[tiger_handheld]

Hey Guys,

The regular fusions aren't doing it any more. I go through like one cartridge every 2-3 weeks.

In the market for a electric shaver, but I have no idea where to look, what to look for, or which brands are the best or crap.


If you use an electric shaver, what brand is it? and where did you buy it. I'm down to buying on the internet, though i'd prefer local..

TIA


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[ajax]

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http://www.microforce.ca

[Levitron]

I've used my Braun for many years and it's held up great.

[jackmeister]

i've personally used philips (3 circular blades) and a conventional braun one (a flat shaver with mesh on top)... from my experience i'd say the philips > braun because you dont have to do the same area 3 to 4 times to get the spots you want. but still, nothing beats a manual shaver.

your best bet would be checking out london drugs since they have a decent selection, and then buy online if its cheaper

[124Y]

I have a conventional braun shaver and it's pretty good! Haven't used Philips before...

[tiger_handheld]

I'm looking at LD online. They seem to have a decent selection...

Question: I have a goatee - something similar to will smith's lol. how do u keep that with a shaver that has 3 circular blades. its very easy with the manual shave. and i also need a shaver, where i can maintain the goatee ( trim it etc..)

[vitaminG]

fyi disposable cartridges are only supposed to be good for like 5 shaves, so if your getting 2-3 weeks consider yourself lucky.

I have a very thick beard and i electric shavers are completely useless for me, i have a high end philishave, used it for maybe 2 mos before tossed it. I find electrics dont cut as close and i get way more irritation from having to go over the same spot over and over.

again maybe its just me cause i have a thick beard, but i find disposible razors are the best, closest shave, least irritation, fastest...

[Culture_Vulture]

You'll never go wrong with Braun. I've never tried anything else but I hear good reviews from Panasonic users too.

[silk]

Philip

Bought it at WalMart in seattle... the shaver are so cheap there compared to canada

[!Yaminashi]

I think mine's just a base Remington and I've had it for years, still does the job perfectly

[thumper]

brawn. there is a model that self-cleans in a charging station that looks pretty cool.

my cousin from HK was here during the summer and customs broke his shaver during a luggage search at YVR. he looked at prices at walmart and he said his model was cheaper there than at home in HK!?! he had a short trip to the US and when he came back he said it was more expensive in the states :confused: , so he ended up finally buying it here.

i have an old dinosaur philips that i've used for almost 20 years now. back then i was told to go with the top model because the lower versions were built cheap... i guess they were right because aside from the rechargeable battery needing replacement, it's been good to me. but cleaning it is a bitch :(

[hk20000]

I got a Braun from HK when I was there last time. Pretty damn close shave. Gotta love the German precision.

[bossxx]

I use a Braun as well. Never had any problems with mine over the years.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

philip 3 round circle one

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Philip

Bought it at WalMart in seattle... the shaver are so cheap there compared to canada

tats becuz we get gayed here, everything costs more



philip ftw

[skholla]

Panasonic! Super close shave, no irritation after the break in period. Panasonics are harder to find locally, I think Sears still sells them. I lucked out and just upgraded to a newer $250 Panasonic from Richmond Costco for only $100.

[unit]

anyone switch over from manual to electric?

im scared... had one electric years ago and it irritated my skin a lot.
but i find with manual i go through a lot of expensive blades and i shave less because i get lazy

[Levitron]

I've heard good things about the Panasonic ones too. They have a few at Fry's down in the States.

[hal0g0dv2]

philip 3 round circle one

:word:

[Culture_Vulture]

anyone switch over from manual to electric?

im scared... had one electric years ago and it irritated my skin a lot.
but i find with manual i go through a lot of expensive blades and i shave less because i get lazy
I switched from manual to electric about two years back, and I haven't used a blade since then.
Granted, I don't have a lot of thick facial hair, so it works about the same for me.

[ctsport]

I've used my Braun for many years and it's held up great.

:thumbsup:

[Ch28]

anyone switch over from manual to electric?

im scared... had one electric years ago and it irritated my skin a lot.
but i find with manual i go through a lot of expensive blades and i shave less because i get lazy

I did that and I don't like electric shavers.

