Side by Side Comparison of: Remington

Works great on my neck. I have had a 3 head razor for years and it always seems to miss areas on my neck. This handles long whiskers great but doesn't shave close enough under your nose. I use my 3 head razor for under my nose and a full shave if I need a close as a blade shave. I probably wouldn't purchase again due to its not a close shave. Holds a charge great. I am a shave twice a day guy 5 o'clock shadow around lunch so I shave before bed and when I get up with a 3 head razor this razor lets me shave just once when I get up. I think its a great razor overall other than not shaving close as a blade like my 3 head razor.

I've never really used foil shavers before and just stuck with using a razor for shaving. I'm really glad I made the switch though -- it's been so convenient not having to go through the shaving process every few days. Three key features really stood out to me when I was using this product. The first one is the battery life. It comes fully charged out of the box and battery life is ridiculously long. This shaver does not require batteries. It comes with it's own charger that you plug into the wall. To give you an example how long the battery life is, I've used this product about 7 times now. After this it for a total of 21 minutes over the course of 3 weeks or so, this shaver is still at 80% battery life, THATS INSANE!

Another cool aspect of this shaver is that it comes with a trimmer in the back. You simply pop it out and turn on the shaver. You use it to remove long hairs or precisely trim down your sideburns or even certain spots that need attention to detail. One thing I should warn you about is that you should take care not to turn the shaver upside down accidentally. If you do, then all the hair that it's shaven off will fall out.

Overall, this product gives a very close shave, I'm very happy with the product and it has certainly shaved me a lot of time and trouble.

My husband hates shaving. Complains about it all the time. Two Christmases ago I bought him a new razor because he asked for one, but he never really liked the shave it gave him--wasn't close enough and gave him a rash.

This Christmas, as a surprise for my hubby, I scouted all of the razors on Amazon that I could find with a 4-star and higher rating. Many were very expensive, and as I only needed a stocking stuffer at that point, I looked for something cheaper. This had the best reviews, and when my husband tried it, he found out they were right!

He raved and raved about this razor, saying how smooth it glided over his skin and how it didn't irritate it. It cuts very close, as my grateful cheeks and hands can tell you, and his shaves last longer. He also commented on how much faster it is to shave with this razor.

All in all, I would most definitely purchase again and recommend to friends. For the price, it can't be beat!

It would be an understatement for me to say that I was very pleasantly surprised by this razor. I consider it to be one of the best personal purchases I have made in my lifetime of 70+ years. It is solidly built and easy to use, with the flexible shaving head, that moves when you shave the different areas of your face and neck, so the resulting shave is closer.
I have one incredibly tough beard, so I need to shave twice a day - in the morning when I get up, and again in the very late afternoon.
I am in no way embellishing my remarks by saying that the Remington F5-5800A shaves as closely and as cleanly as my standard Gillette razor does, using the Gillette "Mach 2" blades with shaving cream!
It is no very nice to be able to get a good close shave without all the soap and water, and then all the rinsing and some kind of after shave lotion to soothe the skin of your face after a close shave, and sometimes the Neosporin, if you "nick" yourself. Just to push the button and it goes on!!! The handle of the razor also neatly fits into the palm of your hand. And last, but not least, after you initially charge the razor, the first time from an electrical outlet, it recharges very quickly, and only after every 3-4 shaves.
Another important factor, from my point of view , is that it is so easy to clean every day after you do shave. The top of the razor lifts off very easily, and you just blow off the beard particles. Likewise the lower part of the razor where the cutting blades are - you just blow that clean too. So everyday cleaning just takes literally just a couple of minutes.
I am one frugal person at my age with a reduced fixed income. If you are interested in buying this razor, get it through an Amazon purchase. Do not buy it through a retailer, including Walmart. The price for this razor, at Walmart, was $90!!!!
I have taken some time writing this rating, because I am so pleased with it. I have a feeling you will be too!!!!!!!!
Best wishes to all. Philip, Northfield, NH.

BEST SHAVER EVER!!!!

To any reading this I am an African-American male getting ready to depart for basic training on Jan 13th (todays date of this review is Oct 12th) I have always had problems with the usage of regular razors and getting razor bumps. However, being clean shaven is part of the requirements and with the pay and duty requirements for regular enlisted I knew I wouldnt be able to go to the barber every other day to stay smooth.

