Philips Norelco 1280cc/42 SensoTouch 3d Electric Shaver with Jet Clean System, Black Review. Philips norelco sensotouch 3d provides our closest shave yet. combining gyroflex 3d, ultratrack heads and skinglide, results in an extremely close shave in fewer strokes. gyroflex 3d has three-dimensional-contouring. it pivots around, tilts inward, and flexes outward, to adjust seamlessly to every curve of the face and neck, minimizing pressure and irritation. the ultratrack heads combine channels to catch the longer hairs, slots to catch the normal hairs, and holes to catch the shortest stubble; catching every hair with fewer strokes....
"Great Electric Shaver" 2010-10-23
By radams
I have used several electric shavers in the past and always experienced irritation on my neck from the shaver. No matter how long I used these shavers (allowing for the adjustment) my neck would be irritated and burned after the shave. I can truly say that after using this shaver just a couple of times, I noticed the irritation became less and less noticeable. Now after using this shaver for over a month I have no irritation after I shave. I have used this shaver dry, wet and with shaving gel. I get the closest shave I have ever gotten with an electric shaver. I was kinda hesitant about spending $349.99 for an electric shaver but now I am glad I did.
"Very, very close to a blade" 2010-10-01
By Sam
I'll let you be the judge as to whether it is worth its very high price, but this next generation of shavers can replace a shaving blade. It is extraordinary how far electric shavers have come.
"Best rotary yet, but still needs work" 2010-10-12
By Shaun C (Los Angeles)
Over the years I have strayed from my linear foil shaver (Braun - currently a Series 7) for forays in to other ways of shaving. I've tried every razor Gillette has put out, an old-fashion double edge razor, and several Phillips Norelco rotary shavers. I always seem to end up going back to Braun as it has always worked best for me, despite having very sensitive skin.
When the Phillips Norelco SensoTouch 3d (1280cc) showed up last week, it had been about 4 days since my last shave (which means about 4.5mm hairs - or ~3/16in). I decided to shave half my face wet and half my face dry. I started with circular motions on one cheek with zero pressure, per the instructions, and was shocked at how easily this shaver cut the hair - not a single tug or the tiniest bit of irritation, although it takes about 10 circular passes over every inch to get all of the hair. I continued on to my neck. Here I noticed a bit of irritation, but it was much less than my Braun. I wet and lathered up the other half of my face and gave the SensoTouch 3d a try wet. In my opinion, the wet shave was much more irritating to my skin and didn't get any closer than the dry shave.
As with all other rotary shavers, sideburns and my upper lip are extremely difficult. For sideburns, this shaver has a pop-out cutter that does a good job - but it still leaves too much stubble and the round rotary head can't get close enough... making a clean line difficult.
Since my initial experience, I've shaved two more times (both dry). The shaver is doing great on my cheeks, but is still irritating my neck.
I've decided to give Phillips the 21 days they claim it takes to adjust to the razor, so I will update my review when I have made a final decision.
"So weak, I go back to my Panasonic shaver" 2010-10-13
By Walter T (Weehawken New Jersey)
Wow this is weak! $349 and it's pathetic. SensoTouch 3D 1280XCC, what a waste of money.
My previous Panasonic foil shaver is 100 times better than this good looking but weak shaver.
With my Panasonic Multi-Flex ES-LA63-s it took me around one minute to shave, with this 3 rotating heads it takes forever. Moreover if you have some facial hair you want to maintain, it's so hard to maneuver. And try to clean it. Foil shavers are much better, you just need to remove the foil and you can directly wash the blades. With a rotary shaver, it a much more complicated process. The cleaning base is OK, but you do not always want to use the base especially when you travel.
I have to say the display is cool, but the overall construction seems cheap. Lastly if you press too hard the 3-rotating heads to your skin, the whole removable head detaches from the main body.
Again cool looking but not a great shaver.
By radams
I have used several electric shavers in the past and always experienced irritation on my neck from the shaver. No matter how long I used these shavers (allowing for the adjustment) my neck would be irritated and burned after the shave. I can truly say that after using this shaver just a couple of times, I noticed the irritation became less and less noticeable. Now after using this shaver for over a month I have no irritation after I shave. I have used this shaver dry, wet and with shaving gel. I get the closest shave I have ever gotten with an electric shaver. I was kinda hesitant about spending $349.99 for an electric shaver but now I am glad I did.
By Sam
I'll let you be the judge as to whether it is worth its very high price, but this next generation of shavers can replace a shaving blade. It is extraordinary how far electric shavers have come.
By Shaun C (Los Angeles)
Over the years I have strayed from my linear foil shaver (Braun - currently a Series 7) for forays in to other ways of shaving. I've tried every razor Gillette has put out, an old-fashion double edge razor, and several Phillips Norelco rotary shavers. I always seem to end up going back to Braun as it has always worked best for me, despite having very sensitive skin.
When the Phillips Norelco SensoTouch 3d (1280cc) showed up last week, it had been about 4 days since my last shave (which means about 4.5mm hairs - or ~3/16in). I decided to shave half my face wet and half my face dry. I started with circular motions on one cheek with zero pressure, per the instructions, and was shocked at how easily this shaver cut the hair - not a single tug or the tiniest bit of irritation, although it takes about 10 circular passes over every inch to get all of the hair. I continued on to my neck. Here I noticed a bit of irritation, but it was much less than my Braun. I wet and lathered up the other half of my face and gave the SensoTouch 3d a try wet. In my opinion, the wet shave was much more irritating to my skin and didn't get any closer than the dry shave.
As with all other rotary shavers, sideburns and my upper lip are extremely difficult. For sideburns, this shaver has a pop-out cutter that does a good job - but it still leaves too much stubble and the round rotary head can't get close enough... making a clean line difficult.
Since my initial experience, I've shaved two more times (both dry). The shaver is doing great on my cheeks, but is still irritating my neck.
I've decided to give Phillips the 21 days they claim it takes to adjust to the razor, so I will update my review when I have made a final decision.
By Walter T (Weehawken New Jersey)
Wow this is weak! $349 and it's pathetic. SensoTouch 3D 1280XCC, what a waste of money.
My previous Panasonic foil shaver is 100 times better than this good looking but weak shaver.
With my Panasonic Multi-Flex ES-LA63-s it took me around one minute to shave, with this 3 rotating heads it takes forever. Moreover if you have some facial hair you want to maintain, it's so hard to maneuver. And try to clean it. Foil shavers are much better, you just need to remove the foil and you can directly wash the blades. With a rotary shaver, it a much more complicated process. The cleaning base is OK, but you do not always want to use the base especially when you travel.
I have to say the display is cool, but the overall construction seems cheap. Lastly if you press too hard the 3-rotating heads to your skin, the whole removable head detaches from the main body.
Again cool looking but not a great shaver.
