Philishave Electric Shaver Buying Guide
Philips manufactures a wide range of 3 head electric razors, branded as Philishave. There are many Philishave models, designed by Philips to suit all budgets and shaving needs.
This guide to Philishave describes the main Philishave model ranges which Gordons Chemists supplies. Where possible we strive to provide you with fantastic value – for instance giving you £50.00 off RRP on Philishave SmartTouch XL 9190/22 – now only £149.99.
All Philishave electric razors within a particular range will give the same quality of shave, as they share common parts such as the shaving heads and motor. The different models within that range allow you to choose features such as low charge warning lights, charging level displays, longer running time, shorter charging time etc.
Generally, by moving up to a higher range you will find more advanced features and rotary cutting heads. Let us now begin in helping you choose the best Philishave for your needs, from the top down...
Philishave SmartTouch XL
The Philishave SmartTouch XL range of electric razors are the latest electric razors from Philips, and can be described as the ‘crème de la crème’. Being the top of the range they feature the best Philips has to offer in electric shavers.
All SmartTouch XL models use the latest Speed XL cutting heads with three concentric cutting rings on each head. The Speed XL cutting heads gives you the largest cutting surface area of any Philishave past or present, up to 50% more than traditional rotary heads. This helps reduce shaving time, and as a result irritation, and improves the closeness of your shave.
The Philishave SmartTouch XL electric razors feature the new Philishave 3D contour system. This allows the shavers cutting heads to mould and pivot, following the contours of the user’s face.
Finally the Philishave SmartTouch shavers all feature a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. This gives you an unmatchable 90 minutes shaving time between charges (the longest of any available electric razor). This makes the Philishave SmartTouch XL an ideal electric razor for travel.
The range topping, most capable Philishave to date is the Philishave SmartTouch XL HQ9190. This is available with or without an automatic clean and charge system. Gordons Chemists only supply the model without this clean and charge system – however please enquire should you be interested in this model.
Philishave Speed XL
Philishave Speed XL is the upper-middle specification range of Philishave electric razors. They feature the technologically advanced Speed XL cutting heads found in the SmartTouch XL. This gives it a level of performance you would expect from a leading Philishave model. You will not find the level of head movement present on the SmartTouch range but you will find the tried and tested 3D contour system familiar to previous models.
Ultimately the Speed XL range offers a very solid performance. It could be considered the smaller brother to the SmartTouch XL range of shavers.
Philishave Coolskin
Philishave Coolskin electric razors are a unique and successful way of combining a wet shave with the convenience of dry shaving. The Philishave Coolskin range are fully waterproof allowing use in the shower or bath (take care not to fully submerge however). Each shaver has a compartment to fit a sachet of Philishave/Nivea for Men shaving balm to be applied during shaving. By pressing a button on the shaver this balm is dispensed onto the surface of the cutting heads in order to soothe and smooth your morning shave.
The Philishave Coolskin electric razor was originally designed to meet the needs of those who suffer from shaver burn or irritation from shaving, by soothing the skin andreducing irritation during shaving. However they are now used by a wide range of users, who benefit from the versatility and convenience. In terms of shaving head performance and technology, Philishave Coolskin electric razors use modern 3-D reflex contour following system found in many other leading Philishave electric razors.
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