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October 27, 2009

Bear vs. Bare

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, What's New, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , — Bogie @ 3:02 pm

Ever been accused of wearing a sweater to the beach?

Got more hair on your back than you do on your head?

Cant see the tree for the forest in your pants?

Thus comes the staring into the mirror and the great conundrum of balancing out the acceptance of what God gave you and the extreme “manscaping” going on in more “beachy” areas of our great nation. Where do you stand? Smooth or sasquach?

Ultimately, just like shaving our faces, men have limitless possibilities with incremental hair removal. Luckily, we also have many possibilities in which we can accomplish these trim-or-not-to-trim options. For instance, the personal groomers section of Shavers.com has many such products that will ultimately accomplish the same thing, but matters of personal taste and comfort definitely jump to the front of the line here. Lets explore a few options.

Surprisingly, Norelco has had such a machine out for years now, with the BG2020 Men’s Body Groomer Trimmer/Shaver and it has enjoyed great popularity and steady sales for men (and women) doing a little body, leg, lawn mowing. We’ve also found this unit good for head shaving. It’s also easy to hold and has a good design in the shaving head configuration.

Braun has thrown itself into the body-shaving arena by coming up with the BodyCruzer Men’s Body Groomer that looks to this webmaster that while it may work well, it looks a little “dangerous” for trimming/grooming/thatching “certain areas” of the male body. (Hey, what do you want from me? This is a family blog.) However the trimmer on the other business end of this unit certainly looks like it’ll do the job on the rest of the body.

Remington has a body groomer that seems to be more geared toward shaving ones back called, appropriately enough,  the Remington BHT600 Body and Back Groomer. While the doohickies on this thing allow it to supposedly extend to the point where you could shave your back, I for one cannot see how you could know that you managed to cut every hair without seeing behind you. I guess you could do the double-mirror thing, but seems a little iffy regardless. What’s nice about this unit thought is that it comes with lots of different heads for getting the job done.

Our recommendation? Now you know better than that. Those of you who read this blog know perfectly well that we always say that not every shaver is for every man, and any of these units did pass the strength tests for trimming body hair down–a whole different ball game than facial shaving and beard trimming–so at least the choice is only amongst 3 instead of 30.

As far as should you or shouldn’t you? Well, if you ask me…let HER decide. Just whatever you do, clean the hair up off the floor when you’re done. She will not appreciate the unexpected fluffy bath mat that you create.

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July 30, 2009

Two Out Of Three Aint Bad

Filed under: A Better Shave, All Shavers.com Blog Posts, What's New, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , , , — Bogie @ 9:59 am

It’s finally happened.

The heavens have opened. Pigs are flying. Snowballs are not melting in hell.  All that and the fact that Shavetronics finally has another shaver ready for sale. The first attempt came out pretty good with the Weekender double-head pocket rotary shaver. Then there was the disaster of the ST-50 single-head cord model shaver–there will be no need to rehash that here. But now, finally, another success with the “soft launch” of the new ST-100 universal (110-220v), Intercontinental Rechargeable Shaver.

Hallelujah.

What’s the skinny? Well first and foremost what must be said is that this is a POWERFUL shaver. It’s like a freight train across your face so the first piece of advice we are offering with the sale of this unit is to please us a gently touch with this razor. Pressing hard against your face with this machine will dramatically reduce the lifespan of the foil and cutter, and in some cases cause razor burn. Dont press hard.

Another thing we are proud of is the single unit foil/cutter/headframe combo for replacing the parts. Oh sure, you can take the foil and cutters out individually if you want to, but we will be selling the entire unit as a combo to make the swap as easy as possible. And yes, the headframe is one solid unit of metal. Yes, a metal headframe. Try damaging that by tapping on the sink. You’ll break the sink.

The shaver comes with everything you need to get going, so if you are looking for a simple, powerful, easy-to-use shaver with minimal bells n whistles and at a great price, then the Shavetronics ST-100 Shaver is for you.

Available now on Shavers.com.

May 20, 2009

Sereez Three dash thReEseveNty

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, What's New, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , , — Bogie @ 12:59 pm

The first round of new Braun shavers have landed with a resounding “thud” at the doorway of Shavers.com. The new “series-3″ shavers, as they’re called, promise a whole new experience of good shaving fun for all us unbearded boys.

