beard trimmer

The1nonly1 · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:15

I'm looking for a beard trimmer, doesn't have to be anything special, just under £20 if it's possible to get a good under that price. Any recommendations?

PapaLazaru · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:18

Remington Barba.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-M...id=1366409927&sr=8-1&keywords=remington+barba

Mine has been going strong for a few years now and this includes me dropping it down the toilet.

FoxEye · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:20

You can get them for £10 in Argos... They also sell trimmers for upwards of £50 (tho I have no idea why you would pay that!)

I've had a couple of the cheap ones, they seem to be rebranded generics. The battery doesn't tend to last beyond a few charges tho :/

DanTheMan · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:21

I bought the Barba due to all the excellent recommendations on here. I can't fault it. It has enough settings to have any length I ever need and the battery last for weeks before a recharge. I'm not quite sure what I did before it.

Calgar117 · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:15

I've always found a butchers knife to do the job nicely

CrispyOtter · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:53

I have a Babyliss i-stubble which is pretty good... can adjust the blade length to go from a short stubbly 0.4mm to any length short beard up to 5mm. Holds a charge and is easy to keep clean. Was about £30 iirc but can probably be had for cheaper.

Tobes · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:59

i-stubble.

It's also good for keeping EVERYTHING trim.

FoxEye · 20 Apr 2013 at 01:00

Tobes said:
i-stubble.

It's also good for keeping EVERYTHING trim.

Please elaborate?

Tobes · 20 Apr 2013 at 01:02

FoxEye said:
Please elaborate?

You know, chest, back, ass.

I joke. I have hair in none of those places because I have the body of a 12 year old girl.

FoxEye · 20 Apr 2013 at 01:04

I can't think of anything worse than having a hairy back or ass

Why would you want that?

Tobes · 20 Apr 2013 at 01:05

FoxEye said:
I can't think of anything worse than having a hairy back or ass Why would you want that?

True, but being a skinny white thing with black hair only covering your legs just looks wrong

The1nonly1 · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:10

What plug adapters are the Remington Barba and i-stubble? Are they the shaver plugs or standard UK 3 pin

Spangles · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:15

Dont need to trim it, just buy the pre sliced stuff!

DanTheMan · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:21

The1nonly1 said:
What plug adapters are the Remington Barba and i-stubble? Are they the shaver plugs or standard UK 3 pin

The Barba is a standard UK plug, however it only needs charging every few weeks.

ryder · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:22

I too keep my beard in check with a Remington Barba.

It can be used plugged in or on battery power, and it trimmeth the beard superbly.

Feek · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:24

I've had my Barba for a few years.

It no longer holds a charge for more than about half an hour.

Wizzfizz · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:26

Remington Barba

Does the job perfect and the charge lasts ages.

icey_haj · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:26

Having used Phillips, Wahl etc. over the years, I've found that the i-Stubble is by far the best overall.

The1nonly1 · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:29

Thanks for the reviews. ill have a look at them both.

Nexus · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:30

I think I'm about to buy a new Remington Barba. I've had it for a few years now and the mechanism that holds the blade has started to break free, I'm sure it will also be blunter and the battery doesn't hold a charge for more than one shave.

As I said in previous threads, I've had various Philips, Braun Cruzer, Babyliss i-Trim etc and the Barba faired far better than any of them. I did have a look at what else is now on the market, but looks like the Barba remains the solid choice.

At the end of the day, replacing something like a Barba every few years is a fraction of what you would be paying if you were shaving everyday with blades from the likes of Gillete and Wilkinson Sword.