Nothing beats the closeness of a nice manual shave

http://www.momentumgrooming.com/Merkur-Safety-Razor-Hefty

http://www.momentumgrooming.com/Pure-Badger-Shave-Brush

http://www.momentumgrooming.com/qs/product/58/5495/167629/0/0

Get those 3 and pick up a bulk pack of razor blades off ebay for under $10 and you're set. I recommend against using Feather blades during your first run because those things are sharp as hell. You'll cut your face up like crazy if you use those on your first try :mamoru:

[keitaro]

I recommend Panasonic! closest shave I've had with an electric. Can't be 13,000 rpm shaving power!

I got mine from Futureshop of all places. You can order Panasonic shavers from Sears as well.

[BorLorBao]

Braun 360 - London Drugs

[skholla]

Guys keep in mind that there is an adjustment period when switching to electric. For the first few weeks your skin may be irritated but it will pass and your skin will get used to the close shave if u keep it up. If u stop however then u r back to square one.

I've used a few trimmers, a low end Braun, mid range Phillips, and a low and high end Panasonic. The cheap Braun constantly irritated my skin and never got any better, the Phillips was okay but didn't really impress me, I found that it had a hard time cutting some of my short but thicker facial hair. Both Panasonics were great, the newer one being amazing. Very close shave, no irritation after the first two weeks. My first one went 2 years without changing the blades before I gave it away and got a new one. The new one is a lot sharper out of te box, faster motor, new curved blade design. I find that I have to shave every few days or my hair gets too long/thick. With 4-5 days I can still use the shaver but with a week plus I have to whip out the mini clippers and trim my hairs first.

[skholla]

This is the one a got a few months back...
http://www.panasonic.ca/english/personalhealth/mensgrooming/ES8224.asp

Costco Canada doesn't usually sell Panasonic shavers but the Richmond one got a shipment. They sold for $99 brand new, not refurbs. If they are sold out check Costco in the US or Target. I almost bought from there for a bit more, they had the same model but with the cleaning/charging dock.

[asian_XL]

Braun @ home.

cheapo made in china mini single blade shaver @ work

10yrs old Philips for trimming my package

[tiger_handheld]

what are your thoughts on:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085916&catid=#


http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/mens-shaving/with-battery-indicator-hs8020_18/prd/en/ca?retailStoreStatus=true&country=CA&catalogType=CONSUMER&language=en&onlineStoreStatus=false&proxybuster=D85D6DC23079DF03F7463950EEB61B3D.app10 1-drp3 (http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/Product+Detail/Beauty.htm?BreadCrumbs=Beauty;Beauty;Mens%20Groomi ng;Electric%20Shavers%20Mens;Philips%20Cool%20Skin %20Shaver%20-%20HS8020/18&Catalog=Beauty&Category=Electric%20Shavers%20Mens&ProductID=2409357&ProductTab=3)

[impactX]

Just curious, why not use a razor?

[tiger_handheld]

Hey Guys,

The regular fusions aren't doing it any more. I go through like one cartridge every 2-3 weeks. ....

Just curious, why not use a razor?


thats as bad as asking "what kinda car is that with an M3 sign"

[ajax]

What's some good adjustable shavers, if there are any? I like to keep like a 5'o'clock shadow look, but have to use a hair trimmer to do it.

[MG1]

Pussies.......... I use one of these.

http://www.knifeshop.com/shop/bild/rasiermesserdetail.jpg


The only way to get a perfect shave.

[skholla]

what are your thoughts on:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10085916&catid=#


http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/mens-shaving/with-battery-indicator-hs8020_18/prd/en/ca?retailStoreStatus=true&country=CA&catalogType=CONSUMER&language=en&onlineStoreStatus=false&proxybuster=D85D6DC23079DF03F7463950EEB61B3D.app10 1-drp3 (http://www.londondrugs.com/Cultures/en-US/Product+Detail/Beauty.htm?BreadCrumbs=Beauty;Beauty;Mens%20Groomi ng;Electric%20Shavers%20Mens;Philips%20Cool%20Skin %20Shaver%20-%20HS8020/18&Catalog=Beauty&Category=Electric%20Shavers%20Mens&ProductID=2409357&ProductTab=3)

That Panasonic looks okay but I'm not a big fan of the cleaning bases as u need to replace the fluid every 2 months or so. I would look for a deal on a 8000 series model instead, the curved Arc blades and the 13,000 rpm motor are worth it! Check Target, Walmart, and Costco in the US.

