Electric Shaver/Trimmer

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I'm currently shaving using normal razer blades, but my skin is pretty sensitive and my face burns afterwards. So I'm thinking of buying a trimmer and leaving a very short stubble so I don't get that irritation/burning feeling when I shave everything off my face. :mad: I do use gel instead of a cream and aftershave balsam, but its not helping... thankfully the next day all the irritation and burning feeling goes away :)

If I was to get a normal shaver, it would probably have to be a rotary as my stubble grows in different directions. I don't need anything too expensive as my stubble is still pretty soft due to me being 18, but I can still grow a full facial beard.

My budget is around 40-50. I don't want to spend to much and I'm probably going to get a trimmer. The electric shavers don't give you the same effect as a razer, or do they?
 
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My experience is no, they don't give close to the same effect.

I can't be bothered shaving, or even cutting my hair. I just whip the hair clippers out, stick on a number 1, and do the lot (hair and beard). Repeat weekly / fortnightly / when the wifes nagging dictates. Job done.

Of course, the problem now is more hair comes from my beard than my head :(
 
xs2man said:
My experience is no, they don't give close to the same effect.

I can't be bothered shaving, or even cutting my hair. I just whip the hair clippers out, stick on a number 1, and do the lot (hair and beard). Repeat weekly / fortnightly / when the wifes nagging dictates. Job done.

Of course, the problem now is more hair comes from my beard than my head :(
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I hate shaving and can't be bothered either... After shaving I feel naked on my face, not mentioning the irritation/burning feeling. :(

That's why I think that a trimmer will be a better shout and if I decide to go for a clean shave and sacrifice I'll use a razer. Any recommendations for a trimmer? The cheaper the better ;)
 
I currently use this : http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3435067.htm

It's pretty good on my (lack of) hair, but not so great on my rough, wire brush like, ginger beard. If your beard is relatively soft, this would probably be a great shout. Nice and light.

I also have the older version of this : http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1091771.htm

That's what I currently use for my beard. Works great. And if it breaks, or whatever, it's only a tenner to replace.

I also got one of these : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005CMHY8W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

I found it pretty useless to be honest. At it's lowest setting it wasn't close enough for my liking, which meant it was all but useless. But even when the beard was long enough to use it, it didn't seem to be overly even in cutting length anyway. Wasn't a fan. Pretty sure I didn't pay that much for it though.
 
IC3 said:
I'm currently shaving using normal razer blades, but my skin is pretty sensitive and my face burns afterwards. So I'm thinking of buying a trimmer and leaving a very short stubble so I don't get that irritation/burning feeling when I shave everything off my face. :mad: I do use gel instead of a cream and aftershave balsam, but its not helping... thankfully the next day all the irritation and burning feeling goes away :)
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If a proper shave is still on the table:

  • Do it after a hot bath or shower when the bristles are at their softest.
  • Stick to a good cream (such as Truefitt & Hill or Taylor of Old Bond Street) and certainly not an off-the-shelf big name, which are only good for stopping the mirror misting up.
  • Use a proper brush to apply the cream and use the face to lather it, not a bowl. This will help the cream get under the hair (rather than just resting on top of it) and continue to warm the face.
  • Make sure you're not shaving against the grain. If you do more than one pass, do one with the grain and one sideways to it. Never against the grain.
  • Rinse the razor after each stroke, and make sure the strokes aren't long. Clogged up razors will only tear the skin and rip out hairs, leading to irritation, ingrown hairs and a rubbish shave anyway.
  • If you're applying aftershave balm (I rarely do) then make sure you're not rubbing it in too much, as obviously that's only going to irritate. I normally just slap on cold water and pat it dry and leave it at that.

If you do more than one pass, do one with the grain and one sideways to it. Never against the grain.

Finally check out the manly shaving thread. It's primarily for those looking at safety razors (which are cheap and easy to use, but not as good as a Gillette ProGlide shave in my experience) and cut throat razors, but with your standard Wilkinson Sword or Gillette multi-blade razors the same principles apply - indeed rinsing the blade frequently is utterly critical with those multi-blade razors. You needn't bother with the pre-shave oil unless you're after a top shave - it make minimal difference in my experience.
 
