"Shaves as close as a blade."
Posted on 05/09/2020 10:28:03 PM PDT by justme4now
I have arrived at the age where the eyes and hands don't fully cooperate like they use to! (Doesn't help that I am blind in one eye either)
Well anyway, I am wanting, (needing) to give up the standard razor and move to an electric.
I've had electrics in the past (norelco, panasonic ..) but none of them worked very well!
Reading up on the topic, I'd say that the 'rotating head' rather than the foil head would be preferable.
I would like some recommendations from any long time users if you don't mind?
Not having a lot of money I'd like to stay away from those that go above $50.00-$75.00 if at all possible.
Seriously, I see where Braun has a new razor out for almost $300.00!
It 'looks' great but Really!?
Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Water resistant would be a great feature.
Thanks
OOPS!
Forgot to say that I’m a guy!
(Really old, but an old guy just the same!)
I gave up and the endless scrubbing with a Norelco and went back to a disposable in the shower. Do it by feel, no beard to trim or such.
My one try at a foil had me returning it immediatley. Rotary worked, just misses a lot and required a lot of repetition to get a close shave.
I had the same experiences as you ... years ago!
Was hoping that things had changed.
Norelco
Electric razors rule !
Been using them decades.
They’re sooooo easy. ! It’s ridiculous
I’d suggest going online and Google ‘The best electric razors for less than $50,00.
There is a Braun S-4 for a little more than $50’00. I had one for years and liked it a lot.
Good luck.
Truth is right. Norelco is a great razor at very good prices
Remmington DuraBlade. It’s a trimmer, nor a traditional razor, but it works very well for shaving with one-lifetime blade and a lithium battery that charges easily...all for under 30 dollars.
No electric razor replaces a blade. I use the Remmington between shaves & It is really a nice supplement to a blade shave.
Yes a TRIMMER.
$20 at Walmart. Norelco 3000 trimmer.
Go from a 5_day growth to stubble in 5 min.
Then your rotary shaver won’t miss spots.
"Shaves as close as a blade."
I use a Braun and find it’s worth the money - Costco often has sales on them. Alternatively I’ve used a Panasonic Arc 4 which is nearly as good for a lower price. You have to let yourself get used to a shaver for about 2 weeks but after that you’ll be fine. I used to use Norelco but didn’t find the shave as close.
I prefer the Remington style, (like the Braun). Try a remington to see if you like that type, much less expensive than the Braun. Also switching from blades takes the face a while. I never liked the round blade type like Norelco.
My Dad has used the same electric razor since the early eighties, and when the company announced they were going to stop making the blades, he bought up as many as possible (seeling for $1 each).
There’s always the one from Manscaped, which is a full body razor; but if it can safely handle the boys, your face should be fine. I’m looking into it as a woman, because I’m sick of nicks on my legs, and the women’s electric razors SUCK. All women’s razors suck, actually. My disposables are men’s (Schick Hydro 5).
https://www.manscaped.com/products/
The reviews have been impressive, I have to say.
Philips Norelco OneBlade Face/Body model, their lithium battery model
I have been using this one for five years:
https://philips.factoryoutletstore.com/details/57587/norelco-6955.html
it’s not made anymore but if I had to replace it (I think I paid approx $55 for it) I would get something similar.
It’s not waterproof, but if you use just a few drops of a pre-shave like this, it gives a smooth, comfortable shave:
https://usa.shave.com/collections/shave-oils/products/shave-oil-supercooling-15ml
The trick that I remember for switching from blades to electric is:
a/ give yourself 1/2 dozen shaves for your skin to get used to it, and for the razor to “bend” to your jaw line.
b/ for a unit like Norelco with multiple electric cutters, BEFORE you take them apart to clean them, RTFM:
“Do not mix up the cutters and combs as the shaving performance may be adversely affected for several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
“remove and clean one cutter and comb at a time.
“Do not clean more than one cutter and comb at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally interchange the cutters and combs, it could take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.”
Good luck.
I’ve used electric (Norelco) for years.
The biggest difference is TIME.
Taking a quick sweep at your beard results in a mighty miss.
Shaving with an electric razor should take, at least, TWICE as long as a blade.
Slowly pass the razor over your beard in small, concentric circles and you’ll be fine.
Also, if your beard is like mine, don’t let it grow out past 1-2 days. The longer the hair, the more it will lay down or get pushed down and be missed by the razor.
Use a lubricant (Lectric Shave) if you get razor burn.
If you get in-grown hair or razor bumps, finish with a skin treatment containing “salicylates” (aspirin).
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