- WET/DRY WASHABLE – Enjoy the convenience of dry operation of use with foam or gel for a pampering, silky-smooth shave
- 100% WATERPROOF – Electric shaver rinses clean under running water
- 3-BLADE CUTTING SYSTEM – For a fast, smooth & close shave
- FLEXIBLE PIVOTING HEAD – Conforms to mans neck and jaw area
- NANOTECH RAZOR BLADES – 30-degree inner razor blades featuring nanotechnology cut the hair at its base for a close shave
Nova Wax 1000g - Hard Wax Beads for Hair Removal, Unscented Wax Beans Refills for Wax Pot Warmer Professional, Creamy and Elastic formula ideal for Estheticians Waxing Supplies...
$44.50
OUAI Hand Wash Full Size - Liquid Hand Soap with Jojoba, Avocado, & Rose Hip Oil for Replenished Skin - Gentle Exfoliating Bathroom + Kitchen Hand Soap - (2 Pack, 16 Fl Oz Each)
$51.20
Panasonic ES-RT51-S Arc3 Wet/Dry 3-Blade Pivoting Head Built-in Pop-up Trimmer Cordless Electric Razor for Smooth and Comfortable Shave Travel Pouch Included
$79.10
Robert –
This is my second Panasonic razor,my first is a RT-31 and it is over 10 years old and still works great after replacement of blades and foils.Parts are cheap and these things are a great bang for the buck.I would buy one again no problem. Bobbie
SEN –
Al grano: Amazon entregó en la fecha indicada, es una buena rasuradora, a buen precio.
Versión más larga: he tenido varias Philips / Norelco y Braun (modelos más caros que éste), ésta es mi segunda Panasonic, refuerza mi opinión de que es una mejor opción:
Philips: rasuran bien, no hay mucho lugar para los pelitos que se cortan por lo que hay que desalojarlos seguido, a veces dos veces por rasurada; hacen menos ruido que las demás, la pila parece durar menos que con las demás marcas; negativo: hace un par de años decidieron cambiar de repuestos y de modelos, era difícil encontrar el repuesto, los que estaban disponibles eran muy caros (4x el precio normal) y todo el mundo se queja del nuevo repuesto; producto decente, caro, empresa poco confiable.
Braun: tengo la serie 7 (dos peldaños arriba), rasura bien, un poco menos a ras, es la única que me ralló la cara; el siguiente repuesto se desarmó al abrir el paquete. Marca alemana (bueno, Procter and Gamble) sin calidad alemana: no, gracias.
Panasonic: rasuran bien, a ras (nunca será lo mismo que una rasuradora manual, pero tampoco te van a cortar), muy confiables, repuestos a precios más razonables que la competencia; son un poco más ruidosas pero éste modelo hace menos ruido que mi otra rasuradora (ES-LT41) aunque la rasurada parece ser igual de buena. Ganadora!
Los precios en la tiendas locales de la CDMX parecen andar al menos al doble de precio.
Mi uso: un día sí, una día no.
Pdok –
I’ve used just about every Panasonic wet/dry shaver they make. Without exception, they have all failed after approximately two years (just past the warranty period, ironically.)
I recently purchased this model to replace a dead 82xx model, and found that it is equal in shave quality to the very expensive Panasonic models with all the self-cleaning jazz. In fact, I don’t intend to do anything more than basic rinses any more, and occasionally clean underneath the cutters.
You see, I bought the high-dollar version last time, thinking that I’d be compulsive about cleaning it, thereby causing it to last forever. I meticulously cleaned it, replaced the foil and cutter, etc., and it still died in predictable fashion after 25 months. I actually laughed when it stopped cutting in mid-shave!
The failure mode on all 5 of my Panasonics (yes, 10.5 years worth!) has been the center cutting bar mechanism. The plastic piece which extends out from the head and moves the blade back and forth eventually wears out inside the head. Although it will still vibrate, it does not put enough force on the cutting bar and it will just remain motionless. Replacing the blade(s) has no effect on the longevity of this part. Adding oil to the blades doesn’t seem to make it last longer either. It is quite obviously designed to fail.
I tried an experiment with keeping the same blade for about a year, then comparing it with a new blade (foil, cutter, etc.) I honestly couldn’t tell the difference in closeness, however, the new foil seemed to move more smoothly over my face and maybe it had an easier time when I’d let my beard grow out a few days.
Fortunately, I have a backup rotary shaver that I keep charged. It cuts slower and not quite as closely, but keeps me from getting to work half-shaved when I forget to recharge.
