Amazon claims that there is a 0.5 mm "stubble setting."The box that the product comes in claims that 1 mm is the shortest setting??False ad??
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On the trimmer itself it has a 1mm setting. I'm not sure how much that changes without the guard piece. I don't think the ad is deliberately false. 1mm is close enough for my use.
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The min setting is 1 mm but if you remove the adjustable top then are you left with about a .5mm setting. This would consist of just the blade, which works well in my opinion.
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The lowest setting with the guard on is 1mm. If you take the guard off it is probably 0.5mm.
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I'm not sure I never really payed attention to that but I think it does go to 0.5mm
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It was easiest to measure in metric, sorry. The #1 and lowest settings on the trimmer is just a bit less than 2mm. The #2 setting is just a bit above 2mm. The #3 is 4mm, and every settings after that is an additional 2mm, up to #9 at 18mm.
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The trimmer itself is 0, i.e. its just like a buzzer for edging or trimming your sideburns. When you add the plastic comb it goes from .4 mm to 10mm in length. You want less than 1mm for a good "stubble" shave.
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ok, i just went and bought one at target and when you take the adjustable attachment off, you can trim pretty low. you shouldn't be able to cut yourself doing this unless you are REALLY dumb. i want to stress that you can't cut yourself doing this unless you try to actually cut yourself. you will get a nice low trim, like a 5 o'clock shadow look/ low stubble.
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It's odd because the instructions say specifically not to use it above the neckline. I'm not sure if this is because Philips doesn't want to cannibalize sales of their other products or if there is a legit reason. That being said, I've never used it on my face and don't plan to, even though I'm sure it would work sufficiently if needed. It still is a trimming device.
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I love this. This was a very good investment. Now they are coming out with permanent hair removal, when they do I will buy that.Back to your question... my facial hair is only a small really not seen hair above my lip and it works great. I don't have a lot of hair on my face, sorry.
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Also just got one and was wondering the exact same thing. This post suggests, despite the manual, that it works fine for facial hair:http://www.amazon.com/Beard/forum/Fx35I14XJDYL4GM/Tx25ZQ15IPDYTEO/1/ref=cm_cd_dp_ef_tft_tp?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B001E0C9LI&store;=hpc
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The Stubble Trimmer Pro lets you trim your stubble to any length between 1 millimeter (1/32 inch) and 10 millimeters (13/32 inch). It features zoom-lock length settings that adjust in increments of 1 millimeter..Thanks.
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wish I could help directly...I only use it for my every other day save and to trim side burns and soul patch. In general I get a close facial shave without any razor burn or irritation. Compared to my previous iterations of Norelco shavers (think this is my 4th), it is much much lighter and quieter.
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i would contact amazon first then the vender. i returned mine asap as i was disappointed on the quality of the end result,a close and tight "shave". seems the norelco type shaving head does non work well on the head.
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Exactly, Philips have some explaining to do here. Surely facial skin is tougher than some other obviously delicate areas on your body, so it cant be (I hope) the fact that it will rip at your skin. But also if it shaves as close as it says it does, in all areas of your body it would find facial hair removal easy, regardless of whether you go for a close or a 5 o'clock look.Mooi
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This is just a beard trimmer buddy, but on the shortest setting it's like a rough sandpaper look. There electric razors work great though
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It trims very close. I use it to shave my head. It cuts very close to the skin. It looks shaved from a few feet away. I'd guess it is about 1 mm or slightly less. If you intend on shaving smooth, it is a very good prep going from longer (1/4 inch or more) to fully shaved head.
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I like the 1.5mm. It doesn't seem like you need more than to just prick the surface of your skin. If you have deep wrinkles or laugh line then longer may be more helpful.
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My beard is not very long so hard to say. It's adjustable and if you use the included comb with the longest setting you get about 3/4" length in the direction of growth or about 1/2" against the grain. If your beard is longer than that, you'll be manually trimming. I do that sometimes, and didn't find any trouble with it. HTH.
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it's very easy just to pull off the adjustable guide first, then just pull the blade part off. Simply push it back in after cleaning. I was hoping this unit would be able to trim my moustache. But the adjustable guide doesn't work for finer beards. It does have a small trimmer that helps.
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If you know what you are doing (we really don't - yet!) I'd say yes. My measure as to if the barber cut it short enough is, if my shirts get hung up on the stubble, it's short enough. I get that with this unit. Hope it helps!