Can you trim beards just using the blade? I keep mine cut short. And can anyone compare these with the Andis BGR, or Oster Fast Feed?
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It's a 0.5 mm blades Will leave short stubble different than a fast feed similar to bgr
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I use a size 00000, 1 & 2 to trim my beard...Works great. The size 00000 brings it down to about a 5 o'clock shadow. The ceramic blade is quite sharp and hasn't needed sharpening in years.
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I am not a barber by any stretch of the imagination, but I've been cutting my hair for the last 25 years or so. I've used Andis Outliners for the past 25 years and I decided to try something different over the last year or so. I got tired of the Andis clippers getting hot. I tried the 8081s and they cut just fine and I only decided to get the 8290s because I saw where someone on Youtube say that the 8290s have metal screw holes, so stripping out the screw holes wouldn't likely happen. The 8290s cut fine as well. I'd recommend a T-Wide blade and you may have to adjust them to get a closer cut. I also like the Wahl Hero clippers and the Andis Superliners. I use the Superliners the most, followed by the Heros (I shave with them). I have sensitive skin and the 8290s and 8081 tend to agitate my skin if I use them too frequently. However, they work fine on my son.
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it's very easy just to pull off the adjustable guide first, then just pull the blade part off. Simply push it back in after cleaning. I was hoping this unit would be able to trim my moustache. But the adjustable guide doesn't work for finer beards. It does have a small trimmer that helps.
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i agree with Matthew, it depends on your whiskers. my husband doesn't have enough to grow much of a beard, so his use of the blade is pretty light, i guess. The blade starting cutting him a little after about a month i think, and he changed the blade.
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Stay away from this blade. I have been shaving for years, and it chewed my head to pieces. Have you tried the Andis Headliner ?
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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.
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Not sure I understand the question. You mean like a groomer comes with beard/hair length attachment? No. The trimmer flips up and what you hold it to, it cuts. When trimmers on shavers first appeared, they were shown in the commercials just putting a crisp edge to the bottom of sideburns, that's it. (Regular sideburns, not Star Trek style.) But this will do more. It's fine for edging a beard. The trimmer blade is wider than some groomer blades I've seen. The rotary head will handle a few days' stubble (for me at least), but if you've gone a week or two without shaving, the trimmer will also cut your beard down to a more shave-able level.
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I usually use a guard to keep the shave from being short. I think the guards came with some cheap clippers but, yes, the blade alone is short.
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The razor does not have a trimmer. It is perfectly good for the normal one days growth. A fully grown beard would require another razor.
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I am a Barber, I don't do dogs or horses. Oster offers essentially the same clipper with a different adjustable blade. The grooming blade adjusts down to 1/100". The battery is designed to hold up for 2 hours of continuous use, and there is a quick charge capability giving you 10 more minutes with a 2 minute charge. You can also run plugged in. You would be charging at the same time you are cutting. For people 2 hours is a whole days worth of work. I can leave them in the sterilizer all day then charge them over night. If you have used Oster clippers before and like them, these fill the bill without the cord. Beyond that, you will have to find a groomer for more questions.
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I have never used Andis blades, but per this website - it says the #7 skip tooth WILL work with Oster & other brands. http://www.petedge.com/product/Andis-UltraEdge-Clipper-Blade-Size-7/43022.uts hope this helps!! :)
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I've never had those, so I have no clue. There's a slightly more expensive Braun model with a little trimmer, but it's a bit clumsy to use. I prefer using my beard trimmer for that kind of problem area.
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Not sure I understand the question. You mean like a groomer comes with beard/hair length attachment? No. The trimmer flips up and what you hold it to, it cuts. When trimmers on shavers first appeared, they were shown in the commercials just putting a crisp edge to the bottom of sideburns, that's it. (Regular sideburns, not Star Trek style.) But this will do more. It's fine for edging a beard. The trimmer blade is wider than some groomer blades I've seen. The rotary head will handle a few days' stubble (for me at least), but if you've gone a week or two without shaving, the trimmer will also cut your beard down to a more shave-able level. Not sure I understand the question. You mean like a groomer comes with beard/hair length attachment? No. The trimmer flips up and what you hold it to, it cuts. When trimmers on shavers first appeared, they were shown in the commercials just putting a crisp edge to the bottom of sideburns, that's it. (Regular sideburns, not Star Trek style.) But this will do more. It's fine for edging a beard. The trimmer blade is wider than some groomer blades I've seen. The rotary head will handle a few days' stubble (for me at least), but if you've gone a week or two without shaving, the trimmer will also... » Read More Not sure I understand the question. You mean like a groomer comes with beard/hair length attachment? No. The trimmer flips up and what you hold it to, it cuts. When trimmers on shavers first appeared, they were shown in the commercials just putting a crisp edge to the bottom of sideburns, that's it. (Regular sideburns, not Star Trek style.) But this will do more. It's fine for edging a beard. The trimmer blade is wider than some groomer blades I've seen. The rotary head will handle a few days' stubble (for me at least), but if you've gone a week or two without shaving, the trimmer will also cut your beard down to a more shave-able level. « Show Less
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The clipper portion will allow you to shape a beard, but trimming a beard with this will likely yield disastrous results. I don't currently wear a beard but have had them often.
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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.
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I personally shave about every other day or every 3rd day depending on if I'm going out with family or what but my blades last 6 shaves. But the blade also has a lot to do with its Longevity. Cheap won't last spend a little more and better blade. I also do 2 or 3 passes with each shave. Experiment with different blade and which best suit your beard type. Good luck
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Yes you can. Using the blade with no guards with give a good low cut beard. I do this myself in between haircuts to keep my face semi neat