The Best Pubic Shaving Products

The ES412 Cleancut Shaver is the standard by which all other pubic shavers are compared. Other pubic shavers come and go, but the ES412 soldiers on because no other pubic shaver is as well made or performs as satisfactorily as the ES412. The ES412 Cleancut is manufactured in Japan, where quality of workmanship is still a source of personal pride. The ES412 has been manufactured by the same company for many years and reflects the Japanese disinclination to change simply for change’s sake. The ES412 Cleancut Shaver has proven to be a durable and most capable design. The turned “Stainless Steel” finish not only has a classic “retro” look, but provides an attractive nonslip surface for a firm, controlled grip. 

While the ES412 has a timeless look, the “working end” of the ES412; the motor, blades and foil, has been continuously upgraded to reflect cutting edge advancements in shaver manufacturing technology. To ensure an efficient and nick free shave, the motor has been designed to provide high torque at lower speeds over the life of the battery. In contrast the high speed, low torque motors found on other shavers rapidly drains the battery and increases the chances of a painful “nick.” The design of the slots (holes) in the foil is the key to a shave free of cuts and nicks. It’s a delicate balancing act of shape and size. The slots must be large enough to allow hairs in to be cut, but still keep delicate skin out, all the while having a slot shape (in relation to the blades) that captures the hairs and ensures an efficient “clean cut” of the hair at the skin line. To obtain the necessary tolerances, the blades and foil of the ES412 are manufactured using an advanced proprietary etching technique. The design of the ES412 foil has been copied by other manufacturers numerous times, but their comparatively primitive manufacturing techniques don’t allow their foils to approach the closeness and safety of the ES412’s foil. 

The ES412 Cleancut Shaver is powered by a C-cell battery and not a rechargeable system. The C-cell system has some appreciable advantages. Plug-in rechargers are designed for each country’s plug pattern and voltage. With the C-cell system you can travel worldwide without worrying about voltages and having to lug a heavy recharger and plug adapters around.  Spending the weekend camping? Take the ES412 Cleancut along. Packing light? Avoid the extra weight and bulk of a recharger and plug adapters with the ES412. At home or on the road the ES412 will show you why it’s the #1 Pubic Shaver on the market today. 

NOTE: NO TRIMMER IS INCLUDED. No electric shaver (face shaver or pubic shaver) will cut hair longer than stubble. Either blade shave first or purchase a Model PS335 Cleancut “No Nick” Trimmer (available separately.) It is recommended that baby / talcum powder (available separately) be applied to the area to be shaved as a dry lubricant (prevents the foil from sticking to the skin.) The ES412 includes a cleaning brush and instruction manual. C-cell battery not included (available separately.)

What happened to the Seiko part of Seiko Cleancut? In late 2007 Seiko decided to get out of the shaver business. Seiko had for a long time (decades) contracted out the manufacturing of its shavers to a Japanese private label shaver manufacturer founded in 1939 and manufacturing shavers since 1956. Seiko has sold its design rights and transferred the trademarked name "Cleancut." The Cleancut brand products are now simply labeled "Cleancut" on the barrel and marked on the end cap with the name of the distributor, ID Corporation. As of September 2008 their were no "Seiko" branded ES412's in the distribution channels. There are enough "Seiko" branded ES1080's in the distribution channels to last until roughly the end of 2008. Our inventory converted to the new ID Corporation ES412's immediately after the first shipment came in. Other companies that don't turn their product as frequently may have "Seiko" branded ES412 Cleancuts for months. The ES1080's we sell will continue to be branded "Seiko" for the next few months while Seiko branded inventory lasts. The long and the short of it is, if it has "Cleancut" on the barrel and "ID Corporation" on the end cap of your ES412, you have the real deal. Same ingenious design, same quality manufacturer...same shaver.