I searched literally for a week before deciding on which particular shaver to buy. I looked at the top expensive models from Braun and Panasonic but couldnt quite bite the bullet cuz of the price tag. After I figured out that I wouldn't spend more than 100 bucks I started looking at features of each specific razor. Keep reading:

The thing that caught my eye about this is the Interceptor Shaving Technology. Basically it has a built in trimmer in between the two foils that will cut hair longer than stubble to stubble length. Every other foil shaver and even rotary shaver I looked at did not have this feature. And even my barber told me that with electric shavers you really have to not let the hair get longer than stubble or else they wont work. This appealed to me as more of a preventative and unique measure but still very beneficial

I originally received this razor on Sept 24th and I have been using it for about 2 and a half weeks and have been using it without fail ever since. In my case a couple weeks before I received it I stopped shaving because I had to let my face heal from trying to use a regular razor so I had about a solid 1/16th inch of hair covering my face. I unboxed it, read the instructions, and it took about 8-10 mins but the result was like I had shaven with a razor. I had no whiskers or stray hairs anywhere and my skin felt baby smooth and not irritated!

I have been using it ever since without fail and still NO RAZOR BUMPS only baby smooth skin!!

It's cordless so all you have to do is make sure it's charged before you use it. Some tips:

1)Don't use alot of pressure when shaving.
2)DO NOT go in circles or fast. Use deliberate kind of slow straight back-forth up/down side to side motions. This thing has a pivot head that adjusts to the contours of your jawline and neck. After using for a little bit you will notice a sound difference when it is actually cutting vs going over smooth hair free skin
3)Make sure your skin is clean and completely dry and not oily
4)Make sure you clean after every use. This helps to keep the razors under the foil able to cut like a regular razor
5)For supreme results use day and night. I personally, use it at night only but my friend who I recommended this to has facial hair that grows extremely fast so he has to use it more but is still baby smooth and bump free like me

I have recommended this to ALL of my friends and think I will purchase another one just in case it ever breaks or whatever. It is that good. LOVE IT!!!!!!

Was worried about this product due to several other reviews; but I shouldn't have been and should have ordered this years ago to replace my old worn out blades. Great product and I am now receiving a clean, close shave.

I have an old R5 series Remington Pivot and Flex Razor, from several years back. None of the current replacement heads available even list that model anymore, although it's basically the same as the 5150 model that came after it. I haven't been able to find the original pivot and flex replacement heads for quite a while, so finding a replacement that works can be quite a chore - fortunately for me, this one snapped right in and works just fine - probably cuts a little better than the original head and prior 360 Pivot and Flex labeled replacement heads. Only minor quibble is that nowhere in the packaging does it provide instruction on how to install the replacement head - it literally just says "Remove old head assembly and discard. Replace with new head assembly." - but, fortunately, having changed them out before, I remembered how to swap it out.I'll probably order a couple more, since I know this one works, just to have them in case Remington changes things up again before I need a new one again.

Customer Liked it and ordered another.

Remington Shaving cutter Blades are very good.

It actually fit my razor and works really well! But a story here..I was in Washington State taking care of a family matter and forgot my Remington shaver. However I found my Dad's old shaver which was most recently used in 1987 or so...It got the job done.Unbelievable it would still work! Hats off to Remington and think about how many straight edge shavers you would go through in 30 years or so, yet the Remington keeps cutting even after YEARS of service...GO REMINGTON!!!!!i

Depending on which shaver base you ordered originally, these might actually be better than the blades in the head yours sold with. That was the case for me, at least, though I didn't spend a ton on the razor (I think it was like $70 a year ago--kind of an impulse purchase). I shave my head with a razor blade about three times a week, and I use the electric on the off-days to keep trimmed or if I'm in a hurry. After six months, the original blades in the head had gotten old enough that hair was getting pulled out as often as it had been getting trimmed--not fun. When this one arrived and I popped it on, though, it worked better than the razor did when it was new: not only no tugging, but the razor glides over my head like it's a floor polisher. It's worn in a bit in the months since I got it, but even worn, it's now about as good as the one the razor came with. I wish I'd ordered a second so I had it waiting in the cabinet!

