Is this suitable for a self-cutter who wants is as short/tight as possible without using a shaver or razor. I cut 2x per week. P.S. Other ideas? 110V only, no batteries! Old one died and was not close enough. Thanks guys!
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It will cut very short. if you want to use it for shaving, you will spend a lot of time. The blade is not very wide. ... No batteries -- it runs on AC.
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Daniel: No clipper is going to give you a smooth shave. It will cut the hairs down to a very short length, but for a smooth shave you'll need a razor or an electric shaver. Still, for cutting hair, trimming beards and nabbing those long hairs that grow on your neck, this clipper is one of the best I've owned. The battery life is simply amazing. I use these clippers to cut my hair once a week down to a 3mm length. Also, used to trim my full beard. After nearly six months of use, I'm just now getting ready to recharge for the second time. Unreal! My last set of clippers didn't last two cuttings and I had to recharge. If you can get past the cost, I highly recommend this product. Daniel: No clipper is going to give you a smooth shave. It will cut the hairs down to a very short length, but for a smooth shave you'll need a razor or an electric shaver. Still, for cutting hair, trimming beards and nabbing those long hairs that grow on your neck, this clipper is one of the best I've owned. The battery life is simply amazing. I use these clippers to cut my hair once a week down to a 3mm length. Also, used to trim my full beard. After nearly six months of use, I'm just now getting ready to recharge for the second time. Unreal! My last set of clippers didn't... » Read More Daniel: No clipper is going to give you a smooth shave. It will cut the hairs down to a very short length, but for a smooth shave you'll need a razor or an electric shaver. Still, for cutting hair, trimming beards and nabbing those long hairs that grow on your neck, this clipper is one of the best I've owned. The battery life is simply amazing. I use these clippers to cut my hair once a week down to a 3mm length. Also, used to trim my full beard. After nearly six months of use, I'm just now getting ready to recharge for the second time. Unreal! My last set of clippers didn't last two cuttings and I had to recharge. If you can get past the cost, I highly recommend this product. « Show Less
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This shaver works well with both regular and rechargeable batteries. The key is to make sure the cutter is oiled. If it's struggling with a fresh battery, oil the cutter! I was super frustrated until I thought, dang, I haven't oiled it in a while. Bam! Problem solved.
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I often used this trimmer to shave my face but I didn't need a close, smooth shave (like a razor or dedicated electric shaver). I don't remember if it came with a foil (face) attachment - I just used the trimmers and wouldn't use the foil anyway since the heads are too small. I've owned several brands of trimmers like these and this one trimmed the closest to the skin. However, this trimmer didn't last very long. I bought two of these and they both lasted about a year (one a little longer and one a little shorter). The extension definitely helped to reach farther you but it didn't extend far enough for me so that was more of a tease. I moved onto another shaver (wahl) and I'm much happier with it, even though the trimmer doesn't trim quite as close and it doesn't extend (I use a manual back shaver where the razor inserts into that). the wahl might have come with a foil face shaver (not sure) but I never wanted to use it. I don't work in an office job anymore so a 5 o'clock shadow in the morning is ok for me. Hope this helps.
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Get the cutterpillar. The way it's designed it sharpens as it cuts so it never needs replacing. It's VERY pricey and something you'd need a designated cutting station for since it's also very heavy. People who own it swear by it, but I prefer something that I can stow away as I don't want to lose counter space to a trimmer.
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this seems to be the case, except it's more like the 150S without a battery. The 190S has a new style foil that does a much better job of shaving. for some unknown reason the 150S went from $40 something to almost $300, that is why I tried the 190S & I think it's a much better shaver.
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I used the first one of these I owned for about 4 years before I got to thinking I needed to change the blades. But life is life and I did not get around to changing the blades for another year, at which point the battery was starting to die. Even at the end with questionable blades I still got a close shave, and I have course facial hair. Also seems to be well made and should take any reasonable abuse. Can't comment on using it for shaving a head. Still got my hair.
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
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I use it daily to shave, and weekly to cut my hair. I'm partially bald, and just use the thinnest attachment when cutting my hair. When I shave I don't use an attachment at all, just the blade directly against my skin.My unit has definitely had some problems (see others' reviews) but this thing had been pretty good in the 2+ years that I've owned it.
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Thanks, Nancy. That's good to know. I'm staying away from Worx and will just use mine until it dies and maybe repair it. No battery in mine. Mine is an older Worx corded mower that cuts as short as 1" which is next to the last choice, or the last choice which is 3/4 inch. I have the best looking lawn on the street whenever I can get around to cutting it. I hate to have to go European because I'll have to step the 240v down to 120v but Bosch cuts as low as 20mm.
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Try a couple of rechargeable eneloops. From memory with a total capacity around 4.8Wh I might get over 4 hours shaving. So a little over a Watt power draw - not as powerful as a corded mains unit. With disposable AAs I have seen a 60 minute runtime mentioned - but you might expect more like 4 hours from fresh alkalines. Power goes down with voltage drop - so expensive Lithium [1.8V] AAs will give the most powerful shave. (Eneloops have a fairly constant 1.2V, compared to primary batteries that might drop from an initial 1.5V to under 1V with use. I have experimented with a robust 3.2V LiFe AA, & dummy, as this averages a stable 1.6V - although with a reduced ~2Wh capacity. I recharge this single 600mAh cell weekly). PS: As a followup make sure that the base is properly seated - this can be troublesome, & effect battery connection.
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Ask Wahl..I think they have a different system over there for their electricity but I don't know for sure..I do know for sure.That I love my Wahl..So does my wife, who is a stickler on haircuts..I have gotten my money back several times and did as good as the barber..and I didn't have to drive anywhere, listen to any stories, or pay $16 every 3 weeks..Keep it clean, keep it oiled and keep it in use..Practice makes it perfect..
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Don't understand the end of your question. Good shaver. Wish it was cordless
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I wouldn't. The size is probably slightly to small. I have spent a lot of time with 4 and 0 gauge and the best way is still just a razor blade. be careful but you will have the best cuts without any wire coming off.
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Don't know that it is "acceptable" or not, but I seem to get 3-4 shaves before recharging. I now have 2, so 1 is always on a charger. My 1st one was dropped in water, so it didn't seem to hold a charge for very long. So, I used to use it while plugged in to the charger/outlet. I had to buy my 2nd one because my charger went out and stopped charging (replacement chargers are about $40.00, cheaper to buy a whole new razor)! Guess you could call/email manufacturer and ask them what the "charge/battery" life is, or should be?
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Thank you...for you helpful suggestions...I have been using this shaver ever since my purchase and find it quite useful and am amazed how long the batteries last. Many thanks again!
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I've been blade shaving for as long as I've been shaving (I'm 68 yrs old). I tried a few electrics but I never got the close/clean feel of a blade. I also used a Mach 3 but will have to disagree with you about the inexpensive blades. That's one of the reasons that I decided to give this wet/dry a try. Being total honest I don't think it gives as close of a shave as a blade but by the same token it dosen't remove as much skin either. As far as cost, I have owned my wet/dry since Dec. 09 and I just replaced the foil and blades at a cost of 50+ dollars. It helped a little speeding up my shaving time but I think the old foil and blades could have gone a few more months. I don't think your thinking is wrong it's just that everyone's different and has their own opinion. Watever works best for you is right.