Electric shavers

[Hobbit]

Recommendations required.

I’ve had Braun shavers for what seems like forever, but even with new blades they don’t seem to be getting the job done - maybe it’s just that grey whiskers show more. I switched to wet shaving a few months back but seem to shed as much blood as whiskers.

Are you an electric shaver? What works well for you? Do you prep your face pre-shave?

 

[Billysboots]

Cannot get on with electric razors. I am yet to find one which gives a really close shave.

Been wet shaving now for over thirty years.

 

[RichA]

Very much a personal thing.
I always got on better with rotary heads than a foil. Dad has sworn by Panasonic Wet/Dry foil shavers for 30 years.
From age 25-50 I mostly wet shaved. For the last couple of years I just trim my beard with hair clippers every week or 2, which I now realise is the choice of champions.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I've used a Philips wet and dry shaver for a good few years now, 3 rotary blades. I don't use it dry very often, use with a shaving gel and it's a game changer. Just regular Gillette, supermarket own etc. Shaves well, no cutting, no rash.

 

[Crow]

I've been using Phillips rotary for over 40 years, on my third or 4th now.
Electric will never be as close as wet but it's good enough for me.

 

[jim8flog]

I have always use a rotary blade razor (Philips) some models have been better than others.
With the grey hairs starting I have noticed it is not as good with thicker stronger hair so I wet shave every so often.

 

[IanM]

Cannot get on with electric razors. I am yet to find one which gives a really close shave.

Been wet shaving now for over thirty years.

Ditto... and some of the cheap Internet alternatives are a false economy

 

[CliveW]

I've never used an electric shaver. Just a wet shave under the shower.

 

[Jensen]

Braun for me too, a wet and dry shaved with a foil head.
Never tried the wet shave option

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Braun electric for me. It is capable of wet and dry, but only use it dry. Put it in the cleaning dock a couple of times a week.

 

[Alan Clifford]

I've had two 3 head philips over the years and replaced the batteries in both. Now those batteries don't hold much charge anymore. I decided to buy a new one. This one still has a welded-in battery but it is lithium. Downside is that is has a thingy on the lead rather than just being a wire. Apparently it's waterproof and can be used in the shower.

However, BA lost my baggage last week so I went a couple of days without a shaver. But then I decided to continue with the beard.

 

[Hobbit]

Mmm, foil or rotary head? I had a Phillips twin head around 1980 but wasn’t too impressed. Maybe worth considering the triple head - 50% extra shaving.

Phillips question; how often do the heads need replacing? I change the foil head on the Braun every 2-3 months.

Many thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Mmm, foil or rotary head? I had a Phillips twin head around 1980 but wasn’t too impressed. Maybe worth considering the triple head - 50% extra shaving.

Phillips question; how often do the heads need replacing? I change the foil head on the Braun every 2-3 months.

Many thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.

Sounds like you’re pressing to hard if you have to change the foil that often.
I get at least a year/18 months out of mine.

 

[Crow]

I can't remember ever changing the heads on any of my Phillips rotaries.

Just make sure to keep the same head in the same holder when doing a full clean.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

A couple of years on my Philips shaver. Simple to swap in.

 

[Jamesbrown]

Phillips one blade. Had all sorts but this is the best for me.

 

[HomecountiesJohn]

I can't help with the OP as I'm a wet shave man, always have been. Every 6months or so i treat myself to a straight Razor shave by my Barber, the hot towel after is the highlight, I love it.

 

[Alan Clifford]

I can't remember ever changing the heads on any of my Phillips rotaries.

Just make sure to keep the same head in the same holder when doing a full clean.

I've never changed the heads.

 

[Robster59]

I tend to dry shave as wet shavers knacker my skin. I generally use Philips but I do find that the blades eventually wear out. However, I have also found that, with a little patience, you can get one of the more basic models at a price much lower than the cost of the replacement blades. So for me it's cheaper to just buy a cheap Philips razor than replacement blades. Strange but true.

 

[Voyager EMH]

I've had a Philips triple head for - don't know - maybe 20 or more years. Never changed the head.
Mostly wet shave every day with cheap disposables. Just happened to have bought a packet of 10 for £1 in Tesco today. They will last me until Christmas.