Always the number one product for a men care out there, it works perfectly, is sharp, easy to clean, good price, best reliability and the best pro are the new battery life indicator.
Yet, is just four stars because the size of the shaver. When you shave you face completely it won't be any problem but when you keep a mustache or some facial hair style the problem comes with the size, you have to be carful when you got closer to the line of your mustache or facial hair because it can mess up the style the older version are just smaller giving you space and better mirror reflection to work on the style

My husband wanted this so I ordered it for him. He likes it, but it is VERY LOUD. I always know when he is shaving because I can hear it all over the house. If noise doesn't bother you, then it should be fine. Remember I said it is LOUD.

I really like this shaver. This is the first foil shaver I have owned, but even without having others to compare it to I know it is good. It is really easy to clean and gives me a really close shave. The most impressive thing about this razor though is the battery life. It lasts a LONG time. Now granted, I'm not a super hair man, but being in the military I do have to shave every day. I use this razor for about 2 minutes a day, every day of the week, and I only have to charge it about every 6 weeks. In fact, the manufacturer suggests that every 6 months you completely drain the battery and then charge it for 24 hours to maintain battery life, well, when I was trying to do that the razor showed 10% battery life left. I had to let that thing run for dang near 20 minutes to get it to run down.

If there is one down side to this razor it is the trimmer mechanism that sits between the foils. Occasionally you can catch the edge of you lip in them and it will nick you. Besides that, I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a foil razor.

I was looking for a replacement to my Norelco triple header that I had used for years, actually two of these. I wanted to try a film razor and looked for ones with good reviews and found this one. Not having actually used one of these I needed advice from actual users thus the reviews. I have waited for quite some time to add my review for this razor so that I could properly review it.

+On the plus side the razor charges quickly and maintains the charge for quite a few shaves, not what I was use to with my old razor. Of course the lithium batteries verses the ni-cad batteries of my old razor design is significant.
The Remington gives a close smooth shave, but not as close as the Norelco. It does do a better job shaving close to my mustache and sideburns. The round heads of the Norelco tend to not fit to the edges of the sideburns or mustache as well.

The only sightly disappointing part and it is only slightly is the razor seems to drop clippings rather than catching them sometimes. I have found that emptying the razor each shave reduces the amount of dropped clippings but not completely.

Overall I like this razor and would recommend it to anyone looking for a razor in this price range and for anyone not wanting an extremely close shave due to ingrown hair problems from shaving to close.

I bought this to replace my Panasonic shaver that no longer holds a full charge. The fact that you can use this while it's charging AND it holds a 60min charge is what sold me. I use this to shave my legs (yes, I'm female) and I could shave 5 legs on a full charge (that's 2.5 full shaves for people with 2 legs). I would give this 5 starts because the battery holds 60min as promised and the feel and function are both good, but I have to pass this shaver 3-6 times over each section of my leg before all of the hairs of that section get clipped. Yes, my leg hair is thinner and less dense than face hair and yes, it grows in different directions, so of course it wouldn't be 100% functional for my legs, but my panasonic got the hairs in 1-3 passes and as a foil shaver I still expect it to do it's job.

Despite that minor inconvenience it gives a smooth and pain-free shave and again, the features on this thing are great. The pivoting head is very comfortable, the weight of it doesn't make my arm tired, the ability to use it while charging is very useful, and the little pop-out shaver is perfect for bikini lines. I also like the charge indicator so I know how many "legs" I have left before the next recharge.

This replacement does a great job of shaving. However, it doesn't open nearly as easy for cleaning as the original, and the "keeper" that holds the cutters in place pops out of the head to easily, allowing the cutters to fall out of the head.

Works well enough-decent shave without spending more for other brands

Works fine- seems to be as good as original. No complaints thus far.

Fine

Works good.

It's ok, not great, but the original wasn't great either!

This product worked for me for almost 3 years. It didn't ever shave as closely or as smoothly as my Braun electric shaver, but, the product is cheaper. So. I didn't expect it to. Unfortunately, about a week ago, the product no longer works without plugging it into the wall. In other words, I am no longer able to use the shaver without plugging it into the wall. That's unfortunate, as this is the razor that I carried with me in my smaller size travel bag.

I have rewritten my review of this Remington electric razor, originally giving it 5 stars based on the first one I purchased, but after buying a second one to replace the first, was really surprised what a big difference in quality there was. The first one I bought shaved exceptionally well, with a fairly quick and close shave both to the face and neck and directly under the nose. When I lost the first razor I replaced with the same model. The second razor did not shave as close or as cleanly, so that I have to go over the same parts of my face numerous times, and still end up finishing the hard to get places with a Gillette disposable. For the price, the Remington works, but the vast difference in the quality of the shave between the two I purchased was really surprising.

