men, you guys are a disgrace to masculinity, use a Machete, and finish it off with a gas trimmer.
I did have a chuckle at that...
Electric shavers? Advice please.
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I did have a chuckle at that...
Soldato
I've been using the Panasonic ES-LF71for a year or two and without a doubt they trounce the competition (including providing me with a closer shave than using blades and a brush). I've been promoting Panasonic every year this thread or one similar resurfaces.
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I've had a Braun series 3, 5 and 7.
The 5 was first and really impressed me. The cleaning fluid ate the plastic so it was replaced with a 3, which was fine, then I got the 7 series, expecting it to be amazing.
In my experience they all shave about the same, what you're paying for is a fancier recharging station largely.
They all started out pretty good (the 7 was less impressive do tbf) but as soon as you need to replace the blades it drops to a pretty average shave. Just read the comments online about this.
I alternate between electric and wet shaving and I'm slowly using the electric less and less as the finish is so bad compared with a 'proper' shave.
The 5 was first and really impressed me. The cleaning fluid ate the plastic so it was replaced with a 3, which was fine, then I got the 7 series, expecting it to be amazing.
In my experience they all shave about the same, what you're paying for is a fancier recharging station largely.
They all started out pretty good (the 7 was less impressive do tbf) but as soon as you need to replace the blades it drops to a pretty average shave. Just read the comments online about this.
I alternate between electric and wet shaving and I'm slowly using the electric less and less as the finish is so bad compared with a 'proper' shave.
Man of Honour
I've gone from a 3 to a 9 and the difference is immeasurable, the wife is getting fed up of me telling her how good it is. I'm touching my face now and it's as smooth as a babys bum but with the 3 I had to go over it with a razor.
The Brother in Law came down to try it and he bought one after being a razor man all his life.
Interesting, how long you had it?
Mine have all slowly declined so that by the time they're 6 months old even a replacement blade won't help them be anything but mediocre (they're not bad right after a shave, but by then of the day I could use my stubble as sandpaper).
Man of Honour
A month so let's see if I'm still singing it's praises in a years time.
Soldato
Of course I could shave 'normally'. I've got a few wet shave razors - my favourite being the Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5.
However, I rarely see the point.
Man of Honour
People with the Series 9, try a shave in the shower, apply some shave cream/shower gel or whatever applied to your face. The shave is the same, perhaps a bit closer still. But the effect from applying aftershave after is amplified ten-fold
The sting is sublime... If you like that sort of thing.
The sting is sublime... If you like that sort of thing.
Soldato
Wahl ZX882 Ultima Plus Men's Electric Shaver £39.99
Recently bought. Well happy!
Had a Braun series 3 but not as good as the Wahl
Recently bought. Well happy!
Had a Braun series 3 but not as good as the Wahl
Man of Honour
If you're talking about the Panasonic I will probably never use it.
Yeah i was, Thanks!
Picked up a Panasonic ES-LV65-s the other day, mainly after SexyGreyFox's gushing review of the ES-LV95-s. This is the exact same shaver but without the cleaning dock thingimmybob, so a few quid cheaper.
Now I've only used cheap electric shavers in the distant past and didn't stick with them because they were a bit crap.
I can honestly say this gives an almost close as a blade shave. I never knew that was even possible. Next time I'll try it in the shower with a bit shaving soap.
I only need to shave a couple of times a week but this being so quick and easy, I could see myself being clean shaven every day!
Now I've only used cheap electric shavers in the distant past and didn't stick with them because they were a bit crap.
I can honestly say this gives an almost close as a blade shave. I never knew that was even possible. Next time I'll try it in the shower with a bit shaving soap.
I only need to shave a couple of times a week but this being so quick and easy, I could see myself being clean shaven every day!
Caporegime
I have a very nice Panasonic ES-ST29 imported from Japan. Best electric shaver I've ever used.
Man of Honour
Punt;30490590 said:Picked up a Panasonic ES-LV65-s the other day, mainly after SexyGreyFox's gushing review of the ES-LV95-s. This is the exact same shaver but without the cleaning dock thingimmybob, so a few quid cheaper.
Now I've only used cheap electric shavers in the distant past and didn't stick with them because they were a bit crap.
I can honestly say this gives an almost close as a blade shave. I never knew that was even possible. Next time I'll try it in the shower with a bit shaving soap.
I only need to shave a couple of times a week but this being so quick and easy, I could see myself being clean shaven every day!
I told you didn't I, I bet you didn't believe a shaver could get so close?
Normally I could have another shave around 6pmbut I'm still like a baby's bum.
I'm a bit upset I didn't buy your version because I haven't used anything else out of the box
Evangelion;30490810 said:I have a very nice Panasonic ES-ST29 imported from Japan. Best electric shaver I've ever used.
T'is just a toy compared to the LV95
Man of Honour
Punt;30491429 said:Yes you did and no I didn't. I'm very impressed indeed!
I've been shaving for 42 years and it's always been a horrible chore but now it's a pleasure.
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I got a Phillips aqua touch for less than half price last year as I didnt mind trying one for that price and Ive been really impressed with it. Its the wet and dry shave version which should have been £100 and I got it for £40. I cant really grow that impressive a beard,even at 40 years of age but it still shaves quite close and I couldnt be bothered to go back to razors now. I plan on getting a better one sometime this year now.
Caporegime
SexyGreyFox;30491403 said:
True, but I couldn't justify the cost of the LV95.