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‘’Basing on customer reviews & ratings posted on Amazon, we have come to agree that Braun Series 9-9095cc and Panasonic Arc5  ES-LV95-S Arc5 are the best choices for men who want to shave”. (Editors choice) 

 

8 REASONS WHY WE LOVE THESE TWO FOIL SHAVERS:

1. Both are fast and efficient – you will get a real close & clean shave
2. Both have smooth foils and sharp blades which cut as close as possible without pulling/nicking the skin
3. Both charge very fast (the battery charges fully in 1 hour and you get between 50min – 60 min of non-stop shaving)
4. Both have powerful motors which oscillate at a very fast speed – making it easy to go through a thick beard.
5. Both models can be used to shave head (so if you have been searching for an electric head shaver – look no further than this)
6. Both Braun series 9 and Panasonic Arc5 are premium shavers featuring various shaving modes a user can select to get a custom shave.
7. Braun series 9 and Panasonic Arc5 feature pivoting / flexible shaving heads able to follow your facial contours ensuring you get a uniform close shave and also make it easier for you to shave all those hard-to-shave areas like the neck & below the chin.
8. Both models have pop-up trimmers at the back of the shaving head. You can easily use this trimmer to groom your mustache & sideburns

 

 

BEST ELECTRIC SHAVERS:

 

CAN WOMEN USE THESE ELECTRIC SHAVERS OR THEY ARE FOR MEN ONLY?

Yes, a woman can use any of these 5 best electric shavers to shave their legs, under-arm and other parts of the body. Most electric shavers for women don’t come with high-end features like those for men. That is to why I compiled this list to help both Men & Women searching for the right eclectic razor to keep their skins hair free.

If you have a sensitive skin, I suggest you apply shaving cream a few minutes before shaving – Doing this will soften hair follicles thus make it easier to shave.

 

 

Essential Features of Electric Razors

Electric shavers vary in type but they have similar features which make them high end grooming tools. The more features an electric razor has, the more expensive it becomes. However, even those with a few essential features can provide you with good results.

 

Blades:

We have two types of electric shavers and these include; (1) Foil shavers (2) Rotary Shavers. Blades are responsible for removing hair from your face / body. Foil shavers like ”Braun Series 9” feature straight blades placed under a very thin foil which separates hair from the skin to prevent cuts & nicks. Foil shaver are very good for sensitive skins but they come at a price. On the other hand, Rotary shavers like Norelco 7500 use circular blades which shave in a circular motion.

 

WET / DRY:

All electric shavers are classified into two types, (1) Dry only electric shaver (2) Wet & Dry electric shavers. Dry models like Braun Series 7-790cc are ideal for non sensitive skins. You can use them to shave facial hair, underarm hair, chest hair and so much more. Some dry shavers are 100% waterproof so you can use them while in the shower but you can use them with shaving cream. On the other hand, Wet & Dry electric shavers like Philips Norelco 7500 are customized for both sensitive and non sensitive skins. You can apply shaving cream on your hair a few minutes before shaving – this will soften your hair thus make it easier to shave in just one pass.

 

Pop Up Trimmer

All premium electric razors feature a pop-up trimmer at the back of the shaver. The main purpose of this trimmer is to shape and groom your sideburns & mustache (That is if you have them).

 

Charger

Majority of electric razors on the market are cordless. So they come with a charger which you can use to power-up batteries. These rechargeable batteries can’t be replaced once they die but they last for long. A good shaver will hold battery charge for 50 – 60 minutes.

 

 

IN-DEPTH REVIEW:

 

1^ST CHOICE

Braun Series 9-9095cc Wet & Dry 

Shaving Elements	5
Cross-cutting actions	40,000 per minute
Sonic Technology	Yes
AutoSense Technology	Yes
Contour Flex Head	10 directions
Skin Guard	Yes
Precision Trimmer	Yes
Wet&Dry Shave	Yes
Shaving time	50 min
Cleaning Center	Yes

 

 

 

BRAUN SERIES 9-9095cc KEY FEATURES:

• Shaving Elements:- Braun series 9 features 4 cutting elements accompanied with 1 SkinGuard – these work together to offer you with a clean close shave. The shaver’s cutting system captures more hair in one stroke in just a few strokes without irritating your skin.

 

• 50min cordless shaving:- This is a cordless electric shaver. Once it is fully charged – you will be in position to shave for 50 minutes nonstop. Once the battery runs out – you will have an option of a ”QUICK CHARGE” – this will offer you with a quick shave. Sonic Technology:

 

• Autosense Technology: – The intelligent sonic & Autosense Technology help the shaver adjust its power according to beard density and thickness without pulling or cutting your skin. The shaver is able to cut any type of beard.

