Interestingly, although the poll wasn't about actual use, it almost reflects the percentage of electric users vs "other" traditionally for US shavers - which is consistently around 35-40%.
Like I always said electric shavers have their place- 35 to 40 %, nice neighborhoodInterestingly, although the poll wasn't about actual use, it almost reflects the percentage of electric users vs "other" traditionally for US shavers - which is consistently around 35-40%.
The majority of shaving implements (in the US and perhaps elsewhere) of course being carts....Like I always said electric shavers have their place- 35 to 40 %, nice neighborhood
I used electrics for years, with the last being a Panasonic Arc-4 or Arc-5. Decent quick shave, if you use just a tad of gel, but still always had those missed spots. Problem was they're designed to be 'disposable', once the battery starts not holding a charge well. (Figure 3-4 years, if using it daily). By the time you replace the battery, which sort of kills the water intrusion protection, and factor in a new set of cutters and screen, you can buy another one. Never found a rotary that shaved close enough, and the Remington screen would breakdown in a few months, usually slicing your neck in the process, when a chunk fell out of it.
After something like 30 years of electrics, I came back to a blade. I enjoy the scent, and feeling of working up that nice face lather with a brush, as well as how smooth the final results are. Figure I might as well enjoy the process, as I like that super smooth BBS feeling afterwards for hours.
I think that all the newer shavers will automatically switch from 120v AC to 220v AC when plugged in. Most of the new shavers are rechargeable. My Braun series 7 shaver will hold a charge for two weeks shaving daily. If you are just visiting, you may not have to plug the shaver itto the socket at all.I would enjoy electric shaving much more if I could still use this outlet. I photographed it in a Swiss railway coach, perhaps 40 years old, a couple of weeks ago. You will note that it accepts both American and European plugs, but you will need a shaver with a voltage selector if you come from the States.
The wonderful thing about life, is that we are all the same and we are also individuals with different types of beards and skin types. If it doesn’t work for you, then don’t use an electric shaver.The only place it has is if you need to shave on the go. Gives me ingrown hairs and pimples.
Electric shavers are evolving over the years. Therefore, the manufacturers offer 30 or 90 day money back guarantees. If you purchase one, use it for a couple of weeks, which allows your skin and beard to acclimate, then you can send it back to the manufacturer and they will refund your money. If it doesn’t interest you then don’t even try one out.Don't like them at all, but we are all different
If you think about how an electric shaver works, it’s obvious why it would be difficult to improve or design a different system. The blades are separated from your face by either a thin metal shield with small holes or rotating blades separated from your skin by slots in a metal head. Manufacturers have attempted to make the protected shields as thin and flexible as possible and still prevent direct contact of your skin with the blades. An electric shaver works more like a scissor than a razor blade. The hairs of your beard are cut off as close to the surface of your skin as possible rather than the blades scraping off your beard.You would think by now they would have invented something that works better. Something with a sharp blade that just slices the hairs off when you pass it over your face. And maybe even something that doesn’t need to be charged up. It ought to be possible, surely.
You are correct about acclimating to the electric shaver and about technique.Electric razors have technique. Sounds familiar, right? After an initial adjustment period for the face technique matters. Too many guys add pressure and keep going over the same patch of skin repeatedly. Imagine what would happen if a DE were in your hand?
I enjoy the electric shave as much as the DE or the cart shave. Each brings something to experience, each has its place, but each may not be for everyone.