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Philips Norelco arcitec 1090X
Rotary shavers advance again with the arcitec, a svelte and lightweight tool that's as good as rotaries get. The breakthrough: heads mounted on a wildly swiveling pivot, which follows the face closer than any other model we've seen. Too bad a smooth shave requires a fair amount of do-over work. The arcitec took twice as long as the Pulsonic, with poorer results.
WIRED: Lithe; glides easily over skin. Includes two charging options: a hard travel case and an upright stand. LED indicates charge time remaining.
TIRED: So lightweight it's difficult to control with precision, especially on narrow regions like upper lip. Still missed hairs after lengthy shaves.
- Type: Bathroom Accessory
- Manufacturer: Philips
- Price: $250
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