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Hello everyone, Star Wahl Clipper Treker here, or just call me Star for short. If you've already deciphered the word play on my username (cause your truly stellar that way) then you will know that I am a Star Trek fan. I'm a small engine mechanic by trade, but I have many other interests in life beyond just engines. I'm in my 20's but I have already seen it all, but I continue to strive everyday to learn more, as time goes on. Which brings me to why I am here, to educate myself from all your expert knowledge in the field of haircare, and to enjoy the fellowship of the community.
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For most of my life, I have been going to the barber, to get my hair cut. In the past, I used to get high quality cuts for a fair price. But the barber I was going to, started performing lower quality cuts, while raising the price on cuts, I decided that I was going to cut my own hair from then on. I bought my first Wahl clipper, a 34 dollar clipper, called the Wahl Color about 6-years ago.
As you can see, this is a corded model, electromagnetic motor, with taper lever, and color coded attachment guide combs. Its a pretty full sized kit, perfect for any beginner to start out on. Cutting my own hair is quite easy using this system, except for fighting with the cord. Yes, I admit, I've knicked the cord a few times with the blade trying to do the back of my head. After about 3 to 4 years, the blade was getting dull, and constantly snagging on my hair.For most of my life, I have been going to the barber, to get my hair cut. In the past, I used to get high quality cuts for a fair price. But the barber I was going to, started performing lower quality cuts, while raising the price on cuts, I decided that I was going to cut my own hair from then on. I bought my first Wahl clipper, a 34 dollar clipper, called the Wahl Color about 6-years ago.
So, I got a new blade set for it, I think it was 20 bucks. It took awhile for a beginner like me to learn how to align the blade properly, but I did it! The new blade seemed to make an improvement, it was snagging my hair less. But, if I was asking it to cut more then half an inch at a time, it would still snag my hair. The clipper vibrated violently all the time, and hair was clogging in the blade at a regular basis. I was tired of it taking an hour to do just a simple buzzcut.
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After doing extensive research, getting opinions from barbers in the industry, as well as searching this forum for all of your expert advice, I decided to upgrade to the Wahl Magic Clip's! Cordless 5-star model, rotary motor, with taper lever, can be used corded, and comes with standard guide combs. This is also the new version of the Magic Clips, the 5V model with the claimed 100-minute runtime.
And of course, the premium guide combs are just so much better, its not even a competition lol. So, my question to you guys is, how do you guys feel about the Wahl Magic Clip? How many of you own the original models? How many of you own the 5-star models like this one? And how many of you own the super premium all steel models?
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This is my Panasonic Arc4 electric foil shaver. I used to shave with a 2 blade razor, then 3 blade, then 5 blade. The problem with them is, blades go dull fast, and cost an arm and a leg to buy new packs, by the years end, you find you just spent 100+ dollars on blades. I've used electric rotary shavers for most of my life, but they don't produce a close shave. I got into foil shaving, because I learned that they produce a close shave, and is why barbers use them. Of course, this is a home use shaver, not a fancy Andis or Wahl shaver. Can I just say, these shavers are loud! There is no way you are shaving with an Arc4 shaver, without waking up family. Putting noise aside though, these are excellent shavers, and produce a nice close shave, almost as good as a razor! They work wet or dry, as they are waterproof. Its got a nice battery level display on it, but the battery sure don't last long in this thing. And the shaver seems to have a parasitic drain on the battery when not in use.
Its fairly easy to clean out over water, and lubricate the blade with a couple drops of Wahl clipper blade oil. But I find that it provides me the best shave, if I apply a thin layer of shave gel to my face first. I have sensitive skin, so just by that very nature, electric shavers can cause irritation to my skin. So I picked up a bottle of Tomb45 shave gel from my favorite barber Chris Bossio. The stuff smells really good, is not greasy, and doesn't foam up and become a mess like Gillette's shave gels.
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Oster Blade Wash
@FarmerTan note the little tupperware container, your recommendation is appreciated!
I think this site is really awesome! There is a bunch of really knowledgeable folks on here, who really demonstrate the best of humanity, and that is using their knowledge, to help each other. I was quite surprised to see that, within a very short time, without realizing it, I was helping out another member myself. I really appreciate the fellowship of this community as well. You guys have also helped me out. I can only hope that I can measure up to your folks awesomeness. But for now, I thank you, and for those that I have most recently helped, your welcome!