Electric razor

Don Becker · 09-28-2007, 07:20 AM

'Looking for some experience/advice here - - - It's time to either get new cutters for the 'ol Norelco or a new razor. I'm just not happy with the shave I'm getting. No doubt new cutters will help for awhile but they're about half the price of a new razor - - the Norelco works okay otherwise. I'm looking for a consistently good close shave without having to go back to a blade. What do you use and like? What about the Remington micro-screen? Thanks! Don

anglingaddict · 09-28-2007, 07:32 AM

I decided to stick with my Norelco when I went through the same "dilemma" earlier this year. I ended up with the one from Costco mainly due to the coupon they had at the time. The other deciding factor for me was that I could now use it in the shower and just pop the head to rinse! My simple self REALLY likes that!!

I'm not sure if you would experience this or not, but I used a microscreen Braun once in the Corps due to neccessity. My face was used to me using the Norelco and I had you "know what to pay" with my neck. I don't think I have ever gotten that irritated from shaving as then!

Just a thought if your skin is even the slightest bit sensitive.

wsuweston · 09-28-2007, 07:36 AM

The Braun's are really nice. You are looking at 150-200 bones, but well worth it. Myself and a few friends are all happy with them and we all have differant models

Phil Layer · 09-28-2007, 07:44 AM

I was preparing to toss my old Norelco when I decided to shop for new blades. I decided they were too much for the old razer but then I stumbled upon a sharpening device on eBay for $8 with shipping. I figured I would give it a try. It worked like magic! I couldn't believe the nice close shave I got from the old razer.

Do a search on ebay for norelco blade and you should find it.

Queeg · 09-28-2007, 07:57 AM

EELectric razor ... I didn't know they had those. Well I haven't shaved for 17 years so ... yeah ...

JustCallMeDave · 09-28-2007, 08:05 AM

I've tried electrics as recently as last year, and they still can't beat my Mach 3's.

Just_learning · 09-28-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JustCallMeDave

I've tried electrics as recently as last year, and they still can't beat my Mach 3's.

AuntyM · 09-28-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JustCallMeDave

I've tried electrics as recently as last year, and they still can't beat my Mach 3's.

Looking at your avatar, I'm thinking even the Mach 3's aren't helping so much. :grin:

wsuweston · 09-28-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JustCallMeDave

I've tried electrics as recently as last year, and they still can't beat my Mach 3's.

I love the Mach's but they are damn expensive

Don Becker · 09-28-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by anglingaddict

I decided to stick with my Norelco when I went through the same "dilemma" earlier this year. I ended up with the one from Costco mainly due to the coupon they had at the time. The other deciding factor for me was that I could now use it in the shower and just pop the head to rinse! My simple self REALLY likes that!!

I'm not sure if you would experience this or not, but I used a microscreen Braun once in the Corps due to neccessity. My face was used to me using the Norelco and I had you "know what to pay" with my neck. I don't think I have ever gotten that irritated from shaving as then!

Just a thought if your skin is even the slightest bit sensitive.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by wsuweston

The Braun's are really nice. You are looking at 150-200 bones, but well worth it. Myself and a few friends are all happy with them and we all have differant models

I'm afraid I'm too cheap for that . . . thanks, though . . .

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Originally Posted by Phil Layer

I was preparing to toss my old Norelco when I decided to shop for new blades. I decided they were too much for the old razer but then I stumbled upon a sharpening device on eBay for $8 with shipping. I figured I would give it a try. It worked like magic! I couldn't believe the nice close shave I got from the old razer.

Do a search on ebay for norelco blade and you should find it.

Now, that sounds like something I'll try - - see my response above re being cheap . . .

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Originally Posted by JustCallMeDave

I've tried electrics as recently as last year, and they still can't beat my Mach 3's.

'Not quite ready to go back to the Atra - - but, might . . .

Thanks to all! Don

CATCH AND EAT · 09-28-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AuntyM

Looking at your avatar, I'm thinking even the Mach 3's aren't helping so much. :grin:

He's an actor and his makeup artist is not very talented. That pancake base is a bit much and the gotee looks penciled.

Jetridinfool · 09-28-2007, 09:30 AM

I have a Braun. Always used the mach 3... Love that Braun now. So easy to use, cleans itsself. I will never go back to the Mach anything.... not matter how good I thought I might be, I always ended up w/ the nicks and scrapes. Never get em w/ the electric.

Don Becker · 09-28-2007, 09:36 AM

I bought one of the sharpeners on ebay - - I'm going to try that and see how it goes. Thanks again to all for the input! Don

wsuweston · 09-28-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetridinfool

I have a Braun. Always used the mach 3... Love that Braun now. So easy to use, cleans itsself. I will never go back to the Mach anything.... not matter how good I thought I might be, I always ended up w/ the nicks and scrapes. Never get em w/ the electric.

HiTekRdNek · 09-28-2007, 11:50 AM

I would suggest if you haven't already. Just take the rotary blades apart and clean them. Especaily the nub that the blades spin on. It made a huge difference in how mine works.

Don Becker · 09-28-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HiTekRdNek

I would suggest if you haven't already. Just take the rotary blades apart and clean them. Especaily the nub that the blades spin on. It made a huge difference in how mine works.

Actually, I've done that in the not-too-distant past and I'll (of course) do it as I sharpen the blades as well. Don

JustCallMeDave · 09-28-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wsuweston

I love the Mach's but they are damn expensive

Ebay is your friend. I pay a bit more than a buck a blade with shipping.

Don Becker · 10-14-2007, 09:37 AM

Well, I'll sorta close this out with a report. I did get the sharpener a while back. It was so cheesy-looking I nearly tossed it. But, I gave it a try. I also found that I was mistaken about how recently I had cleaned the razor - - - oops, 'gotta tend to that more often. Well the cleaning and the sharpening worked and I'm getting pretty darned good results. I usually take pretty good care of my equipment - - how come I'm so lazy re the razor??? Thanks to all. If I ever replace this Norelco, I might just think about the Braun - - - man that's a lot of dough for a razor but your recommendations sure come high. Don