electric Razors

[Vincent]

Anybody ahve any recommendations on a good Electric Razor. Ive been looking at the Norelco's and brauns. But there are so many models to choose from, thoght id ask for your opinions.

[skcusloa]

BE A MAN! SHAVE WITH YOUR :spyder: 's!

lol j/k I use cheap disposable bics, never used electric....

[smcfalls13]

I'm a wimp ;)

When I first started shaving, I was too afraid of hacking myself to pieces with a real razor that I bought an electric razor, and I never bothered to get a real one. Years later, I'm still using an electric razor.

It's just so quick and easy to shave, I have no motivation to use a real blade.

I use an older Norelco model(don't know which one, but it's nothing fancy) and it works well for me. Shaving takes all of 45 seconds in the morning. A few things I have noticed though, electric razors will irritate your skin the first few times you use them, until your skin gets used to it. Also, if you're lazy like me and forget to shave for a few days, electric razors will rip the hairs out rather than cut them(which could be because my razor's old, but I figured I'd throw it out there.)

Conclusion? It's quick and easy, but I don't think you'll ever get as close a shave as you would with a real blade. Most of the Norelco's are pretty good, but have not used a Braun, so can't really comment on them.

[Vincent]

well I have the Mach 3 now, But It doesnt cut my neck hair. They are like in all different directions. so by the time i get them all, My neck is bleeding and as red as can be. Plus it takes be about 15 minutes to shave, because the hair just doesnt come off.

[smcfalls13]

well I have the Mach 3 now, But It doesnt cut my neck hair. They are like in all different directions. so by the time i get them all, My neck is bleeding and as red as can be. Plus it takes be about 15 minutes to shave, because the hair just doesnt come off.

The razor I have has the three circular blades that move with the curves in your face on the front, but the back of the contraption has a secondary blade which looks like a barbers trimmers, that pops out when needed for shaving neck hair, sideburns, and other hard to shave hair. It works better than the primary blades for neck hair.

Of course trying to do it without a mirror leads to some very interesting haircuts ;)

[Stevie Ray]

I've shaved with electrics on and off for years ... Try the Panasonic. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I've had them all and like the Norelcos too, so you can't go wrong with either one, but for the money ... Panasonic.

[silverback]

There's no such thing as a good electric razor. :)
Use a straight razor, I started shaving with one five years ago, and it's the best shave possible.
Plus, it's manly as hell. :D
Before that, the Gillette Trac II gave me a good shave.

An electric razor won't cut cleanly and not as close to the skin.
A wet shave will improve your skin, too.

Sorry to preach, but I can't resist.
One of these days I'll post a little instruction with pictures on shaving with a blade. ;)

[zackerty]

There's no such thing as a good electric razor. :)
Use a straight razor, I started shaving with one five years ago, and it's the best shave possible.
Plus, it's manly as hell. :D
Before that, the Gillette Trac II gave me a good shave.

An electric razor won't cut cleanly and not as close to the skin.
A wet shave will improve your skin, too.

Sorry to preach, but I can't resist.
One of these days I'll post a little instruction with pictures on shaving with a blade. ;)

I am like you SB... :)
A straight razor is the business!!!
Gives you time to think in the mornings, and admire one's manly reflection...and sometimes watch the blood fill the basin, when the wife comes in and yells, "Breakfast is ready!!!!" :eek: :D

[cmassicotte]

Vincent - I am truly envious. You mean you can afford both Spydies and an electric razor? I had to quit shaving years ago :D :D :D

[spyderknut]

I like the Brauns. I use the beard trimmer to pick up the stragglers on my neck.

[Axlis]

I don't shave :)

[mikewww]

Hello Vincent

I have been shaving with an electric shaver since 1964. Started in the army with a Philips (Norelco ?) and have been through at least 12 since then. The latest is the top-of-the range Philips, which I find works great. Never did like the reciprocating type, like the Braun and the Remington.

By the way, whatever happened to Victor Kaiam, the guy who liked the Remington so much, he bought the company ?

Regards

Mike

[vampyrewolf]

Bought a set of hair clippers a few months ago... IF I shave, I just use it on the closest setting... thats if I even bother shaving.

Quite often I have a few weeks worth of growth before even thinking about it. Right now I have 3-4 weeks and if I get up early enough to shower tomorrow I might even use the clippers on my face.

[J Smith]

well I have the Mach 3 now, But It doesnt cut my neck hair. They are like in all different directions. so by the time i get them all, My neck is bleeding and as red as can be. Plus it takes be about 15 minutes to shave, because the hair just doesnt come off.
My beard hair is like that,grows more inline with the skin too instead of straight out.An electric will not shave hair like mine.I have tried 2 very good ones with no luck,it was like I hadn't shaved at all.

[zenheretic]

:p I prefer the Norelco models so far. Seems to shave the face with less passes than others. Also, I found the trimmer on the back works better than most trimmers, works well for those pesky neck hairs and for quick touch ups around the ears....

[spydutch]

This Phillips razor has served me very well for about 10 years now ;) .

However, the last 5 years I mainly shave with disposable blades of Wilkinsons.

When I do use my Phillips, I have to use the razor blades anyway for the little hairs on my throat.

I shave about 1 or 2 times a week, so the razorblades last about 2 months each.

I never use foam :eek: . Most of the time I shave when under the shower.

