Philips Aquatouch AT890/16 Electric Shaver

"###"Writing Review after 2 years and 2 months of extensive usage "####", I changed from Gillette Mach 3 to this one to avoid irritation, and now I will be life time user of electric shaverBuild Quality & Durability:Attach pictures are of the shaver after after 2 years of usage, which tells all,, starting with painting the product is of very high quality, it handles well in Hand, the rubber grip is soft and the embossed matte finish handles well and to avoid any fall, Main tri shaver blades are of very good quality and the trimmer if not the best does the job. 100% waterproof as advertised never faced a issue on this.Usage Review after 2 Years:If you are a daily shaver (which I am not) this is the best shaver to have, for my kind of lazy shaving, first i use the trimmer to trim a little, and then use shaver with good quality shaving gel (Nivea I use and absolutely I love it, soon I will share review of it) I apply two coating and shave, what I get is an absolute buttery shave, like you see with Bollywood stars (yes I mean it). Best part there is no itching of face which I suffered a lot with Mach 3. Trimmer on its own is good but not super effective. i use it to trim mustache and it is quite ok for that, but to use just as a trimmer i doubt how effective it will be. Charging is also super fast with 0 to 100% will be done in 1 hour my primary requirement when buying the product, being the lazy I am. Blades shaves well even after 2 years usage, but i think its time for replacement, where i see the replacement blades are super expensive, Philips should care this.Problems Faced:-> Takes a lot of time to shave, you need patience if you are in urgent you may end up throwing and breaking it, also shaving places around neck is quite a challenge-> Twice i face quality issue of Motor Jamming, brought to Philips customer care as I have 3 years extended warranty and they swiftly repaired-> To shave through beard to clean shave takes quote some timeConclusion:Great product, just go for it, you will realize the time of blade shavers are gone and Electric shavers have arrived, now no way for me to going back to traditional shaver, I am looking forward to new Philips are other vendors electric shavers.|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|Update : 11-01-2017 - Few more random points to add1) This can be used for dry shaving too, but best for wet shaving with smooth gel2) Dont keep it cook place especially in the bathroom wall, the motor may get jam, not a big deal, but you have to carry it to service center.3) Trimmer blades may be the weak link, for me its still useful in trimming the mustache, as i like it to keep it but super thin4) Never ever use it while its kept on charge5) Shaving should be done in circular motion with a easy grip not too tight or pressing.6) If you are removing the blade for cleaning handle with care, if not it may damage the joint|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|*|Update : 03-02-2017 - Few more random points to add1) Cleaning - Please ensure once every month you remove the blade and clean it thoroughly using the brush given, the trimmer will be a lit bit more challenging to clean but ensure you rinse it repeatedly2) After using please dont keep it outside in bathroom, especially in winter, I had the motor jammed twice, i assumed due to moisture from air3) Please dont apply thick coating of jel, the blades may not penetrate well during shaving4) Please remove shaver from charger when charged 100%, this may help battery life in long run5) Apply gently the lock screw when removing blade for cleaning, this helps the mechanical part of the lock durability6) If possible try best to avoid dry shaving, its quite irritating at least for me, and i suspect it helps with the life time of blade too7) If want to get very fine trimming of mustache, a hack i do is hold the trimmer upside down, this way i get the finest of trimming.

Pretty quick and easy to use - when used properly. Saves time particularly in the morning rush - since one does not have to apply shaving foam when using this shaver.For facial hair that is less than 1 mm, this shaver is perfect. Which means that if you shave regularly every day, this shaver is perfect for you.On the other hand, if you shave only occasionally (for instance, once or twice a week) and have facial hair that has grown to more than 2 mm, using this shaver is not effective. You'd have to either trim the hair first to make them less than 1mm in length and then use this shaver or instead just use a normal razor. A normal razor handles longer facial hair better than this shaver.This shaver takes some getting used to - so do not be surprised if you get irritated using this the first few times.Also, if your hair is already wet, this shaver is less effective, unless you apply shaving foam and then use this trimmer.So in practical terms, while it is better to use a normal razor after taking bath in the morning (since your facial hair will already be moist and easier to cut), this shaver is better used before taking bath.Also, the trimmer that comes in built with this shaver is useless! I usually use the Philips QT4005/15 for trimming, and compared to that, the trimmer inbuilt in this shaver is very ineffective.Pros:> Quick and easy to use when used . Saves time.> Long battery backup - I shave on alternate days. I have to charge this only about once in 1-2 months.> Lives up to its name 'Aqua'. Truly water proof.> Prevents the cuts and bruises that come with shaving with razors.> Durability - I have been using this for two years now - and it still works like the first time I used it.Cons:> Does not work well on longer facial hair (longer than 2mm) or if hair is wet and you are not using shaving foam.> Normal razors (blades) also help exfoliate the skin when used with moderation and with a good shaving cream. Also it will give a closer cleaner shave. Electric razors do not provide these benefits.> Another point to note is that if you don't want to get a clean shave and instead have to shape your beard into specific styles (like a goatee for instance), this shaver is a little difficult to use.> The trimmer that comes inbuilt is useless.Personally, I'd use this on work days - when I want to get a quick shave. But, on a leisurely weekend, when you have the time, nothing beats a shave with the good old razor (I found Gillette Mach 3 razor to be very safe - almost never got a cut when using it) and a good shaving cream - particularly if you do it after you have take a bath and your hair is already moist.