 

• Contour Flex Head:- Braun series 9’s 10-contour adaptation shaving head will follow your facial contours and offer you with a clean uniform close shave. The head can rotate in 10 directions making it easier to shave under the chin & neck.

 

• Skin Guard:- The main purpose of a Skin Guard Opti foil is to protect the skin in every stroke made when shaving. So those with very sensitive skins – feel free to use Braun Series 9.

 

• Wet&Dry Shave:- Since not everyone does well with dry shaving. Braun series 9 gives an option to either wet / dry shave. Those with sensitive skins, you can apply shaving cream to soften your beards thus making easy to shave.

 

• Cleaning Center: – This is an accessory which comes with the shaver. Its main purpose is to clean and renew the shaver so that every time you use it – it feels new.

 

 

2^ND CHOICE

Panasonic Arc5  ES-LV95-S Arc5 

Shave Sensor Technology	Yes
Wet/Dry Convenience	Yes
Motor Speed	14,000 CPM
Pivoting Head Type	MultiFlex Head
Cleaning station	Yes
Shaving System	Arc5
Flexible Micro-Foil Patterns	Yes
Active Shave Sensor	Yes
Display Type	Multi-LED
Warranty	2 warranty

 

PANASONIC ARC5 KEY FEATURES:

 

• Shave Sensor Technology:- Just like Braun Series 9 – also Panasonic Arc5 features a Shave Sensor Technology which automatically detects a difference in beard density and adjust the shaver’s power so that it smoothly passes through the beard / hair.

 

• Arc5 Shaving System:- Unlike other foil shavers on this list, Panasonic Arc5 features 5 ultra-sharp, ultra-thin Nanotech blades – all honed to an acute 30° cutting edge – able to cut both short and long hairs without nicking your skin. If you use this Panasonic shaver, you won’t go back to Norelco shavers because it shaves very close and it does not cause skin irritations.

 

 

• Wet/Dry Convenience:- The Wet & Dry option gives you the freedom to choose what to use basing on your beard type. You easily have a quick dry shave early in the morning / or have a full wet shave after work. You can shave in the shower or over the sink using your favorite Panasonic Arc5 shaver.

 

• Motor Speed: – You don’t want to burn up time early in the morning simply because you have to shave. Panasonic Arc5 has a high peak up speed and its motor makes 14,000 cycles per minute – better than Braun Series 7-790cc. If you have a thick beard, worry no more because Panasonic Arc5 can give you a clean close shave in just one pass.

 

• Pivoting Head Type:- The multi-flex pivoting shaving head is able to rotate to many directions thus making it very easy to shave all hard-to-reach areas like below the chin and neck.

 

• Cleaning station:- For your electric shaver to remain brand new all the time and effective. You have to clean it every after a single shave. This will ensure no shaving cream; hairs sit in the shaver’s blades. Panasonic Arc5 comes with an automatic cleaning station which uses special lubricants to sanitize blades.

 

 

3^RD CHOICE

Braun Series 7 790cc Cordless  

Shaving elements	4 blades
Smart Sonic Technology	Yes
Contour Adaption	8-D
Wet&Dry	No
Clean&Charge Station	Yes
Display	LCD
Premium Finishing	Grey

 

BRAUN SERIES 7 790CC KEY FEATURES:

• 4 shaving elements:- Unlike Braun series 9 which features 5 shaving elements, Braun Series 790cc features only 4 shaving elements – but each element is designed to deal with a specific type of hair. They capture even the shortest hair thus offer you with a clean close shave in just one pass.

 

• Smart Shaver: – Braun series 7-790cc is a smart shaver. It might be an old model but it was made to serve for centuries. It uses Braun’s sonic technology which reads and adapts to your beard. When the shaver meets a denser spot – it doubles its power to shave that thick beard thus leaving you with a clean close shave.

 

• Personalized Shaving: – You have the freedom to choose between 5 shaving modes basing on the type of beard & skin you have. For example; those with very sensitive skins, you can opt for a Sensitive mode (this one uses less power – so your skin won’t be irritated / pulled). On the other hand, those with normal skins, you can opt for a Turbo mode (this one triples the power of the shaver – thus offer you with a clean quick shave. You can easily switch between modes by the push of the button.

 

• 8-D contour adaptation:- Series 7 is flexible – its shaving head can rotate / pivot in 8 directions – following your facial contours thus offer you with a clean, uniform close dry shave. When it comes to shaving your neck or below the chin, Series 7 works like a pro in those areas that other shavers find difficulties.

