How To Choose The Right Electric Shaver

A day old stubble might be considered sexy, but a smooth, strong jawline on a man is still the pinnacle of good grooming. The days of warm water for a shave and trying to get your razor at the right angle are long gone, with electric shavers now being the quicker, easier route to a good shave. With a plethora of options available on the market, how do you go about choosing the right model for you?

Close shave

The first electric razor was invented by Jacob Schick in 1928, as a way for men to be able to shave on the go, whether or not there was water available. Nowadays electronic shavers come in two kinds - foil and rotary. Both are suitable for a good shave. But keep a few pointers in mind while making your choice.

Skin & hair type

If your growth is on the thinner side, a foil razor is fine for you. If however, you have problematic skin and a thicker growth, a rotary electric shaver is better. Either way, if you're planning to switch from a blade razor, give your skin 2-3 weeks to adjust, before you make a final choice. A lot of electrical shavers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so take advantage of that.

Travel light

If you're planning on doing a lot of traveling and need to carry your razor with you, look for a battery-powered one (as opposed to one with a cord) that comes in its own pouch and can give you up to seven shaves when fully charged. Also, to save power, look for one that you can keep switched off when not in use and that comes with a warning light if the charge is low.

Budget and brand

If you're comfortable using a certain brand, and are familiar with it for a number of years, see if the same brand has electric shaving machines. These devices started out at $25 when they were launched, and while you can still get some cheap, don't compromise on quality. You don't want to land up with a nasty skin infection from cuts.

Wet or dry

Electric shavers can come as wet, dry or a combination of both. Dry shavers are better if you're going to be constantly on the go, while a wet one needs water as well as shaving gel/foam. If you're going to be shaving in the shower, look for a waterproof one.

Speed first

Super-speedy electric shavers run at around 14,000 cycles per second and feature two or more motors in the head. An electric shaver of around 10,000 cycles should also do nicely, even for thick growth.

Electric shavers can be used pretty much anywhere, if you have picked the right one. As with any product you plan to use long-term, a little planning will go a long way. Do your research before buying one, either by talking to people or by reading reviews of the best electric shavers online.