Philips Norelco HS8420 Nivea for Men Razor

The Philips Norelco HS8420 Nivea for Men Razor replaces the popular rotary Philips Norelco 8020X Moisturizing Shaving System with a sleek new design, but all of the same features. This HS8420 Nivea for men Razor is the most basic of the line, but reviewers say that it performs as well as the more expensive 8040X (*Est. $100) and 8060X (*Est. $150), only with fewer bells and whistles. The Norelco HS8420 dispenses Nivea for Men lotion for a more comfortable shave, and can be used at the sink or in the shower. Users have mixed opinions about this electric shaver. Some are not enthusiastic about the lotion dispenser, but reports indicate that the HS8240 works just as well without the lotion. Other owners wish that it had a few more basic features, such as a beard trimmer. For those who prefer a foil shaver that can also be used wet or dry, the Panasonic Vortex HydraClean ES8109S (*Est. $120) gets good reviews.

The Philips Norelco HS8420's predecessor, the 8020X, is included in ConsumerReports.org's most recent test of men's electric shavers. New Zealand's Consumer magazine and Australia's Choice review equivalent models, which are available outside of the U.S. Amazon.com is a good source of owner-written reviews.