F5 Power Series Foil Shaver for Men, Cordless Rechargeable Razor | Close, Comfortable Shave Every Time, Pivot & FlexFoil Technology, Pop-Up Trimmer for Detailing, Lightweight Handheld Design

Ever since a traffic accident left me rather gun-shy about using razor blades on my face, I've been an electric shaver user. I still have my old Norelco (the thing is almost 40 years old!) and would probably still be using that but they don't make replacement heads for it anymore. So I transitioned to the foil shavers and found them to be mediocre, but useful enough to keep the undergrowth trimmed back until the gardeners could come in once a week and do a proper job (AKA using a razor only once a week instead of every day). And for a couple of decades, this was my usual routine. The foil shavers never lasted more than a year or two before the foil heads wore through and often times, finding replacement heads was impossible. I have a drawer of perfectly good, if worn, foil shavers hoping one day I'll be able to find a screen or cutter for them. And because of their lack of longevity, I've rarely spent very much on them (which, admittedly, might have something to do with why they're not lasting very long). So when my last foil shaver wore through (always an exciting feeling to have one's skin abraded away in an instant and foofing the cat's tail by suddenly howling in pain), and I couldn't find any replacement screens or cutters for it, I was getting annoyed and decided to go a bit higher end. Most of the shavers I got before were in the 15-20 dollar range. I figured I'd go about double and see if there was something worthy of abrading my face in the (hopefully more distant than usual) future. (Note: I got this under Amazon Prime at the time at a lower price than it's listed now and would likely not have spent the money to get it at the price showing for it as of January 27, 2015) Thus far, I've found it to be a pretty good shaver. It has most of the cutting power of a razor without the drawbacks of a conventional foil shaver. Most foil shavers I've used leave a few hairs uncut which, after a few days, get too long to ever cut with a foil head. That's why I occasionally used a blade - to get the last hairs standing. But this shaver has a little lawn trimmer built into the head between the foils that trims down these standers to a level where the foil head can handle. This means, for a foil head, it's the best shave I've ever had. Blades will get closer, but not by a lot. And I haven't had to USE a blade since I got it. Bonus. So for allowing me to put away the twin blades of death, this little (or not so little) shaver has earned my respect as a credible, front-line, handle-it-all shaver on par with my trusty Norelco. My only concern is its longevity, which might take a star off if it isn't at least as durable as the cheaper models. The cost/benefit ratio of buying another one of these, and buying more razors will factor into whether or not I get replacement heads for it (something I checked to see if they had before buying) or go back to something cheaper and buy cheap razors for the standing hairs again. So my five star rating is on the assumption that the foils will last at least as long as they do in the cheaper models (and hopefully longer!) because otherwise it gives an excellent shave. I usually gush over my five star ratings, and I'd be doing it over this, but I don't know about longevity. The current price would make me hesitate about getting another one if the foil doesn't last substantially longer than the less expensive ones and/or if the price of head replacements has gone up as well. I'm always cost-conscious (I'm a cheap SOB), so value to me means excellent performance for the value. The performance IS excellent. The value remains to be seen. However, if the price comes down to about double the legal drinking age, get it if you need one. At that price, it's definitely worth it.

BEST SHAVER EVER!!!! To any reading this I am an African-American male getting ready to depart for basic training on Jan 13th (todays date of this review is Oct 12th) I have always had problems with the usage of regular razors and getting razor bumps. However, being clean shaven is part of the requirements and with the pay and duty requirements for regular enlisted I knew I wouldnt be able to go to the barber every other day to stay smooth. I searched literally for a week before deciding on which particular shaver to buy. I looked at the top expensive models from Braun and Panasonic but couldnt quite bite the bullet cuz of the price tag. After I figured out that I wouldn't spend more than 100 bucks I started looking at features of each specific razor. Keep reading: The thing that caught my eye about this is the Interceptor Shaving Technology. Basically it has a built in trimmer in between the two foils that will cut hair longer than stubble to stubble length. Every other foil shaver and even rotary shaver I looked at did not have this feature. And even my barber told me that with electric shavers you really have to not let the hair get longer than stubble or else they wont work. This appealed to me as more of a preventative and unique measure but still very beneficial I originally received this razor on Sept 24th and I have been using it for about 2 and a half weeks and have been using it without fail ever since. In my case a couple weeks before I received it I stopped shaving because I had to let my face heal from trying to use a regular razor so I had about a solid 1/16th inch of hair covering my face. I unboxed it, read the instructions, and it took about 8-10 mins but the result was like I had shaven with a razor. I had no whiskers or stray hairs anywhere and my skin felt baby smooth and not irritated! I have been using it ever since without fail and still NO RAZOR BUMPS only baby smooth skin!! It's cordless so all you have to do is make sure it's charged before you use it. Some tips: 1)Don't use alot of pressure when shaving. 2)DO NOT go in circles or fast. Use deliberate kind of slow straight back-forth up/down side to side motions. This thing has a pivot head that adjusts to the contours of your jawline and neck. After using for a little bit you will notice a sound difference when it is actually cutting vs going over smooth hair free skin 3)Make sure your skin is clean and completely dry and not oily 4)Make sure you clean after every use. This helps to keep the razors under the foil able to cut like a regular razor 5)For supreme results use day and night. I personally, use it at night only but my friend who I recommended this to has facial hair that grows extremely fast so he has to use it more but is still baby smooth and bump free like me I have recommended this to ALL of my friends and think I will purchase another one just in case it ever breaks or whatever. It is that good. LOVE IT!!!!!!

