Electric razors..is there a difference?

[Redlyne_mr2]

So its time to get an electric razor.. i hate the normal blade razor im using.. the blades last about a week and a half and i I had how long it takes to shave. What do I look for in an electric razor, whats the diff between a $50 razor and a $100 razor.. thanks

[tylere]

Have you ever used an electric before? I hated using one cause it never got very close and irritated the skin. That being said I tried one of the Braun ones that cleaned itself after using it. They offer a 30 day trial so if you don't like it you send it back and they give you your money back. Keep in mind it will take a month or so for your skin to adjust.

[Hakkola]

Mine misses hairs all the time, it takes me 10 minutes with electric if I want to get every hair, some hairs seem impossible to catch.

[jdmakkord]

Takes longer to shave, and it can give you a nasty rash.

[dropdat]

i hate electric razors. have tried 3 different brands now and every single one gave me a HUGE rash all across my neck and i dont think I'll ever try one again. Just use shick quatros, sooo much better

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by dropdat
Just use shick quatros, sooo much better

those are handle (the ones with the AAA batteries)

Works way better (smoother run, I think...) than electric razor IMO.

[omfgcurtis]

i used the braun one, it was alright at first, the only good thing about it is that it cleans itself, it was good around my face, but chin down and around the neck was a bitch, missed spots and it would take several times to go over to get them

electric shaver = waste of money

[avow]

im basicly with everyone else on this one. i get the rash and missed hairs and i was using some high end stuff. in the end i just went back to my fusion

[schocker]

yah, i got an electric, but have gone back to my fusion time after time. faster, better shave.

[wintonyk]

i agree with everyone ... electric razors miss hairs and its easy to get in grown hairs. I go with the fusion only now.

but check out ...
www.shaveeverwhere.com

its a full body groomer. kinda pointless but super funny

[ZorroAMG]

FTW:


Merkur razor blade handle



Merkur Platinum Stainless blades

Last as long as a regular mach 345643 blade (times 2 for both sides of a blade being usable, and they cost 8$ for 10 blades


Everything else shaves like absolute SHIT in comparison (besides a straight razor, which is just scary haha) but you will need to pay attention to the direction your hair grows to avoid razor burn....once that is figured out, the uber expensive pussy blades are crap.

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
FTW:


Merkur razor blade handle



Merkur Platinum Stainless blades

Last as long as a regular mach 345643 blade (times 2 for both sides of a blade being usable, and they cost 8$ for 10 blades


Everything else shaves like absolute SHIT in comparison (besides a straight razor, which is just scary haha) but you will need to pay attention to the direction your hair grows to avoid razor burn....once that is figured out, the uber expensive pussy blades are crap.

My dad uses something similar to this. Once I was about to use something like this, and he told me not to, since he said they are harder to use and are more likely to cut your skin if you haven't used them before.

[shakalaka]

Originally posted by wintonyk
i agree with everyone ... electric razors miss hairs and its easy to get in grown hairs. I go with the fusion only now.

but check out ...
www.shaveeverwhere.com

its a full body groomer. kinda pointless but super funny

That body groomer thing does look impressive, but I don't think it's meant for shaving the beard and stuff though?

[SI_futbol]

lol watch the body groom history thing haha, so funny

[Lex350]

I've tried all types of electric razors. I was on a trip and forgot it do I bought a cheaper Braun unit. It works great! No missed spots and no ripping of the flesh.

[tictactoe2004]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
FTW:


Merkur razor blade handle



Merkur Platinum Stainless blades

Last as long as a regular mach 345643 blade (times 2 for both sides of a blade being usable, and they cost 8$ for 10 blades


Everything else shaves like absolute SHIT in comparison (besides a straight razor, which is just scary haha) but you will need to pay attention to the direction your hair grows to avoid razor burn....once that is figured out, the uber expensive pussy blades are crap.

That thing just put the fear of god in me.. it looks freaky man

[crazedmodder]

Braun foil shaver (5775). It works amazingly if I use it every day and I don't have a problem with missed hairs or burn. If I don't use it everday there are missed hairs but it's still useful since it shaves the thick stuff a lot quicker than a razor, then I just jump in the shower and use the razor on my neck and do a fast pass on my face.

Electric shaver + cheap Bic disposables ftw. Like this I can shave everyday or almost everyday with very little irritation plus the disposable lasts me a bit over a month

[alloroc]

For me 'manual' shaves too close and I get ingrown hairs. Shaving with an electric every other day (braun) works perfect. Razor lasts about 8 - 10 years (more if you don't go camping or care about cordless) just have to change the headevery year or two. Trick is to shave every other day the hairs seem to be the perfect length for a quick easy shave.



Mine is about 10 years old so the actual model is different but it uses the same replacement head.

[wintonyk]

haha the phillips body groom probably isn't meant for face at all but i had to throw it in cuz its soo funny

[urban.one]

And electric razor may work if you have very fine and soft facial hair. Ill buy my son an electric when he hits puberty.

For thick coarse facial hair an electric is shit. I cant get a close shave with it, it misses hairs, pulls hairs, and just over all sucks. If i shave at 6am, Id have to shave again at lunch time if I was using an electric.

Get a good blade and youre good to go. Shaving is something a man has to do - accept it.