I’ve used preshave powder stick when I was younger. Before having central AC I needed the preshave powder stick to dry and lubricant my face.
Which ELECTRIC RAZOR did you use today (with SOTD pics)?
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I’ve used preshave powder stick when I was younger. Before having central AC I needed the preshave powder stick to dry and lubricant my face.
Well my Ark4 seems to be as close as the Ark5 but with less irritation for me. I have a Braun Series 5 that I’ve had mixed results with. But even my Arc4 leaves me with a delayed irritation unfortunately. Still haven’t found an electric that gets me a result comparable to a straight razor or a DE but I’m still experimenting. Thanks
I’ve used Williams Lectric Shave, Electric Razor Pre-Shave, Original. Only on the days my skin could handle the drying alcohol. I always required one or the other. They did bring added comfort to a -CCS shave. Electric razors are good tools but have always been the wrong fit for my skin.
If you are having a delayed reaction, that may be due to your pressing too hard with the shaver or not having your face perfectly dry before shaving. I always shave with the electric shaver first thing when I get up before showering or washing my face. That will allow the head of the shaver to smoothly clip the beard without dragging on your moist skin. Additionally, going over the same part of your face several times and in different directions with a light touch will provide better results. If that doesn’t help try a preshave liquid such as Williams L’ectric shave or a preshave powder. Another idea is to use a non alcoholic after shave lotion. I just shower right after shaving.
Also, do you switch back and forth between the electric and a blade? If you go back and forth, you need to shave daily sticking with the electric for at least a couple of weeks to acclimate your beard and your face to the electric shaver.
Regardless which kind of electric shaver you use you will always get a closer shave with a razor blade because the blade comes in direct contact with your skin. The advantages of electric shaving is speed and convenience without cutting yourself. I can shave and clean the shaver in about 5 minutes.
The answer is very simple, electric shavers are not for everyone.
I think Braun's philosophy for a number of years is that the shaver is either in the case, in the cleaning station, or in your hand. None of which require a protective cap.
This is a brand that I had never heard of. Here’s an interesting review which explains that the cutter system comes from a cooperation with Remington.
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Glad to hear your great results. Have you tried shaving with it dry?
Where is Xiaomi from? Before I bought my Panasonic shaver I owned a Remington screen type and was not pleased and would not ever purchase another. Is it a new shaver?
Braun 9385cc, B&M Petrichor, Shavemac 22714.
can you get replacement blades for this? how often needed. and truly bbs good for head shaving?
Yes, replacement blades are available from Ali. How often needed - don't know. I have this machine for little over a year. I do occational shavings with it - 2-3 times a month. No signs of getting blades dull.
Definitely getting longer lasting bbs shave from DE or shavette. But I get more predictable comfortable results with this electric razor.
Interestingly, after only 13 months my Braun 7 series shaver’s “Replace Cassette” warning light illuminated. The owner’s manual states that the light should illuminate after approximately 18 months. I’m not sure how the shaver determines the sharpness of the cutters or the condition of the screens. The quality of my shaves hasn’t changed at all. Has anyone else had the same experience? The instructions states that after seven shaves the light will reset itself. There is a reset button which can reset the light when changing the cassette.
I’m going to keep using the cassette that came with the shaver until I can tell a change in the quality or closeness of the shaves.
I’m going to keep using the cassette that came with the shaver until I can tell a change in the quality or closeness of the shaves.
Interesting - I always reset the cassette on any new shaver just to be sure I'm at baseline new. You should be fine waiting for some performance reduction.
Do you mean that you reset the system indicator when you buy a new shaver and not replace the new cassette? My guess is that the indicator light is just counting numbers of shaves before illuminating. How else could it determine when the cutters or screens are worn? Basically, this is another feature that I could live without along with the three colored settings designed to adjust the speed of the motor to adjust aggressiveness. Regardless which setting it makes no difference in the quality of the shave that I can discern. I just leave it in the ‘Green’ mode which is the most aggressive setting.
Braun’s new shavers have an automatic aggressiveness adjustment using a sensor that determines the thickness of your beard to adjust the speed. I would be interested in finding out from the members who have purchased 2020 shavers that feature and if it works any better than the manual version on my shaver.
Well... I would chime in about that new series 6 I spoke about but by the time I went to submit the order it was sold out so I ended up with a new series 7 7865cc! It was my favorite of all the Electrics I've tried so far so I figured I might as well spend a little more and get what I really want.
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I agree that getting what you want is worth spending a little more money. Obviously, from your reply you are very happy with your shaver so the automatic speed adjustment either works very well or doesn’t make any difference. Keep us apprised of how it performs down the road.
I always liked full... Speed? Power? You know what I mean haha. If I had to touch up later or found I needed to hit my sensitive neck again to really put that finishing touch on a shave I would take it all the way down to it's lowest setting. It could be placebo but I did find I could send a little extra time on my sensitive areas without discomfort, not saying that I really experience discomfort anyway but every body has an area that they can push a little too hard if not being careful. All of the settings in-between highest and lowest seem pointless to me, I wish instead of a +/- it was just an on/off button for the 'sensitive' mode.
Not sure what to do with my series 3. I don't need 2 shavers and I don't travel enough to necessitate a back up nor do I have any kids or family members to pass it off to. My wife recently made a comment of, "I wish I could just shave my legs dry like you and not waste all this shower water" so maybe I'll give it to her to try.
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