The Art Of Shaving: Electric Shavers

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For men with bushy beards, disposable razor blades sometimes won’t cut it – no pun intended. A great alternative to a disposable razor is an electric shaver. Electric shavers are usually affordable, and you won’t have to replace the blade after every use. Electric shavers also aren’t as abrasive as disposable razors so you’re less likely to get razor burn. 

If you need to be further convinced that electric shavers are for you, electric shavers save you precious time, protect sensitive skin, and you don’t have to worry about accidentally over shaving. 

Before you go out and buy your first electric shaver, you must keep a couple of things in mind. 

There are two categories of electric shavers: foil shavers and rotary shavers. Rotary shavers consist of three round heads with rotating circular cutters that work to trim your facial hair. They are the best for thick or long hair or for the man that doesn’t want to shave every day. The Remington R4000 power series rotary shaver ($70) from JCPenney is a great product to start with. It has a Lithium Power battery that lasts 50 minutes and takes only four hours to charge. Also, the blades are anti-microbial which means they are infused with anti-microbial additives that help to inhibit the growth of bacteria, so you won’t get unsightly acne after shaving. 

Foil shavers consist of a thin, curved metal foil that covers a collection of cutting blades. They are perfect for fine facial hair or if you want a completely hairless face and you intend on shaving every day. Unlike the rotary shaver, to use the foil shaver, you must shave in a back-and-forth motion much like a disposable razor.  

According to countless shaving blogs, the best foil shaver is the series 9 pro electric shaver with powercase ($350) from Braun. This deluxe electric shaver features Autosense technology that adjusts to your beard’s density so you can get the best shave for your hair type. The electric shaver is also 100% waterproof so you can use shaving gels and creams without having to worry about breaking your shaver. Finally, to seal the deal, the shaver comes with a portable charging case so you can shave on the go. 

Now that you know whether you should use a disposable or an electric shaver stay tuned for next month when I discuss aftershave.