Looking to move to an electric head shaver. Which one though?

• Looking to move to an electric head shaver. Which one though? by garra on 16 May, 2014 21:53
• Hi all
  
  I have been using a Head Blade for about 3 years now to shave my head, however I still consistently get ingrown hairs.  I spoke to my doctor who advised that I should try an electric shaver instead.  I know it will never be as close a shave as a blade but I really do hate ingrown hairs.  I also moved to an electric shaver years and years ago for my face and neck to avoid ingrowns.  I just must have the type of coarse hair that is susceptible to ingrowns.
  
  I've had a quick look on here and by the sounds of it the Panasonic Linear shavers are good units.
  
  Just after some opinions on which units you guys recommend and how you have found them to be on your skin. 
• #1 by K5mow on 17 May, 2014 07:48
• I use the Panasonic ES LA63S. It works very very well and I get a very close shave. Of course not quite as close as a blade but it does work great.
  What you could try doing is using an electric shaver to get the majority of the shave then do one pass with the blade. I bet it's a good possibility you will not get ingrown hairs doing it that way and you will get a BB shave. This is what I do even on my face and I now get no irritation at all.
  
  Good luck Roger
• #2 by Goatee on 17 May, 2014 09:18
• Braun 340 does a good job for me
• #3 by krly on 17 May, 2014 16:18
• Garra; I took Goatee's tip about a week ago and got a Braun 340s-4 at Target for $62.63. I'm actually surprised at how well it does on my head. It's not as close (or quick) as a blade but more than smooth enough to not leave the old "velcro" feel.  I LIKE IT !.
  krly
  P.S. Thanks Goatee
• #4 by garra on 18 May, 2014 02:34
• Thanks for the replies.  I've had a look at both models on Amazon US (I am in Australia and our prices over here are ridiculous) and they are priced as follows:
  
  Panasonic ES-LA63-S Arc4 = $129 - $40 coupon = $89US http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES-LA63-S-Electric-Multi-Flex-Pivoting/dp/B002N5MHLU
  Braun 340s-4 = $58 - $10 coupon = $48US http://www.amazon.com/Braun-3Series-340S-4-Wet-Shaver/dp/B004UQ6Q62
  
  Just wondered if it was worth spending the extra to get the Panasonic over the Braun?
• #5 by K5mow on 18 May, 2014 04:44
• Quote from: garra on 18 May, 2014 02:34

  Thanks for the replies.  I've had a look at both models on Amazon US (I am in Australia and our prices over here are ridiculous) and they are priced as follows:
  
  Panasonic ES-LA63-S Arc4 = $129 - $40 coupon = $89US http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES-LA63-S-Electric-Multi-Flex-Pivoting/dp/B002N5MHLU
  Braun 340s-4 = $58 - $10 coupon = $48US http://www.amazon.com/Braun-3Series-340S-4-Wet-Shaver/dp/B004UQ6Q62
  
  Just wondered if it was worth spending the extra to get the Panasonic over the Braun?
  

  
  Well I love my Panasonic but I have heard a lot of good stuff about Braun. I don't think I can answer that question but I will say the Panasonic is great.
  
  Roger
• #6 by Goatee on 18 May, 2014 05:02
• Yea, like my Braun. Does a great job. Does take a while though but cant complain. Will use it when i go away instead of DE.
• #7 by buddha on 18 May, 2014 08:20
• Check out the Panasonic Premium Store online. Better prices than stores or Amazon.
  Panny would be my choice but only one way to find out for sure.
• #8 by baldjoeg on 18 May, 2014 19:43
• Welcome. You look great sly. I usually use a regular razor to shave my dome. I have used my norelco shaver when in a hurry but it does not cut that close. I would check out the Braun or the Panasonic myself of You are looking for a good electric shaver to shave the dome..
• #9 by K5mow on 18 May, 2014 19:55
• I also have a Norelco and it does not work all that good.  Love my Panasonic.
  
  Roger
• #10 by garra on 19 May, 2014 16:31
• Thanks for all the replies.  Had decided on the Braun, however went to order it this morning and its gone from $46US back up to $86US 
• #11 by Goatee on 20 May, 2014 11:21
• In the uk it can be twice as much in some shops as opposed to others!
• #12 by garra on 20 May, 2014 17:13
• Luckily i went back to Amazon last night and it had dropped back down to $47 so I ordered one.  Look forward to its arrival now.
• #13 by K5mow on 20 May, 2014 18:35
• Quote from: garra on 20 May, 2014 17:13

  Luckily i went back to Amazon last night and it had dropped back down to $47 so I ordered one.  Look forward to its arrival now.
  

  
  Sounds good. Hopefully it will arrive soon.
  
  Roger
• #14 by Goatee on 21 May, 2014 02:01
• Let us know what you think of it. Taking mine away with me next week as i cant take the DE on a plane as only taking hand luggage.