[SDU]

This is the one I am currently using. Picked it up in the states for 130-140. Pretty good price considering they sell it here for 200+ just for the razor.

http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/mens-shaving/arcitec-with-jet-clean-system-rq1075_22/prd/en/ca/

If your going to head down, pick up the flexcare sonicare too. I got it at Costco for 140 for two units. They sell it here for almost 200 just for 1 unit. lol.. Best toothbrush on earth..!

http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/toothbrush/flexcare-rs-900-series-hx6932_10/prd/en/ca/

[PiuYi]

Pussies.......... I use one of these.

http://www.knifeshop.com/shop/bild/rasiermesserdetail.jpg


The only way to get a perfect shave.

but your beard's so thick and white.... how does that work??

[tiger_handheld]

This is the one I am currently using. Picked it up in the states for 130-140. Pretty good price considering they sell it here for 200+ just for the razor.

http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/mens-shaving/arcitec-with-jet-clean-system-rq1075_22/prd/en/ca/

If your going to head down, pick up the flexcare sonicare too. I got it at Costco for 140 for two units. They sell it here for almost 200 just for 1 unit. lol.. Best toothbrush on earth..!

http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/toothbrush/flexcare-rs-900-series-hx6932_10/prd/en/ca/


where did you get the shaver from?

costco USA - do i need a costco card??
Target

where else can i check these out?

[hotjoint]

+1 for phillips. I love mine, I gotta shave every other day though

This is mine...got it from walmart for $89.99 around 3 years ago

http://www.burtons-bargains.co.uk/images/raz1.jpg

[skholla]

Sonicare rocks!!!! Yes u need a Costco card.

[asian_XL]

Pussies.......... I use one of these.

http://www.knifeshop.com/shop/bild/rasiermesserdetail.jpg


The only way to get a perfect shave.

even shaving your balls? :eek:

[skholla]

Don't take the chance shaving your own sack, get MR. BALDNUTZ (http://mrbaldnutz.com/) to clean you up... LOL !!!!

[thumper]

This is the one a got a few months back...
http://www.panasonic.ca/english/personalhealth/mensgrooming/ES8224.asp

Costco Canada doesn't usually sell Panasonic shavers but the Richmond one got a shipment. They sold for $99 brand new, not refurbs. If they are sold out check Costco in the US or Target. I almost bought from there for a bit more, they had the same model but with the cleaning/charging dock.

i remember seeing that at the bby costco a few months back. no longer in stock now though :(

[thumper]

oh and remember to find one with dual/universal voltage. you never know when you may have to travel. my friend bought a cheap norelco and it didn't have this, so he looked like a caveman when he came back :lol

[tiger_handheld]

do most shavers with a 3 circular blades have a trimming edge for sideburns n such? is that a standard?

@hotjoint - does urs have a trimming edge for side burns?

[thumper]

do most shavers with a 3 circular blades have a trimming edge for sideburns n such? is that a standard?



most do, but i've seen the low-end models without the trimmer.

[you!]

picked up my braun single head at costco last year and i would rate it 3/5 because i find that it doesn't shave as close so i would need to go over certain sections multiple times to get that smooth finish i want...i get irritations half of the time depending on how thick the hair is, thicker = more strokes

bro is using the philips 3 round head, i think i'll give it a try next time and let u guys know which 1 i like better..although i think i'll be a total noob at it since i've never tried it

[q0192837465]

I heard that the 3 circle ones generally dun give as close of a shave as the roller type. Mine is a 2 circle philips and the shave is not really good.

[skholla]

Arc IV Nano Blades FTW!!!

Review (ignore the talk about pricing)
http://www.apparenting.com/review_panasonic_es_8249_electric_razor.html

Shopping (make sure it says nano, don't go for the cleaning base unless you are prepared to buy refills)
http://www.target.com/Panasonic-Shavers-Trimmers-Electronics/b?ie=UTF8&node=13824071

[hotjoint]

do most shavers with a 3 circular blades have a trimming edge for sideburns n such? is that a standard?

@hotjoint - does urs have a trimming edge for side burns?

yeah it does but I never use it, its on the other side of the shaver.

[skholla]

I've found that the trimmers on shavers are never good. Better off buying a dedicated set of trimmers or mini clippers that you can use for other jobs too (hair cut, body hair, pets, etc). Check out eBay and search for the Wahl Peanut, Wahl Alpha and Wahl Omega, all are great products and are very reasonable if purchasing online.

[getalove]

Gillette World Sport Special with the chinese guy on the chinese channel

[tiger_handheld]

so the 3 circle version or the double/triple blade roller type?

I think buying from usa cheaper - the 3 circle ones look fancy though... the black philips one someone posted before ... looks SERIOUS!