New Guy Here

• New Guy Here by Chaps on 09 Apr, 2016 13:55
• Been buzzing my hair on and off for several years but recently I have been cutting it very close. I will probably shave it at some point but not right now. I have been using a Walh 9916 C trimmer to get it as close as it is in my profile pic. I am pretty happy with the results but I was wondering if there is another trimmer other than balding clippers to get it a little closer. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
• #1 by Sir Harry on 09 Apr, 2016 14:23
• Welcome, Chaps!
  
  I'm not an everyday blade shaver, but when I go for more than a couple of days without shaving and limited on time, I like to use the Wahl Foil Shaver Shaper. They cut pretty close like 00000 and when I wet shave, I stay pretty smooth for about 8 hours. Also, check out foil shavers such as Braun, Norelco or Remington. Good luck!
• #2 by Semi-Sly on 09 Apr, 2016 17:22
• We use the Andis professional foil shave in my barber school.  They work very well for shaving heads and are not very expensive
  
• #3 by warhawk on 09 Apr, 2016 19:53
• Hi Chaps:  Welcome to the sly fraternity.  Glad that you joined us.  I usually head shave with a DE or SE razor.  On the very rare occasions where I do not use a DE or SE razor, I will use my Andis Foil Shaver.  I got mine at Amazon.  You can get it for under $54 with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Andis-LIGHTWEIGHT-Cordless-Hypoallergenic-Technology/dp/B00Z2JRFQQ/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1460252691&sr=1-1&keywords=andis+foil+shaver
  
  You can also do a YouTube search on the Andis Foil Shaver.  The one pictured in the Amazon site.  There are several barbers and users who love it.  Keep us posted on your choice and again, welcome to the sly fraternity.
  
  WARHAWK
• #4 by warhawk on 09 Apr, 2016 19:59
• Here is a YouTube link on the Andis Foil Shaver:
  
  
  
  WARHAWK
  
• #5 by Chaps on 09 Apr, 2016 22:08
• Thanks so much for the welcome, gentlemen. I appreciate the advice. I will definitely check out the Andis foil shaver.
• #6 by mrzed on 10 Apr, 2016 05:49
• The difference between a very close buzz and a shaved head is primarily in the feel.  The head blade is a nice option. You will likely really enjoy the feel of a smooth head. So when you are ready to go that .1 mm shorter, consider the head blade.
  
• #7 by Paul on 11 Apr, 2016 05:53
• Welcome Chaps
• #8 by tobler1 on 11 Apr, 2016 06:09
• Welcome to the site.
• #9 by Chaps on 11 Apr, 2016 21:28
• Quote from: tobler1 on 11 Apr, 2016 06:09

  Welcome to the site.
  

  
  Thank you.
• #10 by Chaps on 11 Apr, 2016 21:29
• Quote from: Paul on 11 Apr, 2016 05:53

  Welcome Chaps
  

  
  Thank you.
• #11 by Chaps on 11 Apr, 2016 21:34
• Quote from: mrzed on 10 Apr, 2016 05:49

  The difference between a very close buzz and a shaved head is primarily in the feel.  The head blade is a nice option. You will likely really enjoy the feel of a smooth head. So when you are ready to go that .1 mm shorter, consider the head blade.
  

  
  Thanks for the advice.
• #12 by wpruitt on 12 Apr, 2016 16:44
• Welcome