Philips Norelco OneBlade Review: an Electric Shaver with Disposable Blades

We tested three of these close-shaving razors, and the Bevel Safety Razor was easily the best of the group. It didn’t feel quite as close as the two Merkurs we tried, but it was much easier to handle and move across our face. Polish Remington Shaver off a fresh trim by massaging a couple of drops of the cedar-scented Cremo Beard Oil into your beard. This moisture-restoring oil conditions facial hair and reduces itchiness, plus, it leaves behind a fresh, forest-like smell.

Philips Norelco Shaver

These hairs have always been problematic for me when using electric shavers that require up and down movements. Let’s get one thing straight; this trimmer head will NOT replace your every-day beard trimmer. So while it will work wonders on your sideburns, just don’t expect it to cut those long and thick beard hairs. The Arc5 from Panasonic has a motor that can deliver 14,000 cuts per minute and a shaving head that moves in 16 directions.

The blades would coat with hair build-up and pull rather than cut. But that was laziness on my part rather than a fault of the electric shaver and a quick clean saw the problem fixed. That is correct, the blades of rotary razors usually last longer compared to foil shavers. The combs/guards of rotaries are significantly thicker, the downside being that you won’t get a particularly close shave (as you’ve also noticed). From what I can tell, cheap/basic rotary shavers are clearly right for your needs, so keep using them.

Imagine the horizontal spinning blade on a power lawn mower—but with teeth—and you’ll get the idea. Philips Norelco’s Multi Groomer is a 25-piece grooming kit that can handle any shaving, trimming, or clipping needs you may have. This battery-powered tool comes with self-sharpening steel blades that easily detach and reattach for quick cleaning. There are several factors worth considering in a beard trimmer.

There are a few features you should look for and some personal preferences to keep in mind. A device’s efficiency and precision is usually a result of its power—how quickly and uniformly its blades can mow through hairs without requiring a second pass. Is it able to hold a good charge and potentially last months before requiring a re-up? The Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000 All-In-One Trimmer accomplishes all of this and more, making it our number one pick in this category. Foil Shaver – Foil electric shavers usually feature a series of razor blades placed underneath a bed of foil heads with holes in them.

Our mission is to provide each man with his personalized best shave, blade-close and incredibly gentle. Our new shavers feature SenseIQ technology that senses and adapts to you and your beard type. The rechargeable lithium ion battery delivers the power of a corded shaver without the hassle of a cord. The Merkur Futur gave us the closest Remington Shaver shave of all the razors we tested, but it was too heavy to actually hold easily and maneuver around our face. Also, during our drop test, the top section of the compartment that holds the blade popped off, leaving the razor blade somewhere on our floor. We think the Bevel is the better option if you’re looking for a safety razor.