Electric HeadShavers....

[parksie]

The electric  I have is a braun 360 though I get a decent shave, I would much rather use a blade.

[Kojack]

After reading the forums I snagged a new Panasonic Linear ES 8078 S for $90 shipped.
I want to use it about a week and trying different methods (dry, wet, oil) before giving my opinion.
I can say right now though, so far, this shaver KICKS *SS!!!! Thanks for all the help SimplyRed.

[Ckster]

Hello everyone, first post.

After reading this fine forum for a little bit I decided to go with a Panasonic ES 8077. I tried it last night and it worked great. I ended up buying Head Slick to use while I shave since I couldn't find any other shaving oils at my local pharmacy. I have Lectric Shave, but it didn't feel slick enough for me.

I used the shaving method posted on allaboutshaving.com and blasted through my stubble in about 2 minutes, which was nice.

My only problem is that the place where the spine meets the base of the skull got chewed up a little by the machine. is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process? I am looking to shave probably on Tuesday, and by then I would like to be rid of the irritation.

I just wanted to say, the machine did a fantastic job. I just got the St. Ives Apricot Scrub last night so I will be using that regularly now.

[Impaired]

I have been alternating between razors and electric, my electric Braun is old and has seen better days but still gets the job done ,although it takes longer than shaving but I do not get  the bumps either.I just use the ole lectra shave and it seems to be fine.

[Hook'Em]

I've decided today that my Panasonic is making me have bumps. I have used only a razor in the shower the last 3 days and have seen marked improvement. Today i shaved half my head with my electric and the other half with a razor. I could feel the electric beating the hell out of my head. Maybe it's just me but i'm done with the electric on my head and i've only shaved my face with an electric for 10 years. Good luck to ya.

[Kojack]

Just FYI for folks who have been thinking about getting an electric shaver.
Amazon.com has an instant $30 rebate if you spend over $100 on a Panasonic product.
Enter code PANAAUG8 at checkout. This is good till the end of August.
Good time to pick up a Vortex. I'll probably pick up a spare since I love the things.

[jumissa.fi]

Yeh, and i just wondered this stupid question:
Ready? Ok, here it comes..

With what kind of strokes or other movements do u shave with ur electric??

Thanx 

[Sly Red]

It's actually a valid question.  I move my electric razor back and forth, both with and against the grain.  On the sides sometimes I have to move the razor both up and down and diagonally to get the hair shaved close.  It's all dependent on the direction your hair grows from your scalp.  Run your fingers over the hair and when you feel that you've made the hair stand up, then that's the way you need to shave.

Red

[Brkeatr]

I agree 100% with the advice Red just gave you. I have been using an electric razor for over 2 years now and am happy with the results...........Good Luck !!

[Sly Red]

Hi Brkeatr,

Do you use a wet/dry electric?  Post up your shave routine.  Looks like you're getting great results.

Red

[skinhead002]

II have both aNorelco and a Remmington and while both work ok, neither replaces a blade.  I like the norelcoat work to get a spot i missed in the morning or sometimes a late afternnon headshave in the patrol car.   A couple of buddies that are fellow skinheads claim by them but for me, they dont give me that glass smooth finish.  However, you cant beat them for being portable and at least getting some kind of shave

[Brkeatr]

Hi Red!

I have shaved many ways and tried many different things.....the blade and oil, gels, creams, headslick etc.

For the past 2 years I have been using a Braun 8985 which is a dry razor and comes with the self cleaning mech. I start out by putting the old Williams Electric Shave on the noggin and shaving exactly the way you described in your previous post. My routine may be a little different than most folks but after I shave the sides and the back on the noggin I jump in the shower and when I am done I leave the top of the dome wet. I then put some Neutrogena Skin Clearing shave cream on the top and shave that off with a Gillette Fusion. After I get done I wash the noggin off and splash cold water over it for about 30 seconds and polish the dome with Nivea After Shave Extra Soothing Balm.

I know this routine may sound strange but it works for me and I like it....lol....I have had very few razor bumps or irritation since I have started this routine......so as they say....If it's not broke don't try to fix it!

 

[FClef]

What is the school of thought on a rotary electric? I have spots that refuse to come clean and I am just wondering if I should try a rotary blade to supplement the Panasonic Linear I have.

[Brkeatr]

FClef:

I have never had any experience with the rotary on the dome , so I can't give you my opinion....but from the few people I have heard from that have tried them the results are not too impressive....maybe someone here will have another or different opinion on the rotary....good luck !!

[Hook'Em]

I've decided today that my Panasonic is making me have bumps. I have used only a razor in the shower the last 3 days and have seen marked improvement. Today i shaved half my head with my electric and the other half with a razor. I could feel the electric beating the hell out of my head. Maybe it's just me but i'm done with the electric on my head and i've only shaved my face with an electric for 10 years. Good luck to ya.

I just bought a Braun 9585 Pulsonic and the thing rocks. It's much better than the Panasonic that Red now owns.  It costs about twice as much but it works so much better for me. I have bump issues and my old Braun 7000 series helped cure those but what an upgrade this new one is. It seems just a bit less powerfull than the panasonic but it doesn't chew me up like the panasonic. Anyway, I highly recommend this Braun Pulsonic if you're thinking about an electric.