Norelco 8865XL Spectra Shaving System
đ¯ Key Features
Washable - Rinses clean under faucet for added hygiene and convenience | Increased blade width & sharper blade angle lifts whiskers sooner and higher for exceptional closeness. | 5 LED battery level, charging, battery full and low indicators. | Ultra Silent System low noise motor allows for a quiet shave | Travel/Storage Pouch
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Norelco's Spectra shavers are excellent.
Recently my old electric shaver died, so I had to buy a new one. Since I have tough whiskers and sensitive skin, finding a shaver I can use without hurting the skin on my face and throat is difficult. But, fortunately, I had recently seen some ads on TV about the new Norelco Spectra shavers which have nine adjustable settings to allow them to be customized for closeness of shave and skin sensitivity. I was fascinated by this feature but, quite frankly, I was somewhat put off by the price -- which is significantly greater than I had ever previously paid for a shaver. But, on the other hand, I really wanted a shaver that would not hurt my sensitive skin -- and Norelco shavers have an excellent reputation for quality -- so I took a chance and bought a Spectra. Frankly, using a Spectra is unlike any of the dozen or more shavers I've used over decades of shaving. At the proper setting -- which requires a little (but not too much) trial and error -- it gives a comfortable shave much faster than I've ever experienced before. And the comb/cutter assembly can be cleaned quit simply with running water. Also, it has an indicator to show how much shaving time is left after each shave. If the adjustability, fast shaves, and features of this shaver appeal to you, you will probably find it worth the price.
excellent
I bought mine years ago when this model first came out. I noticed the battery wasn't holding a charge anymore so I bought a replacement set for less than ten dollars and did the simple repair myself as per instructions from the battery vendors website. I am due for a set of replacement cutter heads and it will be good as new. The motor runs a well as it did on the first day and that was about ten years ago. When this one finally kicks the bucket and is beyond repair I will not hesitate in buying another Norelco. It is built to last with the normal maintenance of cleaning and lubrication and if you are a bit handy it will last far longer. This model has an adjustment for closeness of cut for those with sensitive skin and a basic flip out trimmer on the back. The head assembly flips open and is also easily removable for cleaning as are each of the cutter heads for a more comprehensive cleaning job. As per the instructions always keep the individual cutters and foil heads paired when cleaning and reassembling as they wear together.
Excellent, even for a blade-user
I bought this shaver a while ago, but I wanted to wait at least a month before writing my review, since it's supposed to take about that long before your face is used to an electric razor.<br />This is my first electric, and I was concerned going into it. I looked at the price of good standard blades, though, and saw how quickly an electric razor would pay for itself. I'll never go back. For the first week, the shave was not as close as I had become accustomed with using a blade. After that, though, I've gotten closer and closer shaves by the week. After a little more than a month of using the Spectra, my skin is now smooth even against the grain. I've gotten back to where I was with a blade.<br />The Pros:<br />- Shaving takes easily only half the time as it did with a straight razor.<br />- I can shave any time, any where. With a blade, if I tried to shave more than once per day, I'd cut myself all up into a bloody mess. With this electric, I do notice some discomfort after having shaved a second time in a day, but it gets a nice close shave. A little after shave takes care of the sting, and I'm good to go again.<br />- No mess. I really don't miss having to use shaving cream, even my nifty hot-lather shaving cream.<br />The Cons:<br />- Motor power seems to wind down a bit towards the end of the battery charge. It's not too bad, but it seems to take longer to shave at the end of the charge, and I don't want to charge it early for fear of damaging the battery.<br />- This is really a minor quibble, but I thought I'd mention it: Since this razor rinses clean under tap water, what few bits of hair are still left over are sitting in water over night. Every time I use the razor, for the first minute of shaving, it smells very strongly of old, wet hair.<br />Tips:<br />- Blade users: Apply less pressure than you're used to. I find I get a better shave when the razor is touching the skin firmly, noticibly, but not pressing in at all.<br />- Rinse it out every day, and turn the faucet up high. If you let it go a couple days without rinsing, it's much harder to clean out. It only takes a couple seconds, so why not?<br />- Shave daily. I find that if I let my beard get a little longer the shaver still does a pretty good job. However, there will always be a few hairs that grew too long, curling down, that are not lifted by the razor head. Just shave daily, when you only have stubble, to avoid this.<br />- Get a makeup mirror! These little mirrors are concave, magnifying your face so you can see where you've missed more easily. I mounted mine to the wall, slightly below my chin. Now I can more easily see if I've shaved my neck well.
Great shaving results!
The good: Clean, close, comfy, fast shave. Relatively quiet. Good warranty. Gets the tough areas (neck) quickly. Can wet-clean it!<br />The not so good: Old-school charging system and NO smart-charging system (come on Norelco, get with it!!). No rubber-grips. Not enough extras or product for the price.<br />After my bad experience with Braun's expensive, non-performing shaver, I traded it for another Norelco. My previous Norelco lasted me 6 years...why I tried Braun's I'll never know.<br />Once again, my Norelco is giving me a clean, and VERY close shave. The new Spectra system seems to be a hybrid between old reflex and the quadra system. Whatever it is, it works for me.<br />However, if Norelco wants to keep my business in the future they need to start adding better (smarter) functions to the razors and quit with the marketing ploys in their product line...stick to what works.<br />Technology is sufficiently advanced that they can, could and SHOULD start making their shavers with smart-charging systems like Braun!! And put rubber grips on the side of these things!! Do you not realize that we need traction?<br />Also, packaging the same razor body style with or without LED is just silly, choose a style that works best and go with it.<br />Plus, for the price of this thing, they need to throw in a free set of replacement blades or even some lube-oil or something, and not just that cheap travel case.<br />Overall I am happy with the performance of the razor, I just wish Norelco would bring a few more percs to the table for the prices they charge.
A Worthy Purchase
I bought an electric shaver because I'm lazy. I used a Mach 3 for about 4 years and then upgraded to Mach 3 Turbo blades. I got a really close shave (I go with and against the grain) and with the exception of the right and left parts of my chin, there were no signs that facial hair even existed there. But this would take me forever, and the last thing I want to do when I wake up is shave. So I decided to buy an electric shaver. I've had the shaver for about two weeks now. I was not very content with my first coulple shaves, but things improved over time.<br /><br />Pros<br /><br />- Gets very close. The left and right sides of my chin are still difficult to shave, but I get much closer than I used to.<br /><br />- Takes half the time to shave.<br /><br />- There is a little collection compartmant that captures the hair so I can shave in my room while my roommates are taking a shower.<br /><br />- It comes with 9 settings.<br /><br />Cons<br /><br />- Its difficult to shave around the neck. I tend to cut myself a little whenever I try.<br /><br />- The cap was annoying at first becasue it is difficult to tell which side attaches to the front. I ended up drawing an arrow.<br /><br />- Cleaing and drying it is kind of a pain.<br /><br />- Near the end of the battery life, the shaver kind of dies down.<br /><br />Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. The instruction manuel recommends changing blades after a year (they cost about 20 dollars I think). I think its worth it.
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