Electric shavers

[reddog]

My trusty old Remimgton 3 foil shaver is finally failing after 20 years. They haven't been available for years, and replacement screens have gotten expensive and harder to find. So, I'm shopping for a replacement. The 2 head F5 seems reasonable at $53. Anyone have one of those? I tried a couple of the rotary headshavers, and they just didn't work for me, so I sent them back. I razor shave daily, but sometimes I hit the sides and back with an electric first.

[slybeard]

I have an Andis foil shave that works well.  I normally use a razor blade, but us the Andis when traveling so I do not need to bring all my gear for blade shaving.  It does a good shave and holds a charge for along time.  I first experienced an Andis from a barber.  It is the electric that barbers use most in place of a blade.

[MoonageDaydream]

I also have an Andis foil shaver. I don?t use it often - only when I am in a hurry

[Semi-Sly]

As a barber I own the Andis foil shaver I own the Wahl foil shaver and I also owned the Braun series 9.  All work well, but the Braun is by far the best, although seriously more expensive than the other two.

[Kromedome]

I got a Baldie Pro rotary shaver last fall and used it once on my head which resulted in shave bumps and burn. I'll stick with shaving gel and a razor
 I currently use the dollar shave club 4 blade, but bought a Harry's with 13 blades at Costco for $20. I hope it as good or better than the dollar shave club razor.
 

[J_Scott]

When I shave with an electric, I use a Panasonic Arc 5. It's pricey, but it's a great investment. I got one last year as a present and I have no complaints. The look and feel is about 90% that of a razor shave honestly. Much less scalp prep involved too.  Great if your rushed in the morning, and can't do a full razor shave.

[kowalski]

I regularly shave my head with an electric razor. I only use the Gillette Mach 3 and shaving cream when I have the time and patience. And occasionally I use a double-edged blade when I want to do the full shaving ritual (but I usually cut myself on some spots).

For the last three months, I've been using the new Philips headshaver 9000, and the results are very good. Before, I used a Philips Series 7000 designed for the face, and although the results were also good, the ergonomics made it very uncomfortable. My arm had to be in a somewhat awkward position. Now, with this new headshaver, which is specifically designed for the head, the results are even better, faster, and the ergonomics are perfect for me. It doesn't shave as closely as a razor, but the results are almost perfect.

One thing to keep in mind is that the three Philips Headshaver models (at least in Europe) are identical. The difference between the 5000, 7000, and 9000 models is the included accessories.

I continue to use the Phillips Series 7000 for my face, as I've decided that a mustache is the most practical and attractive look I can sport, and for that task, it's a perfect shaver.

Oh, I also have an Andis Profoil, but I hardly ever use it because it can't get wet and it's very noisy, although the results are excellent.