In looking at new electric shavers, I get the impression that Philips has gotten away from their "lift and cut" gimmick. I certainly hope so. It didn't work out well for me. Does anyone have more specific information?
I didn't shave my head or face for the last several days and it was starting to drive me crazy. Lopped off the bulk with my new Wahl balding clippers, slapped some lectric shave on my face first then rubbed the excess into my head and pulled out my Braun series 3 and went to town. Since I frequently use it for both head and face shaving I can start to sense a bit of premature wear in the foil cutters at about 6-7 months now but still... Effortless near BBS with no irritation or redness. Very nice comfortable shave. The pop up trimmer lined up my moustache nicely as well.
I’m curious, what are the indications that the foil or the cutters or both are wearing prematurely?
I’m assuming that you are currently using a Phillips shaver or has used one in the past. Have you tried a screen type shaver such as a Braun or Panasonic? All the newest shavers have improved their technology and provide close comfortable shaves. Tell us more about your shaving routine and we might be able to help you better.
Your shaves take longer, and you might suffer some razor burn from having to go back over areas on your face repeatedly.I’m curious, what are the indications that the foil or the cutters or both are wearing prematurely?
Your shaves take longer, and you might suffer some razor burn from having to go back over areas on your face repeatedly.
Clayton
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Yes, this. I'm not facing irritation fortunately but I do find myself going back over areas a few extra times, find more missed hairs in general, and feel a slight tugging on very heavy growth areas (like the back of my head). The final result is still fine but getting there takes a bit more effort and attention.
Yes, all of those are symptoms and indications of worn cutters. Having to press harder to get a close shave with a screen type shaver puts unusual stress on the curved foil resulting in a crack or a hole. I’ve had this happen with the screens of a Remington shaver that I stopped using more than six years ago. If this happens the cutter will nick your face resulting is a nasty cut. This Remington model was the first washable shaver that I owned. However, the cutters would corrode from the water because I rinsed the head daily after shaving. The cutters dulled very quickly and I was replacing them about every five to six weeks which was ridiculous. I replaced that shaver with a Panasonic ES8103. The Panasonic cutters and screens lasted five years because of the stainless steel material of the cutters and screens they never corroded regardless that I washed the shaver head weekly.
Remington’s owner’s manual, nor did their customer service representative, recommend drying the head separately after rinsing. Nor did they recommended applying light machine oil to the screens, as described in Braun’s owner’s manual. Panasonic doesn’t require, nor recommends either process because of the stainless steel materials.
Since buying my Braun 7893s shaver a year ago, I have not rinsed it with water nor applied any oil to the screens. I decided to go old school just as I did with my previous plug in Braun shavers that I’ve owned since I started using them in about 1972. After more than year using my Braun shaver, the shaves I’m receiving are excellent and without any irritation.
My experiences have convinced me that shaving wet, using a cleaning station or washing your shaver with water is unnecessary and doesn’t do anything to improve the closeness or quality of the shaves. Also, the shaver does just fine by just brushing out the cuttings daily.
I'm just curious, what kind of climate do you live in and do you consider your skin more dry or oily? I've got pretty oily skin and live in a very humid climate so for my shaver gets gross pretty quick. Just curious if that has anything to do with it.
Just a heads up, most (if not all) Braun electric razors have an additional $10 off coupon on Amazon right now. This can be stacked on a current sale price as well.
For example, I'm about to get (finally decided on it) a new series 6 6072cc for $89.99 when it's normally $119.99!
Anyone uses alcohol based aftershave with electric razor?
Thank you for fast reply. I'm asking because many sites recommend non-alcohol ones and balms. I was wondering if there is any research backing that. Also many people around me that use electric don't use anykind of AS.I use a variety of aftershaves, including alcohol splashes, non-alcohol and balms.
Anyone uses alcohol based aftershave with electric razor?