Electric Razor

Spinnaker

So for many years now, I've been shaving with blades, always good ones. But I hate the hassle of it. I've been thinking about buying a good electric razor if there is such a thing. Do they work ? Work well ? What are the best features to look out for ?

^CwAzY^

They never get as close a shave as a blade, maybe the really expensive ones do I dunno..

Devon

Can't use them. I get red lines on my face and that's from the most expensive ones on the market. Stick with wet shaving. Better the devil you know...

monkeyfudge

I can't shave with blades due to a tremor in my hands making me cut myself a lot.

So I've always used a shaver.

I picked up one of those Philips Cool Skin ones... this is one of the ones that squirts shaving lotion onto your face, it was pretty good and it was certainly the smoothest shave I've ever had. It's a completely water tight unit as well, so you can use it in the shower if you are that way inclined and you can rinse it clean under the tap when you are finished..

It cost about €160... I think you have to spend a bit to get a decent shaver... I've always found the €50-€70 ones to be pretty useless.

Of course I have a beard now.. so I haven't used the shaver in a while.

lomb

philishave all the way, braun are rubbish as is anything with foils instead of rotating blades.
with philishave just make sure you get heads that have lift and cut double action(all their shaver over 80-100 euro have this), unless they have this they are useless, as the previous poster said expect to spend 150 ish on a shaver, i believe argos have the coolskin at half price in their price reductions brochure, its down to 87 euro, a steal.

Cabaal

imho your better of with w wet shave, not seen any electric shaver do as good of a job

Alun

One of the weird things about shaving is that whatever method you use, and in the case of electric shavers, even which make you use, your skin somehow gets used to whatever you're using. Even a change from, say, a Braun to a Philishave, or vice versa, can bring you out in a rash. So basically, in the end, there isn't an awful lot to choose between the two, as long as you give your skin plenty of time to get used to the new regime. Also with electric shavers it's essential to maintain them properly ... the blades don't last forever, contrary to what some people appear to think

seamus

Electric shavers can easily do as good as job as wet razors, and without cuts all over your face.

You have to spend your buck though. Anything costing less than €60 simply can't cut it (no pun intended). For a proper shave you want to spend €100+

Also be aware that you can't mix wet and electric shaving. That is, you can't keep trimmed with the electric, and then go for a clean wet one once a week (say on Saturday). Your face will be extremely sore and cut to shreds.

Stephen

I use a Remington Titanium (3 rotating blades, none of that foil ****e) and its great. Shaves pretty close. The first week or two of using it left me very itchy around the neck, but its been fine ever since. Charges in an hour and lasts ages after each charge. Can run directly off the mains if you need it to.

kenmc

shavers always give me a rash, and never get as close as a wet blade. you'd need to shave almost twice a day with a shaver I think. for years now I've just used blades, couple of times a week. not had a rash in ages, rarely cut myself. yeah it's a hassle, but thats why I only shave 2-3 times a week.

Eoin

kenmc wrote:

shavers always give me a rash, and never get as close as a wet blade. you'd need to shave almost twice a day with a shaver I think. for years now I've just used blades, couple of times a week. not had a rash in ages, rarely cut myself. yeah it's a hassle, but thats why I only shave 2-3 times a week.

Yeah, but you're one hairy little fella Ken

Seriously though, stick with the wet shave. Electric razors are a pain in the neck (quite literally).

Spinnaker

Wow. Lots of opinions. Breaks down about 50:50 Wet shaving may be smooth but every day it's a pain in the swissroll. Lots of shaving days to go this lifetime. Methinks I'll check out Philips Coolskin at Argos.

Thanks
Spin

Shrimp

Spinnaker wrote:

So for many years now, I've been shaving with blades, always good ones. But I hate the hassle of it. I've been thinking about buying a good electric razor if there is such a thing. Do they work ? Work well ? What are the best features to look out for ?

Exactly my current position. It's such a burden.

Dyr

Ive just bought a new philips shaver and tbh ive a pain in my hole with every shaver coming with a round two prong plug, since when was that the standard in this country? im tempted to box it up and throw it back at argos just to see what happens :mad:

Eoin

Bambi wrote:

Ive just bought a new philips shaver and tbh ive a pain in my hole with every shaver coming with a round two prong plug, since when was that the standard in this country? im tempted to box it up and throw it back at argos just to see what happens :mad:

I think the two hole plugs are the standard for bathrooms over here.

Dyr

yeah but not for mine, old house...


