Is this razor good for both a 5 o'clock shadow and a very close shave? If not, can you recommend one below $100? Maybe one that comes with attachments
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Without exaggeration, this is the best razor I've ever owned. I'm 42. It gets a close shave even after not shaving for 4 days. Five o'clock shadow is cake for this razor. It isn't stellar for the neck but does fairly well if your neck is completely dry. It's worth the money and comes with the nose and ear trimmer, which I use often.
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The machine doesnt work like a shaver. It will trim your goatee but the rest of your face will feel like a 5 oclock shadow. It wont cut like a shaver. Dont buy from weird dealers. Buy strickly from amazon. The machine comes with clips that other dealer wont give you. They take them out and sell the for extra profit.
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I haven't used the Braun so I have no basis for comparison. I have used the Panasonic and it's a great razor for the price point. Sturdy construction, shaves well even in the shower and makes for a great travel razor.
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Good Evening, The Merkur is very reliable and one of the smoothest shaves I have had from razors. Pimples will be irritated with any razor you buy, less so with a one blade than with more blades which will likely cause the pimply razor burn mess. I hope that helps.Good Day.
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No, this is not a close shave for every day use on the face. This is an excellent body shaver, but the attachment that comes with will easily take care of stubble on the chest and such. For use on the face, you'd want Braun Cruzer 5 Face Cruzer, 5 Face Shaver . It's by far the best I've ever used, and it's only a bit more expensive than this. It can also sit in your shower, if that's your concern.
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I bought the razor for my husband as we as extra blades and it took him a while before he used it. Finely he watched a video on YouTube that showed him how. You have to do several passes for a close shave but there are less nicks and cuts, and no razor burn. They also suggest that you use a shaving soap instead of a cream. It makes the blades last longer. Good luck with it and I hope this helped you out a little.
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No, I wouldn't shave using this as your main razor. It does do a great job on touch ups. It cuts very close!
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Laura, re your question, I am not sure. I like the razor as it has 3 different shaving screens and I use the closest shaving one. If I let my beard grow out more than a few days then I use the trimmer to cut it shorter then I use the razor part.I like the razor except for the switch problem. Maybe you can try it out and if happy with results, great. If the results are not good, be sure to return it within 30 days for Amazon return.
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This is an adjustable blade. It shaves from a very close shave to a shave that is about 1/4" long. You should be able to get many hours of grooming with this blade as long as you keep your blades clean. Here's a video on how to clean and maintain your blades.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJ78YSMHGY.
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I would honestly say this is a very versatile razor. It has 6 settings of adjustment so you can find your happy point of adjustment of how much razor blade is sticking out. I also use this wonderful razor to shave my head and face. I have sensative face skin and this razor treats my skin very well.
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This is a very important question as it relates to worth of this razor. The best I can answer you is that it certainly does as good as multi-blade razors and if you prep correctly it does a much better job.
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Absolutely!! A few years past I purchased my then 16 year old son a Remington triple-head razor and while it was so so, this razor is so much more gentle to the face. I just bought this version for me. I love it so much that I'm not buying one for my now 18 year old son to replace his Remington model I bought him just 2 years ago. Besides for fifty bucks it's a pretty fair price. Young men would do well to start out with this version of razor..
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I like the 8250XL. Shaves great, rinses clean easily, and lets you shave with the cord if battery runs down during a shave. I have the newer wet/dry fancy-shmancy razor, but it shaves no better and is a bit awkward to use in my view. The 8250XL is a good buy. I've used Norelco razors for decades!
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I use this one at home every other day and have not used the Gillette but once I got the hang of it, it's works great. The handle is a little more narrow in diameter than I thought it would be. I also use a MUHLE razor from the "Art of Shaving" website, that one has a very thick handle and feels just as good. I don't think that you will go wrong using the Parker.
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Curve side is recommended. Watch out since the shaver is pretty sharp and shaves very well-so, try not to put the razor side close, otherwise, you may end up with a strip of beard missing!
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Any Double Blade (DE) razor. The brand does matter. Just do a search for safety razors. Don't spend a lot of money on one either. I am currently using a Parker butterfly safety razor. I am happy with it.
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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.