 

• 100% waterproof: – All Braun shavers are 100% water proof (up to 5 meters) – so you can use this dry shaver while in the shower and clean it fast using running tap water.

 

• 50min cordless shaving:- This is a cordless shaver. It charges fully within 1 hour and you get 50 minutes of cordless shaving once the shaver is fully charged. For those who want quick shaves early the morning, all you have to do is charge the shaver for 15 minutes, this will give you 30 minutes of cordless non –stop shaving.

 

• Sensitive skin:- Much as it is a dry only shaver, it can be used on sensitive skins (that is to why it is ranked as the best foil shaver of all time). It has very smooth & thin foils which glide over your skin smoothly – capturing both short and flat-lying hairs for close shaving without irritation your skin.

 

• Cleaning Station:- Braun series 7-790cc comes with a cleaning station which you can use to clean and renew your shaver after shaving.

 

 

4^TH CHOICE

****Editors Choice****

Braun Series 7 7865cc Wet & Dry 

Smart Sonic Technology	Yes
Contour Adaption	8-D
Personalized shave	5 modes
Wet & Dry	Yes
Shaving elements	4
Clean & Charge Station	Yes
Display	LCD
Premium Finishing	Grey
Pop-up Trimmer	Yes
100% Water proof	Yes

 

BRAUN SERIES 7 7865CC KEY FEATURES

The only difference between Braun Series 790cc and Braun Series 7 7865cc is ”Wet & Dry” option. All the other features are the same. You can easily use your favorite shaving cream with this model – this makes Series 7865cc an ideal shaver for individuals with very sensitive skins.

 

5^TH CHOICE

Philips Norelco 7500 for Sensitive Skin

Shaving System	GentlePrecisionPRO Blade System
Contouring System	5 directions
SmartClick precision trimmer	Yes
Fully Washable	Yes
Wet and Dry	Yes
Lithium-Ion Battery	50 min. / 1 hr.
SmartClean Cleaning System	Yes
Gentle Precision Blades	Yes
AquaTec Technology	Yes
Comfort Rings	Yes
Display	LED
Replacement Blades	SH70/52

 

 

 

PHILIPS NORELCO 7500 KEY FEATURES

• Comfort Rings: – Norelco 7500 is specifically tailored for men with very sensitive skins. Unlike other Norelco’s this model features Comfort Rings with anti-friction micro-bead coating for a smooth glide. These comfort rings contain 1000s of powder-like beads which make the shaving heads very smooth – so as the shaver glides over your skin – it picks up all short & flat-lying hairs without irritation your skin. You might not get a very close shave as that of a razor (simply because the shaver does not cut too close to prevent skin irritation) – but you will be happy with the final results.

 

• Dynamic Flex heads:- You don’t have to twist your head to uncomfortable angles to get a clean uniform shave. Norelco 7500’s shaving heads are flexible – they rotate to 5 directions; following every curve of your face & neck. The ability to follow facial contours makes it easy to shave all hard-to-shave areas.

 

• AquaTec technology:- You don’t have to twist your head to uncomfortable angles to get a clean uniform shave. Norelco 7500’s shaving heads are flexible – they rotate to 5 directions; following every curve of your face & neck. The ability to follow facial contours makes it easy to shave all hard-to-shave areas.

 

 

• Gentle Precision Blade System: – Gentle Precision Blade System:- Norelco 7500 uses the latest GentlePrecision Blades which cut both short & flat-lying hairs – even a 1 day stubble. But as the shaver is cutting very short hair, it will also be protecting your skin.

 

 

How To Get the Most From an Electric Razor:

 

• Keep it clean:- A good electric shaver will cost you more than $100 – so you don’t want to dish away that money by not taking care of your electric razor after shaving. Always wash your shave with running tap water & a brush to ensure that no hair / shaving cream is left on the blades. Leave the shave to dry in open space before putting it in its storage.

 

• Keep it fully charged: – Since you can’t replace your shaver’s battery once it dies, I advise you to always charge your shaver fully to avoid endless / non-stop quick charges that might destroy the battery and shorten on your shaver’s lifespan.

 

• Replace blades:- The average life span of an electric shaver’s blades is 1 year. As time goes on, the blades lose their sharpness. You can buy these blades from Amazon.

 

REFERENCES:

• https://www.yosaki.com/electric-razor-men/
• https://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/37_guy-gear-electric-shavers.html
• https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-electric-razor/
• http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-electric-razors-shavers.html