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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 10:58:13 AM

Title: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 10:58:13 AM: Hey guys. I'm new to the forums.

I want to start shaving my head, but I don't want to do it with a normal razor such as the Mach 3/Fusion. I want to use an electric razor.

The thing is, there are two types:
First we have the foil razors (http://www.garbarino.com/img_prod/zoom/52550.gif (http://www.garbarino.com/img_prod/zoom/52550.gif)) and then we have the one with circular blades (http://www.garbarino.com/img_prod/nuevas/51565/zoom/51565.jpg (http://www.garbarino.com/img_prod/nuevas/51565/zoom/51565.jpg)).

So the question to all of you who used electronic razors is, which type do you recommend for shaving head ?

Thanx! Cheers.
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: mangosink12572 on February 04, 2010, 11:45:53 AM: I do not think you get the smooth results that you get with a blade shave - -but I have a Norelco and in a pinch I have tried it - - -I would rather take another 5 minutes and shave with a blade - - - -I hate the velcro feel and with the electric the "horse-shoe" comes into sight -after a few days
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 01:09:51 PM: Yeah, i know that a normal razor would do the job better. But the thing is, my skin can't handle the blades of a normal razor. To shave my beard i have to use a hair trimmer in the first position leaving me a 3-day beard :-\

That's why I want to shave my head with an electric. I could do it with a gillette, but i don't want to take risks, at least not in the first time!

Anyone knows which type is the recommended ? Some experience with these machines ?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Sly Red on February 04, 2010, 01:22:44 PM: The Panasonic Linear (ES8243) is an excellent choice. Use it wet, in the shower, and you'll get a shave that will rival a blade shave. I guar-on-tee it! O0

Red
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: tomgallagher on February 04, 2010, 01:22:56 PM: I understand that the Vortex or Linear Wet/Dry are the best. Panasonic and Braun I believe.
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 01:48:08 PM: Thanx for the responses!

I don't think I can get that Panasonic here at my country. I will try, anyways I can still buy some similar shaver.

So, all in all, the foil shavers are better that the circular (philips), right ??
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Sly Red on February 04, 2010, 02:03:41 PM: Quote from: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 01:48:08 PM
Thanx for the responses!

I don't think I can get that Panasonic here at my country. I will try, anyways I can still buy some similar shaver.

So, all in all, the foil shavers are better that the circular (philips), right ??

What country are you in?

Red
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Peladin on February 04, 2010, 02:52:49 PM: Argentina.

I've been seaching and it seems Philishave and Braun are the only brands available here. I guess I will buy some single-foil Braun since its foiled and cheap :)

Any other suggestions are welcome.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: buddha on February 04, 2010, 09:50:47 PM: Quote from: SimplyRed on February 04, 2010, 01:22:44 PM
The Panasonic Linear (ES8243) is an excellent choice. Use it wet, in the shower, and you'll get a shave that will rival a blade shave. I guar-on-tee it! O0

Red

What he said!
I bought an 8243K (black) based pretty much on Red's review and I use it on in between days or if I'm in a hurry. I give it 2 thumbs up.
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: coyoteguy on February 05, 2010, 05:56:41 PM: I recently did a post about the Connair Cleanhead that you should check out.

I highly recommend it
Title: Re: Which type of electric razor do you recommend ?
Post by: Peladin on February 06, 2010, 08:53:43 AM: Quote from: coyoteguy on February 05, 2010, 05:56:41 PM
I recently did a post about the Connair Cleanhead that you should check out.

I highly recommend it

I've reading reviews about that machine and it seems it works well. I will try to buy it online!

Thanks.