Electric Shavers

[fryingpan]

What kind of electric shaver do you have and how much did you pay? Dropped mine in a fishpond a while back and looking to buy a new one for around 100 bucks or so. Reccommendations?

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Braun 1000 series. It works quite well, although I do prefer the shavers with 3 independent heads, but they are more expensive.

http://www.bargainsonsale.co.uk/ima... Accessories/Electric Shavers/5006019067f.jpg

 

[fryingpan]

What's this shaver I was hearing about that spurts out some kind of gel or something while you shave?

 

[Black Flag]

What's this shaver I was hearing about that spurts out some kind of gel or something while you shave?

That's a Phillips. Not a bad shaver that.

100$ will get you crap shaver.

I've got the top of the line Panasonic made in Japan one and it's great.

 

[Beamdogg]

I get a rash from these.

 

[footyman]

$100 won't get you anything good. Just scratch your skin and give you a rash.

I'd spend double that and get something at least decent which will last a few years.

 

[Barry Zuckercorn]

Have a Phillips (Valentines Day present a few years back) but rarely use it. There's a misconception IMO that electric shavers dont give you as close a shave. I reckon they do, just hate cleaning the ****ers.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Have a Phillips (Valentines Day present a few years back) but rarely use it. There's a misconception IMO that electric shavers dont give you as close a shave. I reckon they do, just hate cleaning the ****ers.

Bitch of a job, particularly if you leave it a while before cleaning.

 

[Black Flag]

Bitch of a job, particularly if you leave it a while before cleaning.

I run mine under a tap for a few seconds.... done!

 

[greennick]

I get a rash from these.

I get a rash from normal shavers, electric is pretty much all I can use...

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

So the consensus is you have to spend around $200 minimum to get a good electric shaver?

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

So the consensus is you have to spend around $200 minimum to get a good electric shaver?

Pretty much. Unless you are like Rove and do not have any facial hair and so do not have to shave at all.

 

[ben_cats_fan]

So the consensus is you have to spend around $200 minimum to get a good electric shaver?

http://www.shavershop.com.au/products/id/2880/cid/31/parent/0//t/products/title/7000+Series

Bought that one last year, mate working at harvey norman knocked a whole whack off it when it was at $200.

I don't like buying all the blades for the razors, I feel that the investment in an electric shaver most likely will save me money over time.

But I agree with the poster who said that cleaning is a bitch. Cleaned mine last night! So time consuming!

 

[year of the roo]

How much do I have to spend for a decent one that is either, water-proof so I can just rinse the bastard after use like Black Flag alluded to, or is one of those self-cleaning ones? Also, how good are those self-cleaning shavers anyway?

 

[Hodges 153!]

How much do I have to spend for a decent one that is either, water-proof so I can just rinse the bastard after use like Black Flag alluded to, or is one of those self-cleaning ones? Also, how good are those self-cleaning shavers anyway?

Pretty good!

I have a Braun, similar to this one:-



Not cheap, but looks brand new after cleaning, with zero hassle.

Just blow out the bulk, and put on the clean cycle.

Takes about 15 minutes.

 

[year of the roo]

Pretty good!

I have a Braun, similar to this one:-



Not cheap, but looks brand new after cleaning, with zero hassle.

Just blow out the bulk, and put on the clean cycle.

Takes about 15 minutes.

How much?

 

[Hodges 153!]

Can't remember, but it was over $300.

 

[Black Flag]

You don't need those cleaning devices. I think you need to keep buying some cleaning fluid for them to work. And you initial cost goes up.

Just make sure it can handle being rinsed with water. I would recommend this one

 

[Hodges 153!]

You don't need those cleaning devices. I think you need to keep buying some cleaning fluid for them to work. And you initial cost goes up.

Two cartridges cost around $20, and each lasts about 6 months for the frequency I run the cleaning.

The fluid is recycled through the unit so doesnt get "used" up quickly.

 

[Punchy Bassett]

I used to have an electric one never felt it did the job well then switched to razors. But all my electric ones would have been no more than 80 dollars, so reading here general consensus is, spend a decent amount on it, and that the self cleaning ones aren't actually a load of wank. Might head in to a Shaver Shop and have a chat with them then.

 

[Hodges 153!]

I have also used Somersets Shaving Oil with mine, and it does an awesome job.

 

[Black Flag]

and that the self cleaning ones aren't actually a load of wank.

Just my opinion, but those cleaning devices are a gimmick. Selling cleaning fluid is a way for them to keep the customer spending money on his/her shaver.

Not saying they don't work, but rinsing under a tap takes a few seconds for a 100% clean shaver is a breeze.

You'll spend less on the shaver, not have to buy fluid and not have to look at some cheap, plastic, breakable, cleaning stand.

Just my opinion... if you really want all that useless crap, go for it.

 

[Rod Stroker]

I can recommend which one NOT to get, and that's the Braun Cruzer. Absolute waste of money, doesn't do anything, terrible shave.

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I've just bought this one from the US, apparently it's suited to people with sensitive skin:
http://www.shavinghouse.com/servlet/the-23/Wahl-Model-#7060-dsh-700,-7060-dsh-700/Detail

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[Prem87]

Can anyone recomend any beard shavers to get that stubble look?

 

[jonoman89]

Can anyone recomend any beard shavers to get that stubble look?

Get a trimmer and use it on the finest setting.