Electric shavers? Advice please.

esoteric · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:18

Buy a trimmer instead and live with a grade 1 forever.

Buying razor blades is a something I never had to toil with. When I used to wet shave over a 6 year period I never had to replace a blade.

kindai · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:22

I just use a Braun waterflex in the shower, was cheap enough and does the job well enough for day to day use.

SexyGreyFox · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:29

Sin_Chase said:
You wont cut yourself easily with a Merkur safety razor,

I bought a Merkur a few years ago because of the real shaving thread.
I watched loads of videos, used proper face soap that was recommended and this was the outcome - Shaving pic

MadMossy · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:35

Doing it wrong my son, too much pressure on the blade for starters, you literally just glide the blade over your skin with only its own weight pushing down.

SexyGreyFox · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:41

MadMossy said:
Doing it wrong my son, too much pressure on the blade for starters, you literally just glide the blade over your skin with only its own weight pushing down.

Yeah I know, I watched loads of videos.
I have baby skin.

Housey · 18 Nov 2016 at 18:43

For me I've always preferred a Phillips over a Braun, but none get close enough for me so I have wet shaved most of the time for years now.

ANDARIAL · 18 Nov 2016 at 21:50

I use a Braun series 3 ,getting a bit old now on my third head lol
Also a cheaper 3 cutter Phillips feels nicer to shave with but not as good a cut as my old `expensive`shaver that died on me a couple of years back
Just can`t use a wet razor,cut myself to ribbons around my mouth,got a mole there

LoadsaMoney · 18 Nov 2016 at 22:12

Voicon said:
I have that razor and it's excellent, had it for years, you have to buy the cleaning solution every now and then and I changed the blade and head once, was about £25 I think.

Same here, best razor ive owned

~>Dg<~ · 19 Nov 2016 at 01:00

interesting i always dry shave seems to work better.

its weird that someone cant make a great modern shaver :confused:

Hades · 19 Nov 2016 at 01:38

I use a Braun 3 series. I bought it a few years ago to try out an electric shaver as it was on offer. At first I didn't get on with it. It really doesn't cut anywhere near as close as a wet shave. After a few tries I left it in the cupboard for a year. But then took it out again for some reason and tried again. This time I knew it wouldn't shave as closely but I used it when I was short of time. Then I realised I no longer get ingrown hairs like I did with the razor and use it 95% of the time. Occasionally I'll let my stubble grow and then have a wet shave to get that really close feeling. It's a pleasure when I do. But I now love the convenience of the electric shaver. I'll probably get a better one at some point although this is small enough to travel with when I go away. The charge lasts ages as well.

2StepSteve · 19 Nov 2016 at 01:39

I have a Braun Series 7 shaver, it's pretty good. But will struggle on the neck after a couple of days of not performing a wet shave.

Participant · 19 Nov 2016 at 05:18

I can do a two pass wet shave with my DE razor in under 5 minutes in the shower, so I'm not sure that electric really is that quick? And of course the finish is much better.

Once you're experienced you can tell exactly how much pressure to apply where to get a combination of close shave with no blood.

SexyGreyFox · 19 Nov 2016 at 13:03

Somebody here must have had a collection of Brauns.
How much better is a series 7 to a 3?
Why?

Dirk Diggler · 19 Nov 2016 at 13:07

SexyGreyFox said:
Somebody here must have had a collection of Brauns.
How much better is a series 7 to a 3?
Why?

I've just bought the series 7 linked on page 1, so will let you know next week some time.

SexyGreyFox · 19 Nov 2016 at 13:42

String said:
I've just bought the series 7 linked on page 1, so will let you know next week some time.

Yes please.

mrk · 19 Nov 2016 at 16:37

SexyGreyFox said:
Somebody here must have had a collection of Brauns.
How much better is a series 7 to a 3?
Why?

I have had the series 3, 7 (745) and now have the 9 (9095CC). The 9 is the better by far and closest to a razor. A couple of clean passes results in a smooth shave for me, but larger stubbles require a few more passes.

The series 3 was the worst, and left itchy irritation.

No messing with cream/gel/foam (although you can if you want), no messing about with blades, no time wasted. Just shave wherever and plonk it on the clean and renew station once every few days.

I buy the solution packs once every 6 months or so, a pack of 3 tanks cost a little more than £10. The cutting unit needs to be replaced once a year, depending on model, can cost up to £40.

SexyGreyFox · 19 Nov 2016 at 16:43

Thanks

Caged · 19 Nov 2016 at 16:48

I went from a cheapy Philips shaver that I managed to break, to a Braun Series 3 380 a few years back. Never really been completely happy with it, and it irritates the skin more than the Philips did. I'll probably swap back to a higher-end Philips shaver at some point.

Nick1881 · 19 Nov 2016 at 17:25

SexyGreyFox said:
I bought a Merkur a few years ago because of the real shaving thread.
I watched loads of videos, used proper face soap that was recommended and this was the outcome - Shaving pic

Ouch, that's probably how I would end up, my skin isn't that tough either. My stubble isn't thick either, never had an electric shaver struggle.

I mostly use a Philips stubble trimmer and trim it short every could have days, it's quick and easy and no irritation.

chaparral · 19 Nov 2016 at 18:48

chaparral said:
The find the new Braun Series 9 is a much better shaver...https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electric...qid=1479249006&sr=1-1&keywords=Braun+Series+9
I own both the 7 & 9 series..

that gone up about £30 in last 3 days..

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Braun...le-Cordless/product/B00WM2LL4I?context=browse

Electric shavers? Advice please.

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