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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2004 Nov. - 2005 Jan.: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Electric Shavers... users admin

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Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 6:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi all! Tim's birthday is coming up and one of the things he's been wanting is an electric razor/shaver. See, I don't even technically know what they're called. LOL

So my question is, hat's a good one? There are the ones with the three round things, and there are the straight across ones. I don't know what's better. I saw some Titanium Remington one at Target yesterday on sale- it was one that goes across with like three bars or whatever. It comes with a nose, sideburns, etc trimmer too (which he wants), but they have a lot of the Norelco round ones too and across ones. I also don't want to spend more than really about $60-$70 on it- but if I can get a good one for less that would be good. I don't get why there's such a massive price range. What's the difference?

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 8:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kaili I can only speak from my own facial experiences. I can not use one that has the straight across blades, they just don't get close enough. I have to have one with the 3 round blades. I believe the one I am using right now is a Norelco Cool Skin series, not sure of the exact model, it is one of those that dispenses a gel for a closer shave and you can also use it in the shower. I think mine costed a bit more than 60 or 70 bucks, but it was a few years ago and I don't remember anymore.

I personally have not had any luck with Remington brand razors, I usally stick with the Norelco, rather pay a few more bucks and get something that shaves closer and seems to fit my face better, but that is just me, I'm sure others prefer the Remington.

I would also advise to get one with the gel and able to use in the shower for a closer shave.

I never use the attachments that come with it.

From what I hear the titanian blades stay sharper longer.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 8:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hmmmm....thanks for answering. They have ones that gel comes out of? How do you put it in? So many choices, so many choices. I have until July 11th to figure it out though :-)

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kaili the gel comes in little tubes, the spot where it comes out of has a removable piece there and you insert the tube into that area.

There are a lot of different ones out there, the good news is that if you get one your hubby doesn't like most of them allow you to return it and he can always try a different one.

Just a pre-warning, it usally takes the face a few weeks to get use to an electric razor, especially if your use to a regular blade.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just checked Bigdog's. It is a Norelco 5825XL.

Asking him now. He says get a rechargeable one. He says he is VERY happy with his, has had it for quite a few years. He says he takes it on overseas trips, and charges it before he goes (different current in other countries), and the charge lasts 3-4 weeks.

Bigdog thinks Braun is a good brand too.

He also wanted to mention that there are now battery-operated bladed razors, that have about twelve blades and vibrate the 12 blades. I know he has not tried one.

Oh, and Bigdog just yelled up the stairs that they may not make his particular model anymore. He thinks he got it at Kmart.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I probably won't go with a battery operated blade one- I want rechargeable. I'm also thinking now that I'll go with Norelco since it seems more popular. I was looking at epinions.com and there were some with pretty good reviews in the price range I want. Good to know they can be taken back if they aren't what you want.

Juju, does he use a circle one or an across one?

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The three circles.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kaili: One tip I learned about my preference in shavers, a rechargeable that will also let you power it with the cord when the charge is gone. There are some that have a charging stand, however when they are out of power, you are not supposed to hold the shaver in the stand and use it. Others have detachable cords that recharge and power the shaver if you need it.

My preference is the Norelco Triple-header - but I can't stand the lotion/gel some of them offer. I'm perfectly happy with an inexpensive model with the necessary features for myself.

Hope that helps.

Tess
Member

04-13-2001

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 9:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kaili, Charlie has used a Norelco since he's been shaving (so over 20 years) and we just bought him a new one. The 3 circles --mid-range on the price and rechargable batteries. He's always been happy with Norelco.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 11:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bigdog has the kind Dra described.

Last year we bought Bigdog replacement heads on ebay, and it is just like new.

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, I bought one....now I just hope it was a good choice because I stood in the aisle at Target for about a half hour staring at the zillions of models. Goos news: Norelcos are pretty much all on sale there this week.

I went with the Norelco Cool Skin one that has the lotion. The model is 6711X and I hope it was a good choice. It's a triple circle one- the main reason being that they look nicer. :-) I'm such a girl- "I bought this one becuase the package was prettier". LOL

Well, I kept the recipt anyway.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, July 10, 2004 - 7:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
vibrating straight blades??? Do they come with a new face?? :-)