PHILIPS S3122/55 Wet and Dry Electric Shaver (FS0989S312255V001)

I am writing this review after about 2-3 weeks of usage of the Philips shaver on daily basis.I have used a razor thus far for shaving. Always had razor burn or small nicks/cuts.After switching to Philips electric shaver, I have never had razor burn or nicks.I used it both - under the shower and as a dry shaver too. Great results both times.One thing is that I apply light pressure and move the shaver in small circles for effective shave. Post shave I use moisturiser’coz of my overly dry/sensitive skin. I have never faced any dryness or sensitivity issues, from use of the shaver.The charge lasts for multiple days, I always charge it on alternate days just to be safe and not run out of battery at any time.Cleaning is easy too.The side burn trimmer is useful too.I use it to clean any hairs from my ears too and have found it extremely useful by just running them gently over ears.Infact I’ve used it to trim very tiny nose hairs too at the inner edges of nose, by gently twisting my nose to the side and running the shaver gently over the area.Very happy with the product.—————————————————Updates after 2 months of use:Awesome product for a no-hassle shave. Never had razor burns or rashes ever since I started using this product.Love the product and performance.Easy to use and clean. Used it in wet and dry conditions. Results were excellent.Also used with shave cream a couple of times, excellent results.Definitely recommend it.

This is a review cum shaving tips for all users who want to switch to / start using electric shavers.First if all - this shaver series 3000 from Philips - good for regular as well quick shave during travel. Does a reasonable job but in comparison to more expensive to very expensive) shavers, shave quality not that smooth, you can feel small hairs stubs here and there but still performs better than multi blade soap & water razors. Having said that there is a difference in visual smoothness and hand feel. This one delivers look that is flawless unless you tend to use magnifying glass. Decent Battery charge life and convenience to retain charge for longer period when not in regular use is a boon. Long term reliability as of many Philips products should not be a problem. Cleaning is easy, in case you have good water pressure or can device a jet from tap, it is pleasure. My simple and effective setup picture is givenI have been using electric shavers since 26 years and found the rotary blade (Norelco / Philips and many others) superior to the foil and traversing blade type (Braun / Beurer etc.), have used many models of both types from price range of INR 22k to less than 3k. Never thought to switch back to safety razors. All these had service life in excess of five years and one old faithful is still alive after 23 years (having survived battery, head change and many modifications but same motor, used occasionally now). The reason of writing lengthy part below is that I have seen many complaints of skin irritation or unsatisfactory shaves in reviews and as an experienced user want to share some tips to get good smooth shave and pleasure of it without irritated skin from electric shavers.Mostly irritation occurs due to skin getting into slots and cut. This is completely avoidable. You don't need to press shaver head hard and thus forcing soft skin into hair cutting slots, pressure causes hairs to go flat with skin, escape the shaver cutting slot and instead skin gets irritated. Shaver works much better with very light touch (but not away), you may feel that it is not doing anything but a hand feel after each pass will immediately confirm actual results and for the first time users its wow.Second reason is the friction of head on skin especially against hair growth direction. To effectively resolve it, I use small amount of moisturizer mixed with after shave on face beforehand and the shaving becomes a gliding experience. Moreover the hairs collected in shaver chamber tend to stick together, prevent spreading in all places inside of shaver, so it remains cleaner, at the same time it is easier to clean with tap water allowing longer intervals between cleaning.As far the shaving movement on skin is concerned, short circular and moderate speed motion produces less skin irritation rather than straight and fast moves. Don’t go against hair growth direction until you are experienced and comfortable, rather use cross direction circular movements. It takes some time to get used to it. However once having acquired knack of it, the against growth direction motion will produce really smooth closest shave that too without any skin issues. I am doing it regularly.Now, the practical difference in safety (including multi blade) and electric shavers – straight blades cut the hair at an angle they are working on skin and resultant cut cross-section is ellipse, not circle. Since this cut surface is usually shiny, face appear whiter due to more reflected light. Rotary blade of electric shavers cut at right angle, circular cross section often recedes into skin and reflects less light. Having said that, the convenience of no messy business of soap and water or foam, its convenience weighs heavily in favor of electric. Almost all design permit shaving of hairs from ears also safely which would be risky with safety razor is an added clear advantage.I have given three shavers pics – from left, newly purchased series 3000, middle – the expensive close shave work horse with more concentric slots that save time as they cut more every pass, of course additional unutilized bells and whistles of series 9000, I wish Philips could give the same functionality with less price and without unnecessary hype of front runner. And at last – old faithful 2000 something series, works well still, although one head set and the NiCd battery has been replaced with Li-ion along with suitable charging and motor compatibility circuit giving 3 weeks regular use on single charge. I still use it occasionally as it is my favorite old timer.Second picture is my simple arrangement with reducing plastic pipes to produce a cleaning jet that works very well for cleaning the shaver parts.Happy shaving !

Its about 3 weeks since I received this now and using it everyday.I was extremely sceptical about buying an electric shaver as I always believed that it will never give a close shave. I used razor blade and a normal razor and was going good. It was giving a good shave but occasional cuts and bruises too.I thought of cleaning up my scalp as my usual barber was not available for a long time and hair was going out of control. Tried it with my normal techniques but with lots of patchwork cuts and wounds.I thought of investing on an electric shaver and did some research. Prices ranged from 500 to 70,000 ! Cheap to big brands!Thought I will go for something less than 5000 and zeroed on to this 5D tilting head philips shaver as I though it will be easier to move the head along the counters of my scalp than a 3D tilting one.My idea was to return the shaver if it is not really workingBut after 3 weeks now, I find it really good. I tried wet and dry shaving and is now happy with just the dry method.I shave every day (chin and scalp) and initially I founded some irritation in the skin. I started cleaning the head with liquid soap and then some shaving lotion after a shave and its very normal now.Quick, clean, no water no mess and not noisyFull charge takes about 1 and half hourI get one full week of chargeCleaning is super easy. Just open and tap the headRemove the head and smear with some liquid soap and wash.Dab some shaving lotion and leave for dryingI also found that changing the blade is also super easy. Though I will have to remove it after 2 years as per the product page and I am not able to find it online yet!Only negative I could find is that the parts are plastic except for the blade but is sturdy enough.It has a 2 year warranty though.UPDATE 14th june 2022. I am having a roblem with these flimsy parts!. Finding difficult to get replacement. That little clip came off and is not staying in place. looks like a very small part broke offIts a good buy!

Very comfortable and easy to shave. No fear of cute or burning skin. Power usually lasts for a fortnight. Using for last 3 years, blades are still sharp. Thanks to Philips and amazon for delivering a good product.

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