Remington SmartEdge Advanced Foil Shaver Hyper Series with WETech, Men's Electric Razor, Electric Shaver, XF8550

If you’re a newbie in the world of electric razors, please understand your skin will need to slowly adapt itself for this type of usage; which usually takes about 2 weeks. Since this particular Remington model is a ‘foil shaver’ and not a ‘rotary shaver’; briefly allow me to explain the differences between the two. Foil shavers use perforated steel foils that have oscillating blades concealed underneath. These foils are designed to lift hair toward the blades providing a close shave. Rotary shavers use circular spinning blades which flex, some say these types do a better job in following facial contours however, this is very much a wide and opinionated subject, it really all comes down to personal preference. Now, let us cover my favorite selling points for this razor and why it earns 5 stars. 1. Comes with a limited two – year warranty. 2. 30 day money back guarantee if not satisfied. 3. Unit can be used wet/dry in the shower. 4. Whatever your preference gel/foam either or can be applied. 5. Shaves incredibly close and comfortable on a totally dry face! This Remington XF8550 is undoubtedly one awesome razor! After shaving with it for the very first time without the use of either water or shaving cream I can honestly say: It shaves just as close if not closer, than my safety razor/standard non – disposable manual one. Straight out of the box its five stars all the way…would definitely recommend this product to any friend/family member. • Simple to clean • Cordless shave time = 50 minutes • Waterproof • Durable • Has a handy ‘ComfortTrim Detailer’ on back of unit for those detailed areas requiring that well – groomed attention If shaving could ever be an enjoyable moment it sure is now! For more information click on this link: http://www.remingtonproducts.com/mens/shavers/foil-shavers/xf8550-smart-edge-shaver.aspx

I have always been a Triple Head shaver. I have used this type of razor for 20 + years so when I decided I wanted to try this type of new razor I was not sure what to expect. The Remington SmartEdge Foil Shaver is GREAT! I love the high tech color and design. But just because it looks great, that doesn't mean it is going to perform as a good razor. The Foil Screan shaving head has a pivitol rotation which makes it easy for hard to get at areas on the face. I love the recharging cradle that the razor comes with...and don't forget to charge it the obligatory 24 hours! It is easy to clean...a brush is provided. has a travel pouch. It can be used wet or dry...in or out of the shower. I actually use a small amount of hydrating shave oil to prep the skin and then I start with the razor...give it about a minute to soften the beard. This is an exceptional razor at an exceptional price. You will love it. Good luck!

WET OR DRY ! with LITHIUM RECHARGEABLE battery. this shaver does not run with the charge cord plugged in. in only runs on the battery. when shaver is done charging, and not in use, this battery stays charged until you are ready to use it again. this is great because I don't have to leave it hanging around with the cord hanging out of it like most shavers. cordless shaving time is 50 minutes. and the shaver has a 2 year warranty. the instructions suggests using gels/foams before using this shaver. but I use it without adding a slick surface. for shaving, you apply water to the area first, then apply the gel/foam, rinse shaver head under water first, then shave face, using short circular strokes throughout the shave. regularly rinse shaver head to avoid residue buildup and clogging. do not press hard against your skin. it is recommended that you use the shaver daily for at least 4 weeks to allow time for the hair and skin to become accustomed to the new shaving system. cleaning: rinse shaver head under water, brush out any residue, and LUBRICATE CUTTERS. every 6 months, lubricate teeth of trimmer. this shaver works well and is convenient. simple to use and clean.

This electric shaver is great if your looking for a quick shave. The shaver doesn't give as close as a shave as a normal razor but it is very quick. Unfortunately since since it doesn't give a very close shave you will notice stubble the next day, unlike a razor which you can go two or three days before needing a shave again. The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the shower but it did not work as well for me using it wet as just using it dry, though i only used water and didn't use any cream. The shaver i receiver was charged so it was ready to use right out of the box. The shaver comes with a carry bag to hold everything and the charging stand folds up around the shaver to save space and protect it. The shavers pop out trimmer is great for trimming side burns and long beards. If your going to spend the money on an electric shaver this should be the one. Ive had other electric shavers in the past that just don't stand up to this one. By far the best electric shaver ive owned and the most expensive.

Remington SmartEdge Hyper Series Foil Shaver With WETech, XF8550 Being female I can't review this shaver in the context of a man's beard/facial hair but this shaver supports it's claim: "Our Closest One Pass Shaver Ever. It has an "Exclusive ActiveHybrid Cutting System that combines the advantages of rotary and foil technology into one system.Outer foils pre-trim longer hairs while the inner foil captures even the shortest hairs to give you our closest one pass shaver ever'. So men, this would be great for you! Ladies, I chose this shaver especially for shaving my legs and my underarms and because you can shave wet or dry. Wet shaving for legs is a major plus! This is a great dry shaver as well. This shaver is lightweight, rechargeable, cordless, shaves extremely close, and is pretty quiet. The Pivot Assist Plus/flex head keeps the shaver close to your body contour. It doesn't pinch or cut your underarms like rotary blades can. The Pivot/ flex head is easy to clean using a small brush (comes with one) and is washable and can be easily rinsed clean under a faucet. The rechargeable lithium battery allows cordless use and will run for 50 minutes of continuous use after fully charged. There is a 5-minute quick charge feature that will provide 3 minutes of shaving time. Features include an LED Low Battery/Charge indicator, a pop up trimmer, and an absolutely unique razor stand/charging base that also protects it when storing or traveling. This is so great! You can see the stand in the attached pictures and on the video. I love the wet shaving option so I can use gel or foam on my legs leaving them smooth and soft. It comes with a travel/carry pouch , and a 2- year limited warranty. I love this shaver and highly recommend it to both men and women. It is made in China.

