# Hirsute men of the dope, let's talk shavers! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 14, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186 "2009-12-14T04:15:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![truthbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/1 "2009-12-14T04:15:32Z")
mr. bot has just expressed an interest in a new shaver for Christmas. Being a fem-bot myself, I have no idea which make/model to get him. mr. bot has a short beard which he trims every 10-14 days. He grooms the area around his neck twice a week. From past experience, I know he needs a good quality shaver that won’t slip when he’s grooming his beard. He hates it when the guard slips and gouges into his beard; and he has to ‘even’ it up until he ends up with the passe Don Johnson look. What’s your favorite shaver? Recommendations are greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Randy\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee7513/32.png) [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/2 "2009-12-14T06:00:58Z")
I’ve had a [Norelco G250](http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-G250-Personal-Groomer/dp/B000068PBP) for four or five years and I have no complaints. It’s got several attachments that allow for trimming longer hair, trimming shorter hair, trimming down to the skin, and trimming nose/ear hair. The rechargeable battery lasts a pretty long time, and I’ve never oiled it. I trim my beard with it about twice a week. ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/3 "2009-12-14T07:51:33Z")
Braun Series 7 790cc/9595: [http://www.amazon.com/Braun-7-790cc-Pulsonic-Shaver/dp/B000Q6SU3C/ref=sr\_1\_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260776641&sr=8-2](http://www.amazon.com/Braun-7-790cc-Pulsonic-Shaver/dp/B000Q6SU3C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260776641&sr=8-2) It’s very expensive, but it’s top of the line. Been using it for over 2 years and it’s still as good as new. It’s just so convenient, smooth and washes itself after each use so it smells fresh everytime. ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/4 "2009-12-14T07:57:50Z")
Get the Braun Series 7 790cc/9595: > **[Amazon.com: Braun 790cc Shaver : Beauty & Personal Care](https://www.amazon.com/Braun-10069055859596-790cc-Shaver/dp/B000Q6SU3C)** > > 790cc Shaver Marketing Information: Series 7 - 10,000 micro vibrations for a quantum leap in thoroughness: Braun's super premium shaver range provides you the perfectly thorough and comfortable shave - with Braun's most innovative shaving technology.... It’s very expensive, but it’s top of the line. Been using it for over 2 years, and it’s still as good as new. It’s just so smooth, convenient and washes itself after each use, so it smells fresh every time. ETA: If that’s out of your budget, get the more reasonably priced but still excellent Braun Series 5 8995 (used it for 3 years, and liked it so much I upgraded): > **[Amazon.com : Braun Series 5 (8995) Men's Shaver : Electric Foil Shavers : Beauty...](https://www.amazon.com/Braun-Series-5-Mens-Shaver/dp/B000G1EQ1W)** > > Product description The new 360 Complete 8995 Cord & Cordless Shaver provides Braun's closest, most complete shave ever. Braun's patented Power-Comb lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas.... Before these shavers I used to use the regular Gillette razors. I resisted switching to electric for quite a long time. When I finally made the switch, it took about a week to get used to it. Never going back. ---
**Author:** ![Randy\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee7513/32.png) [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/5 "2009-12-14T15:30:53Z")
> [@xash](#): > > Get the Braun Series 7 790cc/9595: > > [Amazon.com: Braun Series 7-790cc Pulsonic Shaver : Beauty & Personal Care](http://www.amazon.com/Braun-7-790cc-Pulsonic-Shaver/dp/B000Q6SU3C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260776641&sr=8-2) > > It’s very expensive, but it’s top of the line. Been using it for over 2 years, and it’s still as good as new. It’s just so smooth, convenient and washes itself after each use, so it smells fresh every time. > > ETA: If that’s out of your budget, get the more reasonably priced but still excellent Braun Series 5 8995 (used it for 3 years, and liked it so much I upgraded): > > [http://www.amazon.com/Braun-Series-5-Mens-Shaver/dp/B000G1EQ1W/ref=sr\_1\_9?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260776641&sr=8-9](http://www.amazon.com/Braun-Series-5-Mens-Shaver/dp/B000G1EQ1W/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1260776641&sr=8-9) > > Before these shavers I used to use the regular Gillette razors. I resisted switching to electric for quite a long time. When I finally made the switch, it took about a week to get used to it. Never going back. I got the impression that while the OP said “shavers,” what she really wants is a “goomer.” ---
**Author:** ![Rocketeer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocketeer/32/4437_2.png) [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/6 "2009-12-14T15:44:54Z")
I bought a Norelco (the model with three heads) thirty-plus years ago, and the on-off switch crapped out in the first year. I jumpered around the switch, and it’s been working fine ever since. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/7 "2009-12-15T00:38:49Z")
> [@Randy\_Seltzer](#): > > I got the impression that while the OP said “shavers,” what she really wants is a “goomer.” Yeah, I was wondering about that even when I posted. You’re probably right. While the shavers I recommended above do include a grooming extension, it’s not worth buying if you’re not going to use it for shaving. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/8 "2009-12-15T16:18:41Z")
Since we’re talking groomers, there’s really just one name: **Wahl**. Go into any barber shop or haircutting place, and look at their trimmers; 95 times out of 100, they’ll be Wahls. The last time we had a thread like this, lots of people recommended the [Wahl Peanut](http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Peanut-Clipper-Trimmer-8655/dp/B00181SO2G/), which is a corded model. Cordless, I reckon you can’t go wrong as long as you get something above the bottom of the line. ---
**Author:** ![PoorYorick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecccb3/32.png) [@PoorYorick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoorYorick)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/9 "2009-12-15T19:40:37Z")
> [@Max\_Torque](#): > > Since we’re talking groomers, there’s really just one name: **Wahl**. Go into any barber shop or haircutting place, and look at their trimmers; 95 times out of 100, they’ll be Wahls. I second this. Don’t try to go cheap and buy one of the lightweight $20 jobs. It’s sounds kind of counter intuitive, but you’ll want something nice and hefty. Also, I’ve found that most of the cordless don’t have the power required to trim a tough beard very well. ---
**Author:** ![truthbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2009, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hirsute-men-of-the-dope-lets-talk-shavers/521186/10 "2009-12-16T01:08:51Z")
I double-checked with mr. bot; and he does indeed want a shaver. He bought a good groomer this summer and needs a new shaver to do his neck and for shaping around his beard. I’m leaning towards the Braun, it looks like it would last awhile. Thanks for all the recommendations!