Yeah, right.

Y’see, there’s a problem. Now I hate to start off resoundingly negative, especially when I have yet to touch of those new beauties to my face as of yet. The problem started even before the shavers went into production. As many of you may have noticed, for some reason the Braun company (aka P&G) feels that there are far too few numbers in the universe and therefore must reuse them continuously and promote mass confusion in those who have bought a Braun shaver prior to…well, today. 

While this new line has many of these examples, let’s focus on one in particular. A shiny new example called the “Braun Series 3-370″. Sounds simple enough, right? It’s a series 3 shaver and it’s the 370 model. What’s the problem?

The problem is that up until about a month ago (as of this writing) the Braun series 3-370 was a completely different shaver. It was a shaver that used to be called the model “5885″ which was changed to “series 3-370″ in order to conform to the new naming and numbering system that the young suits at Braun are all frothed up about.

Confused yet? No? Don’t see the issue here? Wait…it gets better.

You see, the “old” series 3-370, formerly the 5885, takes a foil and cutter set called the “5000/6000 series”. Why? Because when it was still called the “5885″, that made perfect sense to all the existing Braun customers and shaver sellers. 5885=5000 series, and it was good. But then the name was changed to include the words “series 3″ which said to existing Braun customers that it must be the 3000 series foil and cutter set that fits that shaver. That would only make sense based on the way Braun did their numbering system for the past 60 years, right? Wrong. Not anymore.

So what do we have here? We have a brand new “series 3-370″ that just came out to replace the old “series 3-370″ that uses a different foil and cutter set (not yet available for sale) that has no relation to the old (5885) model, that comes either with or without a clean & charge system, and no way for the poor customer to officially differentiate the models they have for the purpose of purchasing parts.

OH! And did I mention? The number “370″ also refers to a Braun pocket shaver that is still out for sale today, but has been officially been renamed the “P70″, despite that there are literally thousands of Braun 370 pocket shavers out there with the little “370″ imprinted on them. What fun!

All summed up, my fine fellows, this is a mess. And not just some crumbs on the table, mind you. We are talking mud on the celling, lost all control of the hose, dog ate the ex-lax kind of mess that makes you want to just suck the thumb and cry for awhile. We’ll do the best we can on the website to keep the confusion under control, hopefully Braun will learn from mistake backlash they’re going to get from all this. Maybe.

April 17, 2009

What Determines The Price Of A Shaver?

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , — Bogie @ 9:30 am

Unfortunately there are many different factors that determine the price of a shaver (other than unscrupulous things like price gouging or selling loss-leaders).  Everything from where the shaver was made (Germany, US, China, etc…) to the features, functionality and accessories it contains (cleaning systems, pulsing head frames, water-cleaning, etc…) to the company name which many people associate with levels of quality (Braun draws a higher shaver-quality rating than Wahl, for instance).

For the average consumer I recommend staying along the lines of what has worked for you in the past, carefully consider “bells and whistles” if you don’t really need them, and understand that when considering the lower-end machines that you do get what you pay for. Really.

March 2, 2009

A Beard Economy

Filed under: Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , , — Bogie @ 12:25 pm

For those of us peeking our heads up out of the hovels of non-expendature looking for a way to spend as few pennies as humanly possible due to our black hole of an economy, we view the growing trend on the horizon of just lettin’ the damn beard grow.

Yes, the most basic of daily duties (or not-so-daily duties, for some of us) feels the financial pinch in that more and more men opt to not spend our tightly-gripped, dented nickles on shaving equipment such as blades and foam, and instead look to the bright side where a full beard is warmer anyway. The problem, however, is the fact that left untamed, you can trip or become grossly entangled in the tendrils that develop.

In the hopes of saving you from such a fate, here is a short list of highly recommended beard trimmers. Each require only the smallest investment and offer a well-rounded, but simple, array of features:
(Click on any of the pictures or names below to view the product details or to order-opens a new window)

The Philips Turbovac Model QT4040
The Philips Turbovac Model QT4040 - $29.95

Panasonic ER2403 5 Position Beard/Moustache Trimmer
Panasonic ER2403 5 Position Beard/Moustache Trimmer - $19.95

Remington High Precision Body Groomer and Trimmer Shaver model BHT-2000
Remington High Precision Body Groomer and Trimmer Shaver model BHT-2000 - $24.95

Any of these models above will do a fine, no-frills job on your beard for a really wallet-friendly price. And remember–if your beard is longer than two inches, take a scissor to it first.

