Beard trimmer, short cut?

IC3 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:12

Anyone using a wireless beard trimmer that has a pretty short cut? I'm looking at stubble length, I hate shaving. I'm looking at closest shave that'll leave like a 1-2 day stubble.

Budget: up to £50 (can stretch if worth it)

After having 2 shavers from Philips, I'm not a big fan of them... :rolleyes:

[FnG]magnolia · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:16

You know who liked beards?

ADOLF HITLER.

ote1 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:17

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-MB320C-Barba-Beard-Trimmer/dp/B000OS72Y0

Had Philips, Babyliss and this Remmington. Later my favourite by far. Very 'strong' (cuts through stubble easily) and a resilient bit of kit.

IC3 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:23

ote1 said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-MB320C-Barba-Beard-Trimmer/dp/B000OS72Y0

Had Philips, Babyliss and this Remmington. Later my favourite by far. Very 'strong' (cuts through stubble easily) and a resilient bit of kit.

Is it this short...

or a bit longer?

Rroff · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:36

The Remington Barba is the last man standing from the ones I've got - also had the Philips and Babyliss - I liked the Babyliss for some stuff as it was a little less aggressive than the Remington can be but in the end it went funny (and dulled fairly early on) and the Philips started to lose its charge.

You can get pretty close (easily as shown in that picture) but you might find a rotary shaver closer to what you want.

EDIT: In the end though most days I just whack some Gillette Fusion Proglide gel on, run a Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 around my face and jobs done.

IC3 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:43

I would be satisfied if the Remington left a stubble of this length.

https://youtu.be/HCnLLIJcUak?t=4m26s

Paul11 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:46

remmington ... best one i ever used.

IC3 · 14 Aug 2015 at 20:50

I had a Wahl previously, but it was too 'aggressive' as it irritated my skin.

Edit:

I'm going to use a normal 3 blade shaver to do all the finishes, no matter what shaver I've used always couldn't quite get it straight. Not enough practice I assume?

£15 · 14 Aug 2015 at 21:03

Another vote for the Remmington; it' what I've been using for several years.

AHarvey · 14 Aug 2015 at 21:08

I just use cheap hair trimmers, they have an adjustable blade and leave a nice short length of stubble

mushtafa · 14 Aug 2015 at 21:30

I use a Remington kit, similar to this http://uk.remington-europe.com/men/grooming/personal-groomers/edge-pg6030-__6559.html
Cuts close and includes ear and nose trimmer

Raumarik · 14 Aug 2015 at 21:32

http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/QT4090_32/beardtrimmer-series-7000-vacuum-beard-trimmer

As it's got a vacuum built in to grab the tiny bits of hair it stops my wife bitching about them landing in her contact lens storage cases which.. she fails to close every sodding day.

Actually joking aside it's pretty damn good, can be had for less than 30 quid occasionally.

IC3 · 14 Aug 2015 at 22:09

Ok bought the Remington and some fragrance to apply for the free delivery.

haha I had no idea what to pick for £4.50-£5 if anyone has any better ideas then please say as I just got fed up of searching.

arknor · 14 Aug 2015 at 22:21

IC3 said:
Anyone using a wireless beard trimmer that has a pretty short cut? I'm looking at stubble length, I hate shaving. I'm looking at closest shave that'll leave like a 1-2 day stubble.

Budget: up to £50 (can stretch if worth it)

After having 2 shavers from Philips, I'm not a big fan of them...

http://www.johnlewis.com/babyliss-f...d=402x34088&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=232326781
0.4mm - 5.0mm settings in 0.2mm increments also 100% water proof so can be used in the shower
also can take the guard off for a stupidly close shave

had one for about a year and it's still going strong

dacads · 14 Aug 2015 at 22:42

IC3 said:
Ok bought the Remington and some fragrance to apply for the free delivery. haha I had no idea what to pick for £4.50-£5 if anyone has any better ideas then please say as I just got fed up of searching.

I hate the new £20 rule, how much would delivery have been anyway?

Twirlywoos · 14 Aug 2015 at 23:14

Remington MB320C

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xs2man · 14 Aug 2015 at 23:48

Had a Philips thing and it didn't cut close enough for my liking. It was a decent one too at around the £60 mark. Put me off them for good.

Now I just use hair clippers. A number one suits me fine, and just do my whole head with it often enough that I don't end up looking like a meatball.

Brian18741 · 14 Aug 2015 at 23:53

I use a "BaByliss for Men 7895U I-Stubble Plus"

Have tried a few others, remmington, philips etc. But I always end up going back to the Babyliss. The Mrs must have gave it to me about 4 years ago now and still going strong using it about twice a week

Moley · 15 Aug 2015 at 00:10

On a related note, any recommendations for trimmers for us older gentlemen who are starting to notice hairs in their noses and ears sticking out? I have a Wahl 5560 but it's a bit crappy tbh.

IC3 · 15 Aug 2015 at 00:20

dacads said:
I hate the new £20 rule, how much would delivery have been anyway?

£3.99

Edit

arknor said:
http://www.johnlewis.com/babyliss-f...d=402x34088&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=232326781
0.4mm - 5.0mm settings in 0.2mm increments also 100% water proof so can be used in the shower
also can take the guard off for a stupidly close shave
http://i.imgur.com/wlyvIKY.png[img]

had one for about a year and it's still going strong[/QUOTE]

Looks interesting, I like the digital screen. I'll see how I get on with the Remington for now...