This shaver doesn't seem to shave quite as close as my old Remington MS2 390; I have to shave a bit longer (ie take a few more passes) to get the same results. I also prefer the front trimmer on the MS2 390--on this F5-5800 it pops up perpendicular on the rear and the length of this shaver makes it more awkward to tilt the trimmer when required. My biggest gripe though is that the power button falls right where your thumb wants to be when gripping the shaver, making it easy to turn the shaver off by mistake while shaving. It gets the job done eventually though, so I rate it OK. Still, it would be nice if manufacturers didn't obsolete stuff like shavers, shoes, etc. every year, thereby making buying replacement items such a cr&pshoot.

This shaver recharges very quickly, the run time is very satisfactory in that it uses up very little of the battery's charge, it does not shave as close as previous Remington shavers I have owned, I feel the foil guard is a little thicker than in previous shavers, I do not use the trimmer, but I like the way it is stored in the shaver's body, it is handy and out of the way at the same time. My personal rating of Three Stars reflects the smoothness of the shave, it requires repeated coverage of a shaved area to "almost" obtain a nice smooth result, which is the only disappointment I have in this model of Remington shavers. If I am going out to a more formal event I use an old Model 5MF1, non-rechargeable, shaver, I have had this shaver for more than Twenty years and it still works, heavy and cumbersome, but shave close like a blade. So if you're wanting a score, between 1 (low) and 10 (high) I would rate the F5-5800 about a 8.5 or 9. A closer/smoother shave on the first go around would bring it up to a solid 10, in my estimation.

I am a minister, so I try to keep clean shaven as best as I can. I've tried every kind of razor and shaving product under the sun (disposable razors, safety razors, straight razors). I have sensitive skin, and shaving with anything other than an electric razor every day wreaks havoc on my skin. I have been using electric razors for about 10 years now. I have had 2 Remingtons, 2 Norelcos, and 1 Panasonic. 1 Norelco and the Panasonic were high-end razors, the others were mid to low level razors.

My facial hair is pretty thick and grows quickly. Know that electric razors do not shave as close as a manual razor (which is ok with most people) and so you will have to shave everyday if you want to stay smooth. The only reason I purchased this razor was because I accidentally dropped and broke a piece of my Panasonic that was irreplaceable. On to the razor:

AESTHETICS: This razor is fairly nice looking. Not as sleek as some high end models, but that doesn't really matter. It's pretty heavy and feels sturdy. It's a lot wider than most of the other razors I've ever handled but I actually like that.

POWER: This is the biggest strength of the razor to me. Man it will cut through any thickness of facial hair.

NOISE: It is noisier than other razors I've had, but that may not be an issue for you.

SPEED: Due to it's power, it shaves very quickly.

COMFORT/SHAVE QUALITY: This is where I was disappointed. After using this razor, my face was severely irritated for the next few hours. To make things worse, the shave wasn't as close as what I was used to with my Panasonic ES8243. After all of the positive reviews, I was kind of disappointed.

IF YOU READ ANY OF THIS REVIEW, PLEASE READ THIS! The reason I titled this "know what you're buying" is because this is a GREAT razor if:

- You have thin, smooth facial hair
- Can get away with shaving less often
- Are on a budget

If any of those apply to you, this is the razor to get! I do honestly believe for the money it is a good razor. If you are used to higher end models though, you will be disappointed.

If you have thick, coarse, fast growing facial hair (and sensitive skin), I'd go ahead and spend the extra money and get a nicer razor because this one is pretty rough on your skin (and I know because I've had other models that leave no irritation). I ended up returning this razor and opted for another Panasonic after debating between it and the Braun Series 7.

I was glad that the the item was delivered sooner than scheduled.However it doesn't quite fit the razor. It shaves adequately but I can hear the skips as it is working.

Very strange... Blades pull hair very slightly. Blades seem just as sharp as other refill packs I have bought though. I am somewhat satisfied. Amazon carries +1, Big box store no longer carries. It works well all-in-all so I still give it three stars for that. Sick as it might seem I think I am getting a closer shave because of the "slight" hair-pull effect. Amazon delivered via prime in two-days.

it was suppose to be the correct replacement but shaver won't work with it

Have to say that there was a vast difference in closeness compared to the old head and it was very easy to install. Took much longer to get it out of the plastic vault in which it was encased. On the down side, it doesn't seem to cut my beard as easily as the original head did when it was new. (ie. It tugs and pulls at my beard). Also, it seems to labor the motor much more than the original. And yes, I tried recharging the razor.