WARNING–Shavers.com cannot be responsible for any inflicted wounds you receive from your significant other for leaving hair in the sink.

February 6, 2009

Dreaded Bikini Haircut

Filed under: A Better Shave, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Bogie @ 3:53 pm

And now, a female contribution to this overtly male dominated blog…

Okay ladies, put those scissors down and follow me to the best bikini trimmer I’ve ever found.
And not only the best - but the cost is as low as $14.95. Now how’s that for a deal?

For years, I dreaded the “bikini haircut”. Finding the perfect pair of scissors that were sharp enough and also didn’t pull.
Ouch! Having to eye the length, making sure all the hairs were trimmed. And there’s always that random long hair that you
never see - that unfortunately always shows up at the worst time. Ladies, you know what I mean…

Anyway, the trimmer that I’m referring to is the Remington Trim & Shape Bikini Trimmer - Model BKT1000. The trimmer has 5
adjustable lengths and also trims very close in the places where you decide to make your edges - and this trimmer has never
pulled me. It runs on 2 AAA batteries and for the short time it takes to use - will probably last at least 6 months, if not
more. You just set it at whichever length you want and run it across like a lawnmower. It comes out perfect every time and
only takes a few seconds. So, you better get them while they last.. I’m stocking up and throwing my scissors in the garbage.

Also, ladies - don’t hog this great machine. I tried using one of the body shavers on my boyfriend’s - you know where - I
know - ha ha. But, it paled in comparison to my trimmer. Next time, I’m bringing my trimmer over to do the job and you’d be
doing your boyfriends and husbands a favor if you do the same. He’ll thank you and maybe repay the favor.

January 13, 2009

Wut’s D’best Shavuh?

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: — Bogie @ 3:51 pm

Asks one of my favorite New York customers, clearly frustrated with the decision he faces now that his old
Abercrombie & Fitch razor has finally sputtered and fizzled through its last whisker.

“It’s the most frequently asked question we get!” I reply, bracing myself for his disappointment that the next sentence will bring.
“Unfortunately (dramatic pause) there IS no best shaver. If there were, it would be the only one and we’d all be using it.”

His silence speaks volumes at how unimpressed he is at my reply. The reality of the situation sets in and he asks me instead for my best guess.
And here the problem lingers on, kids. In actuality, the problem is not that we want to know what the best shaver is. The problem
is that we want to know what the best shaver is for ME, the individual. Be damned the great unwashed and their urinating and moaning
about missed hairs and sensitive areas.

I have real problems here.

I need a great shave.

What am I going to do?

Here it is then: stick with what has worked in the past. If Braun has always been good enough, then chances are the improvements
they’ve made over the years will reflect positively with your face. Same goes for all the manufacturers. If what you’ve been using
no longer exists or you’ve never used an electric shaver before, then find a nice, safe, middle-of-the-road shaver to start with
(something not the most or least expensive).

The safety factor here is the fact that all the manufacturers offer some form of money back guarantee. Give your face the 2 weeks
of shaving it needs to fully acclimate to the way the shaver is shaving you and then decide. You’ll know if it’s the right shaver
or not. If it is, then great. If not, get your money back and start again (yes, we can help you).

Sooner (preferably) or later you will find the perfect shaver and you too will echo the accolades of my good NY friend:

“Youse guys are d’best. Ynno dat?”

Yes… yes we do.

December 9, 2008

Holiday Shaving Selection-Making Life Easier For A Smooth Face

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Bogie @ 3:48 pm

Let’s just say that you’ve decided to purchase an electric shaver for the “him” in your life. And let’s say that you are going to make that
purchase from Shavers.com (if not, stop reading). And for arguments sake you’ve narrowed it down to a good old Braun shaver.
With me so far?

Well for goodness sake-which one do you get him? There are nine models available with more on the way!

So we’ve come up with this little Braun shaver buyers guide to help you make your decision. Of course, if we’ve missed
something or should you still have questions, you can always contact us.

Check out our Braun buyers guide here.

Everyone should have a happy and healthy holiday season from all of us here at
Shavers.com. Be sure you do-there will be a test on it at the end of term.

