Utilizing a single, double-edged blade, the Bevel gives a remarkably close shave. All the safety razors we tested were a step above the cartridge options in terms of closeness, but the Bevel’s comfortable handle pushed it past the other safety razors to claim a top spot. A beard trimmer has interchangeable guard heads and allows you to trim your beard to any length (even a barely-there stubble). An electric shaver, on the other hand, will take the hair only down to a full shave .
The next big release will be the Series 10 from Braun, which has yet to be announced from the German maker. For tips on how to fix problems with your Philips Norelco 2100 shaver please refer to this troubleshooting page. If you’re worried Braun Series 5 about scratching the blade when you set it down, put a guard on it. Once off, you can take a tiny brush to it and the mechanisms within. It will take less time to complete your shave, but the end result will be very similar.
You’ll get fewer attachments, a fraction of the battery life and no hard case (however, it does come with a zip-t0p pouch), but it still offers the versatility of an all-in-one-groomer. The Philips Norelco Series 7500 (BT7515/49) does not feature a travel lock, to your question. The travel lock is a feature that almost all face shavers have. While it is a solid investment for beginners looking for a comfortable shave, it may not be the perfect fit for men with dense, thick beard growth. Duncan’s current brief is everything to do with the home and kitchen, which is good because he is an excellent cook, if he says so himself.
An electric razor needs break-in time—not for the razor, but for your face. If you’re switching from a manual to an electric, or even from one electric style to another, generally you’ll need to give your skin two weeks to adjust to the new tool. We couldn’t figure out exactly why this break-in period is necessary. Because Braun Series 5 of their shape, Philips Norelco razors need to be held in the cleaning base by a kind of stalk-like support, which means an extra step of inserting the razor. You’ll have to decide whether the convenience is worth it; maintaining your shaver manually with the included cleaning brush is certainly easy enough.
A surprisingly close shave that requires only a few passes if you’re using on a day-to-day basis. We’re talking the kind of close shave where you will barely feel your stubble. The shaver is cordless and can be identified by its model number S1560. ComfortCut Blades Get a clean shave that’s comfortable on your skin. Rounded blade caps shield 27 self-sharpening blades to gently cut hair just above skin level and help the shaver glide smoothly over your skin. I will say, as someone who shaves to skin most of the time, I got an impressively smooth shave from such a simple product.