Got these newbies for my old razor and yelped as tiny hairs got ripped out of my face. So I switched to another brand, straight cutters, three rows, and now my facial skin is like a lustrous field of swaying dandelions on a spring morning, or some other analogy that might make you think of soft.

Caution! This replacement head is billed as a "universal" replacement for Remington rotary shavers. It actually only replaces the head on certain newer models. Read carefully down further in the advertisement for the list of actual models it fits and compare it to your shaver. If yours is not listed, then it will not fit. I did not look carefully enough (I have a Remington R845) and now I have a useless but expensive replacement head...

At my age 83 I expected an electric razor would be one with a cord like the wonderful Sunbeam one that served me for about 35 years or so. Not a battery powered unit that does a fair job. Too much trouble to return so I will just keep it and use it now and then. Still believe it should not be labled as electric when it is battery powered

I really thought I had made a good purchase when I bought this electric shaver, but it only lasted me for about 3 weeks, then it stopped working, and I had to stop shaving. So, considering that I had only had it 3 weeks, I have no other option except to say it's a piece of junk! Too bad, it looked good, and worked good for those 3 weeks, but then it was garbage, it would start, but only run a couple of seconds and shut down, then I restarted it, and it would again only run about 10 seconds and again shut down. I cleaned it about 3 times, but it still would not work, so off in the trash can it went. Good luck with your purchases, mine was really bad!

This is my first review. I had to say something. I bought this shaver to replace my Remington's F4790, which I have been using for many years. I bought it because the reviews were so favorable and because it also had a good price. This shaver did not shave close from day one and has actually has gotten worse. I had to go back to my old shaver. And the trimmer on this shaver was much more awkward to use. It flipped out from the side in the middle perpendicular to the shaver. To me, it was less steady to trim with. It was like the designer who designed this never used an electric shaver.

I have owned two of these shavers -- I loved them at first, but they have a design flaw. There is a screw at each end of the pivoting head that, in effect, allows the head and screen to move to adjust to the contours of your face. With each of these shavers, one of the screws came loose and fell out after 5-8 weeks. I was able to put the screw back in place the first time this happened, but it fell out again and went down the bathroom sink drain. I have no idea when the second shaver lost its screw since it went down the drain unnoticed. Because of the missing screw, the shaver head vibrates noisily and moves excessively, diminishing the closeness and quality of your shave. The shaver becomes unusable. Because of this problem, I abandoned the whole pivoting head concept and replaced the Remingtons with a Braun Series 3 shaver that does not have the pivoting feature. I have been very satisfied with its performance.

I bought this after reading advice somewhere to buy a men's electric shaver instead of a women's electric shaver because of the quality. I wanted to trade in my Venus Divine razor because buying refill cartridges for it is so expensive, and because it sounded like it would be a lot more fun then shaving in the shower. Well, I was wrong. I'm still buying refill cartridges for my Venus divine. The Remington doesn't make my legs feel smooth at all. I tried a friends Braun Series 5 on one of my legs, and that was so much smoother and closer of a shave. I don't know if shaving your face with it is good or not. But for legs 👎This is garbo ladies. Save your money on this one.

Fits unit great but just as dull as the blades I was replacing. So I guess product isn't that well I guess original was sharp witch doesn't make sense because original was the ones that came with the device lol

I bought one in January of 2015 for my R-8150 shaver. It was great - exactly like the original. I picked up another in October of 2016, installed it, and immediately noticed that it didn't shave as well. Upon close inspection, I think I found why: Each of the three rotary elements has an inner and outer circle of tiny slots or 'combs' that guide the whiskers. On the original replacement head, these slots were fully open, but the new one has alternating open and closed slots in the outer circle (the inners are all fully open.) This makes it less efficient and essentially it takes longer to shave. I removed the new cutters and installed them in the 2015 replacement. Now it works great. Will buy a whole new shaver of different brand next time. Note: The product images on the site at the time of this posting show all the combs to be fully open, but that's probably not what you'll receive.

