Another important difference is related to the battery size; precisely, the Silver PRO model has a runtime of 60 minutes, while the other two come with a solid 90 minutes worth of cordless operation.

The Series 9 is a powerful shaver and one of the most comfortable and forgiving you can currently get. Also, can Braun shavers be cleaned as easily as the Panasonic ones if you don’t get the cleaning station? Are replacement heads/foils expensive for the Braun shavers? Reply As mentioned above, I was mainly looking at the ES-LV67 as I read it shaves closer than the Braun, plus it’s a better price, but having said that, not sure if the ES-LV67 is suitable for head shaving and if the Braun 9477cc or another Braun model would be a better choice? I read they don’t shave as close as the Panasonics, though, so not sure how I’d like that compared to the shave I get with a razor.Here’s how we can group the various types of electric head shavers into two broad categories. Electric shavers for the face (and head) Cordless Operation– As with most shavers, the RX7has a built-in rechargeable battery that you recharge via a power supply lead. The power cord is USB without an attached plug. From the products I recommended above, the Remington ShortCut Pro can deal with any length of hair. Wet and Dry– The shaver may be used wet or dry and with shaving foam, soap, or cream. Remington state this shaver is 100% waterproof.

Now that you’ve hopefully settled for suitable a head shaving machine, let’s see how you can put it to good use. For example, if you cleaned your shaver with water and didn’t allow it enough time to air dry completely, that can have a similar effect.Apart from cleaning it after every use, it’s important to also lubricate the blades of your shaver. This is particularly important for beginners who are just getting started with head shaving, but also for seasoned users.

While you could simply use a hand mirror, having a proper setup with (at least) two mirrors is game-changing and will make your head shaving sessions a lot more enjoyable. So if I were to summarize: Arc 5 — closer shave, Series 9/9 Pro easier to use and more comfortable. After trying several, I found the one from Fade Factory to be the best (high-quality glass mirrors, bright LED lights, solid construction). I’ll share more details in the next section.

5 DUAL TRACK HEADS

When choosing what should be the right head shaver for you, make sure you’re taking into account the specific qualities of the razor in relation to your needs.

If you don’t shave your head often, you should definitely consider the Remington ShortCut Pro as it can handle longer hair as well.

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You’re spot-on about the downsides of electrics: a less close but often acceptable shave, ergonomics of holding the shaver to reach everywhere take some getting used to, and diminishing battery life. To get a closer shave with an electric, I am thinking about buying a finishing razor like the Wahl Finale, which a barber showed me once. I was nearly convinced until I just read your review. Your assessment might have swayed me to look at the Andis instead. I have a question for you about this at the end of this long comment.