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In-Between Clippers and a Razor??? by jond on 24 Feb, 2008 11:00
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Is there anything between using clippers without a guard and just shaving with a razor?
Would an electric shaver or anything be kind of in-between?
Right now I use just a normal set of clippers, no guard, set as close as they'll go. It's okay but I would like it closer, and don't know if I want to shave it yet...
Thanks,
Jon
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#1 by SlickEric on 24 Feb, 2008 11:08
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Is there anything between using clippers without a guard and just shaving with a razor?
Would an electric shaver or anything be kind of in-between?
Right now I use just a normal set of clippers, no guard, set as close as they'll go. It's okay but I would like it closer, and don't know if I want to shave it yet...
Thanks, Jon
Your post has got me thinking that perhaps a beard trimmer set at #1 could do the job. Try a Wahl, or Norelco. Good luck Jon, and welcome to SBG! -
#2 by tomgallagher on 24 Feb, 2008 11:26
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Wahl sells a special set of clippers called "balding clippers" that should be what you are looking for.
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#3 by Nick912 on 24 Feb, 2008 11:44
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Wahl sells a special set of clippers called "balding clippers" that should be what you are looking for.
Yes Wahl Balders are very high quality. They cut down to 1 days growth. Pretty much a shadow. Be careful though they will pinch and draw blood. I stopped using them for that reason. A blade to me is safer -
#4 by jond on 24 Feb, 2008 13:07
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Thanks everyone! I'll give the Wahl Balders a shot and report back.
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#5 by Tyler on 24 Feb, 2008 23:03
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An electric razor would be an in between shave. It will get down to the skin for the first couple hours, but you'll have stubble within a couple of hours.
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#6 by mindfungus on 26 Mar, 2008 16:25
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I use a cheep Norelco beard trimer that I have modified.
I discovered years ago when cleaning my full sized clippers you can take the blade off the bottom of the razor with the two set screws. I took the blade out to the garage and slotted the screw holes. (Use a carbon bit if you try this, it's a harden steel blade.)
Slotting the screw holes allowed me to move the blade further back than intended. This gives me a much closer cut. I have since made this modification to my Norelco beard trimmer.
Now I can set the cut depth to well below 1. It gives me a super close buzz and I only have to razor shave when I want too.
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#7 by Timmay on 26 Mar, 2008 22:58
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I would highly recommend that Black and Decker orbital sander....that seems to give you a good texture on your noggin. Hey its a thought....jezzzzzzz jump all over me will ya! LOL
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#8 by SLYinKC on 27 Mar, 2008 06:03
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I would highly recommend that Black and Decker orbital sander....that seems to give you a good texture on your noggin. Hey its a thought....jezzzzzzz jump all over me will ya! LOL
Timmmayy
OK, Timmayyyy, Try it out and post up your reviews..... And we want pictures.....LOL
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#9 by jond on 09 Dec, 2008 06:50
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Okay, this is my review so far. I've had the Wahl Balding Clippers for several months now.
I couldn't be happier. They in no way get razor close, it's just kind of like normal clippers that are the next level closer.
I need to get some pics so youguys can see, but if anyone else out there uses normal clippers on the closest setting and wants to go 1 level closer before taking the plunge to shaving, this is what you want.
My rating - 5 Stars
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#10 by Wil87 on 09 Dec, 2008 07:15
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Thanks for the review dude, some pics would be good, as a comparison!!
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#11 by Shaf on 09 Dec, 2008 12:20
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Okay, this is my review so far. I've had the Wahl Balding Clippers for several months now.
I couldn't be happier. They in no way get razor close, it's just kind of like normal clippers that are the next level closer.
I need to get some pics so youguys can see, but if anyone else out there uses normal clippers on the closest setting and wants to go 1 level closer before taking the plunge to shaving, this is what you want.
My rating - 5 Stars
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They'll last years aswell. -
#12 by Alexander215 on 11 Dec, 2008 15:03
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Belt sander works wonders
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#13 by Shaf on 11 Dec, 2008 15:06
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Belt sander works wonders
Yeah just don't have anything planned for the rest of day