I hate shaving, so I do it only a couple of times a week; sometimes even less freq. How does this shaver do on longer hair beard, like 1/4in to 1/2in?
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If you are going to let it grow out, you will definitely want to use the trimmer side first to take your beard down and then use the foil side for a nice clean shave. The trimmer side does a pretty good job of bringing it into a manageable length for the foil side. It will take a bit more time with the trimmer side than if you were to use actual hair trimmers. This will do the job for sure but maybe not as quick as you might want it to. I hate shaving too and this has been one of the best that I have used and I still love it. Definitely keep it clean and it will keep your face happy. Hope this helps!!
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Normally the charger/cleaner will tell you when to clean. It seems to between 4-5 shaves for me, but I have a dark heavy beard.
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I haven't had any issue with this. However, being a relatively inexpensive mobile shaver. I do not use this shaver with a thick week growth beard. I used it if I have a little stubble and want to touch it up and smooth my face. I believe the foil on this is very thin being a travel type shaver and it is possible that like others have suggested perhaps your beard is too long or maybe you have a defective unit. It seems to work fairly well for my touch up needs.
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I am able to use this for several months. Keep in mind I don't have the most robust facial hair so I only shave 3-4 times a week.
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Hi R.S. Wanat,I would say about ten times or more if you space it out with shaving every two to three days to make the blades last longer. They really do a good job getting rid of the stubble. The blades are super sharp so please shave gently. After awhile just like with any blade you will start to feel a pulling sensation(dull blade) which is a signal to change to a new blade. Wishing you many happy shaves.
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From my two-month experience it is designed and works better as a body groomer. I tried it once on my face and din't like the awkward angles it allowed so I got a separate beard trimmer. You may with some practice and patience(which I lack) grow to manipulate it anywhere but for me, given prior history with a multi-purpose shaver, I could never quite get the feel I was comfortable with. Hope this helps...
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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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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 it daily to shave, and weekly to cut my hair. I'm partially bald, and just use the thinnest attachment when cutting my hair. When I shave I don't use an attachment at all, just the blade directly against my skin.My unit has definitely had some problems (see others' reviews) but this thing had been pretty good in the 2+ years that I've owned it.
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The blade works well I've shaved with it 3 times still working well. I do not let hair on my back get over 1/4 inch my hair is also not that course and lf done often I'm guessing it will last longer.
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My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a slow painful torture. My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a... » Read More My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a slow painful torture. « Show Less
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I have a fairly thick and fast growing beard, and I use this often enough, the Trim parts so far are very sharp, the actual electric razor part though, is slowly dulling. So, if you have a thick beard that grows fast, yes, you may have to replace the once or twice a year.
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I've only had it about a month, so I don't really know how many shaves I could get with it, yet. At the current rate, shaving with it about once a day, I would say about 5-6 months. The more I use it, the more I enjoy it.
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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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Yep, I use it on my head. Shave every 3 or 4 days but I don't have a very heavy beard. Works fine.
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No, I bought the shaver to keep daily growth down as I like to use a blade only twice a week,but it wouldnt even cut small hair growth off let alone trim it. The shaver was always empty.I looked it over carefully, and it didnt seem damaged in any way. Just doesnt work.
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I shave five times a week... I skip Saturday & Sunday. That being said I like to replace every month, but it depends on what blades you get. I get mine from Walmart and they are cheap and work great!