Recommend an electric shaver?

[miK.]

Have been using electric shavers for about 10 years. Since then, have owned a
couple Brauns that were great and gave really good shaves that were even somewhat
close to a blade. Well, the current shaver is just about on its last legs, so it is time
to start looking again. I do prefer these 'foil' style shavers to a rotary.

Unfortunately, it seems that the workmanship just might not be there anymore in
the mid-level Braun shavers (approx $60) that I am used to buying.
Example: http://www.amazon.com/Braun-3-340-Mens-S..._sbs_hpc_3

Some googling turned up some good info, and the Remington in this list looks nice,
http://www.consumersearch.com/electric-shavers but there are complaints that it is noisy. I've also seen
good things about the Panasonics.

While I know this is all subjective, as not everyone's face/beard is the same, I was
wondering if anyone has any info they can contribute on this front? (please don't
suggest going back to blades, face can't handle the abuse anymore)

thanks!

[Tommie Milwaukee]

Have yet to find an electric that can compete with an old fashioned razor, but if one does exist, I'd also like to hear about it. Shaving is a pain in the ... !

[anonymouse1]

The top of the line Panasonics, but only when used wet. Otherwise, too much drag and friction. Nearly as good as a good blade.

I got mine on Ebay for maybe $85.

[PizzaGod]

Tommie Milwaukee wrote:
Have yet to find an electric that can compete with an old fashioned razor, but if one does exist, I'd also like to hear about it. Shaving is a pain in the ... !

I think miK is planning on shaving his face.

[JEBB]

Norelco shavers have worked well for me, even the cheapest lines.

[mrlynn]

Aha! As it happens, I raised this very topic back in February:

http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1,881030

In the event, I got a Panasonic for c. $100, and must say I'm impressed. It's way better than the aging Braun that I replaced. You can also clean it under water, instead of brushing and blowing. I have not tried using it wet, but some in that thread said that worked well.

I think those who say that no electric is as good as a blade are probably correct, but this Panasonic is pretty good. It's a model no. ES18103.

/Mr Lynn

[Spiff]

My dad just bought a new Braun. Admittedly, well outside the price range you are looking for, but I tried it the other weekend, and it really was kinda cool! Also a close shave...

http://www.braun.com/us/series-shavers/series-7.html

[Jimmypoo]

anonymouse1 wrote:
The top of the line Panasonics, but only when used wet. Otherwise, too much drag and friction. Nearly as good as a good blade.

:agree:

[mrbigstuff]

Jimmypoo wrote:
[quote=anonymouse1]
The top of the line Panasonics, but only when used wet. Otherwise, too much drag and friction. Nearly as good as a good blade.

:agree:
and I doubly agree.

I was a huge skeptic for years and years and that kept me from even trying the newer shavers. I had tried some of the three-wheeled Norelcos from the 1980s and they sucked. My Panasonic allows me to charge it once per week and take it wherever. I have even been known to shave in the car... :>

The one big downside is that the replacement foil and blades are stupid expensive.

[miK.]

Thanks all... and to mrlynn - this one has a model # very similar to yours (ES8103S):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6896200193&Tpk=Panasonic%20ES8103S%20Men%27s%20Shavers

Lots of great reviews and about $80 so not too far off my mark. At least it's not
$100+ like those high-end Brauns with unnecessary cleaning systems! (no offense
to your Dad, Spiff)