How well does it hold the hair if shaving away from sink? I quite often end up shaving in the car, or other places that is not near the sink. How well does this shaver hold the hairs inside of it so that they don't fall all around you while shaving? I'm looking for a good close shaver that I can use literally anywhere. How well does it hold the hair if shaving away from sink? I quite often end up shaving in the car, or other places that is not near the sink. How well does this shaver hold the hairs inside of it... » Read More How well does it hold the hair if shaving away from sink? I quite often end up shaving in the car, or other places that is not near the sink. How well does this shaver hold the hairs inside of it so that they don't fall all around you while shaving? I'm looking for a good close shaver that I can use literally anywhere. « Show Less
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I can shave anywhere in the house without the worry of hair falling all over the place. This traps the shaved hair inside the head until it is cleaned. Great feature. I would recommend taking off the foil and blowing off the hair so when you go to clean it, the solution doesn't get as dirty.
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does a great job of holding onto stubbles. he's right about blowing out hair before cleaning. however, the manual recommends to do so in the following way: push the two button on side of razor head to pop razor head up. flip razor to on and let it run for 5-10 seconds. This will allow the extra hair/stubbles to fall out prior to cleaning. Be sure to be over a sink or toilet when doing so. This makes for such an easier clean, as it can get very messy in the base where it cleans if you leave hair in it prior to cleaning.
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I have used all models. This one is the least likely to nick or chaffe the skin due to the flexible head. If you pull the skin taut while shaving the private areas it's more likely to pull or nick the skin. Of course their is no perfect way, I've just learned from lots of nicking myself. Staying clean with a few nicks still beats the alternative.
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Well friend they get really close if you zero gap them, and give in my opinion a good shave but nothing gets a close as a razor can, hopes this helps
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The shaver doesn't cut my neck when shaving, but I have been using Norelco 3-head shavers for years. I would suggest using less pressure in the neck area, and repeat several times.
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My experience is that it does not work like a razor. In fact, I didn't have much luck with it at all. It would work well for a very smooth surface like your face, but I was hoping to use it for my bikini line, and it didn't shave close enough to be used for rougher skin surfaces. Plus the shaving head is very small, only a fraction of the size of a razor. I used it for about two minutes and ended up throwing it away.
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Dear Liz, Have the same shower mirror - and love it - it works wonderfully well - but the hinge on mine stopped holding the mirror - when full with water - after a year or two. I have a very small bottle - about the size of a medical prescription vial - sitting permanently on the shelf BEHIND the bottom edge of the mirror. This way - the mirror is in the perfect position for me to shave. As if I just raised the bottom of the mirror a click or two. Have left the small bottle on the ledge for 2 years and all is well. Give it a try.....Michael...from Montréal Canada
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No I don't think it works well that way. You should be able to get pretty close shaves using it directly on your skin
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I have dismantled the shaver once and I can say that the design is made so that you will definitely not have any water inside. Concerning the head, I would avoid to use it when wet. The collection of the cut hair would not be efficient and your shaving would not be that smooth as when it is dry. When I shave in the morning, I clean the head with water and I dry it right after with WC-paper. Doing so, I am sure it will be dry for the next morning.
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No, I bought the shaver to keep daily growth down as I like to use a blade only twice a week,but it wouldnt even cut small hair growth off let alone trim it. The shaver was always empty.I looked it over carefully, and it didnt seem damaged in any way. Just doesnt work.
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First of all, I agree with the other poster, why would you want to use it in the car? I wouldn't want to drive near you. Second of all, you should read the full description before posting a question easily asnwered. I quote "Accessories to use with this shaver are #HQ9 Speed-XL Replacement Heads and #HQ8010 Car Cord Adaptor." And third, you can use any cordless shaver in the car. It doesn't have to be plugged in. But if you like to shave for more than an hour in the car, yes it has an available car cord adaptor.
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I always have a couple spares laying around, but the razor seems to last forever. I have one that is over two years old and I have never yet tonot get a nice, close shave from it. They are the best - especially for the price.
