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| Thread ID: 88922 | 2008-04-15 00:13:00 | Electric shavers | Thomas01 (317) | PC World Chat |
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| 658845 | 2008-04-15 00:13:00 | I liked my old Philoshave shaver. Simple rugged and ran off the mains. The on/off switch gave trouble so I cut it out of the circuit and made it FULLY AUTOMATIC, the moment you plug it in, it starts! But I replaced it with a Philips 5000 series reflex which can use main or battery. It does its job but seems a bit gutless to me. Loads of trouble that Bond & Bond couldn't cope with (sold me new heads to cure the fault!). Cotters pointed out to me that the plastic support to the heads was distorted and got me a new one which cured the fault. But it was an expensive shaver and a lot of trouble had been taken to arrange that the three heads all moved in unison. Now frankly I find the simple floating heads on the old shaver far better and a darn site cheaper and simpler. I need new heads and at about $90 I am not far off the price of a new shaver ($130) Additionally the battery is also knocking on a bit. Obviously I should get new. But what ? I am still thinking Philips (battery/mains) but a simpler design. Any advice ? Tom |
Thomas01 (317) | ||
| 658846 | 2008-04-15 00:22:00 | I actually prefer the Braun-style head (i.e. not rotary) as I find it easier on my skin. Rotary heads are better if you have a heavy beard though, I believe. Philishave is probably still the best though - they pretty much have a monopoly on electric shavers of that type. I'd suggest you wait for Briscoes to have a one of their big 30-50% off sales, as the markup on Philishaves is ridiculous!!! |
nofam (9009) | ||
| 658847 | 2008-04-15 00:48:00 | Using a Philips Norelco here, Model # 8140XL (www.consumer.philips.com). 120/240VAC. Washable. I like it. $34.00USD at Wal-Mart; don't pay more! :thumbs: |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 658848 | 2008-04-15 01:26:00 | Grow a beard. | Metla (12) | ||
| 658849 | 2008-04-15 01:29:00 | OT here . . I used Philishave yrs ago with the 3 rotation blades, non-cordless . My bro uses the cordless one but its the one that is not waterproof ie . , cannot use shaving gel with it . I've found the manual razors take more time and you need a basin of water and a mirror and a non steamy room . I used electric after a long time spell . I found electric, it wasn't as even when cutting, the skin wasn't as soft and it was harder to get a closer shave, even after pressing the electric razor on my skin . They don't cut you . Not sure, if it the skin type or the hair type, I seen men when after a shave, you cannot see any hair at all . . . |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 658850 | 2008-04-15 02:05:00 | I use a DE Razor. But I guess I have more time on my hands in the morning :D | trinsic (6945) | ||
| 658851 | 2008-04-15 02:22:00 | I use a braun Syncro . It has lasted about 8 years, and only replaced the foil and cutter once. The only thing is the build quaility of the actual handle is very poor, and the rubber bits peal off. However it does still work well and has a good powerful motor and battery. I also has a cool animated LCD screen, which philips used to do, but they seem to have gone budget on this feature these days. | robbyp (2751) | ||
| 658852 | 2008-04-15 02:29:00 | I tried an electric shaver as a teenager - it made my skin feel lousy, so never tried one since. Would love the convenience of course, but reluctant to try one again cause of the cash outlay and I've got a small mole on my face which I fear would get cut. For some reason razor blades don't nick it unless they're blunt. | Greg (193) | ||
| 658853 | 2008-04-15 02:40:00 | Nair. | johcar (6283) | ||
| 658854 | 2008-04-15 04:39:00 | I am a Remington fan. Foil type. |
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