Electric shavers? Advice please.

jpaul · 7 Dec 2016 at 22:38

a half way house is just hot towel/flannel beforehand to soften stubble - faster for the daily routine ? but I am not going to break the 5 minute record, more like 10-15.

[work mate (electric) shaves in the car on the way to work - don't know what his no claims bonus is though]

RSR · 8 Dec 2016 at 17:23

I've been looking into getting a electric razor as the prices of the latest Gillette Fusion blades just silly now. As a electric razor will pay for itself within a few months, however, this does depnds on how good they are.

Is the Panasonic ES-LV95 one of the better ones to look at or is the Braun 9K or 7K worth looking into?

Thanks.

SexyGreyFox · 8 Dec 2016 at 17:28

RSR said:
Is the Panasonic ES-LV95 one of the better ones to look at or is the Braun 9K or 7K worth looking into?

I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them but from being a life long Braun user (40 years +) I've switched to the Panasonic because of the replacement head problem of the Braun 9. Apparantly you can get the Braun 7 heads.
Also leemk has all 3 and he puts the Panasonic at number one and I can't thank him enough for his input.

RSR · 8 Dec 2016 at 18:26

SexyGreyFox said:
I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them but from being a life long Braun user (40 years +) I've switched to the Panasonic because of the replacement head problem of the Braun 9. Apparantly you can get the Braun 7 heads.
Also leemk has all 3 and he puts the Panasonic at number one and I can't thank him enough for his input.

Lovely thank you, i'll get one ordered and report back.

frankel1414 · 9 Dec 2016 at 00:48

Is the Braun Series 3 3040 worth it for £29.99 at the Rainforest?

Or pay a bit more for something a bit better? I wanted something for <£50.

SexyGreyFox · 9 Dec 2016 at 09:07

frankel1414 said:
Is the Braun Series 3 3040 worth it for £29.99 at the Rainforest?

Or pay a bit more for something a bit better? I wanted something for <£50.

I've used the Series 3 for a very long time so I was happy.
However the difference between the Series 3 and Series 9/Panasonic ES LV95 is immeasurable.

leemk · 9 Dec 2016 at 20:50

SexyGreyFox said:
Closer

How much do you use?

Have not tried it myself , was looking for someone else to be the guinea pig

frankel1414 · 9 Dec 2016 at 22:52

SexyGreyFox said:
I've used the Series 3 for a very long time so I was happy.
However the difference between the Series 3 and Series 9/Panasonic ES LV95 is immeasurable.

Huge differences in prices though?

What's the best I can get for sub £50. I'm after something that leaves a bit of stubble. I don't look right cleanly shaven.

Deathroned · 13 Dec 2016 at 16:51

men, you guys are a disgrace to masculinity, use a Machete, and finish it off with a gas trimmer.

and use diesel as aftershave mixed with spirit and turpentine. lol

AnthonyDublin · 15 Dec 2016 at 12:33

I own the Philips Williams F1 shaver.

http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/l400/...PS-Rechargeable-WILLIAMS-F1-Team-HQ7290-A.jpg

It gives a passable shave but takes ages, and just like crappy multi-blade cartridge razors, I'd need another shave at 2pm.

I currently use a Merkur 38c with Personna blades, a badger hair brush, Proraso shaving soap and my own home made pre shave oil (recipe below).
I also use an Osma Alum block to ward of shaving rash.

1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp almond oil
4 tbsp castor oil
4 drops of peppermint oil

I have it in a little bottle and apply it after my shower and leave it on for the morning coffee.
The shave is super close and will last until midnight.

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Dirk Diggler · 15 Dec 2016 at 13:23

AnthonyDublin said:
... my own home made pre shave oil (recipe below).
I also use an Osma Alum block to ward of shaving rash.

1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp almond oil
4 tbsp castor oil
4 drops of peppermint oil

I have it in a little bottle and apply it after my shower and leave it on for the morning coffee.
The shave is super close and will last until midnight.

R3X · 15 Dec 2016 at 14:56

Great insight and info on that panasonic guys

I spotted it here for £150

https://www.shavers.co.uk/panasonic...th-cleaning-system-men-s-electric-shaver.html

I am still on the RF-31, 4 blade system not sure how a 5 head will work but I did struggle with the bigger head size at first it took a few weeks to adjust but after that it really does get more hairs off. Hopefully the same with a 5 bladed unit.

Another one thing I love about the older RF-31 is 1 hour charge and 65 minutes use, but am half tempted to get the LV95 5 blade

AnthonyDublin · 15 Dec 2016 at 17:22

String said:

What's so shocking???

SexyGreyFox · 15 Dec 2016 at 21:03

R3X said:
Great insight and info on that panasonic guys

I spotted it here for £150

https://www.shavers.co.uk/panasonic...th-cleaning-system-men-s-electric-shaver.html

That was £175 three weeks ago (or when I had mine) and I decided to spend £10 more at Argos. That is a steal.

I must admit I'm amazed.
I shaved at 7am this morning and still no stubble which I normally have even when I go over it with a razor.

Hawk Tuah · 16 Dec 2016 at 15:41

I gave up on trying to get completely smooth skin a few years back. I now use a beard trimmer on its lowest setting. Looks virtually the same, yet no more irritation.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BaByliss-M...4BWEG/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481902778

hornetstinger · 16 Dec 2016 at 19:30

Bug One said:
I gave up on trying to get completely smooth skin a few years back. I now use a beard trimmer on its lowest setting. Looks virtually the same, yet no more irritation.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BaByliss-M...4BWEG/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481902778

yup far easier on the skin, gives 3 day stubble.

AnthonyDublin · 18 Dec 2016 at 19:48

Bug One said:
I gave up on trying to get completely smooth skin a few years back. I now use a beard trimmer on its lowest setting. Looks virtually the same, yet no more irritation.

Are you saying you can't shave your skin smooth?
Even using the hot shave method?

Psypher5 · 18 Dec 2016 at 19:51

My Philips one blade is good. Doesn't give smooth skin but allows it to get short enough,then a quick go over with a Mach 3 and I'm smooth as. Plus I get no skin irritation this way,something I've always had especially with a Mach 3.

hornetstinger · 18 Dec 2016 at 19:54

AnthonyDublin said:
Are you saying you can't shave your skin smooth?
Even using the hot shave method?

you can, just that using a beard trimmer is quicker, less hassle, and doesn't cause any rash or redness. Just a couple of passes of any lengh beard and it's done to couple of days stubble.

TrafficMaster · 18 Dec 2016 at 20:29

Electric shavers are for triggered safe spacers.

Real men shave with single blade non sensitive BICs.

Having said that, I am concerned with the environmental costs of billions of BICs being shoved in the trash.