How short can your facial hair be trimmed with this product? Hi,I really wanted to know how short this trimmer is able to go on your beard/ moustache to create the stubble look, if possible, the shadow look too. I just bought a Remington trimmer and it's not doing the intended job at all. I would appreciate a lot if someone could help me out on this. p/s: 1.0mm? 2.0mm? How short can your facial hair be trimmed with this product? Hi,I really wanted to know how short this trimmer is able to go on your beard/ moustache to create the stubble look, if... » Read More How short can your facial hair be trimmed with this product? Hi,I really wanted to know how short this trimmer is able to go on your beard/ moustache to create the stubble look, if possible, the shadow look too. I just bought a Remington trimmer and it's not doing the intended job at all. I would appreciate a lot if someone could help me out on this. p/s: 1.0mm? 2.0mm? « Show Less
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It's probably closer to 2mm or even 3mm without the adjustable guard on. I went to this after using a Braun Cruzer which had a trimmer attachment which was MUCH closer. This has been my main disappointment with this product. To get a closer shave, I had to use the smaller mini-trimmer attachment which unfortunately doesn't work as well with the vacuum, so a lot more hairs were all over my sink.
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Lol I'm not sure if it will shave your head but I don't see why it wouldn't. If you're looking for a shaver for only that reason, I would recommend buying a different shaver for less money.
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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 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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Grant, the Philps Norelco QT4021 Stubble Trimmer does allow you to go as short as 1mm, but I suspect this would be too short. The Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer has settings at 1.5mm, 2.5mm, and more. The 1.5mm is perfect for me."TheDecider" also agrees that the 1mm is too short for a good stubble look: "However as others have noted this is a beard trimmer rather than a stubble trimmer. I wish there was a setting between 1(1mm) and 2(2mm). I find the 2 setting to be a bit too long. I also would not classify anything beyond 2 as "stubble"."See the pictures from my previous post.Also, the "Stubble trimmer" does not have a vacuum to catch the loose hairs. I find this vacuum feature worth the $5.70 extra. Grant, the Philps Norelco QT4021 Stubble Trimmer does allow you to go as short as 1mm, but I suspect this would be too short. The Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer has settings at 1.5mm, 2.5mm, and more. The 1.5mm is perfect for me."TheDecider" also agrees that the 1mm is too short for a good stubble look: "However as others have noted this is a beard trimmer rather than a stubble trimmer. I wish there was a setting between 1(1mm) and... » Read More Grant, the Philps Norelco QT4021 Stubble Trimmer does allow you to go as short as 1mm, but I suspect this would be too short. The Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer has settings at 1.5mm, 2.5mm, and more. The 1.5mm is perfect for me."TheDecider" also agrees that the 1mm is too short for a good stubble look: "However as others have noted this is a beard trimmer rather than a stubble trimmer. I wish there was a setting between 1(1mm) and 2(2mm). I find the 2 setting to be a bit too long. I also would not classify anything beyond 2 as "stubble"."See the pictures from my previous post.Also, the "Stubble trimmer" does not have a vacuum to catch the loose hairs. I find this vacuum feature worth the $5.70 extra. « Show Less
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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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Mine has a trimmer, but I don't have facial hair. I use it for touch up trimming. I'm not sure how well it would work on a beard.
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I am not exactly sure how short double zero is but when I use it on my head I have people ask if I used a razor. I can't imagine a trimmer getting much closer than this.
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The Conair I-Stubble adjusts in .2 mm increments, which is perfect for maintaining a short beard (or the stubble look): http://www.amazon.com/Conair-i-Stubble%C2%AE-Ultimate-Stubble-Control/dp/B004PXIR1W/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1413136272&sr=1-1&keywords=istubble
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I wouldn't say it's very easy to trim the edges of beards, even with the shortest cutting length (no attachments). Sure, if you have a long beard you could certainly shorten it to whatever length you need to with the trimmer. When cutting my hair with this, I frequently have to use my electric razor to trim/shape the hair on the bottom of my head to get the shape and shortness where it needs to be.
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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'd say the longest this can cut to with the guard is a half inch. Anything longer and I feel you'd need to get something that has a much larger guard. Mostly this is for trimming a short beard/keeping stubble.
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I've never used the clippers as a beard shaver. I do use the trimmer on my facial hair though, even though it doesn't have any sort of adjustments for it. It works for me and gives you a scruff look. I would assume though that using the main clipper on a longer beard would work and could then be cleaned up with the trimmer.
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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 ready don't know. I bought mines strickly for my beard. However I imagine you could. It's a hair trimmer. Best investment I made.
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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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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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It has a great degree of precision in terms of length settings. Using the adjustable length head that I do, the only minor issue I have in the mustache area is in the apex, just below the nose, where it can sometimes be a bit awkward to trim. Not a big issue at all though and barely worth mentioning (only because you asked).
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I love this. This was a very good investment. Now they are coming out with permanent hair removal, when they do I will buy that.Back to your question... my facial hair is only a small really not seen hair above my lip and it works great. I don't have a lot of hair on my face, sorry.
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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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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.
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Hi,The things that must be determined for this razor is your beard. My beard is of medium texture, not heavy, not light. I have found this razor to be the right combination for me. I also find it works best when my beard is short. It seems to have a bit of difficult with longer hairs. I have had this razor for over a year and a half and am very pleased with it performance.Hope this helps.