The Shaver

There are a few indicators on the Arcitec shaver:

• Number of shaving minutes left or a low battery indicator on the lower models.
• Whether the blade needs to be replaced (about $100 for the whole 3 blades replacements)
• Whether it’s time to wash the blades (I always do it after shaving though)
• other indicators in regards to the Jet Clean System

If you don’t travel a lot, I’d suggest that you save some dollars to get a lower model (the one without the battery indicator). Besides, you can simply recharge after every shaving session. The battery is Lithium anyways, so it won’t get overcharged (trust me!)

The Jet Clean System

The docking station serves as the charger and also the cleaning system. Now, I still have this doubt whether the Jet Clean System is actually useful or just a marketing gimmick and a money waster. You are supposed to fill it with Philips cleaning liquid (AUD$16 per bottle!), attach your Arcitec shaver on the charging platform, press the “start” button, and enjoy the show. It is quite fun to watch (watching the shaver going up and down and the blades getting cleaned).

The cleaning process will take some time, depends on how hairy you are! I always wash the blades first on the sink before putting it on the Jet Clean System, so the cleaning process only takes 5-10 minutes. I’ve used this shaver for more than a month now and honestly, I’m still deciding whether or not to return the shaver and just buy the one without the Jet Clean System. I guess it’s much better to rinse the blades with water and also being cleaned with alcohols and a cleaning liquid. It sounds more…hygienic somehow.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a new electric razor for yourself or for your man, then Philips Arcitect is for you. It is a bit pricey, but it looks good, it shaves well, and it feels good. You need to shave a few times before you can decide whether to send it back for a full refund or to keep it (You are given 60 days, which is plenty of time). If, however, you are still happy with your current shaver, then I’d suggest not to waste your money on the Arcitec just yet.

As for the Jet Clean System, I still can’t decide. I’ve been happy with rinsing my shaver with tap water these few years, and I still don’t see a valid reason to use a proper cleaning system. If you really are a lazy bump and just can’t be bothered to waste time cleaning the blades, then you should get the Jet Clean System. As to which series that you should get, it’s entirely up to you. If you travel a lot and you are too lazy to bring the charger around, then you should get the one with the digital indicator.

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