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 usually run it on about 1...anything past 1.5 slices my face! However. I get a great shave one 1 with just one or two passes. Stay away from Merkur blades. I usually use Lord's or Personna Red.
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I have really thick hair and I just move the clipper slowly through my hair. I also don't allow it to grow two inches and then expect to single-pass it to an eighth inch length. However, I am on my second unit. (They're inexpensive.) The first one wore out and began not cutting cleanly, despite the measures I took. I don't like that I can't find replacement blades. I also don't like how choked the unit becomes with my hair, but that didn't really seem to change how it worked. It's *ok*. Don't expect perfection, but if you go slowly and cut hair a little at a time, you'll be fine.
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Far closer than an electric razor. I use this razor twice a week and an electric other days, you'll be amazed at how close a shave you'll get.
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It seems many like Shark, but at least for my DE razor they are my least favorite. Lord is a brand I like a lot better and it comes in half blades also. I normally shave with Feather, but my other favorites, not sure if they com in halves, are Gillette Goal. My point is just that if you haven't tried Lord, I think you should, then come tell me what you think. :) Maybe this is different for a single edge razor though.
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I've been blade shaving for as long as I've been shaving (I'm 68 yrs old). I tried a few electrics but I never got the close/clean feel of a blade. I also used a Mach 3 but will have to disagree with you about the inexpensive blades. That's one of the reasons that I decided to give this wet/dry a try. Being total honest I don't think it gives as close of a shave as a blade but by the same token it dosen't remove as much skin either. As far as cost, I have owned my wet/dry since Dec. 09 and I just replaced the foil and blades at a cost of 50+ dollars. It helped a little speeding up my shaving time but I think the old foil and blades could have gone a few more months. I don't think your thinking is wrong it's just that everyone's different and has their own opinion. Watever works best for you is right.
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You would want to cut the hair on your head as close as you can. This will help with the effectiveness of the shaver, and will give you a closer shave. It may take 1/8" hair length, but I think it depends on how course your hair is.
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This in a Travel Shaver. It a good Shaver for the money but to cut 1 to 2 inch hair spend the money on a hair cutting and trimming kit. This would not be for that.
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It's good for that..just maneuver carefully. It leaves barely visible stubble but it's short & smooth enough that, considering this is an electric *trimmer* and you don't have to break out the shaving cream and an actual scary blade, it's very close 2nd place, unless you need to be totally bald.
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Daniel: No clipper is going to give you a smooth shave. It will cut the hairs down to a very short length, but for a smooth shave you'll need a razor or an electric shaver. Still, for cutting hair, trimming beards and nabbing those long hairs that grow on your neck, this clipper is one of the best I've owned. The battery life is simply amazing. I use these clippers to cut my hair once a week down to a 3mm length. Also, used to trim my full beard. After nearly six months of use, I'm just now getting ready to recharge for the second time. Unreal! My last set of clippers didn't last two cuttings and I had to recharge. If you can get past the cost, I highly recommend this product.
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My beard is really tough and it takes quite a while for me to get a close shave, but the Panasonic does a better job than any other shaver I've ever used. Leave the cleaning base at home and just take the charger/cord with you on the road. I can get about 10 shaves on a charge, but I plug the shaver in overnight when on the road. If you clean the shaver under running water you will never *have* to clean it in the base, although that's what I do when not travelling. It's a great shaver... You can't go wrong. I've got the ES8228 and the ES8109. They're pretty much the same shavers with different trim. I replaced a Braun 360.
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Hello Ajax,My husband just received the razor in the mail and is wondering, too, about how often one needs to replace the blade. One per week would be a minimum of $520/yr, that is if he bought two blades at a time and didn't have to pay shipping.
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Depends on how stiff your beard is an how long the hair is. I does not do well for soft long neck hair, but brissels it kills. I often shave with a razor and then use the Braun to on my to get my upper lip and chin closer. Like a previous answers, this is my 4th one. I also don't buy new heads. I just buy a new one. If they were to discontinue this shaver, I would buy 4. The heads last longer than Braun suggests, unless you drop them. I don't travel with mine - it is my daily shaver.
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No, these are old-school for safety razors. You may want to purchase a safety razor and make the switch. The blades are cheap enough to allow you to change every week and the shave, believe it or not, is much closer! People have forgotten about these ever since the double edge first came out. My dad used a safety razor so I thought I'd check one out since razor blades are so expensive and you end up using them until they're ripping the hair out of your face due to the cost. I purchased a Merkur Model 180 and I love it. I won't go back to a multi-blade razor.
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I use this shaver twice a week to shave as close as possible, and I do not get cut. It's not a fully clean shave like a razor blade, but it gets close to it.
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I like this saw, but my battery is totally dead. :( I used to use it when I climbed my avocado tree to trim the branches. I liked it because it was lightweight. Battery dies after about 20 minutes of continuous use. So I would use it until the battery runs down. I ended by getting a cordless reciprocating saw which gets the WHOLE job done! My neighbor calls this B&D; saw a toy. Hope this helps!
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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.