What To Look For
Electric shavers are available in two different types: rotary or foil. Foil shavers have oscillating cutters behind a perforated screen with one or two floating heads that are designed to glide over facial contours. Rotary shavers have spinning cutters behind a fine grid with three or four floating heads. There are a number of different features available on both foil and rotary shavers. Cordless shavers provide more flexibility in movement than corded models. On the cordless models, check battery life and how quickly it charges, which is important when traveling. Also consider built-in self-cleaning models that take care of cleaning for you. According to the website Electric Shaver Reviews, Braun and Panasonic shavers possess some of the best available technology on the market.
Common Pitfalls
Avoid unnecessary add-on features, such as hair trimmers for sideburns or goatees. These features on shavers are not as capable as devices specially designed for those tasks, according to the website galttech.com. Also make sure that the electric shaver is easy to clean as this affects the performance of the shaver. Check the receptacle that holds the whiskers as some are more effective than others. Poorly designed receptacles can lead to a mess around the sink after every shave.
Where To Buy
Purchasing online is recommended by Galt Technology, Inc., a product review website, as there are a number of companies, such as Amazon.com, that carry all the leading brands and generally include reviews of the products to assist you in your choice. Purchasing online also allows you to shop around for the best prices. Most discount and department stores, such as Target and Wal-Mart, also carry the leading brands of electric shavers.
Cost
Galt Technology, Inc. rates the Braun Series 7 (9595) as the most technologically advanced shaver with an approximate price of $268. The Braun Series 5 8995 is another popular electric foil shaver carrying an approximate price of $165. As far as the best wet/dry foil shaver, Galt recommends the Panasonic ES8101S Pro-Curve Linear Wet/Dry Shaver priced at an estimated $90. The Philips Norelco 7810 Men's Cutting System, with a reasonable price of $68, is rated the best rotary shaver by Galt.
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