So, I will summarize thus:
This shaver provides an excellent, close shave. It requires many, many passes over the same area in different directions due to its design, but it eventually does the job. If you shave every day, it works much better. I have used it with just water, no water, and with the Total Shaving solution oil drops, and by far the oil drops are the best possible choice (for me.) That’s different for everyone, but if you haven’t tried it, I recommend a sample.
Compared to my rotary shaver, the Panasonic is slightly louder in volume. The buzzing is considerably quieter with this model than with my 82xx, and that surprised me when I first turned it on. The rotary takes fewer passes over the same area of my face, however it doesn’t quite get as close as the Panasonic, so I’d rather take the extra two minutes and get a closer cut.
The pop-up trimmer is handy and effective. My main complaint with it is that it is awkwardly located, making really accurate cuts somewhat difficult. If you use it often you’ll get used to it. I use it for emergency sideburn trims, but I’d probably stay away from any precise mustache work at first.
The other comparison is with disposable razor shaving. I rarely shave with them, but they are exceptionally close, and once the blood stops flowing, I notice the shaver cut isn’t quite a match for a good old Mach 3. The Mach 3/4/5, whatever they are now, is tremendously faster, very messy, and tough for me to use in a shower with no mirror. For me, since my skin never gets used to it (tried for many years), I prefer the electric overall.
So, bottom line. Get the cheap Panasonic, and if you want wet/dry then this is the one. If you just need dry, then you can go even cheaper and still get the exact same shave quality. Don’t let the gimmicks fool you, it’s the same plastic, same motor, same mechanism, same shave. You can make a difference by choosing some skin preparation oil and keeping the blade basically clean.
Grant Hamilton –
Nice razor works well
R. E. Peterson –
The Panasonic ES-RT51 is so much better than the Braun 370 I’ve been using, I want to give a detailed comparison here for anyone else who’s looking for a Braun alternative.
After years of believing that Braun shavers were awesome, the model 370 I got a couple of years ago was a great disappointment. This model had the wider head that all Braun shavers now have (a change that I think the company completed around 2010), and it required many many passes to shave well and often failed to get long hairs. So after a couple of years of struggling with it, I bought the Panasonic ES-RT51. This was like going back to one of the older Brauns only better. (The head of the Panasonic even looks like that of the old narrow-head Brauns.)
The Panasonic needs very few passes to give an excellent shave, even on my neck, where the Braun required dozens of passes and still routinely missed individual hairs and even whole patches. The Panasonic doesn’t miss anything if you use it carefully. In the month I’ve been using it, I’ve grown careless with it because it requires so much less diligence than the Braun. Even so, it has missed long hairs on my neck only twice.
How does the Panasonic work so well? It seems to run at a higher speed than the Braun, though I’m just judging by sound. I suspect that the tiny holes in the Panasonic head are slightly larger than those of the Braun head because pressing the Panasonic hard against my skin produces the slightest burning sensation. This would be fine as a tradeoff for a good shave, but pressing hard isn’t necessary to get a good shave with the Panasonic. I only mention this because it’s possible that someone with sensitive skin could find this shaver a bit irritating. If you want a shaver that glides harmlessly over sensitive skin without necessarily taking off your beard, Braun might be the shaver for you.
With the Panasonic, I shave in about half the time I used to take with the Braun and get a better shave. The Panasonic is slimmer and lighter (only by 1 ounce, but it feels like more), so it’s more comfortable to hold even if you have big hands. The Panasonic also costs significantly less than the Braun I replaced.
If you’ve tried a Braun travel shaver, you know that it’s possible to get a good shaver for less than $20. Those amazing little shavers aren’t well suited to everyday use (no rechargeable battery and no easy way to deal with long hairs), but they prove that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a decent shave, even if you have a tough, fast-growing beard like mine. The Panasonic ES-RT51 offers everything I want in an everyday electric shaver. And this shaver and its charger are so light, I might just toss my old Braun travel shaver, too.
MikeLan –
I’ve used nothing but Panasonic shavers for the last 12 years or more.. GREAT products, nice shave, quick to charge and hold their charge at least a week (shaving daily). While I’ve only used this one twice, I’m very happy with the shave results and am sure the battery life and other great features will meet Panasonic’s excellent standards. Shipment arrived VERY quick with no issues..
Amazon Customer –
It is very bad product.
Stephanie f –
Have had this electric razor for 11 years. Shaves great, holds a long battery life and trimmer is a plus! Starting to get a bit dull and will buy again. Can’t go wrong with this product!