A:Answer I don't know if my my whiskers have gotten softer or not, but I've been using the Phillips razor brand for over 30 years. A straight razor makes me look like i was in a fight. I bought the 9500 and it is by far the best razor I've ever owned. I don't care much for the bluetooth stuff, but the light that gives feedback on how hard your pushing it against your skin is somewhat helpful. I say that because I've been using their razors for so long. If your new to electric razors, you might want to use those features.