I made the jump into electric shavers today. Just got back from Target (and dominicks where I saved 11 bucks thanks to the dominicks card thank you very much) from where I obtained socks and a Norelco 7735x Cool Skin Rechargeable Cordless Tripleheader Razor. This decision came about when I realized that if I the electric one would pay for itself in a matter of a couple months after I went through the 10 dollar 4 cartridge pack of razors. So 90 bucks poorer, and there ya go. Its blue and looks not unlike some futuristic dildo with a clit tickler. It is also waterproof, which the good folks of Norelco go to great pains to point out what with all the suction cup bullshit and liberal use of clear plastic (for some reason, translucent plastic implies water proofiness).
It's sitting on the cradle charging right now, but I went ahead and did a test shave (James Hetfield style natch). Insofar, I think this is gonna work. Its got 3 flexible blades which is good cos my face has a few hard angles. It also comes with a bunch of gel but Drew says you don't need that shit unless you're a straight pussy. And we ain't having that in this casa! It did come with a pretty cool carrying case, which is nice cos I'll be taking this fucker to SF believe you me.
But having said that, I do already have one beef with the way the damned thing was packaged. You see these things in stores with the huge boxes and gawdy bullshit all over 'em. It literally took me 10 minutes, a nasty cut on my palm and a knife to get the goddamned thing out of its little shrine. Is this really fucking necessary? Who the fuck are they protecting this razor from? Do I get some prize for getting this thing? You know that seal plastic shit? This thing has like 3 layers of it. I know you, my reader, probably has no pull with Norelco to ease up on those packaging hammers, so I decided to track down an email on their website. The following is what I sent to Norelco:
Dear Mr. Norelco,
Today I purchased your 7735x Rechargeable Cordless Tripleheader Razor. While I haven't had a chance to use it yet, believe me, I'll put it through its paces because I haven't shaved in almost a week! I tested it a little oh my cheeks and I'm confident it will suffice for my requirements.
I do have an issue I would like you to consider for future buyers. While I understand our country is at terror level orange, I do not believe it is necessary to extend this security level to your razor packaging. It took me 10 minutes to open the box (which, if you will see, is clear with 3 layers of that super sealant plastic stuff). I had to use a knife, and I cut my palm on the inside of your plastic, which is pretty sharp when cut with a knife. While I understand the value of flashy packaging, with all the choices we have in razors today (I seriously considered the General Electric, of equal flare in its packaging), I believe this can be accomplished without making the consumer battle the box when they get it home. Could you look into selling this product with a cardboard box? I've seen some pretty flashy cardboard boxes out there that are very effective in marketing a product. You could even put a little plastic window on the front so people could see the razor. This would really reduce people's post purchase dissonance and keep their focus on enjoying the 'close as a blade' experience.
I would be happy to provide additional input if needed.
Thank you for your consideration!
Dave McAnally
PS-thanks for including the carrying case!