Unlike our picks, the lightweight Andis ProFoil Lithium Titanium Foil Shaver is not waterproof, and it is warrantied for only one year (whereas all of our picks are covered for two).
I just don’t believe that if I use it for three weeks, it’s going to become a great shaver. With an electric razor, shaving against the grain results in a cleaner shave so it’s kind of whack to not really have that option. Hypothetically, you could turn the entire shaver upside down and use the pop-up trimmer against the grain, but yeah, who wants to do that? One of the first things you’ll notice about the 2300 shaver is that it looks odd. The blade doesn’t look like a standard facial hair trimmer at all.
And if that’s not smart enough for you, the accompanying app tracks your shaves and offers you tips to improve. To help alleviate discomfort, I recommend applying a protective barrier between your face and your new shaver. This could be an electric shaving solution, face moisturizer, or shaving cream (essential oil-based versions). Additionally, shaving with no more than 2-3 days of beard growth is most ideal for these shavers. Because any longer could prove to be a very uncomfortable experience since electric shavers are made for removing shorter hair.
The dual foil blades give a quick, close shave whenever and wherever you need it. For me, one of the big selling points of electric shavers is that they’re quicker than shaving with a manual razor. Unlike many of its predecessors, the Philips Norelco 9500’s ComfortGlide rings make circular-motion-shaving philips razor virtually friction-free. The shaver includes 72 self-sharpening blades which are guided by its Smart Hair sensor scanning system that adjusts to each hair for a consistently close and comfortable shave. The added bonus is that this razor performs even better in the shower and with shaving cream.
Disappointingly, the Series 9 does not come equipped with any beard maintenance accessories. And, its precision trimmer isn’t sharp enough to make a huge impact. More troubling than this is the fact that the shaver grows hot, very quickly, when in use.
The special cleaning formula is 10x more effective than water1, so you can keep your shaver hygienic. We’ll get into the nitty-gritty details shortly, but to put it simply, this shaver doesn’t do a very good job at, well, shaving. They’re a big name brand that makes everything from entry-level trimmers, like the OneBlade, to high-end models that cost nearly $300, like the S9000 Prestige. When powered on, the Arc5’s display employs an LED dashed circle that slowly disappears, piece by piece as the shaver’s battery level drops. The only drawback I discovered while testing the Life Proof is that it did not perform very well in the shower or with shaving cream, making it less competitive amongst its peers. This information is sent to the GroomTribe app and used to suggest how I might improve my shave.
I don’t mind telling you that at that point, I pulled out my Philips Norelco OneBlade to finish the job. I used the pop-up trimmer to shave the rest of the hairs that got missed by the main part of the trimmer. I like the idea of the pop-up trimmer (to help shape your mustache and sideburns), but I really don’t like that you can’t shave against the grain with it. Instead of having a visible blade similar to a regular razor, it has three blades that are covered by circular pieces. You’re supposed to rub the trimmer in circles on your face so your hairs go into the little blade covers and get trimmed by the blades.
Lastly, shaving the most sensitive areas of the face first when the shaving head is cool, is recommended in order to avoid any extra shaving irritation. Philips Norelco Shaver 6500 shaving heads are surrounded with ComfortGlide rings, which have special protective coating witk skin gliding properties to shield your face from irritation. MultiFlex shaver heads adjust to the angles of your face with 5 independent movements. The entire head pivots and the individual shave heads also flex to maintain skin contact and catch hair in hard to reach areas. MultiPrecision blades raise and cut long hairs, flat-lying hairs and short stubble in just a few strokes for a more comfortable shave.