How short do these cut? I want a 0 which is basically shaved as short as possible without using a razor and shaving cream. Anyone else do it this way?
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The thing I love about this clipper is that there are two phillips screws holding the two blades together and if you loosen the screws, you can position the blades so that it cuts SUPER short. Without any guards and after adjusting the blades, I can get my hair short enough that people think I bic my head. It really does get extremely close. Another great feature is the charge holding time. I have recently started growing my hair out a bit so just trimming every three weeks. I charged the clipper, stored it for 3 weeks, did a cut, stored it for another 3 weeks and did a second cut. I'm about to do a third cut and even after beig stored for 8 weeks and after two cuts, it's still running at full power. My cuts usually take me 15 mins. My cut length is about 1/32 of an inch. I highly recommend this clipper.
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This cuts as short as any other clipper I have used or seen. This is how I use it.
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The shortest these go to is a #1, but you can use it without the guides, just carefully!
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I usually run it on about 1...anything past 1.5 slices my face! However. I get a great shave one 1 with just one or two passes. Stay away from Merkur blades. I usually use Lord's or Personna Red.
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?????Not sure how you can get cut applying cream by hand...brush helps the cream soften the beard..if you are new to wet shaving, there are a couple forums on the net that will enlighten you.....
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Try adjusting your blade or asking a local groomer. Mine cut, but they are very slow. I switch back and forth between human clippers and these. For me I use them for in between grooming
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No, altho there would be no point. If your interested in shaving with a bare blade a straight razor would be what your want. But back to the question the guards on all safety razors are part of the mold. If you are interested in a safety razor the closest thing to no guard is an adjustable razor.
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the blade is fine to use without a guard cuts short but not to bald at least on my hair.the blades are sold in different grades though with some listed as Fine with a supposedly closer cut.
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I would say based upon my ability to use it (and I've used these for years now...) that these are really only shapers and shavers, not hair shorteners. They don't have the ability to trim down the length of your eyebrow hair. Also, without significant practice, they tend to also take off indiscriminate amounts of hair, which can be really unfortunate! Don't use these to make your eyebrow hair shorter! I would recommend going to a salon for shorter eyebrow hair!
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I have been tossing them after 3 shaves..though the knicks and cuts begin on the second shave. I think ive gone through maybe 6 blades out of the lot, been using the Gillette Silver Blue for the most part now..I get about 5 good shaves before changing those out.
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DEFINITELY NOT! Some like it, but I personally prefer shaving with a razor 'cause it leaves the area nice & smooth, as opposed to this shaver which still leaves short short hair. Visually I was like "wow this really works" but when I ran my hand through I could still feel it prickly.. it felt like I'd shaved about one or two days before I actually had. Honestly my boyfriend just liked the razor better -- I know not all guys have the same likes blah blah but that's just to give you a male point of view, I guess. And I mean let's not even talk about shaving down under lol it's just not a comfortable size to use in between the legs. My friend, the one that recommended me this shaver, was like "ohh just use the pop up trimmer!" It was all fun & dandy.. until it pulled on a hair. Honest to God: the startle made me do that little jump (very dangerous with something like that down there) and my eyes even watered. That is something I never EVER want to experience again. Just like you, bikini area was basically the major reason why I wanted this shaver. It was seriously the first thing I shaved when the shaver arrived; unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed /: For the rest, though, like arms & legs, ughh it is SUCH a life saver & WAYY more comfortable than the razor (with the occasional pull, of course). I've also never been cut with this shaver sooo yipee! That's a BIG plus for me. I mean I've even shaved in the car on my way to somewhere. It's super awesome on that note though. Soo.. what I do is just keep the razor in the shower, strictly for bikini use, but that's it. The rest I shave with this shaver (: Hope this helped!
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I bought them for my bf. He says it shaves pretty close but not as close as a razor. Hope this helps :)
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The BodyCruzer can provide as close a shave as you desire. It comes with three trim guards, which allows for different trim lengths. I generally stick with medium guard and have not experienced any problems with nicks or cuts.
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The longest cut these give is a #5 - which is about half an inch. But the measuring spacer does come off so you can use them for shaving up the back of a neck, or sideburns. They just don't do longer styles.
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I started with a shavette and went to straights. I use the safety razor every once in a while. It is a lot easier shaving with this than a shavette
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Unfortunately I have no expertise - given I've never had one - really??? - Probably the best route would be to find a barber. Sorry, that's the best I can do. Regards.
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I am not sure....directions say the shorter the better and to shave a few days before using on area desired....when starting remember to plug in and turn the red ring that's what starts it.....hope this helps....
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I have trimmed mine slightly, seems to work better for me. I have yet to try without trimming.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less