What kind of clippers should I be buying

[Mike E. P.]

I'm brand new on SBG and am just learning my way around.  This question may have been addressed, but I'm not sure the best way to know.

Anyway, I'm using a cheap clipper and I'm ready to upgrade to something better.  I'm not looking for a completely bald look; I don't want the maintenance.  I want to shave maybe once a week and I like to keep my head with the appearance of just a shadow.  Anyone have a suggestion for a decent clippers?

Thanks.

Mike E.

[Razor X]

Headblade makes a clippers that would probably suit your needs. But honestly, I tried the approach you are describing and found that it is much easier to just shave with a blade every 3 or 4 days. You'll only be slick bald for 10 or 12 hours and if you shave when you get home from work in the evening, you'll have a hint of stubble by morning.

[Mike E. P.]

Thanks for the advice on the Headblade.  I shaved all the way down a few times and liked it but someone commented that my head looked blue from my veins.  I'm a little self conscious about how white my head is!

[slymyke]

Looks good, Mike.  Welcome to the forum.  I can't help with the clippers because I used to buzz mine with a cheap one too, before shaving, and never upgraded.

Here is a link that Tyler re-posted on another thread about this topic:

http://www2.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=16794.0

[Razor X]

There is nobody paler than I am. It does take a while for your skin tone to even out but eventually it will.  I found clippering my hair to be a huge inconvenience. It made a mess in the bathroom and I was always missing spots no matter how careful I tried to be. I'm not trying to talk you out of using clippers but don't rule out shaving based on a comment rom someone who was probably talking out of his/her ass. Experiment a bit and find the method that works best for you.

[Sir Harry]

Welcome, Mike! I have two sets of the Andis clippers (one regular, one t-outliner). They cut pretty close without a razor shave and give the appearance of being smooth even if you are not smooth. I used them when I had stitiches/surgery on my noggin several months back. They cost on average about $50 but I have had one for three years and the other for two. They're also great for shaping up facial hair...Good luck and enjoy the forum!

[tomgallagher]

Wahl makes a set of clippers called the Wahl Balding Clippers that I use whenever I get the lazies.

[isleepinthebuff]

I can't really help as the clippers I bought were in the UK but I will say I have bought expensive and cheap and they both did the same job. Actually I agree with Razor X I had more of an issue with evenness and missed bits with clippers than I ever do with a razor