I have always used Phillips "Floating Head Technology" and while I never enjoyed the close shave it promised, it was miles ahead of it's closest competitor. Until I purchased, by accident, their new 1250X. I picked up the wrong box and was in a rush so I bought it anyway. For the first time in 50 years of shaving in now get a close, smooth, and painless shave. I use to rub my face red to get an almost clean shave. With this razor I make small circular motions over my entire shaving area and as promised, a smooth, clean, painless shave. Give your self 150,000,000 bonus points.
Not bad if you can handle the harsh adjustment period.
on September 29, 2013
Posted by: Cockadoodle
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been using foil shavers for years, and decided to try a rotary. I was ready to go back to foil after the first shave, because this one left my neck extremely red and irritated.
I would shave every morning and take a shower every night. The soap actually burned/stung my neck. That has never happened to me, and I have been shaving for 15 years.
After a week, my skin finally started to adjust, and after 2 weeks, the irritation became minimal.
My skin no longer burns/stings in the shower, but I am still not fully convinced, and may go back to foil. But I'm going to give the rotary at least one more week to prove me wrong.
If it cannot, I will definitely be taking advantage of the 45-day money back guarantee.
Pros: quick, simple, smooth, easy to clean
Cons: extremely harsh adjustment period, leaves neck red and irritated