Electric razors

[sixdogs]

What do you use have for an electric razor?

I ask because I'm fed up with my Phillips Norelco electric 5000 series razor. First the body quit and then sent me a new one and now, after three months, the head doesn't cut right. I've used their razors for 40 years and comments on the web lead me to believe they changed the product. So I've decided to think about switching do a different brand. Maybe a Braun? Maybe something else? what do others use?

 

[downsizingnow48]

I use Braun. This one is at least 15 years old. About once a year I get a new blade/head assembly. That's it.

 

[sixdogs]

I use Braun. This one is at least 15 years old. About once a year I get a new blade/head assembly. That's it.

Is that the typical look Braun? I mean, they don't make a rotary razor like Phillips Norelco, do they?

 

[Dutch445]

I had a remington SP94 for about 9 or 10 years with good luck,
it ended up not holding a charge well so i asked for a new one for
christmas last year (2017) and was given a panasonic ES LA93
and it's been quite good. battery last many days, and i got 14 months
on the original foil and cutters, which is pretty good.
i think it cuts better and leaves less of the scraglers i used
to get with the old one.

https://www.amazon.com/d/Foil-Shavers/Panasonic-ES-LA93-K-Multi-Flex-Automatic-Operation/B002N5MHLK?th=1

 

[downsizingnow48]

Is that the typical look Braun? I mean, they don't make a rotary razor like Phillips Norelco, do they?

The thing vibrates back and forth. I tried a rotary once, did not work for me.

 

[RNeumann]

Norelco isn’t what it used to be. I also don’t get along with the rotating heads on most razors. I hit on this brand and style 10-12 years ago and haven’t looked back. The model I have is about $60 now. This looks like the one of the nicer newer ones.

Panasonic Electric Shaver and Trimmer for Men, ES8243A ARC4, Wet/Dry with 4 Blades and Flexible Pivoting Head https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DKMY9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.a.QCbDYR0NAM

I tried a Braun razor several years ago and wasn’t impressed. Not impressed with their coffee maker either. They do make good bath fans and HRVs though.

 

[Wagtail]

I use Braun. This one is at least 15 years old. About once a year I get a new blade/head assembly. That's it.

Ditto. A Braun Series 7 to be exact... I think I bought it back in '01' and the only thing that I replace is the cleaning solution cartridge. I've never had to replace the blade/head assembly in all these years. Great product and it doesn't 'pinch' or 'grab' the wee hairs or skin. Never had 'razor burn' with it.

Mind you, I'm a 'beardie' so it's just cheeks, lower lip and neck for me... smooth as a baby's bum.

 

[wwdiii]

Braun, the 60 dollar one Walmart sells lasts forever.

Some of the upper end Remington’s are ok too.

 

[k0ua]

What do you use have for an electric razor?

I ask because I'm fed up with my Phillips Norelco electric 5000 series razor. First the body quit and then sent me a new one and now, after three months, the head doesn't cut right. I've used their razors for 40 years and comments on the web lead me to believe they changed the product. So I've decided to think about switching do a different brand. Maybe a Braun? Maybe something else? what do others use?

I use a Chinese one I found on Amazon for under $40. It is waterproof to use and clean. It is the best razor I have ever used.
Phisco rechargeable from USB. Charge lasts forever and charges up quickly from any USB source. I use my laptop. Totally happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Phisco-Elect...eauty&sprefix=phisco+e,electronics,203&sr=1-3

 

[sixdogs]

Good ideas. Thank you. I had no idea the Panasonic or low-buck Braun was out there.

 

[CMV]

None.....my facial hair is a little to coarse & can't shave well with one

Tried Braun, Panansonic, & Norelco. Tried the round disk types & the foil types. Tried medium cost - to very expensive. None did good enough to keep sadly. Disposable cartridge ultimately faster and better shave for me. For last few years I've just kept a real close clipped beard so I just shave my neck. Am loving that as it is a huge morning timesaver.

Of all the different ones I tried, the Panasonic was the best performer overall for speed, closeness of cut, & holding a charge. It still wouldn't get some places good enough, but had high hopes for it. Forget specific model # but was $250ish at bed, bath, beyond, had a foil head with 3 cutters, and was self cleaning.

 

[duber34]

Disposable cartridge ultimately faster and better shave for me.

Ditto!

Add a little Cremo Shave Cream (More like a shaving soap not a foam.) for a slick, close shave.


Regards,
Duber

 

[sixdogs]

I'm the OP and from all the comments and suggestions investigated Braun and Panasonic. Braun was what I planned to go with but there were some unhappy comments. Since I was already unhappy with my current rotary razor, I decided to go with Panasonic and below is what I bought for around $90. It's made in Japan and is beautiful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKKBTC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It shaves terrific and way better than expected. I'm thrilled and wouldn't mind even if I had to buy replacement blades every now and then. Thanks to everyone.

 

[CMV]

I'm the OP and from all the comments and suggestions investigated Braun and Panasonic. Braun was what I planned to go with but there were some unhappy comments. Since I was already unhappy with my current rotary razor, I decided to go with Panasonic and below is what I bought for around $90. It's made in Japan and is beautiful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKKBTC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It shaves terrific and way better than expected. I'm thrilled and wouldn't mind even if I had to buy replacement blades every now and then. Thanks to everyone.

How does it do at bottom of your neck? My Panasonic has a similar style head as pictured in amazon link. In some spots it worked fine, but there was no angle, no way to stretch my skin, no way to align Jupiter with Mars while standing on one foot and get it to shave well below the jaw bone. Gave to a buddy of mine who is of different ancestry than I am - he's more of a Native American & N. European mix. He really likes it & his facial hair is fine/thin enough it does well for him. Benefits of not having your last name end in a vowel I guess....

 

[Doofy]

Bought a new Norelco rotary and it tears me up. Went back to my old (40+) year old Norelco for the comfort. I do sharpen the blades on an Arkansas wetstone, once in a while.

 

[Trillium Farm]

Still have a Phillips that worked OK when new, but upon changing the head it did not cut as well. Changed to a Braun and never looked back.

 

[atsah]

I just bought a Panansonic arc 5, best one yet..

 

[hawkeye08]

Used Remington in my 20s, often had razor burn. Went to Philips, had battery issue with first one, replaced battery under warranty, it lasted many years. Replaced with another Philips, changed blades a few times, got a new one, then 2-3 years ago, thought I would try Braun, only used it perhaps a year, went back to Philips, agree they are not as good as 20 years ago, but they work better for me than the Braun.

 

[k0ua]

I am sticking with my $38 Chinese Phisco. Best electric razor I have ever owned. Far better than all the Norelco's and Remingtons in the past.

 

[dalola]

I can't imagine (unless forced into it for medical reasons...) anyone preferring an electric over a blade.

In spite of my doctors direction after a medical procedure last year, I kept using my blade. That's how much I despise electrics! :shocked: