Amazon claims that there is a 0.5 mm "stubble setting." The box that the product comes in claims that 1 mm is the shortest setting?? False ad??
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The min setting is 1 mm but if you remove the adjustable top then are you left with about a .5mm setting. This would consist of just the blade, which works well in my opinion.
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This trimmer has the following variety of settings: # 1 Stubble length (2 mm) # 2 Short (4 mm) # 3 Medium short (6 mm) # 4Medium (8 mm) # 5Long Medium (10 mm) # 6 Long (12 mm) This information is indicated by the manual. but I only use the smallest (2 mm) and then use the Dual Shaver, included with the trimmer, for a full shave. I hope this information is useful. regards
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The leading edge of the beard trimmer blade is 1 1/4" wide. The cutting teeth occupy 1 inch of the width (leaving 1/8" non-cutting "blade" width on either side of the actual teeth.) I wear a "close-trimmed" beard. I usually set the trimmer on "3", sometimes "2". This unit handles the "close cropped" beard very well. I disagree with the complaints about "flimsy plastic" on the blade shield/housing. Just hold the blade shield/housing with "normal" pressure against your beard and there should be no problem for "close cropped" beards. I can't comment on how it would work for "Grizzly Adams"-type beards. The leading edge of the beard trimmer blade is 1 1/4" wide. The cutting teeth occupy 1 inch of the width (leaving 1/8" non-cutting "blade" width on either side of the actual teeth.) I wear a "close-trimmed" beard. I usually set the trimmer on "3", sometimes "2". This unit handles the "close cropped" beard very well. I disagree with the complaints about "flimsy plastic" on the blade shield/housing. Just hold the blade shield/housing with "normal" pressure against your beard and there should be no problem for... » Read More The leading edge of the beard trimmer blade is 1 1/4" wide. The cutting teeth occupy 1 inch of the width (leaving 1/8" non-cutting "blade" width on either side of the actual teeth.) I wear a "close-trimmed" beard. I usually set the trimmer on "3", sometimes "2". This unit handles the "close cropped" beard very well. I disagree with the complaints about "flimsy plastic" on the blade shield/housing. Just hold the blade shield/housing with "normal" pressure against your beard and there should be no problem for "close cropped" beards. I can't comment on how it would work for "Grizzly Adams"-type beards. « Show Less
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It is a little rougher than the thin-screen shavers but not seriously so. As you probably know, shave gently (it doesn't help to push hard) and use pre-electric shave lotion -- that provides some lubrication and dries away moisture in the beard.
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I had difficulty with that too, but on the side of the shaver opposite where it says Tweezerman there is a small white piece of plastic clipped at the base of the blade section. You simply pop that off with your fingernail and then you can see the edge of the blade. This thing works great but you really have to be careful not to cut too deeply.
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ok, i just went and bought one at target and when you take the adjustable attachment off, you can trim pretty low. you shouldn't be able to cut yourself doing this unless you are REALLY dumb. i want to stress that you can't cut yourself doing this unless you try to actually cut yourself. you will get a nice low trim, like a 5 o'clock shadow look/ low stubble.
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The machine doesnt work like a shaver. It will trim your goatee but the rest of your face will feel like a 5 oclock shadow. It wont cut like a shaver. Dont buy from weird dealers. Buy strickly from amazon. The machine comes with clips that other dealer wont give you. They take them out and sell the for extra profit.
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I was about to buy this but then I went to phillips' website and found out that they have a trimmer specifically for stubble, you can get it here Philps Norelco QT4021 Stubble Trimmer
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I do! Take the grey cover off that surrounds the tweezer things first. It is sooooo much faster than looking for all the little lip and chin hairs to tweeze, and it removes the hair from the root, so you only need to do it every few days! ...and if you use a razor, you'd get man stubble, and that's not so hott haha...it takes literally a minute or two, and that's it to do your lip and chin. Yes it stings to do your lip, but I'm used to it. I always use mine without the grey cover for all areas that I epilate , and it is way more effective in removing hair without it. I use it everywhere (yes, EVERYWHERE haha) for hair removal, and I haven't used a razor in over 10 years! I do! Take the grey cover off that surrounds the tweezer things first. It is sooooo much faster than looking for all the little lip and chin hairs to tweeze, and it removes the hair from the root, so you only need to do it every few days! ...and if you use a razor, you'd get man stubble, and that's not so hott haha...it takes literally a minute or two, and that's it to do your lip and chin. Yes it stings to do your lip, but I'm used to it. I always use mine without the grey cover for all areas that I epilate , and it is way more effective in removing hair without it. I use it everywhere... » Read More I do! Take the grey cover off that surrounds the tweezer things first. It is sooooo much faster than looking for all the little lip and chin hairs to tweeze, and it removes the hair from the root, so you only need to do it every few days! ...and if you use a razor, you'd get man stubble, and that's not so hott haha...it takes literally a minute or two, and that's it to do your lip and chin. Yes it stings to do your lip, but I'm used to it. I always use mine without the grey cover for all areas that I epilate , and it is way more effective in removing hair without it. I use it everywhere (yes, EVERYWHERE haha) for hair removal, and I haven't used a razor in over 10 years! « Show Less
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Sorry this isn't an answer to your question, but I would like to add that I would also like to know whether or not this will do what you are asking. I like to trim my beard down as low as possible, the only reason I don't shave is because I get horrible razor burn.So, can this trimmer do the really low stubble/shadow look?
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I purchased this trimmer from Amazon in 2010 for $47.99. They obviously realized people were will to pay far more. As for the trimmer, it is fantastic and that includes the trimming of facial hair. That is, if you want to knock down a beard before shaving or if you're into the two day growth look. I believe there insistence that it not be used for facial hair reflects their desire to sell products specifically designed, and marketed, for that purpose.
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Hi, I purchased the smallest one 0.5 think it is, for my face. I got the larger for my stomach. The face is sensitive so use the smallest on the facial skin. Good luck !!!
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I like the 1.5mm. It doesn't seem like you need more than to just prick the surface of your skin. If you have deep wrinkles or laugh line then longer may be more helpful.
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This is respond from my husband: " This trimmer works great for trimming beards to 3/64ths inch to inches long. It does not come with a comb that would go up to 1 inches. For a longer goatee, I would detach the comb and use it freehand." hope that helps.
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This is respond from my husband: " This trimmer works great for trimming beards to 3/64ths inch to ¾ inches long. It does not come with a comb that would go up to 1½ inches. For a longer goatee, I would detach the comb and use it freehand." hope that helps.
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Same here - I bought it partly because of the glowing Amazon reviews, and it barely shaves 1 day old stubble.
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I purchased BG2030 trimmer from Amazon in 2010 for $47.99. They obviously realized people were will to pay far more. As for the trimmer, it is fantastic and that includes the trimming of facial hair. That is, if you want to knock down a beard before shaving or if you're into the two day growth look. I believe there insistence that it not be used for facial hair reflects their desire to sell products specifically designed, and marketed, for that purpose.