Electric Razor suggestions? I Need a new one...

I am in need of some shopping advice, so I thought I'd ask for suggestions here. I'm looking to get a new electric razor, but I have no idea of what to get. The one I have is a hand-me-down, and it needs to retire. I only have a few requirements:
1. Have to be able to clean with water (wet shaving isn't needed).
2. Have to have a battery meter of some sort - NOT a solo "charge me" LED - multiple LEDs is fine.
3. Preferably not more than $125, but I am flexible with this if it's really good.
4. Close shave without irritation (skin not sensitive, so probably a non-issue).

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Allen

From what I've heard the new high RPM Panasonics are the way to go.

This is a GOOD thread, because I TOO am in the market for a new electric razor. The one I have is the original Remington Microscreen. That new Panasonic sounds intriguing!

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I like the Philishave razors... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I've tried them all but keep going back to the Panasonic Linear Wet/Dry models. The only drawback is that the screen and blades should be replaced about every six months (my personal timetable not Panasonic, they recommend every year or so)

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Orion said:
This is a GOOD thread, because I TOO am in the market for a new electric razor. The one I have is the original Remington Microscreen. That new Panasonic sounds intriguing!

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Me too.


What about the fancy shmancy new Braun one that has the LCD screen on the raisor and cleans every time you charge?

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I have a remington "microflex" with the 3 circular heads, and I would not recommend it. It charges nicely and has a good LCD display with the time remaining, but it just doesn't do a good job. I either get a lousy shave or a very red neck... (No, I don't usually have a redneck) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif You can wash it out, but you can't just shake it under the water the way they show on TV. You have to do a very good job of cleaning and drying it or it develops a disagreeable scent of old wet hair. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

I used to have a microscreen type razor that I liked much more, when this one finally dies I'm planning on one of those panasonics also.

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I got myself one of these. Its a Braun Syncro, really nice shaver. Don't have to clean it that often.

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Check this page out.

http://iavbbs.com/gflinn/

I think so much depends on your beard. I find none of them do my neck well but a rotary works much better for me on the rest of my face then a foil shaver. I've tried the latest brands from Norelco and Braun and it still holds true. Other's will say the opposite.

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Hmm...I've been using a Norelco for years. My latest one, which I keep in the car, has a countdown type LCD charge indicator, and that goes "beep beep beep" when it gets low. It's still good for a couple of shaves at that point. I always run it down until it starts beeping, then charge it all the way up and disconnect it. It's about 5 years old, still on the same blades and I only have to charge every couple of weeks.

I clean the shavings out with a brush, and then a can of spray air at each charge. Less messy than water, and I don't have to worry about dropping the blades in the sink.

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Me too.


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You shave, Saaby? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Heh, when I was your age I'd get asked that. I'd tell they, "yeah, I've been shaving for two years......... and cut myself both times". /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif

We had a strange sense of humor way back then. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Gee Empath, you beat me to it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Well, back on topic. After many years of being a razor guy, I scored a Norelco and tried it for a month. I have since grown tired of the left over stubble, the raw neck and the smell of the shaver. To make a long story short...I've gone back to the blade. Oh well, nothing ventured...nothing gained.

Dan

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About twice a week and only because I hate peach fuzz...

The only thing I hate worse than peach fuzz is high school students with peach fuzz that think it's the real thing /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif looks terrible

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Thanks for all of the input everyone. I think I'm drifting toward one of the Norelco 7800 series. The 7885XL can be had on ebay for around $80 after shipping.

I read something on another board about the blade in the foil shavers possibly coming out of the screen - not something I want to experience.

Allen

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I dislike rotary shavers. My sensitive face has best luck with better microscreen shavers. Brauns have been good and about a year ago I bought the latest Remington high speed version (don't know the model name, sorry) and have been very happy with it. The charge indicator is only a flashing red LED and you can't rinse it with water, but it gives a good, fast shave and seems to have a smart charger built-in. I don't think I would need or want any more of a battery indicator than it has, given the way I use it, but to each his own. Good luck.

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Hello Allen,

I think you will be happy with the Norelco. I have gone through 2 of them and my current one (Spectra 8845 XL) is just as good.

I find that after 4 or 5 years, the battery is unable to hold much of a charge. It is almost as much to have the battery replaced as it is to get a new one. My old ones still work, but are only good for 4-5 shaves before running out of juice. They will still work with the cord, but I decided to replace them and see what the new models are like.

Tom

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I had a triple head Norelco for double digits in years...finally went to a foil model. I really liked it, but the foil kept tearing, consequently it would actually cut my face. And the foils, as a "consumable", added up in dollars.

Went back to the ole' Norelco triplehead, I've got the 5842XL cord/cordless (that way if I'm traveling and the charge "goes" I can still shave). I'm very pleased with it. It has multiple LEDs for the charge indicator, but I do wish I could clean it with water. I like that idea.

As stated in an above post, alot of it has to do with your own individual skin and beard. One product that I really think helps render a smooth electric shave is "Remmington's Face Saver". It's a small "talcum/paraffin" stick that you rub on your skin prior to shaving...lubes the skin and allows the razor to cut better...