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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: asianman on September 27, 2016, 10:05:05 PM

Title: Can electric rotary shavers give stubble look?
Post by: asianman on September 27, 2016, 10:05:05 PM
I tried shaving my head for the first time with Wahl clippers and my Panasonic Arc5 foil shaver and there is an area on the back of my head that I can't get even using a mirror after 30 mins of shaving.  I don't like the Wahl Senior clippers because it's heavy and corded and the arc5 shaves too close almost like a razor.


 I am thinking of getting a rotary shaver for this. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Can electric rotary shavers give stubble look?
Post by: reddog on September 28, 2016, 04:48:45 AM
I have one of those Norelco beard trimmers with several attachments. It will cut your hair to about 3 days growth. It was cheap($15) and work great.
Title: Re: Can electric rotary shavers give stubble look?
Post by: SlyCatCrossing on October 08, 2016, 11:39:07 AM
I've found my rotary shaver gives me a sly look but not feel.  If you want visible stubble but still basically no hair I would suggest a clipper with no guard (I have a wahl that works great, sorry to hear about your issues with yours) but try flipping it upside down  and coming at your head at a 90degree angle, if you are careful you won't cut yourself. Or another option is what  reddog said, the 'ol beard'n'ball trimmer (as I call it).  It's easier to use in the head and usually takes you a touch closer then typical clippers. 

If you decided to go rotary then get a cheap one to try first.  Some people have terrible irritation from these and will drop $100+ to only throw it away a week later when their head looks like they stuck it in a beehive.