[Zwaplat]

I shaved electric for quite some years, until I went over to Wilkinson Quattro in May. Electric just plain sucks now. It takes ages to get everything off, and it's never close to being a smooth shave. It also irritates much more than the Quattro.
Maybe I'll step over to straight razor in the future, but right now I don't have that kind of money (or the guts :p ) to do that.

[HoB]

I use a straight razor, too. It is really not all that difficult, but it does take longer than electric. Simply the fact that you have to lather up etc. Since I am usually late anyways, I end up with an electric shave most workdays. I use the straight razor at least once a week, because it really improves the skin.

If you go with and oscillating head (like the Braun) instead of the rotating heads (Norelco), pay attention to the speed of the ocillation: As a general rule of thumb the faster the better. A few years back the Panasonics were way ahead of the game with around 11.000 ocillations/min. Essentially, the faster the oscillation the quicker you can draw the shaver over your skin and still not miss any hair.

[Gerard Breuker]

During the week I use a Braun. Never got used to the Philips. In the weekend I use a Wilkinson Quatro (?) once to remove the hairs the Braun missed. Never used a straight razor but I like the idea.

[jbake]

Panasonic. The one you can use while wet. I use it with shave gel.

[psimonl]

If you found spyderco... I am sure you can find the best razor that exist... But... weren't you a BM fan a year ago?!?

Kidding...

I use sensor excel.. and Aveeno Gel...

Simon

[Vincent]

If you found spyderco... I am sure you can find the best razor that exist... But... weren't you a BM fan a year ago?!?

Kidding...

I use sensor excel.. and Aveeno Gel...

Simon


lol, that was a big mistake.

[Vincent]

went with the Norelco

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000A23CQM/002-3854820-1168867?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance

[psimonl]

went with the Norelco

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000A23CQM/002-3854820-1168867?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance


SOOooooo, Are you glad of your choice???

Simon

Ps.: Brought that one up because I maybe in the market for an electric razor. But after reading the thread again, I maybe stick with Gilette Sensor Excel...

[dcrutch8]

Norelco makes a good shaver. That is all I have ever used.

[David Lowry]

EDIT: After I posted this I realized that you had already bought one. Oh well. I'll leave the content for kicks.

:)

Hey Vincent,

I too have tried electric razors (Norelco). I never did like them as they never got as close of a shave as real razors. Right now I also use the Mach III. My good buddy uses a Mach III that takes batteries (I forget what it's called) and he loves it.

I want to learn how to use a good straight razor because I've always gotten the best shave EVER from those. I used to go to a barber and he was about 60 years old and would give me the best shave ever man. Now I still go to a salon ( I guess you call it ) and the girl who cuts my hair is about 28 and she does a dang good job with a straight razor. She shaves the back of my neck with it and the back of my neck is way better than I shave my face.

I have to shave my neck, both up and down and sometimes side to side to get all the hairs.

My other buddy got a Braun electric that autocleans itself, and he said it sucked. It was so loud that when it was on autoclean that he had to put it downstairs so he wouldn't be kept awake by it. That's nutz. :)

[snuffaluff]

I see you already got one, but I'll reply anyhow...

I used the Norelco that spit on ya w/ gel or lotion, was waterproof and the whole nine yards. I hated it. I used it for a few months and switched back to the Mach 3.(the electric one is called Fusion btw, David).
I've always heard that a man should get a shave at the barber at least once in his life just to have the experience, but frankly, someone coming at my throat w/ an extremely sharp object just scares me.. lol

I wonder if a serated edge would leave corn rows??

[yablanowitz]

Yes. In your skin (don't ask).
I have used a couple of different electric face grinders, currently a Wahl (cheap razor=more money for :spyder: ). I used a straight razor exclusively for years, but it just got to be too much trouble to do every day. Now I use my EDC ZDP Delica to pick up stragglers the electric misses every couple of weeks - it's currently sharper than the thirty year old straight razor.:D

[Vincent]

SOOooooo, Are you glad of your choice???

Simon

Ps.: Brought that one up because I maybe in the market for an electric razor. But after reading the thread again, I maybe stick with Gilette Sensor Excel...


Nope went back to a Gillete Sensor 3,, I hated the electric razor. Not worth it if ya ask me. They just dont get close enogh.

[CopilotATS-55]

I personly wanna try a old style safty razor by Mercur :)

[Ed Schempp]

I used electrics, remington and mostly norelco. They worked pertty good new. I could shave while I was driving. When I haven't shaved for a few days the stubble from electric cut was softer. I use a Fusion for a much better shave. The vibrating effect might or might not help in actual shaving. but it does greatly assist in cleaning the razor. My beard plugged a mach 3...Ed

[psimonl]

Nope went back to a Gillete Sensor 3,, I hated the electric razor. Not worth it if ya ask me. They just dont get close enogh.


AHHHHRGGGHEGGGG!!!!!!!! I knew it!!!

But at least, the alternative is a cheap one.

Simon

[psimonl]

I could shave while I was driving.

:eek: :eek: :eek:


My beard plugged a mach 3...Ed


Sometime, I think mine could plus a lawnmower...

Simon

[jerseybounce_42]

For those who are fortunate enough to be able to go a week or three without shaving a Wahl Senior or Oster 76 series hair clipper seem to be among the few alternatives to a straight razor. They can also save trips to the barber if you don't mind the skin-head look.