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electric shavers
Foomy
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So, electric shavers. I need a new one, what's the best options, or brands, or whatever. I got no clues on these things, just need something that will give me a relitivly clean shaved look each morning
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But that's not what he asked, Foomy, I've found that the more you pay the better they are. Look for something in the $80-100 range. Norelco makes good products.
Get one that looks like this:
The bottom one is fine, though.
Generally, I use a straight razor, but that's because I'm a bad motherfucker. I'll pop out an electric, though, if I let my beard grow out to get it down to a managable level so I can use the razor to get the rest off.
I personally prefer the "bar" style to the "3 circles" style, as I find that I get a better (closer, more consistent) shave with it, but you will have to find what works best for your needs and face/skin.
I have a Braun 8595 (older model--can't seem to find it on their Canadian site anymore) and it works quite well for me. It has a self-cleaning station, bar style shaver, and a pop-up trimmer. It was a gift from my folks a few years ago, but I think it was well above the $100 dollar range.
Basically, like I said, you can absolutely find good electric shavers, but you might have to spend more than you're looking for to get out of the "total trash" zone for electrics.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q6SU3C/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Pricey but 100% worth it.
What exactly is "Pulsonic Technology"?
Pretty much it vibrates a lot and exposes more of the hair.
I've tried that little thing that Gillette makes called a Fusion. It's a safety razor with a vibrator thingy in it. I haven't found that it gives a better shave, though. And, lord the blades are expensive.
See im the exact opposite, the vibration gives me a much smoother shave, it was the same way as the mach3. Though your right in that those damn blades cost a fortune.
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I'd say go to Walmart or something, buy a reasonably-priced one and see how it works. You'll find out pretty quickly which style you (and your skin) prefer. Then go and spend the money on a nice razor that will last you. Don't forget as well, it can take up to 2 or 3 months for your skin and hair growth pattern to "settle" with a new electric razor, so give it at least that long. That being said, I've noticed that if a razor is going to give you ingrown hairs, it'll happen within the first few uses.
+1 on the Braun 790cc, Ive had mine for a year and Love it.
That price on amazon is great too, My Wife paid almost $300 for it a year ago.
I have tried many sub $150 electrics in the past 8 years or so, I kept going back to my Mach 3 razor.. My wife got me the 790cc a year ago and I haven't gone back.. Gotta find a good pre-shave with any electric though. Someone recommended "Afta" pre shave to me a while back.. was soo much better than that electra shave crap.
As far as "not as close as a razor" it all depends on how you shave, and how much time you spend on each part of your face/neck.. The neck will never be as close, but the face.. Baby smooth..
YMMV
Want to tell me what roads you drive on so I can avoid them? :P
I watched a guy plow into a semi while shaving because the idiot wasn't paying attention to that little thing in front of him.. the giant ass 18 wheeler who had stopped like the rest of us in rush hour traffic.