Electric Razors

[MasterBlaster]

Does anyone here use them, and if so, any recommendations? I was looking around and the price range is amazing... just check this one out! Is it necessary to spend so much???

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Meh..... Norelco when I even used one. Hard to beat a razor

 

[MasterBlaster]

But I'm not looking for a smooth, rub your face against your significant other shave... I just wanna knock the stubble off.

 

[rumination]

Butch, I picked up a $35 rechargeable beard trimmer from Wal-Mart that does the trick for that. Made by Wahl, if I remember correctly. It only lasted for about a year before it died, but for 35 bucks I'm not complaining.

 

[lumberjack]

Ah yeah, that's what I normally do. I use a Wahl hair buzzer thing that I've used on my hair since 2004. When I do shave I use a Gillette Fusion.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Remember, I'm not on about a close shave, just a visual clean shave.

 

[lumberjack]

Yeah get some hair trimmers from Walmart and you're good too go! I shaved for the first time in a few months a couple nights ago.

 

[pigwot]

I'm using cheap razors at this point since my Norelco died at twelve years.
Bought three sets of replacement blades in a dozen years.
Prices have gone up a lot in 12 years time!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hair trimmers? I have hair trimmers, that's how I cut my hair.

I'm talking about electric razors.

 

[Tree Reb]

I've used a Phillips nearly every day for about thirty years, on my third one now but only because the foils wore out and it's cheaper to by a new one than to replace them.

The one in your link is top of the line, I just use the Power Touch dry shave and I don't need a rechargeable one. Tried Remington once, they're not bad and Braun is good but I can't complain about Phillips they give a pretty close shave. http://www.philips.com.au/c/mens-shaving/28693/cat/

 

[Ryan]

I've been using a $70 Remington for a couple years now. It actually does a better job on my chin than a razor will and does a pretty close shave without the nicks and razor burn.

 

[Al Smith]

Back when I did shave I used a Norelco on occasion .It worked but in my opinion not as a good as a blade .Fact I only used it if I ran out of blades .

 

[Adam_P]

My Phillips one has been good to me too. I only use it to buzz my lip every morning but it's been doing a great job for around 11 years I think. It's one of those 3 head wet/dry ones.

I do occasionally use it for my whole face but I try to make it about 5 days between razor shaves.

 

[Maximalist]

I would love to use an electric razor, but to date there is no of such electric shavers . I have very coarse hair, and electric shaver powerless ... I use this -

 

[flushcut]

I use a Whal beard trimmer with out the guard. I think I have shaved clean twice in the last sixteen years.

 

[bonner1040]

Butch, an electric razor will not take down a 'beard' only cut stubble to clean shaven. A beard trimmer will cut a beard to stuble.

Electric Razor:
http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Shavers-Personal-Care/b?ie=UTF8&node=3778611

Beard Trimmer
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ds=beard+trimmer&rh=n:3778611,k:beard+trimmer
You dont want one with the screen though, thats more like an electric razor, you want the one that looks like a mini hair trimmer.

The beard trimmers do a great job and if you push hard it gets pretty darn close very quickly and pain free!

 

[Tree Reb]

My Phillips has a pop up trimmer, it works well.

 

[Al Smith]

My wife bless her heart got me a rechargable beard trimmer which was worthless as teats on a boar hog .

 

[bonner1040]

Wahl makes the best 'trimmers' likely while Braun makes the best 'razors'.

Wahls can be had @ reasonable money but the Braun self cleaning units can go as high as $300-400 for series 5&7 models. I have 'heard' the high end Brauns are worth it if you shave clean every day.

http://www.google.com/search?client...74,d.b2I&fp=3fd5b952795a485e&biw=1227&bih=612

The 'lower' series models are more affordable.

Again, for your needs I think a Wahl trimmer would be perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=pd_lpo_..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0NJAXSZEY8Y118G2MRPJ

They range from $10-150 dollars but I would read the reviews and buy in the middle of that range for a good one.

 

[Reddog]

For me out of the Remington, Braun and Norelco. The Norelco triple head works the best and lasts the longest on a charge.

:edit which I now see Norelco is Phillips

 

[MasterBlaster]

I know the difference between a beard trimmer and an electric razor. My biggest concern is how long the blades stay sharp and easy/expensive it is to replace them.

Thanks for all the responses, guys!

 

[Reddog]

All of them are easy to change, pop off the old pop in new.
All brands have lasted me well over a year before needing new heads.

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's what I was hoping to hear!

 

[Adam_P]

Yea my heads last forever. I also rotate them because the top 2 see the most action. Mine has a flip out trimmer arm for cleaning up sideburns and around the ear. I really like that feature and would def recommend one that has it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

What brand/model?