Recommend me an electric shaver please .

[Salty seadog]

Not for me, I sport an awesome beard.

It's for my dad, I would like recommendations for one with three circular cutters set out in a triangle.

Many thanks.

 

[T4tomo]

tell him real men wet shave...

 

[Salty seadog]

tell him real men wet shave...

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Could be dangerous with an electric shaver.

 

[gcogger]

Surely real men use one of these, not those new-fangled safety razors?

...although I'm interested in any serious answers to the OP's question

 

[Ajax Bay]

I've had three versions of this Remington R5000 make/type (sequentially obv):
https://uk.remington-europe.com/products/r5-style-series-rotary-shaver
Couldn't cope with a proper beard (son wielded 'grooming clippers' for that), but otherwise will cope with 5 days worth, and daily gives a good enough shave for me.

 

[Sterlo]

Sorry can't help. Although I use electric, I couldn't get on with a rotary head shave, it cut my face to ribbons, so I went back to my Braun.

 

[oldwheels]

I have used Philips for years. My current one is a series 3000 and the battery lasts me nearly a month between charges. Also it is a one hour recharge and can be topped up if required just before a trip away.
It also has clippers.
It depends on your particular beard growth and may not suit everybody. If possibly try different head types before purchase.

 

[Peter Salt]

tell him real men wet shave...
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Surely real men use one of these, not those new-fangled safety razors?
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[winjim]

I have used Philips for years. My current one is a series 3000 and the battery lasts me nearly a month between charges. Also it is a one hour recharge and can be topped up if required just before a trip away.
It also has clippers.
It depends on your particular beard growth and may not suit everybody. If possibly try different head types before purchase.

I bought a Phillips one and don't get on with it at all. Gives me a rubbish shave and a rash. I think it really depends on the shape of your face, the type of your beard growth and the sensitivity of your skin so I agree with trying before you buy if possible.

I am absolutely evangelical about wet shaving with a safety razor but that wasn't the question. Wet shaving products can be used with an electric though, they're designed to be waterproof.

 

[winjim]

HMU if you're interested in a lightly used second hand Phillips electric shaver. It's a good one with the rinsy bath thing which I've never even used.

 

[T4tomo]

Surely real men use one of these, not those new-fangled safety razors?
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...although I'm interested in any serious answers to the OP's question

My son started shaving with gillettes etc and then tried out my DE and liked it, so I got him his own. He has subsequently got himself a cutthroat n has taught himself to shave with that. I'm not convinced it does any better a job than the DE so I'm not tempted. I think they are probably better for barbers etc shaving someone else, rather than shaving yourself.

 

[cougie uk]

Wet shaving with razor blades rather than buying disposable razors is a game changer. Saves so much money.

 

[oldwheels]

I bought a Phillips one and don't get on with it at all. Gives me a rubbish shave and a rash. I think it really depends on the shape of your face, the type of your beard growth and the sensitivity of your skin so I agree with trying before you buy if possible.

I am absolutely evangelical about wet shaving with a safety razor but that wasn't the question. Wet shaving products can be used with an electric though, they're designed to be waterproof.

Some beards grow straight out and are easy to cut with all types of head I think but some grow at an angle and need a specific head type.
Mine also I think can cope with a wet shave but never tried it that way.
Electric is quick and easy and is good if away from home. Wild camping is only one example but I used a smaller disposable battery one for that.

 

[Salty seadog]

HMU if you're interested in a lightly used second hand Phillips electric shaver. It's a good one with the rinsy bath thing which I've never even used.

Appreciated but it will be a gift Jim.

HMU?

 

[winjim]

Appreciated but it will be a gift Jim.

HMU?

Hit me up. ie contact me.

I'm not sure how appropriate second hand shaving gear is from a hygiene point of view anyway. I might give it to a charity shop and let them make that call.