For those who use an electric, which gives the better shave?

Question:
Which style is best?

Choices:
Rotory (3 head Norelco)
Foil (Braun)

 

I think this will boil down to a matter of personal preference and beard type. I much prefer the foil type.

Rotary for me.

I think foil is better but too fragile for my aggressive shaving style. After many torn screens, I have reconciled to using a rotary. It's not that bad.

I had a Braun years ago and it didn't work well at all for me. I always ended up going over spots again with a razor.

I recently started using a rotary head shaver and I'm kind of liking it. Thinking of buying one just for my face, share the work.

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Originally posted by cas:
I had a Braun years ago and it didn't work well at all for me. I always ended up going over spots again with a razor.

I had the same experience.

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Originally posted by mark123:

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Originally posted by cas:
I had a Braun years ago and it didn't work well at all for me. I always ended up going over spots again with a razor.

I had the same experience.

Me too. I've been happy with the Norelco ever since.

Jim

Foil. Braun or Panasonic.

Just put a new head on my Braun series 7 after two years use.

I've used both, I find if you have a mustache and or a beard the foil is easier to use around them to follow the lines, I had the top of the line Panasonic wet/dry shaver and it was great. Used a Norelco for a while and after moving I could never find it again. I now use a Braun series 5, Like the Panasonic better but more Money.

I use a Braun. Long time now. But it is not as good as the Ronson I had years ago.

I've used Norelco since I started shaving, picked up from my father. Always worked for me.

Tried a Braun once and had severe irritation. Never tried again.

I've only owned and used rotory types and they have worked and lasted very well with my somewhat light beard. I do find myself needing a blade touch up in the hard to get places like close to the underside of my nose and under my jaw bone where the electric doesn't get a clean shot. No big deal, a few swipes with a disposable and I'm good to go. Maybe I'll try a foil when and if my rotory dies.

I have both. I prefer shaving wet in the shower with soap. Norelco works better wet, Panasonic works better dry.

Braun series 5 with Williams Lectric Shave has worked well for me for years.

Amazon has replacement cutter/foil head for $25.

I had lower end (<$100) Norelco shavers since I was old enough to shave regularly. Bought a Braun Series 7 probably a year and a half ago and I think it does much better. This one was a fair bit more money and it has the cleaning station which I'm sure helps so it isn't a direct comparison but I've been happy with the Braun.

I've had both types. I (currently, at least) prefer the foil type and have a Braun.

Foil. Just got another Braun (#4). Tried a rotary, but it didn't do well. Williams Lectric Shave helps with either choice, though once a week I still have to break out the old Trac II and Barbasol shaving cream...

Have both (Braun and Norelco). If I skip shaving a day or two I use the Norelco as the Braun doesn't do well on the slightly longer whiskers. If I shave everyday, the Braun gives me a slightly closer shave. I sometimes use both depending on my beard that day and what I am going to be doing. The only issue I have had was when the screen on the Braun cracked. It was so sharp it cut me and I didn't feel it at all. Only noticed when I saw blood on my face in the mirror. Replaced foil and all was well again. Actually like them both.

I tried them all but they never worked well with my heavy beard growth. Any electric style I tried still gave me a pronounced five o'clock shadow. Always have had to shave. (I did try some of the latest Norelco & Braun stuff as my sons use electric). Closest shave I found was the Braun Series 7.

Would love to see one that worked for me.