Thread: Best Electric Razor

in the barber shop we use the wahl five star and the andis profoil.. they both seem to work about as well as a foil shaver can but I will say they are much louder than almost all of my straights

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I would point you to an electric razor forum, but I'm pretty sure none exist

Well I'll be damned! I shouldn't be surprised, this being the internet and all, but for some strange reason I was compelled to google this and low and behold I found at least 2 electric forums.

Poor, misguided souls

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Well I'll be damned! I shouldn't be surprised, this being the internet and all, but for some strange reason I was compelled to google this and low and behold I found at least 2 electric forums.

Poor, misguided souls

You could have just clicked the link in my previous post and saved the effort lol

I am convinced that inside of every electric razor is a tiny man that reaches out and rips your hairs out by the roots.

They are evil and should be avoided at all costs. : )

Originally Posted by ralary

Best Electric Razor
Looking into getting an electric razor. I'm getting tired of the whole shaving cream / razor routine and need something quicker and easier. My wife suggest me to go with this Philips razor. What ya think? Am I on the right track? Anyone have any other recommnedations? What are using and are you happy with it?

Is that title what they call an Oxy-Moron? Or is, "Get the Oxy, Moron!" what you tell people who string together words like 'Best' and 'Electric Razor' together?!
The only 'best' electric razor would be one that came from a reputable company, though any company that markets electric razors has doubtful reputation in my opinion anyway. They all give crappy shaves, so get whichever one you want. I own a Phillips 8894 that is in the back of a wardrobe somewhere. It was the 'best' when I bought it, but I didn't think it was such a fantastic thing obviously.


Mick

GAHHHH!!!!
get thee behind me Satan!?!?!

Originally Posted by Alembic

I am convinced that inside of every electric razor is a tiny man that reaches out and rips your hairs out by the roots.

They are evil and should be avoided at all costs. : )

HA!! now that is funny stuff right there.. and I do concur

I have had several. I feel like it I didn't have a neck an electric might be an option. Just can't seem to get a good result from an electric. Matter of fact I get a much better shave overall from a cheap plastic disposable Gillette than even an expensive electric razor.

That said I seemed to have the best results with the wet/dry electrics and use them with shaving cream. Haven't had one for years and have no desire for one.

--Shoki

Originally Posted by ralary

Looking into getting an electric razor. I'm getting tired of the whole shaving cream / razor routine and need something quicker and easier. My wife suggest me to go with this Philips razor. What ya think? Am I on the right track? Anyone have any other recommnedations? What are using and are you happy with it?

Elcectic razors:
Not a lot of experts here.
The Philips/Norelco razors are well adapted for whiskers that
keep changing directions. Not a close shaver but it permits
the necessary second shave for a Friday/ Saturday night date.

Of interest you can lap and sharpen the blades of a Norelco to improve
the shave after six months or so. Lap them with micron or submicron
abrasive on film supported on glass. As with any razor, sharp can be a
good thing. This trick worked well for a friend of mine.

There's a nice electric razor in this link
The Electric Cutlery Co "Unspecified" 11/16 - Straight Razor Place Wiki