:v: < who the hell shaves in a bathroom anyway? lol

Louisa

Hi All
Only new to this forum, decided I was getting fiance an electric razor for christmas so googled some reviews and found this wonderful site!!!:)
Thanks for all reviews, didnt want to spend too much so ended up getting Philishave from Argos for €50 (reduced from €70 I think) with 'lift and cut' which apparantly is a good feature??? (Its all gobbly gook to me!!!)

Now when I was reading here about them, I seen someone complain about the 2Pin Plug- WTF???? :mad: Lucky dad is a dab hand and knew what to do becuase I was trying to force it into my NORMAL 3plug socket..

Why, Oh Why, do they put these silly plugs on goods in this county....
Had an electric toothbrush before and only used it for a week or two becuase of this silly problem- it proved way too much effort getting screwdrivers and all out just to charge it up....

So basically, the reason for this post is to ask- do you all need screwdrivers to charge your razors or is there a special adapter I can get????

Thanks lads....


Louisa

Karl Hungus

Louisa wrote:

(Its all gobbly gook to me!!!)

Gobbledy gook, surely? :v:

Louisa wrote:

So basically, the reason for this post is to ask- do you all need screwdrivers to charge your razors or is there a special adapter I can get????

Thanks lads....


Louisa

Yeah, you can get adapters for such that sort of appliance in and decent electrical or houseware store. Shouldn't be any bother.

Louisa

Excuse my mis-spelling.....

OK will go on an apadter hunt at lunch time

(why dont they provide these with the razor's- we bloddy well spend enough on the things!!!)

Louisa

scoooby

What do you mean we? You spent €50! By the way, there is no great problem switching the plug for a 3-pin one (rewiring).

phantom_lord

Louisa wrote:

Why, Oh Why, do they put these silly plugs on goods in this county....
Had an electric toothbrush before and only used it for a week or two becuase of this silly problem- it proved way too much effort getting screwdrivers and all out just to charge it up....

So basically, the reason for this post is to ask- do you all need screwdrivers to charge your razors or is there a special adapter I can get????

Would it not be easier just put a new plug on it?

Karl Hungus

Yay for newbies dragging up year old threads!

phantom_lord

Karl Hungus wrote:

Yay for newbies dragging up year old threads!

I didn't realise...

Odd first post.

Rb

It's been happening a fair bit lately, think its just people finding things on google and then registering to make a comment.
Happens quite a bit with the Ross O'Carroll Kelly threads in the Dublin City forum too.
Some come back, some don't, either way its a new member whos not spamming some product/service so I guess thats some conciliation.

Oh and on-topic: Got an electric shaver as a Christmas present before, only used it once or twice as I found it didn't shave nearly as close as a regular razor.

Sad Professor

I've been using a Philishave for almost 2 years now and I find it great. If I didn't have it I probably wouldn't shave at all as I'm just too lazy for wet shaves. I don't have dark hair so having a super close shave isn't necessary for me.

Dr_Teeth

The 2-prong connector thing is annoying, but it's because most of the 'above bathroom mirror' lights have 2-prong outlets for shavers. Certainly any apartment I've ever stayed in (and my home) had a shaver outlet built into the light, so I've never had to use an adapter.

Anyway, a few years ago I switched to wet shaving and haven't looked back.

il gatto

Electrics don't shave close enough (any type/configuration). If you shaved before work and were going out that night, you'd need to shave again.
Another thing is that people seem to think that electric shavers are quicker. They're not. You keep going around you're face, and every time you think you're finished, you find another patch. At least with a wet shave you can see where you've done.
The only problem with wet shaving is that you need hot water. It only takes 3-5 minutes. And chances are, when people use their electric shaver, they stand in front of the bathroom mirror anyway.

TheDriver

Hi Folks,
Been thinking of replacing my trusty 13 yr old philishave. Whats best remington or philishave?
Was looking in Boots and they have offers on 140 down to 100.
Hate wet shaving to be honest while 2 pin plug issue is Europe wide and they're only to be used in bathroom sockets, about the only time its same world over bar americans with different voltage.

Steveirl2010

Anyone think this is good its currently half price in Argos

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4431259/c_1/1|category_root|Health+and+personal+care|14418350/c_2/2|cat_14418350|Men%27s+shavers|14418367.htm

OldGoat

Steveirl2010 wrote: »

Anyone think this is good its currently half price in Argos

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4431259/c_1/1|category_root|Health+and+personal+care|14418350/c_2/2|cat_14418350|Men%27s+shavers|14418367.htm

Holy Zombie thread Batman!

Steve, nice of you to post here but I think this thread is probably dead by now. You COULD start a new thread on razors here if you wish but for a real discussion on all things shaving you should have a look at the Facial Hair forum.
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