Electric razors?

[done]

Hey guys!

   Been reading reviews after reviews, thought I would ask the guys on here. Given the price of blades and trying to be more environmentally sound, I have been considering getting an electric razor.

When I was a teen I tried one for about a month and found it absolutely sucked. It felt like it pulled the hair out, not cut it, and it never gave me a close enough shave.

I have been reading reviews on them and have not really seen anything from them that impressed me so far. Anyone on here got a brand they would recommend, or not recommend? I need something that give a close shave, lasts a while, and is good for folks who grow facial hair really fast (lot of Italian genes on my fam).

[NewAngler]

I have a Norelco (don't know the model) and it sucks. For all the reasons you've described. Mach 3 for life.

[seyone]

Just stop shaving. Problem solved

[Glenn]

You probably had a rotary razor.  Those are ok, but the foil razors tend to do a better job.  This is all you need:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P5HCKK/

[moby bass]

Never had an electric razor that did the job. Maybe that's why for the last 30 years I've used a mug and a brush.  Nothing like that hot lather to soften the beard.  I only buy blades about once a year, a six pack or so.

I don't think that contributes significantly to any environmental problems. 

[RobbyZ5001]

You probably had a rotary razor. Those are ok, but the foil razors tend to do a better job. This is all you need:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P5HCKK/

Yeh, and all I need is $200 to spend on a razor...

[fathom]

Just stop shaving. Problem solved

worked for me...haven't shaved in 38 years.

[tnbassfisher]

Just stop shaving. Problem solved

worked for me...haven't shaved in 38 years.

This guy is the MAN!

[bilgerat]

Get yourself a fogproof shower mirror.

Shave in the shower. Shaving in the hot steamy environment of the shower will give you the best shave next to a barbershop shave.

No sink mess to deal with.

When the anti fog treatment wears off of the mirror eventually(and it will) rub your fingers on a bar of soap and coat the mirror surface. It will stay fog free long enough to get your shave done.

[Sfritr]

Just go BRAZILIAN    :o

[Fishbone]

E-Mail Playboy. I bet they are experts !!!

[BUCKEYEone]

I'm with Glenn in saying that rotary razors are a waste.  Foil razors are the way to go.  I wouldn't spend $200 on one though.  The best razor I have ever used was an $8 Remington I bought while in the Army.  I bought it so I would not have to use a blade and a canteen of water in 10 degree temps, but I used that $8 razor every day for the better part of 2 years.

[guitarkid]

Oh the winter boredom posts.

                    -gk

[MyKeyBe]

Just stop shaving. Problem solved

x2

[MALTESE FALCON]

When I was in the hospital, my wife got me a Braun Model 3612. It is OK, but it isn't like shaving with a blade. I have those Italian genes like you, so it is only good for about 4-5 hours.

Falcon

[.dsaavedra.]

i have a braun and it is absolute junk.

[MALTESE FALCON]

Mine isn't junk, in fact it's very good. My point is that I've tried MANY electric razors, and I haven't found one that shaves as close as a blade.

Falcon

[I.rar]

bah. quattro fo' lyfe.

[.dsaavedra.]

Mine isn't junk, in fact it's very good. My point is that I've tried MANY electric razors, and I haven't found one that shaves as close as a blade.

Falcon

mines the series one which i think is bottom of the line.

[Redlinerobert]

You want a really good shave, invest in a straight edge.  I use a Dovo, have been for about a year and let me tell you - I get the best shave I've ever had.

I now only shave once a week as well.     Better for your skin.

[burleytog]

Electric razors suck, no matter the style, unless you have the facial hair of a 12 year old girl.

[firefightn15]

Bic single blade disposables...

[done]

Electric razors suck, no matter the style, unless you have the facial hair of a 12 year old girl.

LOL!! Nice... yeah I have been using disposables for 20 years. Well the type with the disposable heads anyway. I remember when 2 blades on them was a "breakthrough". Now they all have like 4-6 blades. I am waiting for 10 years from now when they got a 35 blade one that shaves down to your skull on the first pass.

They work for me, they do but I was trying to find an alternative that did not have me buying blades all the time and of course throwing stuff out. The priority is still a good close shave though. I would rather buy blades and throw out more than go in front of a client looking like I just started shaving last week.