April 17, 2008

Tradition!

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , , — Bogie @ 3:34 pm

I would like to call back to a post I made a few years ago regarding the whole lift-n-cut
quandary and the religious no-no’s that have had a great majority of the Jewish faith scratching
their heads and tugging at their beards. It has been our experience (at
Shavers.com) that about half the representatives of the chosen people believe that lift-n-cut
(exclusively indicative of Norelco shavers) is non-kosher, and the other half kind of shrugs at it;
clearly not concerned.

In a nutshell, the whole problem has to do with the “no knife against the face” rule. Orthodox laws dictate
that at no time is a blade supposed to come in contact with the face (thank you for the info, Rabbi Hager).
The Norelco system of lifting the hair and then slicing the hair off to release it, comes under great scrutiny
as to whether the shaver blade actually comes into contact with the skin or not. The fact that some Norelco’s
are also adjustable for sensitivity–allowing the blade to be moved closer to, or farther from, the foil
head–creates even greater reservations with those who are simply unsure as to what to do.

Either way, a solution has presented itself some time ago that we have unfortunately overlooked until just
the other day. We came to the realization that no only are
the Remington rotary shavers really good machines, but they are also 100% non lift-n-cut. Thereby solving the dilemma for those kosher kittens who really like the rotary system, but believe that the lift-n-cut might bring down lightning from the heavens. Being a landsman myself (more “kosher-style” actually), it is my personal feeling that there is no contact between a blade and the skin with a Norelco or any other shaver, but far be it from me to argue the point since we now have another option for any and all who have concerns.
Finally a solution! For years this has been driving me as crazy as a…

…fiddler on the roof.

March 23, 2008

Looking For Trim…

Filed under: All Shavers.com Blog Posts, Which Shaver Is For Me? — Tags: , , — Bogie @ 3:21 pm

…mers that can best chop our beards and moustaches into a manageable thatch that will cut back on the weight
of crumbs, soup and cereal milk that build up in our facial forests. The search is difficult one, with only
a few options available for many a type of beard and stache.

Speaking from personal experience on the subject, being a member of the goatee guild (sorry), I have yet
to find the “perfect” beard and moustache trimmer. Yes, yes, I know I always say that everyone’s face is
different, but being that a clipper is not affected by different types of hair, you would think that
creating a head design that can accommodate most beard types would be an easy task. Apparently not.

The
Norelco T980 is a decent trimmer, except for the stupid vacuum feature that collects just about 13.5
percent of the hair that is clipped from your face and leaves you with yet another chamber to empty. I like
the job that it does for the most part, but I get the feeling that Norelco is sacrificing trim-quality for
high-tech wiz-bangs in making the trimmer look like a light saber.

The
Panasonic Trimmers are the ancients of the trimming pantheon, remaining virtually unchanged for the
past fifteen years. I never found them particularly thorough, the major problem being that the trimmer
guide would collapse down to the lowest setting if you put just a little too much pressure upon your
face. Somebody out there must like them though, longevity alone a testament to that.

Now
Wahl has a very decent set of professional trimmers available–many of which can be seen in use at your
local barber shop. They are powerful, sharp, and shaped correctly for maximum trimmability (I love inventing
words). BUT for all their strong points, Wahl suffers severely from lack of options for the common man.
What I mean is, the Wahl trimmers come with only a few combs that can be used to get the hair length you
might be looking for. The average is a selection of four, non-adjustable guides that do a fine job, but if
you need a length longer than the largest or shorter than the smallest or any variation beyond the
“in-between” comb guides, you are out of luck. It is my belief that these trimmers are especially designed
for professionals who skip the use of the guide combs altogether, relying instead on their expertise in
giving you that perfect trim, by eye alone. When yours truly attempts this though, I end up looking like
the lead in a 1930’s Robin Hood flick.

Remington has a few trimmers too. Yeah.

Anyway, as you can see the list is short, and except for a few isolated models, relatively undistinguished,
which is unfortunate considering how many people sport the facial fuzz. And if you are looking for
worldwide voltage for your trimmer-Fuggedaboudit-nothing out there, at least not yet.
Maybe the manufacturers will hear the collective cries of the bearded? Maybe not? Maybe we’ll just make
one and show them how it’s done. Maybe. Until then, we trim by the seat of our pants. Welcome to Sherwood.

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