The best electric razors: ditch razor and razor



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Are you subject to rashes and bumps when shaving with a blade? GQ's Best Stuff brought together all the best electric razors, tested them, and found those shaving as close as a razor, without the agony.

You do not need to like shaving. You do not need to savor every step of your shaving program. (Maybe no one has told you.) There's all this romanticism about it, about how meditative and therapeutic it can be. But it's OK to hate him. I hate it, even if it is my job to love it.

But I do not hate shaving with an electrical device. That's because I hate razor burn, which I get even when I take all the necessary precautions. The best electric razors cut things close, but never so close that you have razor blows. (The guys with thick and unruly hairs make fun, but that's true.)

Like other wobbly boys, I avoid sharp blades being dragged on my skin. It takes forever and the chances of punishment are high. All I wanted was a fresh face. Why can not I remove my facial hair relatively easily?

You can. With an electric razor. I love these devices a lot more than their manual counterparts, and so I have rounded out the ones I like the best. Try one of them and see if your skin promotes manual or automatic

GQ's Top Pick

Philips Norelco Electric Shaver with Cleansing Brush

$ 180, Amazon

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There are many reasons why I love the Philips Norelco razor. The three shaving heads rotate in all directions, so that they slip on your neck, chin, and face without getting caught. (Like the others in this roundup, they can shave or dry.) I also use it to nix my shoulder hair because I do not like shaving them with a real razor, and like rotating heads pbad over them like the Mars Rover.

You can adjust the speed of the shaver in case you want to slow things down, or if your skin is too sensitive to handle quick removal. I also like to be able to detach the shaving head and pinch it on a cleaning brush, to help lift the hair before shaving, or to remove everything that happens after: stubble, dead cells and any cleanser / shaving cream.

easy to clean because it is a razor dry and wet, but this product also comes with a cleaning support. Just click on it, fill the cleaning tank with the cleaning solution, and rinse and disinfect the razor's head so that no debris and no bacteria will settle into your precious device.

I only charge this guy once a month because it lasts an hour with each charge. The digital display will tell you how much charge remains, but just plug it in overnight after a few uses, if you prefer not to surprise and wait.

The Runner Up (By a Hair)

Braun Electric Shaver, Series 7

$ 170, Amazon

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Where I Prefer the Philips Norelco, Most People I Know Prefer the Braun Series 7 electric shaver. It has many of the same benefits: a cleaning and charging base; it's a wet / dry razor for whichever method you prefer; you can adjust its speed (with 5 options); and it lasts just one hour of full charge. Braun mimics a razor blade more closely. So while I'm zigzagging through the grain of my beard with the Philips Norelco rotary, it requires working in more regular lines. To each his own, they are both exceptional, with all the same benefits, and at the same price.

Note: Most experts say that leaf heads (as on this Braun razor) give you a closer shave the middle piece lifts the hairs more effectively. But that's a nominal difference when you've tried both. You should always use your shaver every 1 to 3 days, and no matter what your preference – foil or rotary – it will never really change your appearance or how often you shave.

Finally, if you are prone to shaving bumps, even electric razors, I think this one is your best bet, because that extra fraction of a shave could make the difference

The Best electric razor travel

Panasonic electric travel razor

$ 15, Amazon

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To be honest, I am happy to use Panasonic's portable razor even when I'm not traveling, and especially when I just need a quick neck pad. He strikes all angles with his head to a blade without frills. It is easy to clean (and waterproof in the process), it is the smallest of the group, and it works with AA batteries, which I have not replaced yet because I use it mainly for retouching. (It's ultimately a con that's not paying off, but it also helps to account for its low cost.) Of the lot, it's the one that every type should have, regardless of his facial hair. It is the easiest to carry, the cheapest and the most reliable for touch ups and complete shaves.

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