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I'm looking for an electric shaver, but I'm totally lost. I saw the Philips one, but I saw that I have to pay for the head every couple months.

What are you using and which one you would recommend?

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[โ€“] Brokentooth@piefed.ca 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I have a Braun series 7. It's getting a little old but it works really well. I will eventually buy another one in a different series.

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago
[โ€“] huppakee@lemmy.world 7 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Maybe relevant in this community:

  • Philips sold off a number of divisions (such tv's, lighting and others), but not personal health including shavers and trimmers. Can't imagine they're made in the EU, but they are a European company. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips

  • Braun, i think their biggest competitor, is actually not European. They were initially German, but became part of Gilette like 50 years ago, which in turn became part of P&G. I have strong feelings for the company, especially the products designed by Dieter Rams or the later products inspired by them - but if you're set on buying European you'll have to look further. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braun_(company)

[โ€“] dabu@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

I have two Braun products, a toothbrush and an electric razor and their labels both say Made in Germany

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago
[โ€“] Bumrocky@lemmy.world 6 points 11 hours ago

Using Braun series 9. It's close to series 7. Up to you if it's worth spending the extra for it. I tried Phillips Norelco and they always tore up my neck. I'm happier with the Braun but everyone is different. I do have to replace the heads every couple of years.

[โ€“] erebion@news.erebion.eu 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I can recommend looking for something with USB-C, super useful when travelling. Less stuff to carry around, just choose the phone's charger.

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago

Yes, exactly! I saw an old video of Philips and it does not have usb-c.

[โ€“] ArseAssassin@sopuli.xyz 2 points 9 hours ago

I use the Philips OneBlade. If the shaver head jams up, you can simply exchange the head for a new one. Bought this after my second Remington crapped out on me, never touching that brand again.

[โ€“] blueduck@piefed.social 0 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I have a foil razor from TPOB that I like.

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 hours ago

It's not European

[โ€“] SrMono@feddit.org 3 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

I use a combination of a Philips Beard Trimmer Series 5000 (BT5205/16) and a Braun (9-in-1) MGK5280.

The Philips runs - thanks to replacment parts - since december 2016.

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 2 points 10 hours ago

Interesting thanks!