What's your favorite electric shaver?

[pasusan]

This is RV related since we have very little fresh water capacity in our class B. DH shaves the old fashioned way - with a razor and shaving cream. It takes lots of water so I'd really like to get a good electric shaver.

He's particular about having a close shave. Any recommendations?

[BubbaChris]

I use a Norelco with HQ9 heads, that system spins the cutters a little slower so the noise isn't as annoying. I don't know if they're making/selling new shavers that use that system.

I inherited high end Braun and Norelco models from my dad. I couldn't get used to the Braun's foil system again (my earliest electrics were foil). And the new Norelco was engineered in a way that I can't get the cutters as close to my nose or sideburns as my older model. So it doesn't do the trick for me.

[mosseater]

I just bought a Panasonic Arc 4 and it's very nice. After getting used to it, it DOES get as close as a blade! And the bonus with foil shavers that actually work is that the hair is cut cleanly across, so when it grows out it isn't pointy like a razor cut hair is. A blade razor cuts across the hair in a diagonal fashion making a point on the end of the hair. A foil razor traps and shears the hair making it blunt across the end.

[ctilsie242]

Best is a wet/dry Norelco and shaving in the shower. I am 50/50 between a Braun and a Norelco. My RV has a Norelco in it, and I use a Braun at home. The Braun is nice because it cleans itself (or you pay $10 a cartridge per month so it can do that.)

I look horri-bad with any facial hair, so even on vacation, I keep things mowed.

[Dave_H_M]

Since I retired, my stubble gets mowed at about a 2 week interval. i had to get up and check the brand on the razor that has served me well for a few years. it is Norelco. :R

[Airstreamer67]

Quote: "A wet shave that takes 20-25 minutes?"

I "think" that post about a 20-25 minute shave that has befuddled several posters was posted by a woman. At least, there also was a reference to the person's hubby who could do everything in a helmet. However, who can be sure nowadays. Modern humans are still evolving into that whole man/woman/thing thing.

Personally, I stopped shaving when I retired 15 years ago. I could never take it up again because none of my grandchildren have seem my naked face. I'm too conceited to show them how ugly I am under there.

[Old-Biscuit]

Horizon170 wrote:

the bear II wrote:
Norelco but after seeing the replies I may consider switching to Braun....

Me too---I do sharpen my blades on 2000 grit wet paper.
Dur to my taking blood thinners I have to use electric or get a transfusion every month.;)

:H

Been on Warfarin for 5 yrs
I nick myself occasionally...normal amount
But styptic pen works just like it did pre-Warfarin

Can't use a electric shaver....whiskers 'curl' and I end up with MAJOR razor burn

Good ole double edge blade, shave soap/brush and a basin of hot water.
Swish, swish done. Nice clean close shave until next time



When RV bathroom sink should NEVER be left running when shaving, brushing teeth, washing face/hands, combing hair etc etc
Stopper and fill basin OR turn water on/off

[Horizon170]

the bear II wrote:
Norelco but after seeing the replies I may consider switching to Braun....

Me too---I do sharpen my blades on 2000 grit wet paper.
Dur to my taking blood thinners I have to use electric or get a transfusion every month.;)

[Ron3rd]

Actually you can shave with a razor and use very little water if you know how. Never cared for electric razors

[napadan]

fj12ryder wrote:
A wet shave that takes 20-25 minutes?

Wet shaving with a double edge only takes me 5 or 6 minutes.

[Retired_JSO]

The Braun series 7 I’ve had several years but as I aged, it gave me razor burn. I have switched back to my Norelco. I assume it depends on ones skin.

[Turtle_n_Peeps]

I use a Braun. Works for me.

[CavemanCharlie]

Just tell him not to shave when your camping.

I haven't shaved in 35 years. I have a electric beard trimmer though. And I do shave a little on my cheeks and neck. I use disposable razors and canned shaving cream for that. Very little water needed.

My fist can of shaving cream lasted for over 10 years. Then it got rusty and one day I came home to find that it had blown up. The rust got so bad that the bottom came off.

[Gjac]

I just shave in the shower it uses no extra water and softens your beard so the blade lasts longer.

[3_dog_nights]

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