Having used it alongside the older ones, I can confirm that it is better with longer facial hair and also a bit more comfortable. The new ES-LV67-K is of course suitable for wet and dry use, meaning you can shave in the shower or with your favorite cream or gel. Again, if you suffer from more serious issues, I think the aforementioned Braun models will be a better choice.

The battery level indicator is a bit crude in its design as I already mentioned, but it is functional and clear and it gets the job done.

2. Handhabung & eigene Erfahrungen ES-LV67 / ES-LV97

All the premium electric shavers come with a precision trimmer to fulfill the shave with the final touch to the sideburns and mustache. Compared to the other major brands, they seem to be in a league of their own, at least in this regard. Also try to buy cheaper, curiously, the Panasonic ES-LV65 model is more expensive than the ES-LV67 model. For example, Braun recently updated the Series 9 and fitted them with larger batteries, increasing their autonomy to 60 minutes. This must be a great feature to defeat the rivals while no other device can give you a full shave with only a 3-minute charge.

Unfortunately, all this cutting efficiency of the blades comes at the expense of comfort. The fast-moving motor makes the blades hot after some minutes. This is considerably better than Panasonic’s Arc 4 and Arc 3 but is still a concern for people with sensitive skin. However, you can use some shaving foam to counter it somewhat.I will replace the foil and cutters of the LV97K with the other new one with rollers, and will put the new foil and cutters of the LV97K on my old LV81, and keep it as a spare, since the LV81 still works. There was no difference in price between them, in fact foil and cutters for the LV81 was more expensive. Reply If you are truly looking for a shaver that can deliver the best there is to shavers, look no further than third-generation shavers of Panasonic Arc 5. Regarding the difference in noise, that’s most likely due to the fact that one shaver is 9 years old and the other one is brand new. As time passes and you constantly use the shaver, it will become louder and some rattling and vibrations will also appear. There are plastic parts and linkages that are particularly susceptible to wear. And the worn foils and blades will also make the shaver louder. I have noticed this in more than one instance when even an identical but new shaver would be noticeably quieter and smoother than one I’ve been using for a few good years.