Electric Razor Suggestions

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Back in September my son was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumor. Three days later the tumor was removed and he’s successfully completed radiation therapy with six months of chemo therapy to begin on New Years Day.

As a result of his treatment, my son began to rapidly lose his hair so I shaved my head with him. Being about 75% of the way towards baldness already, shaving my head was no big deal, except that I actually LIKE being bald now.

I’ve been using disposable razors but that’s getting way too expensive as the cheap $4.00 disposables are as good as useless and the nice Gillette razors are $15 for four of them.

Now I’m in the market for a good electric razor for my entire head; face and bald head.

A few years ago I tried a Panasonic wet/dry razor and absolutely hated it.

I’m willing to buy a decent razor now but am not sure if there’s a preferred one that’ll work on my big bald head as well as my beard.

Any M4C.net recommendations?

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Braun Series 7. Works wonders on neck skin so the tight skin of your scalp should be a breeze.

Read the multitudinous positive reviews here by others than myself.

http://www.consumersearch.com/electric-shavers/braun-series-7-760cc

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I second the Braun. I keep my hair VERY (#1 guard) short and use mine for my face but I have used it on my head and it worked just fine. I use electric because I hate the expense of razors…

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I don’t know which Panasonic shaver you tried but my Panasonic ARC 4 NANOTECH ES8243A Wet/ Dry rechargable (13,000 rpm motor) is easily the best i have ever used and puts my dad’s Braun to shame. I have tried all the top rated shavers and for me , this one kicks ass.

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I have not used it on my head but I like Rotary razors like the Philipps Norelco. I have tried Braun and Panasonic razors but always go back to the Norelco rotary.

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+1 for Braun.

And congrats on your son’s successful surgery and RT. I lost my father to a brain tumor when I was eight (back in '79.) Thank God for the progress in technology.

Enjoy your future together…and being bald. :smiley:

-B

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I’ve never found an electric razor that shaves like a blade.

I know you asked about electrics, but here’s what works for me: For head and face, I like the Schick Quattro. The Gillette Fusion is also GTG, but is much more expensive. Both have a blade head with a flexion and range of motion that prevents nicks and cuts. I’ve found them best with a gel underneath.

I’ve been finding the Quattro disposables cheaper than the replacement blade heads. I get a week to ten days out of one of them shaving daily. You can buy the Quattro disposables in larger quantities online cheaper, too.

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Arcitec …have used this one from 2007. Wife got it for me for Xmas, but I used a Norelco since 1989. I got tired of bleeding on my white shirts!

Michael

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Go big or go home!

Or a safety razor, blades are .25 each

In all seriousness I like the electric razors that ooze the lotion, they make a fuckin mess but give me the only decent shave I can get with electrics. Straights are fun too once you get the hang of them and stop slicing yourself open.

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I use a Norelco rotary and I’ve found that if I use the pop up trimmer first and then the razors, It gets as close as any razor blade I’ve used.

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I’ve been thinking about trying an electric again but I still prefer a blade. Every electric I’ve tried makes my neck break out so I just stick with the blade.

On a different note, prayers for your son and family. Glad you two are close and while hair grows back he will never forget his dad shaving just for him.