Is this OK for super close whole-head use? I want to cut as short as possible without having to 'shave.' Typically buzz 2x per week, but older cheapo on battery died. I do not understand "000" and "#1" blade sizes - depths. Is this OK for super close whole-head use? I want to cut as short as possible without having to 'shave.' Typically buzz 2x per week, but older cheapo on battery died. I do not understand... » Read More Is this OK for super close whole-head use? I want to cut as short as possible without having to 'shave.' Typically buzz 2x per week, but older cheapo on battery died. I do not understand "000" and "#1" blade sizes - depths. « Show Less
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Absolutly, it cuts so close with the 000 cutting head, I can razor my head with an old Double Edge safety razor right after using the clippers. the thing you have to be aware of is that this model is heavy and big in the hand and a little difficult to manuver around your skull but it cuts very fast without slowing down, so you can go at it hammer and tongs. The 000 is a very close shave, the 00000 is the closest you can get without using a blade, the 1 is a longer cut than the 0 and is usually an attachment comb but I do believe they make a cutter head in a 1.
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The closest blade I've seen is the Andis 000000(thats six zeros, .1mm) Andis Ultraedge Trimmer Blade Size Model #64160 It may be overkill but investigate first.
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This is very capable, and probably the best choice, for super close shaving. I'd get the andis "000000" blade however as oster only goes to "00000." The andis blade will fit the oster 76.
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000 will leave you almost stubble 1 will leave u about 1/8 of an inch. And yes there perfect for close use to your head and extremely powerful.
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they are the best, I use 1 blade a week....they are pricey!! but it doesn't hurt to shave.
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I'm almost a year into my original foil (9000 series). I bought a replacement but haven't switched to it yet. Yes, there is a huge difference between the two but I don't mind going over the same area twice. However, after reading this - I think I will replace. Figured that was just normal. I'm one of those guys that can wear out a 5 blade razor in less than 2 weeks... So the original foil lasting a year was a nice money saver for me. I do use Electric pre-shave stuff - that helps a lot. Without it the electric pre-shave - it feels like I'm tearing my face off shaving. Maybe that was clue to replace the foil? :P I'm almost a year into my original foil (9000 series). I bought a replacement but haven't switched to it yet. Yes, there is a huge difference between the two but I don't mind going over the same area twice. However, after reading this - I think I will replace. Figured that was just normal. I'm one of those guys that can wear out a 5 blade razor in less than 2 weeks... So the original foil lasting a year was a nice money saver for me. I do use Electric pre-shave stuff - that helps a lot. Without it the electric pre-shave - it feels like I'm tearing my face off shaving. Maybe that was clue to... » Read More I'm almost a year into my original foil (9000 series). I bought a replacement but haven't switched to it yet. Yes, there is a huge difference between the two but I don't mind going over the same area twice. However, after reading this - I think I will replace. Figured that was just normal. I'm one of those guys that can wear out a 5 blade razor in less than 2 weeks... So the original foil lasting a year was a nice money saver for me. I do use Electric pre-shave stuff - that helps a lot. Without it the electric pre-shave - it feels like I'm tearing my face off shaving. Maybe that was clue to replace the foil? :P « Show Less
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This shaver, by far, is the best I've ever used. My beard too grows very fast and this machine cuts with no problem. I'm fortunate enough to live and work at a place where I (wear flip-flops and) don't have to shave everyday so when it's finally time shaving with this is no problem. One other comment about this shaver is the battery it lasts so long. We just went through a hurricane here in Hawaii and were out of power for two and a half weeks. When the storm was on the way I charged what I could think of but forgot this shaver. I hadn't charged it at least the whole week before the storm and it still cut with no issue and no slow down which is huge considering the thickness of my hair. This shaver, by far, is the best I've ever used. My beard too grows very fast and this machine cuts with no problem. I'm fortunate enough to live and work at a place where I (wear flip-flops and) don't have to shave everyday so when it's finally time shaving with this is no problem. One other comment about this shaver is the battery it lasts so long. We just went through a hurricane here in Hawaii and were out of power for two and a half weeks. When the storm was on the way I charged what I could think of but forgot this shaver. I hadn't charged it at least the whole week before the... » Read More This shaver, by far, is the best I've ever used. My beard too grows very fast and this machine cuts with no problem. I'm fortunate enough to live and work at a place where I (wear flip-flops and) don't have to shave everyday so when it's finally time shaving with this is no problem. One other comment about this shaver is the battery it lasts so long. We just went through a hurricane here in Hawaii and were out of power for two and a half weeks. When the storm was on the way I charged what I could think of but forgot this shaver. I hadn't charged it at least the whole week before the storm and it still cut with no issue and no slow down which is huge considering the thickness of my hair. « Show Less
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D.
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Hi Idlewood, I too am a non professional home groomer. After reading many blogs and watching many videos I think using combs is in many ways safer than a bare blade which heats up and burns the skin if not cooled often. If your clipper comes with combs, try to not buy a set which has all the sizes you get with the clipper. Ive used these combs and like them very much. They are put on opposite from the combs I'd used in the past.
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No, I bought the shaver to keep daily growth down as I like to use a blade only twice a week,but it wouldnt even cut small hair growth off let alone trim it. The shaver was always empty.I looked it over carefully, and it didnt seem damaged in any way. Just doesnt work.
