is there a trick to using an electric???

[nomad]

I went and bought an electric, the norelco 8150, and I've run it over my head 3 different times now and I feel like I still have about a full days worth of stuble on each occasion. Is there some trick to using an electric or does it take days for your hair to get used to it or what??? I'm wondering because I have heard that a few of you guys use them and claim they get you clean or as close to a razor. I don't think anything is as close as a razor but it would be nice to have something to knock off the half day growth if I need a touch up.

Any help would be awesome, Thanks

[Sgt. Pate]

Yeah... switch to a HeadBlade! 

J/K, well sorta.

I think scalp preparation helps when using an electric.  I use one I have at work on occasion when I get up too late and if I use a pre-shave it seems to help me get a little closer but it still take a lot of strokes to get it all smooth. 

[nomad]

Whats a pre shave???

[Sgt. Pate]

Something like Lectric Shave: http://www.lectricshave.com/products.shtml 

[Nixx]

With my Panasonic Vortex I get as as close as my Mach 3 when I use it in the shower.  I haven't used other electrics before, so I really can't compare it to others.  I know that with mine I really didn't get used to it for a few weeks, and it also states in the manual it may take a few weeks for your scalp to get used to it. 

[Razor X]

 I use one I have at work on occasion when I get up too late  ....

I've done that a few times and came to the conclusion that there is no advantage to using the electric.  Whatever time that is saved by not lathering up and rinsing is spent going over the same spots over and over again.

There's a guy at my gym that has a really smooth dome.  You can barely see any shadow, but you can detect that he's only got an MPB fringe and is completely bald on top.  I was really surprised to hear him tell someone one day that he uses an electric razor on his head.  I've never seen so much as a hint of stubble on his scalp.  I didn't hear what razor he uses, but he did say that it takes him a good half hour each day to do it.  It is a good result but I don't have the patience for it.  I can't imagine how long it would take if he had to shave an entire head of hair instead of just the horseshoe.

[Tyler]

When I shaved with an electric I used to have to stretch my head so that I could get some areas.  Otherwise it wouldn't get as close.

Are you using a razor with 3 rotating blades?  If not, that could be the issue.  I found that the other type of electrics didn't shave my head very well.

[ryebread]

With my Panasonic Vortex I get as as close as my Mach 3 when I use it in the shower.  I haven't used other electrics before, so I really can't compare it to others.  I know that with mine I really didn't get used to it for a few weeks, and it also states in the manual it may take a few weeks for your scalp to get used to it. 

Does it feel as close as if you used the Mach 3 with or against the grain.

[Nixx]

With my Panasonic Vortex I get as as close as my Mach 3 when I use it in the shower.  I haven't used other electrics before, so I really can't compare it to others.  I know that with mine I really didn't get used to it for a few weeks, and it also states in the manual it may take a few weeks for your scalp to get used to it. 

Does it feel as close as if you used the Mach 3 with or against the grain.

When used in the shower (it's a wet/dry) I get a shave like I got with my Mach 3.  Like Tyler, I have to stretch the skin sometimes to get certain areas, but this will all be determined by your particular hair and head.  And like I've said before, it works best with very short stubble...  All in all I'm happy with it. Results will vary of course.

[schro]

Yeah... switch to a HeadBlade! 

Took the words right out of my mouth, Sarge.

[nomad]

Yeah... switch to a HeadBlade! 

Took the words right out of my mouth, Sarge.

I do use the head blade. I just thought form what I've heard here that an electric might be an alternative for doing quick touch ups an on the go touch ups.

[Timmay]

Nomad...sounds like to me you just wasted your money.  Next time you wanna try something other than the headblade....just send me the money......lol

Timmay

[xnewyawka]

Nomad, it seems in the time it would take to go over and over your scalp with an electric shaver, you could have already been done with it and gotten way smoother just scraping it off with your Headblade in the shower, bro.   

To me, nothing beats a good blade for ultra smoothness.

[Timmay]

Nomad, it seems in the time it would take to go over and over your scalp with an electric shaver, you could have already been done with it and gotten way smoother just scraping it off with your Headblade in the shower, bro.   

To me, nothing beats a good blade for ultra smoothness.

NOMAD!!!   I wouldnt listen to anything the guy just above this says....He will lead you down false paths! LOL.....


but unfortnately..I will have to agree with him.  There is two factors you have to consider here.....1...you are using alot of time to get it smooth wiht the electric shaver...more time could be spent out showing off that awesome smooth dome to the world....and 2...you are using up electricity that doesnt need to be.  Just go back to the blade....i havent ever seen an electric razor that can get as close as a blade...even if norelco or remmington ...which ever one it was ..claims they can....see ya buddy

Timmayy!

[warhawk]

To me, nothing beats a good blade for ultra smoothness.

xnewyawka...well said brah!!!

WARHAWK