How close do these clippers cut? I shave my head bald and I am looking for an electric shaver that does the same. Thanks
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My dad and brother and me all have the speedmaster 2, and one of them cuts pretty dang close. I'm guessing the way the blade is seated results in that clipper cutting as close as some trimmers.
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They cut close but it does not shave as it is not a shaver and the cutter is not flexible This would be used to get close before you use a shaver
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D.
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This works about the same as most electrics. If the hair is laying flat it won't shave it. I usually use bic once or twice a week to shave them. Seems to work otherwise.
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If I recall right, these are after-market replacement heads from a different company. If they are from Panasonic then they did a half-ass job because they cut maybe half as well as the original heads that came with the shaver.Personally, I've moved on to a Norelco with the rotary shaving heads. Not a super close shave, but a very comfortable shave and great for everyday use!
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I don't believe these were designed as balding shears. They are more suited for trimming and lining up. There are specific clippers for molding cuts. If you modify your search query they should return in the listing.
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The Echo gets about as close as you can get with a trimmer type device, and at about 0.4 mm that's pretty close. I use this trimmer for keeping my beard at a five o'clock shadow level, so it depends on how close is close enough for you. I think only a foil shaver will cut closer, for electric type devices.
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Wahl clippers are good for shaving the head. They also work on hairline cutting and line work on the beard. Clipper is about 2 inches wide, so not ideal for small, close patterns.
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You have to trim down first with clippers. The instructions say the stubble should ideally be 1/32" which is basically a few days worth of razor stubble, depending on how fast your hair grows. This shaver is exclusively for stubble; if the hair is too long, it will not cut it, remember it is a shaver, not clippers. This will not give you as smooth a shave as a razor, it is designed to prevent razor bumps and irratation. It does what is was designed to do...give you a close shave without irratation.
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
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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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It trims very close. I use it to shave my head. It cuts very close to the skin. It looks shaved from a few feet away. I'd guess it is about 1 mm or slightly less. If you intend on shaving smooth, it is a very good prep going from longer (1/4 inch or more) to fully shaved head.
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that's the reason I bought the braun 7 series to shave my head and its wonderful. this is by far the best electric razor I have ever used.does a great job shaving my head and oh yea no nicks
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These are clippers not edgers/trimmers. Andis T outliners are PERFECT for what you're describing. Look into those. I use them and they are thee best!!!
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Even though this is not the main reason I bought this clipper -I did use it in this way when I first got it and it works really well. And based on reviews of the balding clipper -I think there is less likely hood of cutting yourself. But since I haven't used the balding clipper I am not sure if it will give a closer trim.
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I have been shaving my head since highschool I am not 37. I have to buy a new one typically every year for the same problem. The motor is on but the blades don't move. I oil before and after every use. These things are just cheap plastic. The pro versions are better, see OSTER Classic 76 Universal Motor Clipper 76076010 I usually get a Wahl and spend about 30 at my local Walgreens. I hope this one is better?
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just trim .. dont feel they pull them out (but clipper or trimmers may pul hair out if the blads are dull or if use unapprociatly ), and its not a shaver but a fine precision clipper its not big rather very compact
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This is more for trimming and grooming facial hair. Though they are durable, you'd be better off going to wahl's site, looking under pro tools, and investing in a good set of their hair clippers. They are not much more than this model , will suit your purpose better, and all have replaceable blades available for very little. Some are even rechargeable lithium, if you really want to ditch the cord during use. Find the ones you like, and see if amazon has them. Wahl will provide a list of authorized sellers, as the pro line is not sold at many stores.