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Reviews
Philips
Norelco
Arcitec Men's Shavers
 Philips
Norelco offers four models in its arcitec line - the 1050, the 1050CC, the
1060 and the 1090 (pictured). You can read details at the
company website.
An official company
press release from August 2007, when the new models were launched, said:
Arcitec is the world's only shaver with Flex & Pivot Action that allows
360-degree maneuverability to capture the most challenging hairs, even on
the neck. Featuring Triple-Track Shaving Heads with an integrated Lift & Cut
system, arcitec provides a faster, closer shave. This unique combination
enables the heads to maintain maximum skin contact even in curved areas,
tracing the contours of the neck and chin.
Arcitec features a revolutionary ultra-slim ergonomic design, is comfortable
to hold and effortless to use. It is designed for maximum control and
accuracy and features a trimmer for the perfect look. On shelves now at mass
retail, department and specialty stores and online at Amazon.com, arcitec
retails for $169.99 -- $249.99.
According to a product description:
* Flex and Pivot Technology: Three independently flexing heads in
a shaving unit that swivels 360 degrees for a full range of motion. This
ensures optimum skin contact in curved areas, to catch even the most
problematic hairs on your neck for a perfectly close shave, even in the hard
to shave places.
* Triple Track Shaving Heads: with up to 50% more shaving surface for
a faster, smoother, closer shave. The Philips arcitec has more blades than
traditional single-track shaving heads for more chances to catch and cut
hair on every stroke. So you don't have to go over the same area to get a
really close shave.
* Superior Lift & Cut Technology: The dual stainless steel blade
system gently lifts hair to cut it comfortably below skin level, for an
ultra close shave.
* Advanced Tube Trimmer: Extends out from the body of the shaver --
perfect for trimming your sideburns, goatee, moustache -- then slide it back
into the shaver to keep that sleek clean look! The new patented precision
tube trimming technology lets you cut off hairs closer to the skin. The
outer tube has slots to catch hairs and the inner tube oscillates to cut
these hairs.
* Precision Cutting System: Ultra-thin heads have slots to catch
longer hairs and holes to shave short stubble. The stainless steel shaving
heads are made very thin so they lie closer than ever against your skin to
reach every hair.
* Washable: Simply rinses clean in seconds -- for the ultimate in
convenience.
A ShavingStuff.com
review said:
The three heads of the top of the razor pop open and allow for easy
cleaning. Not only that but you can run them under water. Very convenient
and very easy. And worth it. I was shaving on several days growth, and after
I cleaned out the hairs halfway through, the shave got noticeable better.
The Arcitec's three heads cover a lot of ground. I was able to shave my
cheeks with a couple swirls. Also, the heads are mounted on springs so they
have a little give. This makes them mold to your face rather than dig out a
divot.
While I consider it a big plus that the Arcitec has a trimmer (for sideburns
or other existing facial hair), the trimmer wasn't able to shave close
enough to double as a razor itself.
Business Week wrote quite a detailed, and very interesting, article
on the development of the arcitec (subtitled: "How neck hairs led to the
remaking of an icon").
* Get the Latest Prices
on Philips Norelco Arcitec Men's Shavers.
October
16th, 2007
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