Does an electric razor exist that won't rip the hairs from my face? :(

Inspector Hammer! · 01-19-2008, 10:10 PM

Okay, up until Christmas I was using my old electric razor, which was about 10 years old and it pulled the hairs out sometimes but overall was a comfortable shave. A few years ago my dad got me a new razor for my birthday and I found that I couldn't use it because it was too painful, it ripped the hairs out of my face, so I went back to using my old one.

Now, this Christmas some friends gave me a new electric razor, now by this time I had decided it was time to retire my old workhorse and get a new one anyway so I was very happy to get it from them thinking "hey, it's been a few years since that razor my dad got me so technology should have improved and it should work great."...Wrong.

As long as i'm just shaving off 5 o'clock shadow it works fine, but since Christmas i've let my face hair grow a little and I went to use the new razor the other morning and YOW! Pulled the hairs right out.

I use Lectric Shave lotion to soften my hairs before shaving but it didn't make a difference at all.

The model of the new razor is the Remington R-650s.

Can anyone here recommend a good electric razor that won't torture me when I use it? I can't shave with a normal razor because I tried it on a number of occasions and cut myself too much.

Clinton McClure · 01-19-2008, 10:42 PM

I can't use an electric razor because of the way my facial hair grows. My hair is naturally curly and my facial hair does not grow straight out but lays against the skin and curls out. I bought an electric a few years ago but was really discontent with the shave I got. The electric got some hair but left a lot of stubble so I switched back to a regular safety razor. As far as cutting or nicking is concerned, I don't think I've cut myself since I was 16 or so. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Jimi C · 01-19-2008, 10:44 PM

I experienced the same issue. I purchased a middle of the line Braun and it ripped the hairs right out, took forever to get rid of everything and left my skin red and hurting. After that I went back to using a regular mach 3.
I did that for awhile before deciding that I probably just bought a crappy electric. So, I bought what at the time was the top of the line razor from braun and it did the same thing, irritated my skin and pulled out hair before it cut anything. I tried every sensitivity setting on it. Ive since decided to give up on electric for good and currently i use the new 4 blade razor from gilette which is excellent.

I never cut myself with a regular blade, I just wanted to go electric thinking it would be a time saver, but that was never the case.

Shane Martin · 01-19-2008, 10:48 PM

I got a Braun 360 Ultimate for Christmas. I LOVE it.
360° Complete - Braun

The negative is... it's pricey. As with anything, you get what you pay for.

Paul McGowan · 01-19-2008, 11:02 PM

Braun.
Pulsonic.

get it. seriously.

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Mike Frezon · 01-19-2008, 11:16 PM

I use a Braun razor (5000 series). Love it.

I find it works beautifully (especially when the blades are new!). But I do find when I let my beard grow for a few days and it gets just a little long...I really need to trim the hairs with the sideburn trimmer before I use the regular razor.

I don't think electric razors are supposed to work well on longer hairs.

Inspector Hammer! · 01-19-2008, 11:28 PM

Braun is getting lots of votes here so i'm going to look into them, thanks for your help guys and keep suggestions coming.

Malcolm R · 01-20-2008, 01:27 AM

Braun 7000 series here for about 3 years. Love it. Can use it on 3 days growth with no problems.

Brian W. Ralston · 01-20-2008, 03:25 AM

Not really your question but....

The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil (I like the Lavender Scent)
The Art of Shaving Shave cream (Lavender) applied with a Badger Hair brush
A nice new Mac