The Remington F5 delivers a close, comfortable shave without costing a fortune. The foil design glides smoothly over the skin, and the Pivot & FlexFoil technology does a good job following the contours of the face and neck for more consistent results. It performs especially well on short to medium-length stubble, and the pop-up trimmer is handy for touching up sideburns, mustaches, and other edges. The cordless operation provides plenty of runtime for several shaves between charges, and the lightweight design makes it comfortable to hold throughout the entire shave. Cleanup is simple, and the overall build quality feels solid for a razor in this price range. While it may require an extra pass on thicker or several-days-old growth compared to more expensive models, it still delivers a clean shave with minimal irritation. Overall, the Remington F5 is a dependable electric foil shaver that offers good performance, easy handling, and excellent value. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable everyday razor without spending premium prices.

The Remington F5 Power Series Foil Shaver does not disappoint. I have been a loyal Remington user for decades and this razor is as good as my previous razors. Long lasting battery (about one hour of shave time per full charge), smooth, close shave with little effort, easy to hold and easy to clean. Pop-up trimmer works well for sideburns, beard/mustache trimming, unruly neck hairs, etc. Razor can be used with or without the cord attached. Has a quick 5 minute charge for one shave if needed. I expect this razor to last several years with regular replacement of blades and foil head (every six to twelve months). 5 STARS AND I DO RECOMMEND THIS ITEM I write honest reviews based on real life experience with each item to help others make informed purchases. I read reviews too, and appreciate how helpful they can be. I hope that you find this review helpful!

Bought this to replace my previous Remington micro-screen, that I had for years. The rechargeable batteries in my previous Remington were starting to fail to hold a charge. Being a DIY'r, I was going to buy replacement Nimh and replace them on the shaver. The replacements would have cost $15, plus the delicate work or unsoldering the old and re-soldering the new ones in. When I saw this F5 on Amazon for $49, it only made sense to buy it instead. The shaver itself works very well. I appreciate that it has the led charge level lights. Another feature is the "quick charge" capability---will charge in 5 minutes. As far as shaving---no complaints. One thing to know: if you are replacing an older Remington, don't use the old power supply. It is rated at 100ma, and the new one that comes with the shaver puts-out 200ma. Which is necessary for the quick charge function. There are also important charging instructions included, so be sure to follow! 1) Fully charge for 24 hours before first use 2) Let the batteries run-down fully about every six months, before doing a recharge. To keep battery capacity fully functional.

I am a minister, so I try to keep clean shaven as best as I can. I've tried every kind of razor and shaving product under the sun (disposable razors, safety razors, straight razors). I have sensitive skin, and shaving with anything other than an electric razor every day wreaks havoc on my skin. I have been using electric razors for about 10 years now. I have had 2 Remingtons, 2 Norelcos, and 1 Panasonic. 1 Norelco and the Panasonic were high-end razors, the others were mid to low level razors. My facial hair is pretty thick and grows quickly. Know that electric razors do not shave as close as a manual razor (which is ok with most people) and so you will have to shave everyday if you want to stay smooth. The only reason I purchased this razor was because I accidentally dropped and broke a piece of my Panasonic that was irreplaceable. On to the razor: AESTHETICS: This razor is fairly nice looking. Not as sleek as some high end models, but that doesn't really matter. It's pretty heavy and feels sturdy. It's a lot wider than most of the other razors I've ever handled but I actually like that. POWER: This is the biggest strength of the razor to me. Man it will cut through any thickness of facial hair. NOISE: It is noisier than other razors I've had, but that may not be an issue for you. SPEED: Due to it's power, it shaves very quickly. COMFORT/SHAVE QUALITY: This is where I was disappointed. After using this razor, my face was severely irritated for the next few hours. To make things worse, the shave wasn't as close as what I was used to with my Panasonic ES8243. After all of the positive reviews, I was kind of disappointed. IF YOU READ ANY OF THIS REVIEW, PLEASE READ THIS! The reason I titled this "know what you're buying" is because this is a GREAT razor if: - You have thin, smooth facial hair - Can get away with shaving less often - Are on a budget If any of those apply to you, this is the razor to get! I do honestly believe for the money it is a good razor. If you are used to higher end models though, you will be disappointed. If you have thick, coarse, fast growing facial hair (and sensitive skin), I'd go ahead and spend the extra money and get a nicer razor because this one is pretty rough on your skin (and I know because I've had other models that leave no irritation). I ended up returning this razor and opted for another Panasonic after debating between it and the Braun Series 7.

