I Wanna buy - a good, budget, electric shaver

earthmother

I have absolutely no idea where to start when it comes to electric shavers, but my husband now needs one.

He normally wet shaves, but has been advised that now he's on Warfarin, he shouldn't be doing so.

I need something cordless, easy to maintain, with a good grip area for arthritic hands, that will not only do facial hair, but also his head (he shaves to bald, and always reckons our electric clippers don't go short enough), and is not too expensive.

Any ideas?

liitleblackcat

I got a rechargeable and washable Philishave from Boots about 6 months ago with 3 heads and a trimmer for £50. Very happy with it. Not sure what's about now but it's probably worth a trip to Boots and Argos to compare prices. You can do it on line. For one that will last, get a make you've heard of and expect to spend at least £50. Cheap will not last - it's the rechargeable batteries that go first so you end up charging it every day. These are the same at Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4425935/Trail/searchtext%3ESHAVER.htm
and at Boots http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1075069&classificationid=1049904&slmRefer=000

earthmother

Thank you for that - it gives me somewhere to start from.

I will admit, I was expecting prices around that mark, although admittedly hoping to be wrong. As you say though, cheap won't last.

earthmother

Just out of interest - what's the difference between the two heads (long straight, or three rounds) - is one better than the other, or is it just a personal preference thing?

MrsE_2

earthmother wrote: »

I have absolutely no idea where to start when it comes to electric shavers, but my husband now needs one.

He normally wet shaves, but has been advised that now he's on Warfarin, he shouldn't be doing so.

I need something cordless, easy to maintain, with a good grip area for arthritic hands, that will not only do facial hair, but also his head (he shaves to bald, and always reckons our electric clippers don't go short enough), and is not too expensive.

Any ideas?

Check out this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS6E0W

I bought DH this, its one of the best, at the cheapest price from Amazon

OR

Same razor, lower spec, FAB PRICE

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HS8020-Moisturizing-Rotary-Shaving/dp/B000PS4CKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1218577897&sr=1-1