I have one of these Phillips Trimmers

Bought it over the usually recommended Remmington due to its greater range of cutting lengths and faster charging time. Had it about 18 months and use it 2/3 times a week.
 
this_is_gav said:
If a proper shave is still on the table:

  • Do it after a hot bath or shower when the bristles are at their softest.
  • Stick to a good cream (such as Truefitt & Hill or Taylor of Old Bond Street) and certainly not an off-the-shelf big name, which are only good for stopping the mirror misting up.
  • Use a proper brush to apply the cream and use the face to lather it, not a bowl. This will help the cream get under the hair (rather than just resting on top of it) and continue to warm the face.
  • Make sure you're not shaving against the grain. If you do more than one pass, do one with the grain and one sideways to it. Never against the grain.
  • Rinse the razor after each stroke, and make sure the strokes aren't long. Clogged up razors will only tear the skin and rip out hairs, leading to irritation, ingrown hairs and a rubbish shave anyway.
  • If you're applying aftershave balm (I rarely do) then make sure you're not rubbing it in too much, as obviously that's only going to irritate. I normally just slap on cold water and pat it dry and leave it at that.

If you do more than one pass, do one with the grain and one sideways to it. Never against the grain.

Finally check out the manly shaving thread. It's primarily for those looking at safety razors (which are cheap and easy to use, but not as good as a Gillette ProGlide shave in my experience) and cut throat razors, but with your standard Wilkinson Sword or Gillette multi-blade razors the same principles apply - indeed rinsing the blade frequently is utterly critical with those multi-blade razors. You needn't bother with the pre-shave oil unless you're after a top shave - it make minimal difference in my experience.
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I've had a look at this thread, but I can't be bothered to follow all those steps . I usually shave after having a shower, but I'm a weird person and I like a cold shower which usually wakes me up. :D I'm not after a clean shave that you can compare to babies skin. So electric shaver should do the job without irritating my skin, I use to have a small cheap electric shaver but that was rubbish.

BTW thanks for reminding me about the cream, I need to order some. :)
nuttyprot said:
Not rotary but in yer budget

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Health-an...lue?products&gclid=CPWSwYn96MQCFe_LtAodgjUA3w

is fantastic

cchanged link to cheaper one at £25 cant go to far wrong
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Ty, will have a look at some reviews.
Nursie said:
I have one of these Phillips Trimmers

Bought it over the usually recommended Remmington due to its greater range of cutting lengths and faster charging time. Had it about 18 months and use it 2/3 times a week.
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I'm not too fused about the brand as long, as it does the job it was originally designed for! :)
 
I had the same problem as you. Sensitive skin on my face would be susceptible to razor burn/bumps even on the cleanest of my shaves. I looked around a lot and I found that beard trimmers usually do well on sensitive skin, especially hypoallergenic ones. I had a look here and found that the Panasonic Milano seems to be the best option for sensitive skin because of the hypo allergenic blades. I can verify that it works well and I have not had any bumps or burns while using it.
 
I was always a bit of a wimp with razors. Getting a rash every time etc. I used an electric thinking it was best idea.

Then I joined military and was forced to shave daily. I took to using the razors again and after a few weeks of daily shaves my skin had gotten used to it.

Now I shave with a double edged safety Razor and don't ever get a rash. Sometimes I do get a rash if I use a silly 5 blade Razor though. Not sure why but it makes my skin raw on the neck.

Just persevere and with age and repeated use your skin will toughen.

Now I'm in a position where electric razors actually make my skin greasy and rashy and real blades are perfect.
 
Moisturise afterwards! Don't bother with aggressive aftershave use something that soothes your skin.

Also another vote for the manly shaving thread. Been using a double edge for about 18 months now and my face is in a lot better shape with no spots/ingrown hairs and once you get over it being a careful 10 min job you'll end up with a perfect shave every time.
 
I was in the army for 22 years and shaved every weekday. Now I don't have to, I don't.
I just trim it once a week or so with a set of clippers on number 1.
Still looks tidy if you keep on top of it.

If I do have a proper shave with a razor, then it does feel quite nice.
 
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