Despite the trendy “bearded” trend, most men spend a few minutes of their lives shaving every morning. If you count all the time that men spend on this trivial activity throughout their lives, it will take about six months! Agree, this is a serious reason to buy a truly high-quality razor. We recommend choosing an electric razor, because wives and girls do not encroach on it. In addition, it does not damage the skin, and its use does not require shaving cream.
Main rules of choice
What is the basis of choosing the right shaver? Let's consider the most important criteria by which we will eliminate inappropriate options.
Shaving system
First, it is necessary to determine the type of razor system. They are:
- Rotary;
- Grid.
If every time after shaving you feel as if you have removed the top layer of skin, congratulations: you have sensitive skin. The razor net system is more suitable for you. In its design, the blades are located behind the net, which performs two functions: it captures the hairs and protects the skin surface from damage. These razors are also suitable for men who shave infrequently - best of all, they cope with long hairs.
If you notice that the bristles you grow unevenly, then you are more suitable rotary razor (she has a round shaving head). The blades in it are located on rotating discs, which provides a better shave. But such systems are not recommended for men with sensitive skin.
Shaving heads
The speed and comfort of shaving depends on the number and design of the shaving heads.
Modern electric shavers are equipped with 2-3 heads. If you have a problem of choosing between two, at first glance, identical devices, take the one that has more razor heads. The greater their number, the greater the area of shaving, the faster the procedure.
Movable shaving heads are a matter of taste. Some people are more accustomed to using an electric razor with fixed heads - it is more stable in the hand, and you can not wait for surprises from it. Moving heads, as they say in advertising, make it easier to handle hard-to-reach areas. It is likely, but only in the case that you know how to properly use such a device: if you press the razor strongly, the heads can easily break.
Shaving method
Previously, all models of electric razors meant a dry shave. This method is convenient to travel when it is not always possible to find a washbasin near. Most modern electric razors are also designed for dry shaving - they are convenient, practical and economical, because their owners do not have to buy gels, foams and shaving creams.
A few years ago, electric shavers for wet shaving appeared on the Russian market. The process of using them is similar to the process of shaving an ordinary razor. The main advantage of such razors is the convenience of cleaning: they can be washed immediately after shaving with running water. If you are a conservative in your heart, then such models will definitely suit your taste.
Additional functions
What else can boast the newest models? How do they outperform Soviet-era electric monsters?
- Presence of trimmer will please men who wear a beard and love to look after her. If you are also proud of your lush mustache, the electric shaver with a trimmer will become your indispensable assistant in maintaining their beauty.
- Battery life - Excellent additional convenience for travelers and businessmen who often fly on business trips. If you want to purchase such a razor, pay attention to the battery capacity.
- The ability to connect to the cigarette lighter - Another chip that will be useful for motorists: drivers, travelers, long-distance drivers.
- Extra battery included experienced tourists will appreciate. In the confusion, many people forget to recharge the razor at the hotel, and then do not have the opportunity to shave on the road. In such situations, a spare battery becomes life-saving.
- Auto-cleaning system, which warns of the need to clean up the blades, is suitable for men who forget or are too lazy to do it.
The most popular manufacturers of electric razors
Which electric shaver companies can boast an impeccable reputation? We have compiled for you a list of brands, the quality of products of which you can be sure. As usual, we sorted them by average cost.
- An economy class razor can be purchased at prices ranging from 200 to 3,000 rubles. Of course, absolutely cheap models are not worth buying - the quality of the blades in them leaves much to be desired. It is better to buy a razor a little more expensive, while it will serve you many times longer. We recommend products SUPRA, Moment, Saturn, Mikma, Berdsk and Moser.
- More expensive electric shavers can boast of wider functionality and high quality metal blades. You can buy models of this class for the price from 3 to 10 thousand rubles. Among Russian men, razors produced by such well-known companies as the most popular Philips, Braun, Panasonic, Remington. A wide range of products of these brands will allow you to choose the shaver that is ideally suited for its functions and price.
The most terrible mistakes of buyers
We turn to the rating of the most stupid and dangerous mistakes that men make when choosing an electric razor. It is better to know in advance what to avoid. Forewarned is forearmed.
- Buying an electric shaver with self-cleaning is a rather rash step if you are not ready to regularly buy a special liquid, or you do not have a store in the district where this liquid is sold. Self-cleaning occurs by flushing the internal blades with the help of the very saving liquid, but, like any resource, it tends to run out. If you are not ready to spend time and money searching and buying “gasoline” for your electric razor, then purchase a model without this function.
- When buying a razor in a store, many people do not think that all knives, even the sharpest ones, become dull with time. After spending a lot of money on the advertised brand, after a while the man catches himself: where to buy replaceable shaving heads? This is where the understanding comes: when choosing, you just had to look around you and see which razors in the same store the components are sold to. If they are not there to speak of, then you should not buy such a razor, even if it is super-shuffled. It is better to opt for a simpler model, to which at any time you can find details.
- Buying a razor that does not have a recharge protection feature is the first step to the death of the battery. If you do not want to approach the imminent demise of the battery with each recharge, buy a model that will stop taking electric charge when the battery is 100% full. And one more tip about the battery, referring us to the second point: find out if spare batteries for the selected model are on sale.
We hope our tips will help you make the right choice and enjoy a safe, comfortable and high-quality shave for a long time! Have a nice shopping!
