Panasonic ARC6 Electric Razor for Men Face, Wet/Dry Shavers for Men with Foil Shaver, Premium Automatic Cleaning and Charging Station, Ultra-Fast 6-Blade & Pop-up Trimmer - ES-LS9A-K (Black)

After lots of hands on research including the Panasonic Arc 6 and the Braun Series 9 Pro. Here's my feedback. 1. Panasonic Arc 6 will give you a closer shave than the Braun Series 9 Pro. Whether you shave dry or wet. 2. A closer shave can mean more razor burn and this is equally true with the Panasonic Arc 6. The Braun Series 9 pro won't shave as close as the Pan Arc 6 but it will be a bit more comfortable (wet or dry), less razor burn. However, here's the important facts to keep in mind. Fact: Dry shaving will never get you as close a shave as wet shaving. It cannot. The physics are simply not in favor of drying shave closeness. Closeness however is a relative term. Some people don't want to shave that close and that's perfectly ok. It's a personal preference. If you want the maximum comfort at the cost of a shave that is not as close, then the Braun Series 9 pro will save you some money and serve you well (wet or dry). If you are in pursuit of the closet shave you can get with an electric razor, here's what I found to be true. Take your shower in the morning before shaving. Apply a nice shaving cream with a shaving brush. Avoid the canned stuff. Then use the Panasonic Arc 6. You'll get the closest shave you can with an electric and the razor burn will be nearly eliminated. That's it. No secret. No magic. Wet shaving (shaving with real shaving cream) and the Pan Arc 6 will get you the super close shave you might want with an electric. The upside on days when you are in a rush, before you shower, you can use a pre-electric shaving lotion gently pass the Pan arc 6 over your face and get a quick and dry shave. Not as close as wet shaving but likely good enough for the vast majority of people. Dry shaving is just dry shaving you cannot make it more than what it is. It is fast and with a little bit of practice you can avoid razor burn by not trying to get a closer shave than the shaver is capable of doing dry by avoiding pressing the shaver hard against your face or going over the same area too many times. Accept that it's going to be "less close" but you get the advantage of speed and convenience. Wet shaving is the real ticket to a close shave no matter what method you use. That takes a nice hot shower, and high quality shaving cream (not the canned stuff). Here is the larger question. If you're committed to a wet shave why not just use one of the really good cartridge razors? and the answer is....... You can. A Gillette proGlide shield will give you a shave that is a bit closer than the method I describe above. So if you already using a proglide, and wet shaving (obviously), then you can stick with what you're doing and avoid electrics althogether. The one recommendation I would give is that even the proglide can be dramatically improved by dropping the canned foam and buying a nice shaving cream and using a shaving brush. After a full year of researching all the different shaving paraphernalia, I've come to the conclusion that a hot shower and really good shaving cream makes the biggest difference no matter what you shave with. What your dad told you when you were just a kid; turns out to be right. :) Shavers come and go, but a hot shower and a good shaving cream are here to stay. Start with that then pick whatever shaver makes you happy.

I have had a Panasonic Arc3 for years and decided it was time to upgrade. I also considered the highly rated Braun Series 9 and its many configurations but decided on this Arc6. It is certainly an upgrade from my old shaver...more features, closer shave, and most importantly, more comfortable. The Braun was also a close shave, but just not as comfortable for me. I know the big head can be intimidating to some, but I have no problem with it....it gets where it needs to go, and as I said, is quite comfortable. I didn't get a version that has the cleaning station as I find these shavers are easy to clean and occasionally oil without that big thing on your countertop. I recommend it.

My beard grows in like five or six different directions so it's hard to get a clean shave. Previously I had the Braun Series 5 and it was okay. But I just got this Panasonic Arc 6 today and oh my God it is a game changer. It is the closest thing to a perfectly clean shave without using an actual razor I have ever gotten. And took half the time of my previous razor. And it's very gentle on my skin. And the pivoting head is amazing.

