Beard Trimmers

[ycartt]

Anyone have any recommendations on a beard trimmer?  Looking for a new one to keep my stache and goatee trimmed.  Any idea on the
Philips Norelco T980/60 Accuvac Beard & Mustache Trimmer model with the built in vacuum?

Thanks

[Paul the Headblader]

hey.
I'm also interested in itm, first time I grow a beard so I'll kind of need to trim it down from time to time
BTW: I saw people trimming using the clippers. is that a good idea?

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Wahl, with the guides, but trimming now "with the grain" or growth pattern of my beard--it results in a depth of beard from the skin out. 

[mrzed]

Anyone have any recommendations on a beard trimmer?  Looking for a new one to keep my stache and goatee trimmed.  Any idea on the
Philips Norelco T980/60 Accuvac Beard & Mustache Trimmer model with the built in vacuum?

Thanks

I just use standard hair clippers (Wahl).

I do have some beard trimmers (battery operated).  They are dull.  The teeth are smaller than standard hair clippers. They just don't work as well.  The standard hair clippers have the power and the sharpness to trim the beard and mustache. 

I have 30+ years of experience trimming my beard with standard hair clippers.  They are the best option.

[ycartt]

Saintc....you are saying to trim beard with clippers going with grain instead of against?

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Saintc....you are saying to trim beard with clippers going with grain instead of against?

Yup, so far I've been doing it for about 2 months and it results in a pretty trim look, but also has the benefit of working with rather than against the density.  Every two or three days keeps any stray hairs in line.  Our office has a "neatly trimmed facial hair" policy. 

[ycartt]

Thanks

[Razor X]

Saintc....you are saying to trim beard with clippers going with grain instead of against?

I'm not a very skilled beard trimmer, but in my experience, going with the grain allows you much more control.  Against the grain can result in inadvertently taking off too much length. With the grain might not take off as much as you want at first, but you can always adjust the trimmer to a shorter length and go over it again.

[andyarmstrong]

I use this: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&ix=teb&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1420&bih=916&q=perfect+stubble&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=14664355455709978987&sa=X&ei=jWitT9qXEYHq9ATCpr2eDQ&ved=0CHcQ8wIwAQ


It has a bunch of length settings built in that you activate by the slide of a wheel. Real smooth/clean cut and easy to tame. The only thing I dislike is how the guard does not go over the blade entirely. It takes some getting used to before achieving a totally even shave.

[Lynchy]

I use an older version of this!
http://www.shavershop.com.au/products/beard-trimmers/wahl-groomsman-pro

I used to use it to keep my hair at a no guard also.... I have had it for well over a year now with basically daily use, it's still going strong!

[-Doug-]

Bumping this topic...I haven't shaved during my winter break and I am liking the few days of growth look. My current trimmer doesn't cut it close enough. Any recommendation?

[isleepinthebuff]

I do mine with scissors

[Switchy]

Wahl are good

[Lynchy]

Wahl are good

I'll + 1 that! ... My set has lasted for ages when I used to trim my head/beard!

[imaginary]

Anyone have any recommendations on a beard trimmer?  Looking for a new one to keep my stache and goatee trimmed.  Any idea on the
Philips Norelco T980/60 Accuvac Beard & Mustache Trimmer model with the built in vacuum?

Thanks

I just use standard hair clippers (Wahl).

I do have some beard trimmers (battery operated).  They are dull.  The teeth are smaller than standard hair clippers. They just don't work as well.  The standard hair clippers have the power and the sharpness to trim the beard and mustache. 

I have 30+ years of experience trimming my beard with standard hair clippers.  They are the best option.

I thought I was the only one. Another reason I don't like using typical beard trimmers is the longest guard I found. The clippers I have to past 4.