Electric shavers?
Discussion
SlowMoped said:
Afternoon folks,
I've always dismissed the idea of electric shavers but I reckon I need to embrace them now. I cycle to work and get showered and changed when I arrive, invariably butchering my neck with a bic2 in the process if I leave sufficient time for a shave, that is.
Could anyone recommend a charge-up shaver? My father has always used a Philips but looking at some online reviews, the higher end ones don't seem to score too highly.
Willing to spend around one hundred quid for something that's going to last (although doesn't have to be that much).
Thanks!
Why not shave before bed, assuming it doesnt grow that much overnight? I've always dismissed the idea of electric shavers but I reckon I need to embrace them now. I cycle to work and get showered and changed when I arrive, invariably butchering my neck with a bic2 in the process if I leave sufficient time for a shave, that is.
Could anyone recommend a charge-up shaver? My father has always used a Philips but looking at some online reviews, the higher end ones don't seem to score too highly.
Willing to spend around one hundred quid for something that's going to last (although doesn't have to be that much).
Thanks!
I've been using a Panasonic for the last 5 years or so. Pretty happy with it. Before that I had a Boots own brand cheap and cheerful job, basically a copy of a Braun of the time. It lasted 20 years and performed as well as the Panasonic, but in the end I couldn't get the spares for it. I did try a Philips (quite an expensive one too), thinking it would better than what I was used to, but I didn't get on with it at all. It was quite painful to use, left my skin red and raw, and it didn't get anywhere near as close as the others.
One important thing, often overlooked, is to get one that runs on battery AND AC power. So when the battery goes flat and catches you out, you can just plug it in and keep going. My only criticism of the Panasonic is the AC lead only charges the internal battery, the shaver won't run on AC when the battery is flat. A simple thing, but pretty infuriating when you're in a hurry.
One important thing, often overlooked, is to get one that runs on battery AND AC power. So when the battery goes flat and catches you out, you can just plug it in and keep going. My only criticism of the Panasonic is the AC lead only charges the internal battery, the shaver won't run on AC when the battery is flat. A simple thing, but pretty infuriating when you're in a hurry.
I have a Panasonic (ES LA93) and its alright but I prefer wet shave with a Mach 3 as the electric takes ages and also find it gets quite hot on the skin. You also have to buy filters for it for the cleaning station.
I do like the fact its waterproof though and you can rinse it under the tap. Battery lasts ages too if you go away etc.
I do like the fact its waterproof though and you can rinse it under the tap. Battery lasts ages too if you go away etc.
I have had a Panasonic es8043 for about 10 years, replace blades and foil every year. Battery doesn't last too long now but I bought a spare to fit at some point.
It is annoying that you can't charge and shave at the same time but you get used to it.
Just one point of switching from wet to dry, it can take a couple of weeks to adjust and get a close shave so don't give up on it after the first week.
It is annoying that you can't charge and shave at the same time but you get used to it.
Just one point of switching from wet to dry, it can take a couple of weeks to adjust and get a close shave so don't give up on it after the first week.
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