A few updates after 4+ months: 1) I've been getting about 4-5 shaves per charge. The battery doesn't discharge evenly as I wondered about below. Not a problem in my case but not the 20 shaves I estimated based on the initial shave. 2) I still prefer the razor body of the Braun series 7 old gen. It has a slightly paddle shaped body relative to the Arc 6. The razor body of the Braun feels more substantial, controllable and comfortable in my hand. Personal preference. 3) Replacement cartridge prices seem to be holding fast at about $115.00. In comparison, Panasonic's predecessor ARC5 cartridge is about $60.00 currently. The Braun series 9 cartridge (Braun's flagship foil razor currently) ranges between about $50.00 and $80.00 within Amazon and at the time of this writing. Given that Panasonic estimates an 18mo service life for the Arc 6 cartridge, I'll have another ~14 months before I need to buy another. Bottom line: great *foil* razor. Maybe the highest performing based only on reviews, not personal experience. That said, while it may be 'the best' in foil razor design currently, it's still a foil razor, not a sci-fi laser shaver. It may be that foil razors long ago hit an evolutionary dead end. My grandfather used a 1970's era corded Remington foil razor for many years. It outlived him. Given the era, this would have meant that it was manufactured in the U.S. - most likely. Although I can't speak to the closeness of the shave it provided, he always looked clean shaven. Nice to see Panasonic flexing their engineering prowess, moving the bar a bit but given the performance, relative cost and especially the cost of replacement cartridges, it's hard to enthusiastically recommend. Original review: There's a scene in the movie Pulp Fiction with characters Vince and Mia in a restaurant. Mia orders a $5.00 milkshake. Curious about an expensive $5.00 milkshake (early 90's), Mia lets Vince try it. Vince does and says "I don't know if it was worth $5.00 but it was pretty #^&$#@ good". That sums up my experience with the ARC6 after two uses. It's relatively expensive but once I started reading reviews from a variety of sources and getting caught up in the hype, I had to know. I'll get this out of the way first: A replacement blade cartridge costs $115.00 currently. In comparison, you can buy an entire ARC5 razor for $109.00 currently. The ARC6 cartridges are likely to drop in price as time goes on. Or not. Someone in marketing from Panasonic said this about the ARC6: "You Heard Us. We're Doing Six Blades." It may be that the genesis of the ARC6 was from the marketing department, not an engineering goal. There's a lot of marketplace competition so perhaps Panasonic was looking for a design that would stand out, generate sales. I guess. Not sure how much further engineers can take foil razor design. Foil razors may be an evolutionary dead end, perhaps have been for a while. Reading the manual will be necessary. There are things end-users will need to know to fully utilize the features. This replaces a high performing and long lasting Braun Series 7 (old gen). There are two versions of the series 7 with different cartridges – new and old gen. Note that Braun's current flagship model is the series 9. It may be that their series 9 is higher performing than series 7. A better comparison for the ARC 6 would be with a Braun series 9. With the old-gen series 7 Braun, I have to shave daily. The ARC6 left marginally less stubble after ~24 hours but shaving once per day will still be necessary for a lot of us. In comparison, using a 5 blade Fusion results in less stubble than both after ~24 hours. With a Fusion, I can get away with shaving every two days. Needless to say, comparing a blade such as the Fusion to a foil razor is apples to oranges. The ARC6 provides a somewhat faster and smoother shave than the old- gen series 7. This is to be expected given that the ARC6 is a six blade design, the series 7 a three blade design. According to Panasonic, two lift blades, two thick stubble blades and two finishing blades. The old-gen series 7 has one stubble blade and two finishing blades. With the ARC6, you’re shaving with the equivalent of two Braun series 7 razors. Fewer passes required. It took about 3-4 minutes to complete the initial wet shave with the ARC6. As with many things in life, 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast'. Don't grind, let the razor do most of the work. Technique makes a difference. It got under my nose well, around the chin, etc. Definitely a faster shave with the ARC6. I also dry shaved once and got a great result. Regardless, touch up was needed with a Fusion's reverse-side single blade precision trimmer. This was the case after shaving wet and dry. A few hairs on my neck and a few on my chin. This has always been the case with my old-gen series 7 Braun too. The need to do so is going to vary from user to user. If your face is not perfectly smooth, you have scars, weathered skin, pock marks, etc., foil razors in general may need some help. From a 100% charge, I was left with an indicated 95%. If the battery discharges evenly and at ~5 minutes per shave, ~20 shaves per charge. LI batteries lose capacity over time with charge cycles so expect fewer shaves per charge as the razor ages. Ergonomically, the ARC6 is comfortable to use and the multi-directional head unit is easier to shave with. Perhaps because I'm used to the series 7 Braun, I prefer the ergonomics of the Braun's razor body more so than the ARC6. The Braun has that 'just right' feel to it while the ARC6 didn't let me forget that I'm handling something. As I time goes on, I may change my mind. The ARC6 head is multi-directional which keeps it in full contact with my face more evenly and easily than the series 7 Braun. After ~24hrs, I noticed that the stubble had a very even growth, something I never noticed with the series 7 Braun. The series 7 Braun pivots in one direction only. Stubble after ~24hrs isn't patchy exactly but compared to the ARC6, not as even. So, should you shell out for an ARC6? Impossible to say. Beard types differ, shaving technique makes a difference, budget and perceptions differ. Perhaps the most compelling reason to pass on the ARC6 is cost. For the price of the baseline model, you can buy three (!) ARC5 baseline models at current pricing ($109.00 advertised for a baseline ARC5, $339.99 paid for a new baseline ARC6). Braun's series 9 pricing is pretty close to the ARC6. I'm going to keep the ARC6 knowing that it's probably as good as it gets when using a foil razor. Quality product, impressive Japanese engineering, time tested brand and likely to last for years. That said, if you're a Panasonic loyalist, carefully consider the cost benefit of an ARC5 vs an ARC6. Definitely consider a Braun series 9 as well. Both are high quality, well designed products.

