Is this OK for super close whole-head use? I want to cut as short as possible without having to 'shave.' Typically buzz 2x per week, but older cheapo on battery died. I do not understand "000" and "#1" blade sizes - depths.
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This is very capable, and probably the best choice, for super close shaving. I'd get the andis "000000" blade however as oster only goes to "00000." The andis blade will fit the oster 76.
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I'm even more late, but thought I'd add my 2 cents. I have used two norelco rotary shavers, two Braun foil shavers and a Panasonic foil. Hands down the best shave is from the Panasonic. One of the Norelco's is my first electric razor purchased back in 1994 and still running like new - now that is quality construction. However the shave closeness is not as good compared to more recent shavers and takes forever. The other norelco is a much newer one, one of their recent nivea lotion models. I can get a good shave out of it, but it lacks in comparison to the Panasonic, not as close and takes much longer. The Braun's both performed excellently, but always left me with irritation, and sometimes good burns too. Both were self-cleaning synchro shavers. If you want strictly dry shaving, Braun is a good choice. Panasonic, a fully immersible wet/dry electric, I may have never used this razor dry, I can't remember so I won't comment on that. i prefer wet shaving with a quality soap or cream and brush, in the shower. It always gives me an almost blade close shave, without any irritation or most importantly bleeding. It never looses power when confronted with dense growth unlike the norelco's. If I have 2 days growth the norelco motor is audibly and sensibly effected. The Panasonic is unaffected It's motor plows through anything. I have loved my Panasonic ES8228S so much, but have decided to upgrade to the ES-LA93K. Will the Panasonic be up on ebay, like the fate of my other dis-guarded razors? HELL NO! I will keep it for a rainy day, change of pace, in case the 93k explodes or some other act of God takes it from me. I will continue to love my ES8228S for it's lifetime. Seriously guys, it's that good.
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The leading edge of the beard trimmer blade is 1 1/4" wide. The cutting teeth occupy 1 inch of the width (leaving 1/8" non-cutting "blade" width on either side of the actual teeth.) I wear a "close-trimmed" beard. I usually set the trimmer on "3", sometimes "2". This unit handles the "close cropped" beard very well. I disagree with the complaints about "flimsy plastic" on the blade shield/housing. Just hold the blade shield/housing with "normal" pressure against your beard and there should be no problem for "close cropped" beards. I can't comment on how it would work for "Grizzly Adams"-type beards.
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I'm 21 and I started the switch when I was 19. To be honest, you need to understand there is only one blade as opposed to 2-5 blade razors out there. This means you will need to make more passes across your face. But its not as bad as it sounds. Also, I will say that the disposables you use have a lot more tolerance for incorrect angle. The heads pivot no matter where your hand is angled. These razors have fixed heads (no pivot). So just GO SLOW and look up videos on youtube for proper advice. These razors don't have a "lube strip" BUT they do have a "guide" that helps prevent you from cutting yourself a lot. I'm 21 and I started the switch when I was 19. To be honest, you need to understand there is only one blade as opposed to 2-5 blade razors out there. This means you will need to make more passes across your face. But its not as bad as it sounds. Also, I will say that the disposables you use have a lot more tolerance for incorrect angle. The heads pivot no matter where your hand is angled. These razors have fixed heads (no pivot). So just GO SLOW and look up videos on youtube for proper advice. These razors don't have a "lube strip" BUT they do have a "guide" that helps... » Read More I'm 21 and I started the switch when I was 19. To be honest, you need to understand there is only one blade as opposed to 2-5 blade razors out there. This means you will need to make more passes across your face. But its not as bad as it sounds. Also, I will say that the disposables you use have a lot more tolerance for incorrect angle. The heads pivot no matter where your hand is angled. These razors have fixed heads (no pivot). So just GO SLOW and look up videos on youtube for proper advice. These razors don't have a "lube strip" BUT they do have a "guide" that helps prevent you from cutting yourself a lot. « Show Less
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Leah...three heads come with this electric. The "close" one is already mounted. There is closer one yet. I haven't tried it since the one mounted did well. I had given up on electrics a few years back. They seemed to cheapen many of them up (those at reasonable price points), and I got electric razor burn, big time...where people even commented! So, I went to shaving with razor blades, disposables, many different types on market, had my share of facial cuts, etc. Wanted to try something. This thing had some decent reviews on Amazon. I took a chance....it seems to be working. Dunno how it would handle others, or how it would be for various groups, but hey...for less than 50 bucks from Amazon, it might be worth a chance. Look at it this way maybe....it's about the cost of perhaps a week of lunches at a fast food place and some coffee breaks. Yeah, it's a gamble...but you may win. If you get it, charge the razor for length of time indicated in the instructions.
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Just tried it this morning myself with this exact set. I experienced that a safety razor is best for the face but a bumpy ride on the head. It doesn't have any give or joints and is in contact with the skin that is attached directly to the bone. You don't get good results fast. For that matter, I will stick to a Mach3 for the skull. On that note, I also tried a Shave Club "Lover" recently which peeled off some skin here and there, because with 4 blades it's too large. - Wouldn't recommend that either.
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D.
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i use only one blade for all my haircuts ,and that`s the blade marked " 0000 " . It cuts very close, but dose not nick or catch skin . I guess you could call my haircut the " skin head look "
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noI have an older shaver that I use for longer hairs with a hair clipper (that is not as useful for regular shaving)Even if it lasts only a year or two I consider it a bargain. two AA batteries last almost 2 weeks
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I bought the cord-less one , I shaved a head and for about 10 yrs. and have been using blades and one day I figured try a NORLECO REFLEX , great shave and as close as a baby's ass , LOL , best think I ever did , beside getting my divorce , AL , LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am not a 100% sure about the numbers being there for QC but the general consensus seems to be so. About changing the blade sides; That is a beginner OCD myth that I fell to myself when I began DE shaving. See, you really do use all the blade sides anyway and with continued practice, you will know when it's time for a new blade and blade usage varies from person to person and technique to technique. In my blade rotation, the last Astra I used lasted me about 10 days, good to the last drag... whereas, for me, a Voskhod is only good for 3 shaves.
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Body/Beard absolutely - the foil shaver while advertised for the body is not top of the line. Personally I use either a 5 blade for that extra close shave.
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I have no experience with a shaved head, but this has been awesome for my chin. My problems with razor bumps have been dramatically reduced. With that said, I should say that I DON'T use it as a trimmer . I like to keep a separate tool that's just for trimming.
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Nope. It's not a shaver, it's a very close trimmer. I own one and reviewed it above. It gets really really close, but a razor would get closer and in some of the areas this is designed for, that would you're likely to end up bloody if you're not extremely careful.
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I use a size 00000, 1 & 2 to trim my beard...Works great. The size 00000 brings it down to about a 5 o'clock shadow. The ceramic blade is quite sharp and hasn't needed sharpening in years.
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They are a highly regarded blade on the shaving forums and are relatively inexpensive. It comes in a paper box and doesn't take up hardly any space at all. I think your best bet is to get a sample pack so you can try a lot of different blades and see which ones you like and which one you don't before making a purchase of 100 blades. You would be surprised at what works for YOU and what doesn't.
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000 blade shaves off your head close to bald. the 1 i assume would trim higher than the 000