Is this insanely expensive electric shaver better than a real razor?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
IronWing

IronWing

No Lifer
Jul 20, 2001
71,957
32,139
136
Here, print this out for him:

I, IronWing, will never sleep with a man who uses the Braun Series 790cc razor.

That should cover it. Also, that thing looks like a butt massage device when it's parked in its caddy.


Edit: WTH does "LCD display for battery status & hygiene" mean?
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

Lifer
Jan 3, 2001
41,920
2,161
126
I have a similar one. It does work great, but it's a bit pricey to maintain:

It takes cleaning cartridges for the base cleaner to work. You go through about 2 a month and they cost $10/pack.

The blade only lasts for about 8-12 months too. They're around $40 to replace.

If the blade is in good shape, you get a damn close shave with it.
 
Malak

Malak

Lifer
Dec 4, 2004
14,696
2
0
An electric razor is nice to have because it's faster and a lot less cleanup and hassle than a regular razor. I have a cheap one and it can get pretty much as close as any regular razor. Electric doesn't work on the head though.
 
coldmeat

coldmeat

Diamond Member
Jul 10, 2007
9,229
136
106
I have an electric razer, not sure where it stands quality wise cause I got it as a gift. If I shave regularly then it works good but if I go a few days without shaving, then it's shit and I need to use an actual razer.
 
qliveur

qliveur

Diamond Member
Mar 25, 2007
4,090
74
91
Foil shavers suck. Tell him to get a cheap Norelco instead. He can throw it away and buy a new one when either the battery dies or the heads wear out.
 
U

uli2000

Golden Member
Jul 28, 2006
1,257
1
71
I've not been a fan of the electric shavers (both Brauns and Norelcos). None of them have cut very close, and on my neck (my hair grows in every which way) they have left patches where it didnt cut no matter how many times or directions I went over it. In fact, I have gone back to an old fashioned double edge safety razor. I don't get nearly as close a shave as I did from my old Mach 3, but I also dont get insane ingrown hairs that scar me either.
 
M

Matthiasa

Diamond Member
May 4, 2009
5,755
23
81
You say that, but most electric razors(older ones at least) hurt so much(read more pain more manly). :p
Seriously shaving with my electric razor hurts more then when I fractured my arm.
But so yeah it would have to be amazing to be worth that much.

You also can't really get to close of shave with most of them as well.
 
Malak

Malak

Lifer
Dec 4, 2004
14,696
2
0
Matthiasa said:
You say that, but most electric razors(older ones at least) hurt so much(read more pain more manly). :p
Seriously shaving with my electric razor hurts more then when I fractured my arm.
But so yeah it would have to be amazing to be worth that much.

You also can't really get to close of shave with most of them as well.
Click to expand...

Something is wrong if it hurts.
 
Malak

Malak

Lifer
Dec 4, 2004
14,696
2
0
Matthiasa said:
Yeah its called me waiting to long to shave. :p
Hurts so bad.
The one I have so pathetic sometimes it gets stuck trying to cut but being unable to. :eek:
Click to expand...

It says right in the instructions to not use it on long hair.
 
A

Alone

Diamond Member
Nov 19, 2006
7,490
0
0
I've never had any luck with $50-$300 electric razors. They either tear up my skin and/or don't cut close enough or in patches.

I prefer those bags of cheap disposable razors.
 
destrekor

destrekor

Lifer
Nov 18, 2005
28,799
359
126
Malak said:
It says right in the instructions to not use it on long hair.
Click to expand...

Yep, used daily they work great.

If I let my hair get a little too long (I only use my Norelco, one I've had for quite a few years now), I use the built-in beard trimmer to cut down my hair to an appropriate length, then bring around the shaver to tackle what is then stubble at that point.
 
Malak

Malak

Lifer
Dec 4, 2004
14,696
2
0
destrekor said:
Yep, used daily they work great.