The Panasonic 6blade shaver from the start of opening the box to charging the shaver is built like a work of art from JAPAN ( not some china nock off ) Then when I used the shave for the first time it was nothing I have ever used before and all my shavers are the best of Braun being the Series 9Pro now. The shaver gives you a massaging affect of comfort and cuts through the hair like it doesn't exist. Please believe it is well worth the money as you won't be replacing it for many many years to come. The dual motors are in the head assembly and it orbits and pivots 360 degrees like a gimbal gyro scope built for planes. The fit and finish to the model body does not do it any justice in the photos as the surround behind head is all black mirrored chrome and the casting pivots are powered coated silver paint with the finest meticulous detail to the entire shaver, much like Nikon does on the Z9 I own from Japan as well. The hidden LED screen is really a nice touch that lights up and boldy shows the state info. The handle is very thin and easy to hold from the larger plastic Braun cases and the rubberized back grip is perfectly contoured to fit like a glove would. Wow I am not kidding this tool is an amazing work of art and must be seen and tried to believe how good it really is. I am so happy to have ordered it from Amazon as they carry everything we could ever want and will deliver it to your home in a timely manner. As the man says about the PATCH if your looking at this add then you need it and you have nothing to loose, so order it and try it as you won't send it back I can bet you the bank on that one. Cheers everyone Brian Bauman [email protected] PS ordering a second one for my home in Florida !

Was a Braun user for my entire life, but reviews of their products over the last few years indicate their build quality has diminished greatly. Went with this unit and after three months of use, I am extremely happy. I was a little concerned about the rather large cutting head, but after use it was been a non-issue. Cleans up fast and the charge lasts for 1-1/2 months (for me). No regrets going with Panasonic. Solid brand and solid performer.

Lo que más me gustó es que te rasura tan al ras , que pareciera que usaste rastrillo, además también me gustó el aspecto de la máquina, con ese acabado tipo mate, se ve muy bonita; el único pero que le pondría es que siento que la batería no dura tanto, pero aún así me alcanza para unas tres o cuatro rasuradas.

O produto chegou em perfeito estado, assim como anunciado e antes do prazo de entrega, o melhor que já tive

Close shave only chicks and chin, all under leaves a lot of hair , have to finish with another shaver, kind of waste of money