Mens Electric Shavers - Choosing The Best Electric Shaver For Your Needs

Mens electric shavers are an excellent way to not only achieve a close shave, but they are also so much more convenient and easier to use than blade shaving. With today's longer battery life, rechargeable shavers can go weeks without charging, making it easy to travel and not deal with the hassles of other types of shavers and razors.

Another nice benefit with a mens electric shaver is that there is no longer the need to buy razor blades all the time and deal with changing them out, etc. Just pick up the shaver, turn it on and you're set to go.

No one disputes the fact that a normal razor shave gives the closest shave possible. It's the next thing to being as smooth as a baby's rear end, but is that really what you need? Along with using a razor comes the skin irritation, ingrown hairs, rash, razor bumps, not to mention the painful nicks and cuts.       

Today's rotary and foil electric shavers have advanced to the point of providing an excellent shave without all the skin problems.

So, with that said, what should you look for when shopping for an electric shaver for men? Although there are several different factors, the most important ones include: cost, rotary or foil, closeness of shave, charging life, and the reputation of the shaver.   
  
Cost

Mens shavers can vary widely when it comes to price, from as low as around $25 all the way up to $200 or more for the most expensive models. I like to say that while price should always be an important consideration, don't let it be your only consideration. A high quality electric shaver will give you many years of use, so paying more upfront will mean saving more down the line.     

Rotary Shaver Or Foil Shaver

One big decision you'll need to make in getting a shaver is whether you want a rotary or foil shaver. So, what is the difference between them?

Rotary shavers generally have three circular spinning blades that adjust to the contour of your face to lift and cut your hairs for a closer shave. Foil shavers on the other hand have a unique cutting blade that moves side to side and is hidden beneath the mesh foil covering. The foil covering is what prevents the cutting blade from touching your skin. One note on the foil shavers... you can find them in single, double or even triple foil shavers.         

The right one for your needs really comes down to a personal preference. Foil shavers are said to get a little closer shave than rotary models, but the difference is negligible at best.

Charging Life

All of your rechargeable shavers for men will come with a charging base, but that is where the similarities stop. Every manufacturer has built their shavers vary in terms of battery life and recharging times, as well as providing other features.

The thing to consider here is in how long you would like to go between charging the razor. If you want a longer period of time then get a shaver that has a longer running time. Next, ask yourself if you need a 'quick' charge function in case you run out of power and still need to shave.    

Reputation

Finally, the reputation of the electric shaver, and the manufacturer, is also another important consideration. I always look for products that have a good overall reputation among users. This is where shopping online is so helpful. Sites like Amazon all of the mens electric shavers available, as well as an enormous number of user reviews for each model. You can use these customer reviews in helping to choose the shaver that is best for your needs. You'll know upfront whether a particular shaver is worth buying or not. 

Here's a unique shaving video from Gillette: