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Best electric shaver 2014
I only found some old threads on this subject and think technology is probably moving fairly quick in this area.
After several years of just trimming, I am done with full beard and will be clean shaven - or close enough - daily. I am looking for a good electric shaver that does not irritate my skin and gives a reasonable shave. It needs to be cordless, so I can also use it on travel for a few days. I am okay cleaning things up with a wet shave once or twice a week, but really would like an easy maintenance machine for the other days. I have medium facial hair growth, so it doesn't have to be a shaver that can handle a bear! What do you guys use and recommend? Thanks! G |
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I'll be watching this thread as my Remington is at least 20yrs old if not more.
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My Norelco is also 20+ and the beard has changed over the last few years. Need to go tool shoppin'.
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Looks like the Braun 7 series gets highest grades here. The Panasonic also scores in the top 5. It may be the best shaver actually but got notched down due to price?
I like Braun - have their ultrasonic tooth brushes for the entire famly and they have run for probably 10 years now - flawless. G |
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I decided on the Panasonic ES-LA93-K Arc 4. The Arc 5 probably will be overkill for my beard. I'll keep you posted.
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I've always used Brauns. Reliable and mid priced.
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What swayed me towards the panasonic was the bad reviews for Braun service in the US on Amazon and the video I posted - the panasonic sure cut through the guy's beard like there is no tomorrow, while the brown required a few back and forth motions. Exactly what I try to avoid ... The reason may be the multiple arcs but also the 40% higher cycles per minute (the panasonic runs at 14k, while the braun runs at 10k).
Best would be to order both, so I can tell you the results. ![]() G |
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Let us know how you like it.
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I use a Braun 7 when I don't have access to my preferred setup (Art of Shaving assortment with 5-blade manual razor). It's great. I like it so much I bought a Braun 1 series to keep in my desk drawer for emergencies. Not nearly as comfy as the 7, but okay in a pinch. I utterly despise facial hair so I want good stuff that works reliably.
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One year update with the Panasonic. I use it practically every weekday and have progressed to using it IN MY CAR! No worries, I fire it up on the red lights when sitting there for a minute. It takes 2-3 minutes for a clean shave and can handle my beard very well. People at work ask me if I had a rought night if I skip the shave - I use it that often ...
It cleans up with two passes easy. Around the neck I suffer from old geezer neck that needs to be stretched with one hand to ensure a close shave, otherwise you have half-blind old geezer neck hair left. Very unsightly. I had imagined I'll need a close wet shave to clean up every few days but not necessary. My skin was a bit irritated for the first weeks and I used an aftershave but now it takes it dry, no issue. I don't like aftershaves - too stinky. I have used the shaver wet and it is very nice. If I was a morning shower guy, I'd use it there. But I take my showers usually during the day or at night after exercise. One thing I did was buy the cleaning station. That's a total waste of money and space. It is cheaply made, needs expensive refills and makes a ton of noise for 2h doing its thing. Some liquid soap, a good rinse with the razor going and the same thing is achieved in 30s plus a couple hours air dry. Last tip is to buy a new foil blade at about 6 months. I am tight, so I waited a year. The difference old to new was phenomenal. I did not realize how much it had degraded over a year. G |
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