My birthday's coming up and i want an electric razor. Simple. Until i looked at all the models out there.

Any advice or recommendations on a brand and/or model??

I've only had one in my short existence and it was a POS my grandfather handed down to me, so i'm pretty much lost in all the fancy schmancy new tech in electric razors.

If you find one that works well, let me know. I always have obvious looking stubble, even when my face is smooth. The dark hair ends seem to be visible even below the surface of my skin.

The only answer for me is probably an epilady or something.

This is my current one, and it seems to do a decent job. I asked for it for Christmas, and so have used it for almost 4 months now. Before this one, I had an older Norelco model that didn't have the flexable shaving heads. Big difference between the two, and I love the new razor.

One thing to remember with any of them is that your skin will probably be irritated for a bit after using a new razor. Even when I switched from my old one to the new one, my skin became irritated after use for about a week.

I have the same problem. In my case, it's because my beard lies very flat to the skin, so electric razors have a remarkably difficult time getting underneath the hairs. I sometimes have to shave against the grain with a regular razor in order to get vaguely close. I don't think that any electric razor will ever work for me.

When I was trying to use one, I also found that it made my skin very dry. I don't know if that's because I was flaying it somewhat due to pressing to hard trying to get it to work, or if it was because I ended up not using shaving cream and whatnot.

Mine does grow approximately straight out, however, I think my facial skin is very transparent or something.

I got it to look not like crap exactly one time: I waxed it. It was not particularly painful, nor did it itch when the hair came back. However...
it took *forever* to actually get all the hair because it's so dense, and it seemed to be visible under the skin very soon after I pulled it all.

Sort of sad that the answer to balding as well as to facial hair is apparently taking anti-androgens, with who-knows-what side effects...

Try using an exfoliator sponge on your skin during your shower and then use the shaver afterwards. I thought shavers were crap until someone gave me this tip. I was very surprised at how much difference it made. Now my Braun shaver is almost as good as a blade when before it wasn't even close.

-Dylan

In my case, it's because my beard lies very flat to the skin

I've got the same issue. My electric has a flip-out "bear trimmer." I use that thing first, then I use the main part to get a clean shave. It's a Braun and it was some cheap POS that I bought at CVS. Works good. It's similar to these, but it's an older model.

In my case it's exclusively the hair below the chin that lies flat to the skin. My Philishave has a hard time capturing it, but works fine for straight hair. The Braun Syncro does a better job for me, but for real smoothness I still need to rely on my regular razor.

My electric has a flip-out "bear trimmer."

Cool! Grizzly or Panda?

I'll second the Braun Syncro vote. I have one of these, the Braun Syncro 7680 (that's where I bought it, too). It does a decent job, better than the others I've tried. I don't think there is an electric razor out there that can actually give you a clean shave, at least, I've yet to find one. This one just does the best job out of all the candidates I've run through so far.

Panda, definitely panda.

I second the norelco brand.. Also agreen on the flexable head thing.. I bought a replacement for my old chepo norelco a couple years ago.. been very happy.. tho i should really replace the blades soon.

I'm not sure which mine is exactly, but I think it's an older version of the quadra action.

I have a Norelco razor and a Norelco beard trimmer for my goatee. Both work great. I don't think which model matters much, they all seem good to me.

Ya i have the norelco 8895xl, the Jame Bond Razor, lol I got a great deal on ebay for a brand new one for $69.00 and $7.00 shipping. Works wonders, this is my 3rd norelco, im really bad at loosing razors, and every time i loose one i end up buying the more expensive model.

Definitely norelco. Any model in the mid-range on up. I used electric razors for years - both Braun and Norelco - and Norelco is far better. But, after all the years of electrically shaving - I've made the switch back to plain old razors - and I couldn't imagine going back to electric.

- trs

Second that recommendation, I got a Philishave (Norelco) model the same one James Bond used in the latest movie [I bought mine before I saw the movie, but it still had James Bond promo stuff on the outside and came with a James Bond theme songs CD to boot].


Comes with 100 minutes shave time LiON battery, flexible heads and it washes up in water. Oh yeah, it has a beard trimmer as well.

As mentioned above, its the most expensive model that Philips sell, but what the heck, they last for ages generally, so you can afford it once in a while.
[its the empeg of the shaver world].

I paid more than $69 for mine though.

Razors are the best, but I'm too damn lazy

Oh, and Loren, do you want one of those 3-head razors or those foil ones (is that what they call them?)

Pardon me while I fetch the paper towel roll to get the wine droplets off the screen here...

cool... thanks for all the recommendations guys!

Oh, and Loren, do you want one of those 3-head razors or those foil ones (is that what they call them?)

probably the 3 head type. I've had a foil and borrowed my brothers 3 head a long long while ago, and the 3 head worked way better... the foil just didn't seem to contour and it took way longer.

Main reason i want one is just for the lazy factor. I'll probably still use a razor every couple of weeks or so but the electric razor as i run out the door will save me from my ever present "guido stash" (sp?).

Okay, mid level to high end Norelco it is. Thanks again!

I can't imagine starting the day fresh without a proper wet shave: Mug, brush and I use a 3 blade gillette now. By the time you've washed, it's quicker than any electric.

However, I've found the cheapest Braun battery shavers to be every bit as good as the best and I've tried Philishave, Remington, expensive Brauns, even Schick a long, long time ago. I only use an electric as a top up, if I'm going out in the evening.

Panda? are you sick???
You haven't had a Panda Attack yet?

I'm in complete agreement here. I bought a shaving kit as joke once and I've never looked back. My personal favorite in the bar soup arena is Col. Conk. My mug is from Agatha's in Atlanta. Currently I'm using the Mach 3 for a razor.

I can't imagine starting the day fresh without a proper wet shave: Mug, brush and I use a 3 blade gillette now. By the time you've washed, it's quicker than any electric.

I've never done the brush thing, but this King of Shaves menthol-based goop is jolly good. You know that chilly feeling you get in your mouth when you've just eaten an Extra Strong Mint and you breathe in? This is like that, only all over your face. Marvellous.

Peter

I'll try some in the motorhome, where I don't have a shaving mug.

I should have mentioned that shaving in cold water on a hot, humid day is the ultimate wake up call (after a shot of very good coffee, of course).

If you don't do it after the cup of coffee there is a great chance of mixing up the coffee mug and the shaving mug.

By that time, I've walked the dogs, fed them and the cats, loaded last night's unmissable radio programmes on to the Empeg and taken various measurements that the medical profession seem to be interested in - so I'm fairly wide awake!

Just been in Paris for the weekend, why can't we make the breakfast coffee taste that good, or for that matter the late night chocolate? Come to think of it, why can't we get our steaks like that? - It's only 20 miles from England to France, after all!

Pardon me while I fetch the paper towel roll to get the wine droplets off the screen here...

See, it's not just me.

I've made the switch back to plain old razors - and I couldn't imagine going back to electric

Ditto. I always had the Homer Simpson 5 o'clock shadow from electric razors, but used Norelcos for years. They are good, but like many point out in this whole thread, your beard type has lots to do with the final shave results. When I went totally bald, I switched to Gillette Mach 3 and haven't looked back. And those shaving cream warmers by Conair, pretty darn cool, (or would that be warm?) in the mornings!

I agree on that. If I go razor I always use the Mach 3. Great razor.

Naah. Straight razor, borax soap & a leather strop (and no, I don't mean strap - go look it up) for sharpening. Hard to do while driving though.

-Zeke