Philips Norelco 1280cc/42 Electric Shaver
Everyone knows Philips Norelco as an established maker of rotary head razors, as opposed to the foil-head shavers that Braun make. The Philips Norelco 1280cc/42 electric shaver is currently one of their high end models that will cost you anywhere between $250 and $350, depending on where you buy it from (on-line is a lot cheaper), so let’s examine what you get for your money.
The SensoTouch 3D range is made up of 4 similar razors that vary only slightly in functionality. Norelco do however use different colors for ease of identification – there are also two other razors in the SensoTouch range without the 3D feature. The 3d feature refers to the three dynamic parts that move independently from each other (outwards, inwards and pivoting around) and constitute the rotary head of these units.
This allows you to experience excellent contouring of the face meaning that pressing hard against the skin is not necessary and is a great selling point in terms of the comfort and smoothness of the shave overall.
The bits that do most of the work are the shaving heads, and they’re designed to use the patented “UltraTrack” system – this cuts any length of hair at its base in only a few strokes. There are channels in the shaving heads to take care of longer beard growth, and holes that takes care of the shorter stubble, this means that the 1280cc/42 can tackle most length of beards and growth.