Electric Razor recommendations

WarrenL · 11-14-2006, 12:29 PM

I'm looking to buy and electric razor, but I have no idea what's good and what's not. I've got a fairly heavy beard so I need to cut it at least every day or every other day. Any suggetions would be appreciated. Budget runs 20 -80 bucks if I can find a good one in that price range. Thanks in advance!!
Warren

EugeneR · 11-14-2006, 07:25 PM

I love the Norelco Cool Skin series - the ones with the goo that comes out. I actually don't use the goo, I use regular shave gel and shave while taking a shower. I have very sensitive skin and it works very well for me.

WarrenL · 11-15-2006, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the info Eugene! I didn't know you could use a gel or anything with an electric razor. The last one I remember was one you just put to your face and worked it until your beard was gone. I'll check out the Norelco as my father used one many years ago.
Warren

LewB · 11-15-2006, 07:15 AM

Another happy Norelco user here. I forget which model I have, but it's one of the top of the line ones that has rechargeable batteries, I think it may cost a bit more than what you said your price range is. I'll bet that the 'business end' of the models that are in your price range are the same.

Chris · 11-15-2006, 08:45 AM

This is a good thread for this as well.. after years, I have never managed to find an electric razer that I actually thought shaved very close. I mean, none that were in even the close range of a Mach3 or standard disposable.

Do the newer electrics perform well? I think I'll stick with the manual at home, but I travel a fair amount, and I've always thought it'd be easier to carry an electric traveling for a lot of different reasons (ever try to chase down blades for a mach3 in an airport? Talk about hiway robbery!)

So, for those using the electrics above, in overall, pretty happy?

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andrew markworthy · 11-15-2006, 10:25 AM

I've always used Braun electric razors and found them pretty good. I've tended to go for their mid-range models - I think they cut better than their budget ones and the top range models tend to have facilities that I just don't want. Plus, they give a very smooth-feeling shave.

If you're going to buy an electric razor for the first time, be warned that you generally have the choice between a razor that will only run from a power cord, a razor that will only run from a (rechargeable) battery or a razor that will do both. Choose the one that will do both, then all your bases are covered.

I can't speak with any authority re 'ordinary' razors because they all (even with hypoallergenic shaving cream) give me a rash. I'm such a sensitive little soul.

To be honest, given the choice I'd grow a beard, but my wife hates beards.

BillSXT2002 · 11-15-2006, 10:39 AM

I have had 2 Norelcos, both were great, but the newer one seems to cut much closer than the old. The instructions specifically say that the shave will get better after the first couple of weeks, which is definitely true.

That being said, when I want a really close shave, I go to my regular Mach3, it does still shave closer. I could probably stand to shave 2x per day with my electric.

WarrenL · 11-15-2006, 11:26 AM

Thanks you guys,
How easy are the Norelco and Braun to clean?. I remember my fathers old Norelco had a button that when pushed popped all three heads up then you dump and sweep out the hairs from a compartment underneath...is this still the way?
Do gels and lotions like 'Lectric Shave work for you or do you not bother with them?.
Warren

EugeneR · 11-15-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WarrenL

Thanks you guys,
How easy are the Norelco and Braun to clean?. I remember my fathers old Norelco had a button that when pushed popped all three heads up then you dump and sweep out the hairs from a compartment underneath...is this still the way?
Do gels and lotions like 'Lectric Shave work for you or do you not bother with them?.
Warren

I just pop mine open with a button and stick it under the shower to wash it off when I'm done shaving. Once a month you're supposed to put the blades in alcohol overnight. I generally don't use an after shave lotion, other than the shaving cream/gel while shaving. Even though I have very sensitive skin, using the electric while lathered up in the shower doesn't irritate it.

Actually, because of my sensitive skin, I can never shave against the grain with a blade, so with a blade my shave is not terribly close. With the Norelco, I can shave against the grain, so I get a better shave than with a blade.

Brian Perry · 11-15-2006, 01:27 PM

Do the blades on an electric ever need sharpening? How does that work?