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Father’s Day: Fully Awesome for Half the Price

June 11, 2013 By Lena

With men, there are a few absolutes.

1. Boxers or Briefs?
2. Pretty Boy or Smouldering Stud?
3. Toilet seat, up or down? (DOWN!)

and…

Clean shaven or scruffy?

Me – I’m a clean shaven kind of gal. It’s just much easier to snuggle with a guy when you don’t have to worry about stubble-burn on your face. And since my husband’s stubble resembles a million shards of glass, I tend to endorse a peachy-soft look and feel. Lucky for me, he has never been the Ryan-Gosling-in-The-Notebook type; usually after two days of growing his “beard”, he caves.

Of course, a man who shaves that often, of course he has honed his craft – and does he ever take it seriously! I’m not sure you’ll believe me, but he swears it’s true: he has never used a disposable razor. In his lifetime. (I know, seriously?) From the moment he began to shave, it’s been electric shavers all the way. *Cough – “metrosexual” – cough*

Hence, you can bet that he leapt at the opportunity to review the Philips SensoTouch 3D a couple of years ago. Touted as the “Cadillac of Electric Shavers”, my husband had never before owned a Philips shaver, opting instead for their competitor over the years. You know, the B-word. So not only was it a review of the shaver, but an introduction to the brand as well.

His Findings:

1. Initial discomfort. The package actually stipulates that it can take 2-4 weeks for your skin to get used to the shaver. Since my husband has used an electric shaver all his life, he initially scoffed at this – until he saw that his skin was red, irritated and to quote him, “On fire!” Because he normally shaves dry, I have a feeling that this contributed to the discomfort. Alas, the problem was quickly solved with a bottle of Nivea aftershave balm. After a few weeks, he then enjoyed a comfortable shaving experience.

2. Absolutely clean shave. The shaver leaves no stubble behind. Zero. Zilch. Nada. In fact, to this day, he often asks me to feel his cheek, and I must grudgingly admit that it’s as soft as our 3 year old’s. The Philips SensoTouch 3D takes smooth shaving to a whole new level.

3. His favourite shaver ever. My husband couldn’t believe it took him so long to discover the Philips brand and their enviable products. With the Philips SensoTouch 3D, he shaves in under 3 minutes every morning! Also, he loved the quiet operation, ease of cleaning and incredible battery life (up to 60 minutes of shave time).

That was almost two years ago. And as this Father’s Day rolled around, I wondered if it was time for a replacement. His answer:

“Hell NO. That’s the best electric shaver EVER. Don’t you dare replace it.”

However, he did agree that after repeated use, the SensoTouch 3D was not performing to the standard it once was. And a light bulb went off: why not just replace the head? Since the Philips SensoTouch shavers range in price from $279.99 to $329.99 – but the replacement head is priced at just $69.99 – it’s like gifting him a brand new shaver… for less than half the cost. Win-Win!

Ladies, take a look at your man’s electric shaver before Father’s Day. And consider giving him the gift of great skin; if he’s shaving with anything but a Philips SensoTouch 3D, y’all need to buy him one, stat. And if he’s already lucky enough to own one – why not consider a replacement head? It’ll be the gift that keeps on giving.

Click here to visit Philips.ca.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: gifts for him, Phlips SensoTouch 3D, review

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  1. Jen

    June 11, 2013 at 9:21 am

    My hubby loves Philips shaver. I got him one last Father’s Day.

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:13 pm

      Awesome Jen!

  2. Anne Taylor

    June 11, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I have to be honest…. I love a scruffy face on a man! Yumm! lol This does look like a great razor though!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:13 pm

      Hahaha sorry, I totally disagree with you on this one Anne!

  3. Allie

    June 11, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Just gave my 15 yr old son a Phillips shaver!!! sniff Sniff!! he loves it!!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      Aw… sniff sniff… that’s so cool Allie!

  4. Holly

    June 11, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I definitely prefer clean shaven, but my husband disagrees. I think more because he’s lazy.. lol. This looks like a great shaver!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      LOL don’t men have it so easy? They can be lazy about stuff like this – we can’t!

  5. Debbie Bashford

    June 11, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I like clean shaven, nothing worse than stubble

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      You’re with me then, Debbie!

  6. Judy C

    June 11, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Love clean shaven! Can’t seem to get my hubby to use an electric razor. Maybe I will try giving him one again :)

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      This would be the perfect time Judy!

  7. Nancy

    June 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Omg I love a bit of stubble on a guy. I think it’s super sexy!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      :) I do find it sexy too… just as long as I don’t have to snuggle against it!

  8. Nicole B

    June 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I hate when my husband doesn’t shave! I think I may upgrade him to this! Seems quicker!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      He will ADORE this shaver Nicole. Seriously, my husband raves about it!

  9. Shirley

    June 11, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    A great gift idea.

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      It really is!

  10. Sydney D

    June 11, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    I like a clean shave :) Looks like an awesome gift for any man.

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      I think you should definitely consider it, Sydney!

  11. NT

    June 11, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Why does it take 2-4 weeks for his skin to get used to the shaver? Is it that much a closer shave that it irritates?

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Think it has something to do with the rotating heads – it’s so close and it shaves in all directions instead of just up and down…

  12. Heidi C.

    June 12, 2013 at 2:55 am

    My hubby always complains that he can’t get a close enough shave with an electric razor. But this sounds like it would be the one to change his mind. On the mental Father’s Day potential gift list now!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Great! I can certainly attest that my husband’s cheeks are as soft as our 3 year olds :)

  13. michael

    June 12, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I love my electric shaver….never going manual…NEVER!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Hahaha thank you husband.

  14. Victoria Ess

    June 12, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Haha my partner will also only shave with electric razors, but he’s so stubborn with ‘sticking with what works’ that I don’t know if he’ll be excited about getting this as a gift, unfortunately.

    The last time I wanted to replace his razor/head shaver, he asked that I buy the exact same model. It was painfully difficult for him to accept that the model had been discontinued, but he still insisted on sticking with the same brand.

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      I think it’s like cars; men are loyal to one brand! Sounds like your partner was also particular about make and model, haha!

  15. sarah sar

    June 12, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    my dad is an electric shaver guy but the rest of the men in my house use manual razors. to each his own, i guess!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Indeed! Whatever works!

  16. Darrah Bailey

    June 12, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Great deal and hubby NEEDS a shaver!

    • Lena

      June 12, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Please do look into it Darrah!

  17. Flora M

    June 13, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Since I don’t have any men in my house, shavers are UFO’s to me. I DO love the idea that you can get the replacement heads for them – triple bonus – saves money, makes it perform like new again, and keeps him happy with his favourite razor :o)

    • Lena

      June 16, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Couldn’t have said it better, Flora!

      • Flora M

        June 16, 2013 at 12:07 pm

        Actually I think you did say it better ;o)

        There also are a couple of other “absolutes” you forgot – “Computers or Cars” and “Duct Tape or Electrical Tape” LOL

  18. Marissa

    June 15, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I love clean shaven and this is a great gift idea.

    • Lena

      June 16, 2013 at 8:44 am

      It really is! Thanks Marissa!

  19. Tara Gauthier

    June 27, 2013 at 12:38 am

    Clean shaven please!

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