The product does not shave nearly as well as the stock razor head. This unit tends to pull a lot of hairs even with relatively short stubble compared to my old original razor head which it replaced.

The replacement head fits, but makes a lot of noise. When the heads are flexed during shaving, they sound like they are interfering with the case. Not well made to OEM standards. I searched for the least expensive replacement head, and that's what I got - you get what you pay for.

Don't know why my old blades gave me neck burn so I ordered new ones. They gave me neck burn too. I'm sure they were new at least they appeared new. I took them out and had them sharpened and now no neck burn. Very surprised that the new ones didn't work

Blades do no rotate as rapidly as original shaver head and tends to run hot after shaving for a few minutes.

I used this shaver exactly once, and it was the least pleasant shave of my life. The cutter head between the foils grabs and yanks at anything longer than stubble, without really cutting through it (the foils do all the work). Additionally, the other (retractable) cutter head is located in the stupidest place (on the side of the shaver), where you are unable to use it at anything other than a 45 degree angle to your skin. Ow ow ow.It's a shame because my previous shaver was also a Remington model, which I liked so much that I used for a decade until it totally fell apart. I don't know what happened, but I can tell you this shaver was not designed by the same people.

Bought this as a gift for my disabled uncle in mid August. He called in the third week of September and told me it quit working. I have tried charging and it always shows that the battery is dead. I am beginning the process to return it.Oct 7 - Amazon customer service handled return promptly. Replacement scheduled to arrive tommorrow.

Although I bought it on May 5 ,2017, I have not been happy with it .not sharp enough. I am back using Good NEWS RAZORS unfortunately and risk cutting my face! It was ordered around the time I was hospitalized the first on May 27 ,Rehab in Kline Galland Home from June 1 to July 3 ,and then UWMC again July 23 ,and rehab in Shoreline Health and rehab from July 26 to August 12, While in hospital and rehab, I used the disposable razors ,and not ELECTRIC RAZOR. I wish I could return it because I have not been using the Remington razor.When I wrote this review, I was hoping that a refund be processed ASAP since I have been unhappy with it besides being in the Hospital two times this SUMMER . The times I have tried to use it , it has not shaved sharp enough. I think I have been 'RIPPED OFF" for $44.00!----Maurice F Shaw, DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER!

Doesn't shave well enough to not have to take a razor to stubble after. Can no longer hold a charge.

Not a big fan. It doesn't do a great job no matter what I do beforehand to prepare. It always misses spots no matter how slowly I go or how often I clean it out. The only way to get every spot is to go against the grain which ends up irritating my skin. It doesn't save me anytime compared to using a normal razor and shaving cream, but at least it saves me money. I'd recommend spending more and getting a better model because that's what I'm going to do.

My only real use is for pre-shaving my head before using a razor. For that it's terrible. It takes forever, compared to rotary shaver I used to use, doesn't get most of the hair, and it sheds everything that it does cut, so I have to stand in the tub. I would definitely not recommend it for someone using it on the head. I don't know why someone would answer that it works for heads. I'm buying a different shaver and hate this one.

Fit well but made the motor labor enough not to use. Im not a big returner soI left it off and put the old blades back on. Seems like something is off maybe was machined wrong.I blame myself for not returning it, too late now.

Almost fits but not quit. Its clearly the right replacement head but it doesn't quit line-up so it's useless. Given it cost almost as much as a new shaver I should have known better.

DIDN'T FIT AND NON RETURNABLE !!!!!! WASTE OF MONEY !!!!

Not worth the money. As others stated it is not sharp enough. It pulls and yanks hairs rather than cutting. It takes twice as long to shave. Recommend buying a new shaver before wasting money on this item.

My Remington 5150 was a decent electric razor. It served me well for about year or so. The blades were getting dull though, so I bought this replacement head. Now the thing is a nightmare to use. Hairs are constantly getting grabbed and yanked out rather than cut. It's awful, to the point where I dread shaving. I noticed that my old 5150 had a coating on the head, this one is just metal. Not sure if thats the difference but you might want to keep the old head and just swap out the blades. Wish I had done that. Now I need to buy a new razor, I can't stand this thing any longer.

This replacement head worked twice and then it just started pulling hairs. The head that originally came with my Remington lasted for well over a year before is starting pulling hairs. After wasting money on this replacement head, I think it's time to just buy a new razor from a different manufacturer entirely.