Love this razor. I just trashed a $230 Braun that failed after 26 months. It was two months out of warranty and the repair company wanted over $100 to repair the Braun. I purchased this Remington for less than $50 and it gives a close smooth shave in less time than the Braun, with a lot less pull to the whiskers than the Braun. I highly recommend this razor.

This is good foil razor, no doubts about a close and comfortable shave. Has a good weight in the hand, and doesn't pull or nicks the skin, goes on smooth. A couple of items on the negative side is that it's a bit noisy and it "leaks" some of the hairs it has shaved off. I sort of expected the former since I've had other foil Remingtons and they are all a bit noisier than the triple headed Norelcos I've owned, but they do shave a lot closer and in less time. As for "leaking" of shavings, well, I just don't know. Not sure if it's due to a defect in the Remington I got, or whether all the F5-5800 models do the same. To say the least, it's a bit annoying that the razor can't hold the shavings and they get over you. And it doesn't matter that the razor's "pocket" is emptied a couple of times during the shaving; give it a couple of passes and it starts to "leak" again. Oh, and by the way, I have average facial growth that I shave off each morning, so the razor is "leaking" an average day's facial growth. I gave it three stars due to the "leaking." UPDATE - 12/31/2014 Had rated the shaver with three stars and an "OK." That review triggered the following email from Remington, and I quote: "Hi, thank you for providing your feedback regarding your Remington product. We are sorry that our product did not meet your expectations and want to ensure your concerns are resolved. Please contact us at [email protected] and reference case ID number 1257649 or call 1-800-736-4648, so that we may better assist you." Did not expect any communications or offers to "assist," so I was curious and responded. This was Remington's response, and I quote: "Thank you for your reply. I would suggest cleaning the shaver once you are done with half of your face, then continuing on with the other half." Folks, that reply really and truly peeled my onion, so to speak. I do not need Remington to offer "assistance" that is keyed to make their customer feel they are stupid or idiots who just fell off a turnip truck! So here was my response to their "assistance," and I quote: "Wow! So the answer to a possible manufacturing defect is to cleaning the shaver once I'm done with half my face? And what do you honestly think I have been doing all along? Do you really believe I needed that kind of obvious advice - come on now, you must believe I was born yesterday and couldn't possibly figure out that option on my own - no kidding? Any way, it seems you are trying to gloss over a defect in these shavers, so I plan to return mine for a full refund. You know? Before your cavalier response I was just going to accept the "leak" and bear it, but after your simplistic and who cares? "workaround" to the problem, you have indeed opened my eyes to what I'd call the true Remington approach to a legitimate, annoying defect I've had the misfortune to stumble upon. Many thanks for wasting my time in responding to your first communication - this shaver is absolutely going back for a FULL refund, even though I was planning to keep it, and based on your response it will likely be the last Remington I care to buy. Wish your brand the very best wishes - rest assured you have just made me a Norelco customer." Bottom line: Retracted my original three stars to one, and strongly suggest DON'T BUY! this razor or any other Remington product for that matter. And Remington, rest assured I will make it my mission in life to let everyone know your company treats their customers as if they were idiots, let alone that you have a defective product line.

I like it a lot.

I was told this version of Remington buts the Brauns and Phillips to shame, and IT DOES. Great device for everyone who needs a clean look every day.

My husband really likes this shaver. He says it gives a very close shave and feels much smoother than his older one. It is a bit louder, but he says the performance makes it worth it. The shave is clean, fast, and comfortable, and he’s been using it every day without any issues. Great upgrade overall.

Came as mentioned.

This beats having to get the shaving cream and razor out all the time. Plus it's durable and easy to use. Great battery tracker too.