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What's the best electric shaver?

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greatnessinc:
I'm considering trying out the Braun 5 series. I've never had much luck with electric but I'm starting to think it'd be cheaper in the long run to use electric for face shaving and would probably reduce shaving time.

theman:
I have a Norelco triple head that can be recharged.  It works good but your face has to become accustomed to it, or it will burn .  I have never found any electric to give the shave that a reg. blade will do.  Braun  has good products.

buddha:
My disclaimer will normally read that I am primarily a blade shaver, specifically the personna M5 Magnum.

That being said I also have a Panasonic ES8243K Linear that I use when I have cuts to shave over or if I'm in a hurry. I have also had a Braun series 3 which did an OK job but the Panasonic is clearly superior. I must say that I don't know much about the newer Norelcos, I haven't had one of them in years. "Simply Red" is the Panny maven of the forum, he knows everything about them and has authored many posts about the Pannys. IMO they shave darn near as good as a blade provided that you prepare the surface to be shaved. For me that means wash and dry and then use something like Lectric Shave (diluted with rubbing alcohol) or AFTA. Another benefit to the Pannys is they are wet/dry meaning they can be used in the shower.

The Pannys are pricey but deals can be found online at a place called the Panasonic Premium Store. They sell what is referred to as "refurbished" units. I had a hang-up about that until someone in here explained to me that a refurbished unit is, in reality, a new one with the bugs worked out in advance.

greatnessinc:
I have an old Norelco and a Panasonic Linear 3. I tried lectric shave many years ago when it was new, I don't recall how/if it worked for me so I might just give it another try.

theman:

--- Quote from: greatnessinc on October 29, 2012, 12:24:56 PM ---I have an old Norelco and a Panasonic Linear 3. I tried lectric shave many years ago when it was new, I don't recall how/if it worked for me so I might just give it another try.

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I used Williams but always washed it off in the summer as it was to oily.  Really watch your neck or you will see redness which is just electric shavers.  And maybe to much pressure.   ;)

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