My husband needed a better razor to maintain the decent amount of facial hair he keeps. After trying the Remington SmartEdge Hyper Series Foil Shaver With WETech he was more than satisfied. He said that the razor did a very close shave and he felt that it got even closer than his previous electric razor. The razor has a very sleek design and it grips just right in your hand as you shave. He especially likes the shave he gets on his neck, he says it's much closer and cleaner than other razors he has used. I personally like the fact it has a carrying case for when we travel. Also the noise is very minimal and since sometimes the only time he has to shave is at night while the kids are in bed, this is certainly a good thing. The product is also easy to clean and the color is nice. Something also worth mentioning is that my husband received no irritation while using this product which is also quite important in searching for a good electric razor. According to my husband, he says it's a great, close shave and he would definitely recommend it to any one looking for a sleek, close shave especially for facial hair.

The pivoting head, rechargeable XF85550 comes with a velvet drawstring case that all parts just about fit into for storage and travel. You must unplug the charger’s power cable from the charger and sit the shaver in the charger to fit everything in. The charger folds and has a long power cord- 74” with 2-prong plug on the adapter. The shaver also comes with a blade cover and 2-ended cleaning brush. This model charges fully in 2 hrs for 50 minutes of shaving, and a quick charge of 5 minutes gives you 3 minutes of shave time. I gave this to my daughter’s boyfriend to test as he's always used the Gillette Mach 3 non-electric razor but his skin is often irritated from razors despite using creams, lotions, hot water, a hot towel and other techniques. Even barber shaves irritate his skin, so he lets his beard grow out now and then for a break. It’s also challenging for him to get a close shave on his thick and fast-growing facial hair. With at least a week’s worth of scruff, he shaved with this shaver dry- no lotion, cream, or water. It’s great that this shaver supports both wet and dry shaves. The shaving method is a big change from razor shaving- holding the shaver at a right angle while stretching the skin and using small circular strokes (as per the instructions) compared to the angle and long strokes of razor shaving. He said he has never gotten a closer shave than with this machine. He hasn’t yet tried a wet shave in the shower that the manual recommends for best results, but was more than happy with the dry shave. His skin was not irritated, he didn’t get any nicks or cuts, and it was the closest shave he’d had in a while. This shaver has become his method of choice and he strongly recommends this excellent wet/dry rechargeable shaver.

The Remington Shaver is great. It gives a close shave. It works better then the 3 roller kind of shaver. I love the fact the it is a wet / dry shaver. It comes with an adapter for charging, A nice slim fit stand if you want to keep it out and standing on a counter. It also has a draw string pouch to store it in if you don't want it out of for traveling. It also comes with a cleaning brush. It is easy to use and it was already fully charged when it arrived. My husband tried it right away and has now used it 3 times and he likes the closeness of the shaver over the 3 head cordless shaver that he was using. I do know that if you have any skin that is loose or wrinkled. You do need to be careful as it can pinch which I know any electric razor will pinch. The straight head on this razor has so far rarely pinched as I know the 3 head one that my hubby was using did. So I am impressed with this. It is very easy to clean after use and the heads do not go flying every where when you open it to clean it, as my husband and I have experienced with the 3 rotary head type. The other nice part is it can be taken in the shower and used while wet. We did try it with a wet face and of course it makes the whiskers softer and it works nicely. The other part with it being a rectangular head it glides over the face nicely. So yes I would give a thumbs up to this razor. It still has a charge left on it after playing around with it and using it 3 times. So I would guess that it has been used about 30 minutes or a little more.

If I was to review this shaver purely on looks and handing I would give it 6 stars!! It really is a VERY good looking shaver and the grip in my hand is perfect. The charger stand although a simple design is actually a very clever design and adds to the "looks" as above. Now to the shaving. I shaved everyday for more than one week with it before this review and I am glad I did. On day one I was not impressed. It took me longer than usual with my previous electric shaver and my face did not feel well shaven at all. So I wondered if my face needed to sort of adapt to this new shaver with foil cutting rather than my previous rotary style foils. And yes that is exactly true. It took almost 5 days until I reached the point where my shave was as good as I had done previously. But then on the next successive days it got a lot better and now a very good clean shave every day. Only one drawback for me was that the shaver was more noisy (different sound) than when I first started but after a few days I did not notice the noise so much. So in conclusion an excellent looking and great cutting shaver but you need a few days to adapt if not used to a foil shaver.

For years, I have considered getting an electric razor to shave my legs, so when I got the chance to review this product for free, I figured why not? This is a nice looking razor, made with non-slip material. It is comfortable to hold in the hand, sturdy, but not too heavy. It features "WETech", which means it can be used for wet or dry use. It really is water-safe, and it can be used safely in the shower. However, while this razor looks nice, it does not function very well. First, it didn't work at all on my legs. I figured my hair was just too fine. I expected this, so I handed it over to my son's dad. He has super thick facial hair. He hated this razor. It provided a very uneven shave, and it was painful. It didn't work any better wet or dry. He tried it with shaving cream and shaving gel. Neither provided any better results. On parts of his chin and lip area, it provided a super close shave, but on the cheek areas, it did a splotchy job, and the "LiftLogic" feature caused the razor to pull the hair, which hurt, and it still didn't manage to effectively remove the hair. The razor's packaging made a lot of claims regarding how great it contoured to the face, specifically the chin and neck. It removed almost no hair from his neck. The final issue was the flashing light. This is a serious design flaw. When the battery is getting low, the light starts flashing, which is great, but when you place it in the charger, the same light flashes to indicate it is charging. It doesn't fit very securely in the charger, so there is no way to tell the difference between whether it is actually charging, or if the battery is low and it isn't sitting in the charger just right. The charger is very flimsy. So, even if the razor had worked well, this feature would have rendered it completely useless.