I need a face shaver that cuts down to the skin for my Chinese Crested. Does the blade it comes with cut that close or do you need a special one? Which one if so?
1337324
This unit does cut close to the skin but there is still stubble. Think of the finish as the one you get at a barber around the ears. Very close, but still needs to be shaven. Not familiar with the care of this breed. It's interesting and I thought they were naturally hairless. I've never tried an electric razor on a dog. So, go at your own descretion here.Hope this helps.
1337325
Yes, the blade that comes on it is PERFECT for a crested. I used it to shave the face of a crested, along with odd body hairs last week. It was spectacular. As with any blade, make sure you skim the hair in short strokes. Cresteds tend to get sores easily with irritation, so do it easy. But you wont regret it. Best purchase ive made. Best of luck!
331242
An FC blade is a finished cut. The skip tooth blade goes through thick or matted fur better. So if your dogs fur isn't matted or super thick you should only need an FC blade. I use a FC 3-3/4 or 4 FC on a cockapoo and either does a good job (the 4 just a little shorter cut) . The FC gives a nice finished look without having to use another blade .
498873
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.
1110131
I have both (bought the ES8103S first), and the ES8243A is by far the better shaver for me. My 60+ year old face has some tough hair growth and getting a close shave was always a dream, until the ES8143A.A shave does take me 4 to 6 minutes due to some tough under chin areas so I only get 3 to 4 shaves per charge but for me it is worth it. I get up to a year on the foil/blades before I have to replace them. Unfortunate the foil/blades are so expensive. The shaver is 4 years old and going strong.
448130
My husband is away until tomorrow and has this with him. I'm not sure of the answer. I do know that he is very, very satisfied with everything on the Head to Toe. I even use it to shave my Dad's head. It gives a nice close shave. If you can wait until Sat., I'll ask him when he gets home.
968644
Not sure I understand the question. You mean like a groomer comes with beard/hair length attachment? No. The trimmer flips up and what you hold it to, it cuts. When trimmers on shavers first appeared, they were shown in the commercials just putting a crisp edge to the bottom of sideburns, that's it. (Regular sideburns, not Star Trek style.) But this will do more. It's fine for edging a beard. The trimmer blade is wider than some groomer blades I've seen. The rotary head will handle a few days' stubble (for me at least), but if you've gone a week or two without shaving, the trimmer will also cut your beard down to a more shave-able level.
942908
I used Tiny Trim by Scared Cut(stainless steel) cuts face, nose, ear and paw. I cut hair around my dogs (pams) eyes. I really like this ball tipped serrated blade which cuts great and safe.
151736
I have found the razor to give a wonderfully close shave but be sure to flush blade when you are shaving and after finishing. Because the blades are so close they seem to retain hair that once hard and in place can make the next shave rough. If you do flush completely they last as long or longer than two blade razors and many times closer than any electric I have ever used!
825034
The standard trimmer blade is about an inch and a half wide. The foil shaver attachment is not much wider and takes going over the area a few times to get it smooth.
486056
I do not own Edwin Jagger razor, but I definitely love Muhle. I use it with the Feather blades, Merkur, Wilkinson and Astra blades. No cuts at all.
1703494
Like the others said. And I even spoil myself a bit: I replace them every 2-3 shaves. I buy the persona blades (made in the US). 100 blades for $12. This style of shaving is sooo cheap you don't need to worry about "making the most of your blades."
720613
The 913-50 blade works great on my moustache and chin hair. Also use for my haircuts. I send our Westie to the groomer since I am not good at sharpening.
2153658
wish I could help directly...I only use it for my every other day save and to trim side burns and soul patch. In general I get a close facial shave without any razor burn or irritation. Compared to my previous iterations of Norelco shavers (think this is my 4th), it is much much lighter and quieter.
787721
Yes it does and it looks really good too! It probably doesn't cut as close as a razor, but it almost feels as smooth and you don't have to worry about cuts on your head. I actually use it to shave my face and head in the shower without a mirror, just gauging progress by feel. I do notice that it only takes a full day or so to grow in a good bit of scruff, so you may need to use it everyday like I do.
418683
It shaves very close, but it's meant for facial hair. Don't expect a clean shave like with a razor. That said it DOES shave very close. If I normally trim my beard on #2 with most shavers, I have to use setting #4. So on #1 it'll leave the finest stubble you can imagine. Maybe that's what you are looking for?
48822
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.
2094855
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.