Best electric razor/shaver?

[Frankie]

I've been using one like this for a good few years.
http://www.have2have.co.za/product/Braun-8975-360-Complete-Mens-Shaver/32806/


http://www.braun.com/global/series/series.html

 

[Waaib]

I've tried flat (Braun) and round (Philishave) and prefer the normal razor to the electric ones. The razor gives a much closer shave for me.

 

[Claymore]

I have the Phillips Coolshave and it's brilliant. This one:

It's waterproof so you can use it in the shower and you insert one of these cartridges:

which work wonders...

Seconded. Brilliant shaver - it gives me a closer shave than a razor. I use shaving gel as a lubricant; it works better than the lotion in the cartridges, in my opinion. I recharge it every 2-3 weeks.

 

[mercurial]

Merc those straight ones don't look nearly as effective the circular ones, dodgy if you ask me

Don't ask why they just look dodgy dammit

I'm scared of the round thingies

I've been using one like this for a good few years.
http://www.have2have.co.za/product/Braun-8975-360-Complete-Mens-Shaver/32806/


http://www.braun.com/global/series/series.html

Dang! That's expensive. I think I'll have a look at the round ones.

 

[Fiekus]

LOL I'm amazed at this thread. Last week I picked up the Clicks clubcard mag and noticed the Philips razors. Was also sick of shaving every few days and I have sensitive skin so I can't shave with a razor every day. So tomorrow it will be 1 week since using the Philips Speed-XL http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/za/consumer/cc/_onlineStoreStatus_false/_productid_HQ8150_16_ZA_CONSUMER/_retailStoreStatus_false/Electric-shaver+HQ8150. It's very weird at first but I suppose I will get used to it. I shave every day and sometimes it leaves some "stubborn" hair... but like I said, will prob get better with time.

 

[Ou grote]

What do you mean by a straight/flat one? Like one of these:

Any specific reasons why?

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which work wonders...

I have one of these Remingtons, but the 2 blade one.
My 3rd electric razor and works the best so far.

when u start using the razor, it's gonna take a while before your beard gets used to it.
Usually 2 weeks or so.

 

[Yotch]

The rotary head that is used on the Philips shavers has a number of slots arranged around the outer rim whereas most of the other brands use a mesh containing a number of small holes. From my experience the rotary system works much better on longer stubble particularly if you haven't shaved for a number of days as the hairs tend to lie flat against the skin and won't easily slide into the small holes in the mesh on most of the other brands. A rotary system should also be much more efficient and reliable from a mechanical point of view as the heads just rotate whereas many of the other designs need to implement some kind of back and forth horizontal motion. Philips stocks a range of spares such as rechargeable batteries, rotary heads etc. for any components which might need to be replaced. I doubt that you'll be able to find spares for most of the other brands particularly after 10 years or longer.

 

[dam]

I'm scared of the round thingies

Lol, its called stokenphobia: fear of circles.

 

[wizdumb]

phillips FTW!

i have used 'em since high school. have only used/had 3 in 9yrs, my 2nd still works and i'm only using the new one as i got it as a gift...

i see there is a xmas special at makro, but clicks also has a nice range

 

[bwana]

Just broke out my old Phillips the other day - I prefer the blade and brush method but there is something to be said about the convenience of electric. It wreaks havoc on my neck though

 

[Fiekus]

phillips FTW!

i have used 'em since high school. have only used/had 3 in 9yrs, my 2nd still works and i'm only using the new one as i got it as a gift...

i see there is a xmas special at makro, but clicks also has a nice range

Bought mine there on double clubcard points day!

 

[Frankie]

I see one of the worlds top brands, Norelco, has joined forces with Philips - maybe I should try these rotary shavers, but will get it while over in the US - it's about R1000 cheaper there.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00823382000P

 

[mercurial]

I have one of these Remingtons, but the 2 blade one.
My 3rd electric razor and works the best so far.

when u start using the razor, it's gonna take a while before your beard gets used to it.
Usually 2 weeks or so.

Cool. I have sensitive skin so I'm a bit doubtful about getting one.

Lol, its called stokenphobia: fear of circles.

I don't fear circles. I just fear the round thingies on those razors
I don't know how anyone can shave with that. The flat thing makes sense to me but the other scares the crap outta me

 

[porn$tar]

6 months back I switched from Mach 3 Power to the Phillips Coolskin, never looked back since. Works best in the shower, and the charge lasts me about 2 months, shaving 3x a week.

Anybody know what other gel you can use with it besides the sachets you insert? Those are a bit pricey and only lasts about 3 shaves.

 

[mercurial]

In the interim, I'm gonna ditch my Gilette Mach 3 Turbo razor. The blades are bladdy expensive. It usually costs around R88 for 4, this month is costed around R115. I had a look at the Schick Quattro blades and you get 8 for R80 odd. I can't afford to spend so much on blades. They hardly last anway.

 

[marine1]

Merc, that is madness, now I know why I stopped using blades, electric is the way to go.

 

[mercurial]

Merc, that is madness, now I know why I stopped using blades, electric is the way to go.

Exactly. I might as well get an electric one.

 

[Zenbaas]

Merc, that is madness, now I know why I stopped using blades, electric is the way to go.

+1.
And the round blades don't hurt at all I have had both versions and they both work well.

 

[bwana]

In the interim, I'm gonna ditch my Gilette Mach 3 Turbo razor. The blades are bladdy expensive. It usually costs around R88 for 4, this month is costed around R115. I had a look at the Schick Quattro blades and you get 8 for R80 odd. I can't afford to spend so much on blades. They hardly last anway.

Gilette Minora blades - 5 for r15

 

[mercurial]

Gilette Minora blades - 5 for r15

Lol - I have one but shaving in general is just too much effort. I think I'm getting old. Either that or I'm becoming a man