Philips Norelco Shaver 3600 Series, Wet and Dry Electric Shaver, P-Cap, Travel Pouch, Storm Blue, Model S3243/91

I've seen this style of shaver in movies and such while growing up. You know, the guy shaving in the car while stuck in traffic late to work? What a time saver I thought. But I always went with some form of safety razor for precision and closeness. After 30 years or so of seeing rotary shavers in ads, movies etc, and excellent results with other Philips Norelco products, like the vacuum beard trimmers they used to make. I figured the tech on the rotary razor is super refined by this point and wanted to try one. Even if it sucked, I knew I could use it at least on occasion to get a head's start if I was in a rush.I got the 3600 because when I went to the brand website, it was one of this year 2024's releases. And I knew I wanted the latest engineering greatness. Also this one came with a pouch, which is nice. If you look at all of their shavers that look like this, there's not a whole lot of difference other than 5D vs 4D heads, the product color, and whether or not it comes with a pouch, stand, or both. Look closely, some of them the only difference from one to another is that for $20 more you get a charging stand.Anyway, I got this one because it's a newer release, comes with a pouch, and I figure 5D means slightly more efficient or faster shaving. I haven't compared but I wouldn't think twice about any of their other shavers. I would expect a similar experience with any of them.The shaving experience is very nice, the rotary razors glide over my face like butter. I should note that I use the Lectric Shave splash first, which dries fast and then I dry shave over it. I like this a lot more than shaving in the shower with shaving cream, as I do with safety razors. The problem shaving wet with this is unless there is some lubrication on your face at all times, there is no glide with this electric razor. I imagine this is true for any rotary razor but, my experience is best dry with the splash first - no water.This works great to quickly and painlessly clean up your scruff, but if you haven't shaved in a few weeks it's probably better to start with a beard trimmer, as it seem like it would be quite a chore to weed whack a beard with this.Compared to the travel foil shavers I have from Bruan and Panasonic, I find that the Philips Norelco rotary does a better first pass, and the foil shavers do a better second pass or refining. With with the rotary/foil combo I can get a shave about the same as I would with a safety razor.Anyway, very cool and fun to use. Really my favorite part is the sensation itself of massaging my face with the rotary part. It doesn't feel like I'm shaving at all, more like massaging my face, which is so nice.

One of the best electric shavers I have ever had. It was the first time I purchased this electric shaver from Philips, and I'm delighted. It works perfectly fine, is well-designed, easy to clean, reasonably quiet, and has a reasonable price. I will highly recommend the Philips electric shaver.

I have had this product for three years. It is reliable, works in the water, and has a long battery life. I initially bought this product because I could no longer shave with a razor and shaving cream due to sensitive skin. The electric razor leaves my skin smooth without having to use shaving cream. Although, you can use shaving cream with product for a closer shave. It has not rusted and I have purchased new blades for it at the two year mark as directed by the manufacture.Cons: I wish the the shave was slightly closer, which it can be when used with shaving cream. I use it as dry shave. Feels a little cheap. The trimmer also does not cut hair as close to the skin as I’d like, it’s okay though.Pros: Uses the same blades as more expensive models, saves time in the morning, it is durable and will last. Leaves your face free of razor irritation or pimples, replacement blades are easy to find with multiple manufacturers, replace blades every 2 years as directed.

I've been using these since it was just "Norelco" without the "Philips". The model 3900 is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive of their line of shavers. I think it's a good compromise between the budget models and the luxury models. It gets the job done reliably without a lot of extra features you don't really need.The main difference in this shaver compared to the model 3800 I purchased 5 years ago, is they have changed from a 15v charging/battery system with a proprietary charger, to a 5v system that works with any 5v USB charger you have sitting around. And surely, after all these years of phones and accessories, who doesn't have a collection of left over 5v chargers sitting around doing nothing? So, I see this change as favorable, increasing the versatility of the shaver and meaning you no longer need the special charger; just the adapter cord to fit the shaver socket.Other than that, it's pretty identical to similar shavers they've been making for a long time, and I can't see any difference from previous models.I understand why they don't make these with a user replaceable battery; it would cut down greatly on the number of shavers they sell. Likely, with occasional blade replacements, these shavers would last two or three times longer than the lithium battery lasts. But then they'd be selling replacement batteries, not replacement shavers, and that would be a a lot less profitable.

Works very well, does not irritate my skin like other shavers that I have had. Hold a charge for a long time. The docking station is great although my wife hates it sitting on her bathroom vanity.

I had been using the Braun shavers from the 7 Series through the 9 Series and thought they were the best shavers, albeit with a very high price tag. I noticed with the 9 Series in particular a very poor build standard. I dropped the razor onto a bath mat and it broke the on/off mechanism and there was no online help on how to fix it. I decided to give up on Braun and try Amazon's Pick instead, and am I ever glad I did. This razor is whisper quite, works very well and is super easy to clean and it costs one quarter of the price of the Braun. My only disappointment is it requires a USB adapter to plug it in, which is not supplied.