Panasonic Twin-X Compact 2-blade Shaver ES4815P-S Silver | DC3V (2 x AA Alkaline) (Japan Model)

I purchased this for an upcoming trip to Europe. It is compact and light. I have used it daily for 17 days on the first pair of AA alkaline batteries and they show no signs of fading, However, battery voltage indicates that they are nearing the end of their useful life. I feel that it shaves as close as my Braun series 7. However, it will not pick up and cut the longer hairs that grow close to the skin. I have to revert to tweezers or my Braun for those.So overall I have been very pleased except for the inability to cut those long hairs growing close to the skin. I have no regrets for purchasing this shaver.

This is a very effective travel shaver. Very small in size, almost too small if you have large hands. It gives a smooth, clean shave. I also have a tri-head Norelco shaver, and this Panasonic beats it every time in giving a smooth shave. It doesn't have a clipper though, so it's not good if you skip too many days and don't shave.It uses 2 AA batteries for power, which are on sale virtually everywhere. I do advise using regular 1.5v alkaline batteries, or if you use rechargeables, get the 1.5v lithium-ion type and not the 1.2v NiMH type - you need that extra voltage for clean cuts and not ripping out your whiskers. It's amazing this reasonably priced shaver does so much better than others costing way more.

2024 The razor has held up over 2 years well with an open, rinse, and dry after each shave. The trick to a smoother shave is face cleaner, shaver cream, or something that allows the head to glide over the skin. Lather up even just a little bit, and the shave is smooth. Dry shave is ok, but just a touch longer stubble. A disposable razor might be needed for the occasional hard to get patch like the corner of the chin, but usually not needed. Never going to be as smooth as a nice razor, but been saving lots of money not needing to replace blades over the past 2 years.Wet shaver in the morning and you can feel stubble by 6pm. Razor, can go a few hours longer.Cleaning between the blades - use soapy something with a new toothbrush to get between them to keep it clean.AA Ni-Mh rechargeables work well. Eliminates buying AA batteries. Charging them once month or two.It won't cut anything longer than 2, 3 mm - use a razor then.Waterproof works. Shaving in shower, rinsing unit, etc. Just make sure battery compartment gasket is clean.2022 I had a single blade travel shaver long ago from Narita airport that is much like the other mini Panasonic, and that one worked well dry.This twin blade travel shaver doesn't do much dry for me, so keep that in mind. Doesn't glide well, doesn't cut much dry.It's only when I lather up and use this wet does it glide over the skin and cut decently well.To cut well, you'll want to go back and forth, then rotate 45 degrees and go over the area again because some hairs only catch in certain directions.Obviously, it's not their top end shavers, so you'll feel the skin isn't baby bottom smooth like after using a manual razor blade like a Mach 3. You will feel minor skin bumpines in certain areas, but it doesn't feel like stubble, so acceptable for me switching to electric to cut down on razor blade costs. On the flip side, it doesn't cut the skin anywhere as easily as the single blade I had, so that's a bonus.DEFINITELY not for longer days old growth because the hairs just won't go past the foil to be cut. 1-2 day old stubble is the target for this shaver.Vibration is low vs the single blade I had, noise can be heard past just the bathroom door, but not outside the master bedroom door. Not annoying for the few minutes of use.Head is easy to pop off with the side button in blue. You need to train yourself not to touch the gray buttons that let you swap foils.Easy to rinse out.Runs fine on rechargeable nimh AAs.Photo of the chin shows what's visible after. You can see the ends of the cut hair, but feels ok.2 photos above the lips. One when the skin is stretched - you can see the cut ends, and one normal - decent appearance.

I have been using the Panasonic Twin-X exclusively for about 10 years. Most people would consider it a travel shaver but don't let the size fool you. It can do the job on a daily basis. I did the ultra-expensive electric razors only to be disappointed by their shave and lifespan. The Panasonic Twin-X is both a wet and dry shaver in a neat compact size. I have used the same razor for over a decade without signs of it stopping anytime soon. The shave is excellent, cleaning a breeze, and replacement foils are relatively inexpensive. I only have to replace the batteries every two months with daily use. I like this particular model so much that I recently bought a brand new one as a spare in the event my current one finally quits working.

I have this at work, and I have a much older / earlier one in my glove box. Not something I would use every day, but is great if I'm working all day and want to go out after work. Ocasionaly Ill leave late for work and use it for a quick save before logging in for work. I love this thing as I have purchase a second one, but keep in minde, it is diffenitly a light duty inexpensive shaver.

Sadly even for a Travel style shaver this doesn't cut it. Had high hopes for it, but it doesn't cut close enough to make a difference and if you were to try, I'm sure it would take a 10-15 min. attempt to get anywhere near a decent shave. Spend more money, get a better shaver.

I tried this one thinking it was an upgrade to the great ES-RS1 models, but no. First shave, I ended up with a bloody face. Second shave, the same. Third shave, still skin burns.I think ES-RS1 model is a better and cheaper option, which I have used dozens of times without the issues I get with this model.

It’s not the best. I downgraded from an arc 5 after a replacement blade cracked on me after two months of use. I bought this to buy some time between reordering the arc 5 blade because they are expensive( I was refunded on Amazon). Was hoping to use it as a beater shaver to throw in my bag and toss if it ever brokeI have shaved every day with this for at least a week and it’s ok. It was extremely rough the first shave and it irritated my face. My wife thought I cut my self with it. I shaved dry; did not work well. Shaved with water; was better, but still not good. Shaved with a pre shave; burnt because of the irritation.I would keep it if the replacement blades were much cheaper so I could justify keeping it as a spare because it does shave better than most of the cheaper foil shavers. Honestly save your money. You can find better deals on eBay. An arc 3 or a slide right will run around 40-80$ if you’re willing look and wait.