is really a nice razor. I think you will definitely enjoy it. Good luck.
2130078
No. I've looked everywhere as I find it the best electric rasor there is and I've been using electric razors since 1965. If you find suitable alternative please email