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You don't HAVE to use shaving cream, it just CAN be used with it. I have this (got it from the same Gold Box deal - spontaneous buy) and LOVE it. Best shave I've ever gotten, electric or blade. I use it in the shower, but have used it dry. I happen to think it gives a better shave when wet, but that's been my experience in general - I always shave wet. I'm going to give it a try with shaving cream now that I've had a few months without, curious to see if it actually makes a difference or not.
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A DE shaver works great in shower but until you've practiced in front of a mirror and get the hang if it. There's less room for error using a double edged razor. A good DE would be fine left in the shower they are extremely well made and durable. I would suggest wiping it down with a soft cloth when changing the blade. Get the soap scum off etc. make sure the is no blade in it when wiping it down!
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The shaver is pretty easy to clean as is, and the accompanying manual also talks about how to do so without using the cleaning system. I suppose the system is a good place to anchor the shaver for a recharge, and ability to additionally clean and dry is useful at the same time. It's utility will be down to a personal preference, is definitely not a must, and should be treated as a nice option. To me a function which is overlooked in the cleaning system is that of drying the shaver quickly (as it can be used as a wet shaver, or rinsed after a shave for a quick clean), as it will help in protecting the metal parts from any rust. The downside is only a few extra dollars! The shaver is pretty easy to clean as is, and the accompanying manual also talks about how to do so without using the cleaning system. I suppose the system is a good place to anchor the shaver for a recharge, and ability to additionally clean and dry is useful at the same time. It's utility will be down to a personal preference, is definitely not a must, and should be treated as a nice option. To me a function which is overlooked in the cleaning system is that of drying the shaver quickly (as it can be used as a wet shaver, or rinsed after a shave for a quick clean), as it will help in... » Read More The shaver is pretty easy to clean as is, and the accompanying manual also talks about how to do so without using the cleaning system. I suppose the system is a good place to anchor the shaver for a recharge, and ability to additionally clean and dry is useful at the same time. It's utility will be down to a personal preference, is definitely not a must, and should be treated as a nice option. To me a function which is overlooked in the cleaning system is that of drying the shaver quickly (as it can be used as a wet shaver, or rinsed after a shave for a quick clean), as it will help in protecting the metal parts from any rust. The downside is only a few extra dollars! « Show Less
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Hello JJI. I have been meaning to respond to your post and used my braun 9595 for the 2nd time only today. I'm a doctor and appreciate your concern which is genuine and as you explain, far from ideal to end up with hairs in your trachy site. Unfortunately, I think you're safer staying away from this shaver for your particular concern since there was a considerable amount of small hairs that fell during my shave today. I could clearly see those hairs in the sink and since they fall out dry, they are more difficult to extract and clean. I don't know if you currently shave with 'wet' razors, but I would imagine that is the safest and cleanest way to shave around the area. Dry hairs tend to be problematic to remove and most likely to elicit the undesired inflammatory reactions although less likely obstruct the area due to their minute size. This shaver does not have a vacuum system and I don't know how it compares to others since this is my first electric shaver. Also, I can't even comment on the quality of shave at this very early stage yet but I'll leave a review in due course. I hope this is useful but please accept this at face value as my opinion only from what I've experienced personally so far. Its worth mentioning that my stubble is slightly thicker than your average stubble. All the best.
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I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps. I'm not sure if it's rust as much as the soap type you use that causes the problem. I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps.... » Read More I was using a shaving soap with this razor and I believe the soap "gummed" up the inside rod until it seized up on me. I had been soaking it in vinegar and scrubbing it with a toothbrush for about a month to clean it up. I just ordered a merker (sp?) last night hoping it will be more durable. I went off of the Amazon ratings of like 4,000 to make the decision and because the dimensions were the same as the microtouch. I have 500 razor blades I purchased to use with the microtouch that I now can't use. Hopefully, the razor blades will still work with the merker. Hope that helps. I'm not sure if it's rust as much as the soap type you use that causes the problem. « Show Less
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I usually shave in the shower with a fog free mirror so I just rinse the blade off in the stream of water. At the sink, under the running tap. Hope that helps