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I think it's considered "safety" because of the rounded guard on top that keeps the blade angle near 30 degrees. This would be considered "safer" than the straight blade shave where the angle is MUCH harder to maintain and you are therefore much more likely to cut yourself. I shave with both and when I need a quicker shave, I go for the Merker safety razor. It only takes a few shaves to get used to it compared to the modern multi-blade (expensive) versions. I can shave just as quickly with it now as my old (expensive) Mach3 turbo. I still use my Feather artist club straight razor for the novelty of it, if I have time because it does take me longer with that. For me, the 3 razor styles mentioned ordered by speed of a nice, close shave would be: 1.) Modern (Mach3Turbo) 2.) Merker (safety) 3.) Feather straight razor. The fastest is clearly much more expensive though (blades). Being somewhat proficient with all 3 styles, I'd easily say this safety razor is my go-to daily razor for price, and speed. Closeness is not a factor because I can achieve a close shave with any of them. It's just a matter of how quickly I can do it. I don't care who you are, a straight razor across your adams-apple WILL make you slow down. LOL The shorter handle here took some getting used to but it really isn't an issue. It's just different. And cleaning these is MUCH easier than the multiblade ones. Hope this helps, and good luck. I don't think you can go wrong with this one.
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I have really thick hair and I just move the clipper slowly through my hair. I also don't allow it to grow two inches and then expect to single-pass it to an eighth inch length. However, I am on my second unit. (They're inexpensive.) The first one wore out and began not cutting cleanly, despite the measures I took. I don't like that I can't find replacement blades. I also don't like how choked the unit becomes with my hair, but that didn't really seem to change how it worked. It's *ok*. Don't expect perfection, but if you go slowly and cut hair a little at a time, you'll be fine.
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No, these are old-school for safety razors. You may want to purchase a safety razor and make the switch. The blades are cheap enough to allow you to change every week and the shave, believe it or not, is much closer! People have forgotten about these ever since the double edge first came out. My dad used a safety razor so I thought I'd check one out since razor blades are so expensive and you end up using them until they're ripping the hair out of your face due to the cost. I purchased a Merkur Model 180 and I love it. I won't go back to a multi-blade razor.
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Which end are you using that you are able to nick yourself? Trim all the hair down to a reasonable length with the clipper end and then use the razor end to take all the hair off. Take your time in a well lit area and to not try to hack at the hair. I find that pulling the skin taut prevents any close calls. It may also help to have someone assist you by using the razor and you just direct. If the blade needs replacing it will pull the hair and cause irritation. I have never managed to nick myself with this though like I have with standard hair clippers.
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In fact that is a very good and interesting question. Although I have used this product for over 12 years and have adjusted the blades many time over to provide me with a quality and close cut, I have never tried or experimented with this guides. I would imagine that this product's manufacture guidelines and recommendations for replacement components would have to be in accordance with the products specifications. So I don't think that you can place an oversize guide component on a small blade head and vice-a-versa. I truly think that this question would be best left for the ones who developed the product and that would ANDiIS. Contact their customer service department by phone or online. In fact that is a very good and interesting question. Although I have used this product for over 12 years and have adjusted the blades many time over to provide me with a quality and close cut, I have never tried or experimented with this guides. I would imagine that this product's manufacture guidelines and recommendations for replacement components would have to be in accordance with the products specifications. So I don't think that you can place an oversize guide component on a small blade head and vice-a-versa. I truly think that this question would be best left for the ones who... » Read More In fact that is a very good and interesting question. Although I have used this product for over 12 years and have adjusted the blades many time over to provide me with a quality and close cut, I have never tried or experimented with this guides. I would imagine that this product's manufacture guidelines and recommendations for replacement components would have to be in accordance with the products specifications. So I don't think that you can place an oversize guide component on a small blade head and vice-a-versa. I truly think that this question would be best left for the ones who developed the product and that would ANDiIS. Contact their customer service department by phone or online. « Show Less
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My beard is really tough and it takes quite a while for me to get a close shave, but the Panasonic does a better job than any other shaver I've ever used. Leave the cleaning base at home and just take the charger/cord with you on the road. I can get about 10 shaves on a charge, but I plug the shaver in overnight when on the road. If you clean the shaver under running water you will never *have* to clean it in the base, although that's what I do when not travelling. It's a great shaver... You can't go wrong. I've got the ES8228 and the ES8109. They're pretty much the same shavers with different trim. I replaced a Braun 360.
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For cutting from the tip to about midway up the blade, you can maintain a full-handed grip without touching (for an average sized male). Midway back to the handle knuckles will hit and you would likely want to use a different grip-i.e., more of a pinching kind (which works perfectly well for me when needs be). Hope this is helpful.
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000 blade shaves off your head close to bald. the 1 i assume would trim higher than the 000
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I do not use it for huge projects, I live on some acreage and I have trees I like to trim some distance from my house and I did not want a gas chain saw.The battery last about an hour, I suppose, but I never did so much at one time that it died. I also use other Black and Decker cordless products (drill and weed whacker) so I have two back up batteries on charge if I need them. i have cut six inch diameter hard wood branches with no problem. Be sure to get chain oil and use it before every cut, make sure the chain is installed in the right direction and have fun. I really like this product. I do not use it for huge projects, I live on some acreage and I have trees I like to trim some distance from my house and I did not want a gas chain saw.The battery last about an hour, I suppose, but I never did so much at one time that it died. I also use other Black and Decker cordless products (drill and weed whacker) so I have two back up batteries on charge if I need them. i have cut six inch diameter hard wood branches with no problem. Be sure to get chain oil and use it before every cut, make sure the chain is installed in the right direction and have fun. I really like this... » Read More I do not use it for huge projects, I live on some acreage and I have trees I like to trim some distance from my house and I did not want a gas chain saw.The battery last about an hour, I suppose, but I never did so much at one time that it died. I also use other Black and Decker cordless products (drill and weed whacker) so I have two back up batteries on charge if I need them. i have cut six inch diameter hard wood branches with no problem. Be sure to get chain oil and use it before every cut, make sure the chain is installed in the right direction and have fun. I really like this product. « Show Less
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..