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Old Today, 01:32 AM   #1
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Electric Shavers

I am 63 and always have used a 5 blade disposable razor. Considering making the move to an electric shaver. I hate shaving. Might even go with a closely trimmed beard.

Concerned about the ability to get a close shave. Any suggestions? Brand, type, price, results? Thx.
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I've used a Braun 7, 8 or 9 for the past 15 years or so. Not much difference between them as far as I'm concerned as I have and use all 3.

The trick to getting a decent shave is to use them in a circular motion and it's pretty close.

I don't think anything is as good as a blade to be honest but these are pretty good. I just got tired of paying a fortune for blades.

I just buy them without the cleaning solution setup which seems like a waste of money. They are wet and dry shavers and you just need to rinse them off.
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Can’t help you, I’m a razor guy. I find shaving in the shower works best, less hassle and whiskers all over the sink etc
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I've used a Braun 7, 8 or 9 for the past 15 years or so. Not much difference between them as far as I'm concerned as I have and use all 3.

The trick to getting a decent shave is to use them in a circular motion and it's pretty close.

I don't think anything is as good as a blade to be honest but these are pretty good. I just got tired of paying a fortune for blades.

I just buy them without the cleaning solution setup which seems like a waste of money. They are wet and dry shavers and you just need to rinse them off.
Been using a Braun 7 for years. The heads are replaceable, they keep a long charge, and also charge quickly.
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Been using a Braun 7 for years. The heads are replaceable, they keep a long charge, and also charge quickly.
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Yeah the charge is pretty great actually. I've taken them on 2 week vacations and shave every day and never needed to bring the charger.

I think you could probably get a month out of a charge, or close.
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Phillips Norelco OneBlade.
Totally agree, thing is amazing. I’d start with that, and see if the closeness of the shave is acceptable.
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Philips Norelco 9000 series user here for last 10 years. Used various other Norelco razors for 20 years before that.

Replace the blade unit once/year using OEM part directly from Philips website, as Amazon listings are often fake, don’t cut as close and don’t last as long.

Also use preshave lotion or liquid to get closer shave.
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