USING ELECTRIC TO SHAVE HEAD: CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND AN ELECTRIC RAZOR THAT WILL GIVE ME A GOOD SHAVE IF I USE IT ON MY MELON?
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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Yes, it works just fine to shave with this razor, while it is plugged in. My husband uses it that way too.
1470032
Remembering that this is a travel shaver or for a quick shave on the go, I think the Braun is terrific for mustache, beard and sideburn trims. I use a razor to supplement when I want a real close shave. I have purchased three of these Brauns already, one as a gift and one as a backup...but still getting good use from the original after two years of frequent usage.
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No electric shaver is as close as a razor. However, the stubble isn't as course or noticeable. My hair groes so fast I have to shave every other day with razor as stubble is course. With this shaver it's every 3 days in summer, 4 in winter. Particularly effective after about 2 weeks when used wet.
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I have such a beard compounded with the fact that the hairs on my neck grow in several directions. The 1290 does a superb job for my face, far better than Brauns or Panasonics. The sideburn areas are a bit challenging for rotary shavers, but they are FAR superior shave on heavy, multidirectional neck hairs. There is no such thing as the perfect razor or a single best razor for every face....ignore anyone or any site that suggests otherwise.
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No. I've looked everywhere as I find it the best electric rasor there is and I've been using electric razors since 1965. If you find suitable alternative please email
1941045
Every one has different types of skin. So my recommendation would be Astra or Personna... They both last me 3-4 good shaves a piece. Feather razors are good but are really sharp. I use all 3..can't go wrong with those
2011496
This should work. I haven't tried to shave my head with it but it shaves my face as close or closer than a razor.
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Doris,I am 77 and have used safety razors, and electric shavers over the years. This Norelco does an adequate job, and does not bother my skin. However, it seems underpowered in comparison to my previous one, and I'm not sure it does as good a job.N. W. Courtney
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I use it on my head so the answer is 'yes'... provisionally. Like any electric shaver you can only let your hair go so far until you have to either use a blade or - and this is what I do - use a set of clippers with the guide removed and run them over your scalp (or face) to turn your beard/hair into short stubble. From there the Braun can handle it just fine. BUT as others have noted the Series 3 shavers do not shave as close as previous Braun razors. So you will need to take your time going over and over your head to get a close shave. I find a circular motion works best. Either that or up/down followed by side to side. I use it on my head so the answer is 'yes'... provisionally. Like any electric shaver you can only let your hair go so far until you have to either use a blade or - and this is what I do - use a set of clippers with the guide removed and run them over your scalp (or face) to turn your beard/hair into short stubble. From there the Braun can handle it just fine. BUT as others have noted the Series 3 shavers do not shave as close as previous Braun razors. So you will need to take your time going over and over your head to get a close shave. I find a circular motion works best. Either that or... » Read More I use it on my head so the answer is 'yes'... provisionally. Like any electric shaver you can only let your hair go so far until you have to either use a blade or - and this is what I do - use a set of clippers with the guide removed and run them over your scalp (or face) to turn your beard/hair into short stubble. From there the Braun can handle it just fine. BUT as others have noted the Series 3 shavers do not shave as close as previous Braun razors. So you will need to take your time going over and over your head to get a close shave. I find a circular motion works best. Either that or up/down followed by side to side. « Show Less
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Electric shavers seem to be very idiosyncratic so you may have to try more than one. My GF read a lot of reviews and after assessing them bought a Remington MS2-390. She didn't like the way it shaves so she next tried a Panasonic ES2216PC. She's very happy with it, even though it is lavender :_>
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Absolutely. And for an electric shaver it can give you a pretty close shave once you've figured out how to use it. Keep the batteries fresh and gently press it straight down as you shave for the closest shave. Great for bikini line and armpits, as well. I haven't had an ingrown hair since I started using it.
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I can't recommend using this shaver in as sensitive place as a bikini line. Plus the cutting blades are a small portion of the head of the razor so I'm not sure you would get the results (I'm guessing) you're looking for. It will give you razor burn if over used.
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I wouldn't use this to shave your head. They make specific electric razors for that.
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Will give a fast close shave on the face. The shave head will not get long hairs under the chin but they may be cut using the special attached cutter on the back of the razor. You need to see the hairs in a mirror and go after them with the cutter. I use this razor with rechargeable lithium batteries and I get many shaves before recharging them. I also like that it may be cleaned with water. Regards, Les Brown
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I have found the razor to give a wonderfully close shave but be sure to flush blade when you are shaving and after finishing. Because the blades are so close they seem to retain hair that once hard and in place can make the next shave rough. If you do flush completely they last as long or longer than two blade razors and many times closer than any electric I have ever used!
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Richard I use Schick triple blade razors so your double blade razor should work just fine. There is a small piece of plastic inside the Razor Saver that acts as a guide for the right angle to clean the blades. Just make sure you put the Razor saver under water when you clean the blades. I am still using my FIRST razor and it has been almost two months of use shaving my entire lower face every two days! I still can not believe it works but it does. There is a video for you to watch if you look it up on-line, it helped me get started. Buy it, you will be impressed, Ray J.