If I let my hair get a little too long (I only use my Norelco, one I've had for quite a few years now), I use the built-in beard trimmer to cut down my hair to an appropriate length, then bring around the shaver to tackle what is then stubble at that point.
Click to expand...

Exactly how I use it too. I only use a real razor when I'm doing my head.
 
Zenmervolt

Zenmervolt

Elite member
Oct 22, 2000
24,514
34
91
Fritzo said:
I have a similar one. It does work great, but it's a bit pricey to maintain:

It takes cleaning cartridges for the base cleaner to work. You go through about 2 a month and they cost $10/pack.

The blade only lasts for about 8-12 months too. They're around $40 to replace.

If the blade is in good shape, you get a damn close shave with it.
Click to expand...

I also have a similar one (Braun Series 5), but I don't know what you're doing to go through blades or cartridges that fast.

I've had the same cleaning cartridge since May, so about 5 months now and it's due for replacement at the end of the month. You don't need to run the cleaning cycle every day, only about once a week. If you're going through two a month, you've got to be spilling about half the fluid before putting it into the cleaning station. Also, if you order the cartridges in bulk they're $20 for a 3-pack, so a bit under $7 each instead of $10 and mine at least apparently last 10x as long as yours do. If you order a 12-pack, they're under $5 each.

I'm still on the original blade/foil from when I bought the razor in December '08 and it still gives me a good, close shave. I'll probably replace it this December just because two years seems like a decent lifespan.

Overall shave quality is indeed exceptional though. The Braun shavers have always worked well for me but I've never had a Norelco that worked worth a damn. Other people are the opposite. Just depends on the person I suppose.

ZV
 
Born2bwire

Born2bwire

Diamond Member
Oct 28, 2005
9,840
6
71
I've got that one, but just the razor not all the other junk. The cleaning stuff and the charge station is a rip-off. I got one of the charge stations models when they first started coming out a few years back. The alcohol stuff evaporates quickly so if you don't use it everyday the levels still seem to diminish (you could seal it back up but its a hassle). In the end, it does clean the razor but the newest ones can operate wet and so it isn't too much of a problem cleaning them with the included brush and a bit of water. Granted though, the blades and foil are now one package so you can no longer sweep out between the blades.

As for performance, no they never do give as good of a shave as a real razor. It takes a while to get the beard down and it never leaves the skin feeling as smooth or soft as it does when I do a proper shave. These days, I keep an electric razor for trimming and to do clean up. There are some areas of my neck where I find it is better to just do a light pass with a razor and clean up with the electric as opposed to trying to do multiple passes with the razor and causing more burn. For those purposes the razor is fine.
 
Perknose

Perknose

Forum Director & Omnipotent Overlord
Forum Director
Oct 9, 1999
46,736
10,269
146
OP, your username is hilarious given the subject of this thread. :p
 
dawp

dawp

Lifer
Jul 2, 2005
11,347
2,709
136
I generally don't shave and when I do, i use a regular razor. that said, i use my wahl beard trimmer without an attachment if I want to get rid of my beard, which I do every week or two, sometimes longer. I've tried e-shavers but most the time I don't shave often enough to use one.
 
B

bignateyk

Lifer
Apr 22, 2002
11,288
7
0
I used to use an electric razor. I have sensitive skin, and I noticed it was irritating it, so I switched to a regular razor. Haven't had any problems since.

Electrics are definitely more convenient though. Even with a regular razor I can only shave every 2-3 days. Otherwise my skin will get irritated.
 
AstroManLuca

AstroManLuca

Lifer
Jun 24, 2004
15,628
5
81
Electric shavers are worthless. Even the supposed time savings is lost on me since it takes like 12 passes on every square inch of my face to even approach what might be considered a close shave. Every time I've tried to use an electric shaver to save time, I've regretted it and wished I had spent the same time putting on shaving cream and using a regular razor.

Maybe the really expensive ones are different, but my experience is unchanged across several Norelcos and Brauns.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom