Electric shavers can cost a lot of money to buy and maintain. The average cost is $60 and the best shavers cost between $150 and $170. Heads will need to be changed every six months to two years, at a cost between 25 to $45. In addition, the battery will have to be changed, which adds an additional cost. The rechargeable batteries can cost more than the shaver.
Most people who shave with a blade will not switch to an electric razor because of the shave (not as close), and the numerous costs associated with an electric shaver. Surveys are conducted on the closeness of a blade and an electric razor, and the blade wins almost every time.
Electric shavers do have advantages that may compensate for its weaknesses. If you do not like pain and bleeding associated with cuts, the electric razor gives you an advantage by keeping the blades from your skin. Individuals with blood conditions would, especially, be interested in an electric razor over a blade. Also, shavers provide portability. You can use them anywhere, which is great for traveling.
If you're a first timer, give yourself at least 3 weeks or so to get accustomed to it, since it can take that a while to learn the right method. Almost all razors come with a 30- or 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can return it.
Two shavers with a good value are the Braun FreeControl and the Remington Microflex 600.
The Braun FreeControl is a great shave. It can be used corded or cordless, and it has a quick-charge option that allows for a shave that needs to be done quickly. It recharges in just one hour. A down side to the shaver is that it can't be left plugged in without damaging the battery.
The Remington Microflex 600 shaves well. It's quiet, can be left plugged in. In addition, it has a recharge warning light as well as a battery that lasts a long time between charges, except it takes 12 hours to fully recharge and cannot be used with a cord or overseas without a transformer.
My preference is to shave with a blade, rather than with an electric razor. A blade is cheaper, and it gives you a closer shave. But if you do not want to take the risk of injury, and cost is not a consideration then you should go with an electric shaver. Also, an electric shaver is good for shaving if you travel a lot, and you need to shave on the go at any location.
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