Hi everyone, I'm looking for an electric shaver. Anything that works well and has a good life expectancy. Would appreciate your experience. Thanks.
Electric shaver recommendations
sunshinenz on 04/06/2022 - 12:41
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Yes, I think thats the standard/base model shown here on the Philips site…
https://www.philips.co.nz/c-m-pe/oneblade-trim-edge-and-shav…
I'm not sure about the differences of the different types as I got mine out of the UK about 4 years ago before Oneblade was available here
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NiMH battery, so I'd avoid that one. The one in the Philips link has li-ion
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Thanks. I didn't even know to watch out for such details!
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@sunshinenz: NiMH is cheaper but is slower to charge and degrades at a faster rate. Lithium ion is pretty much looked at as the standard these days
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@Plug: Thanks. I knew about the difference between the two types of battery, but I had no idea I should watch out for battery type when looking for an electric shaver. So many things to learn about!
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blades are to be replaced every four months though
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Oh, really? Is that about the normal frequency for electric shavers?
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mine is a rotary philips one, and it says 3 years replacement. not really sure about the average lifespan. I also read (when I was looking at the philips one blade) that the plastic attachment that holds the blade is really crappy and breaks constantly. I believe this was on the philips website.
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I guess it depends how often you use it. I'm a once a week guy, letting it get mildly/fairly stubbly before a shearing.
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Thanks. The intended user shaves every other day.
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@sunshinenz: Just change the blades if and when it needs it - pretty obvious usually and if you can't tell it needs changing, then it probably doesn't.
The manufacturers will tell you to swap them frequently of course - bit like a shampoo manufacturer telling you to wash your hair twice!
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I'm a head shaver and I've been using a Philips S9111 for about 7 years and it still works brilliantly.
I've replaced the cutters a few times, spare ones are available from Ali Express for about$12 plus get and delivery.If the S9111 is no longer available I'd go with whatever the current equivalent is. They're bloody brilliant.
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Yep, almost identical. The head unit comes right off to clean.
I use these spare heads.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32755629081.html?spm=a2g0n.pro…Price has gone up a bit since the last time I ordered.
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Thanks. So many things for me to learn. At first I thought you shaved your head when you said you were a head shaver, LOL.
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@sunshinenz: "head shaver" still comprehends as some who shaves their head to me. Inferring it is regarding the head unit seems implausible. I imagine rotary shavers are very good for the head as they contour and cut thick hair better than foil. And are very quick and easy to use.
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@sunshinenz: No you were right. I use it to shave my head and face. I'll use it 5 times a week to shave my head for about 15 minutes at a time so the durability is pretty impressive.
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Had Phillips and Braun shavers since old enough to shave and most crap out after a few years so thought I would try something different. Searched and reviewed and came up with this, SweetLF.com. Best razor I have had, plenty of youtube reviews that swung it for me and price was great. Bought from Amazon for about $60 but found it cheaper on Aliexpress after, had for 3 years now and still good as when I first got it.
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Thanks. This one? https://www.amazon.com/SweetLF-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Elect…
Is it really identical to this?
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32797570326.html- 0
Yes looks like the one, I paid around $60 all in from Amazon a few years ago and found on ali cheaper after. All reviews I saw were good.
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Same model number so my guess is yes. Only 7 orders on Aliexpress seems a bit odd.
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Thanks. I didn't see the model number from the Amazon link before. The Amazon price is over $100 NZD all up.
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Which one did you go with in the end?
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I have a Philips Norelco Oneblade and only shave once using it, I then use a disposible razor after it.
I am thinking of going 'old school' and trialing a safety razor.- 0
For me, I only buy the ones that are wet & dry - not that I use it in the shower, but because it makes keeping it clean trivial (you just detach the head piece, and run it and the main body under the tap for a few seconds).
Much better than trying to shake / brush / blow the dust out, but I am lazy :-)
Alan.
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I bought this just over a year ago and wow it's amazing
https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/philips-multigroom-18-in-1-f…
More than I originally wanted to spend (got discount with farmlands card), but absolutely worth it. The battery lasted 1 year before needing to be charged (used 1-2 times per month)