A total of 19 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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Another Wahl! They’re still the cream of the crop. I have this kit and it cuts through my rough beard like butter. I wish it came with some longer guards, though, although I’m growing it out so it’s all freehand now anyhow.
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don’t have a goatee but i keep a full beard that i have to trim every week to keep it conservative-ish (i work in a hospital). i’ve used 3 beard trimmers over the years and this one by wahl is BY FAR the best one:
it’s cordless and has a rechargeable battery which stays charged forever (other trimmers ive used have needed AA batteries), and the motor has serious power for a clipper thats not plugged into the wall. the guards that come with it are pretty good and you can really dial in the length you want. as far as shaping goes, I use a DE to shape my neck line and cheek line and have found that to be the best option that i’ve used, though i can’t say i’ve used a shavette or straight. and since you use a template and the DE is too big to get around it, shavettes are purpose-built for getting great lines and edges, so as u/bdubelyew said that might be your best bet.
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I use this Wahl lithium ion trimmer with a #3 guard. It gets nice and close, without verging into the pre-pubescent look of shaved.
edit: pre-pubescent on me.
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That’s what I use: link
I use the trimmer blade. I don’t think it has to do with this particular trimmer, because I’ve had other trimmers and they all cause razor bumps.
Basically, I’m trimming my beard at the shortest setting, and out of a sudden I get a “bump” on my face. It looks red, inflamed, exactly like a pimple, except there’s no pus in it. They appear as I’m trimming, so it’s really fast, it doesn’t take hours. I tried to poke them with tweezers to see if I could find an ingrown hair, because that’s what I thought they were, but I always end up not finding anything and making it worse. And no, they are not pimples that were hidden under my beard. I never let it grow too long, so I would notice them.
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wahl makes very good trimmers. Pretty much every barber I’ve been to has one. For body hair, get a cordless one. I’d suggest this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Lithium-Ion-Grooming-9854-600/dp/B001GQ3GEY
I don’t like completely shaving because it gets itchy when it starts to grow back, so I usually just trim short enough that it’s not curling all over the place. I think I use a #4 guard or somewhere around there, see what works out best for you. If you like the smoothness, then you can always use the trimmer everyday to keep short enough (there will still be some stubble if you don’t use a razor but it will be minimal)
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Any time. Just keep that chin growing put and you’ll get the look you want. You’re relatively young, I wouldn’t worry too much.
A beard trimmer like the one linked, is a phenomenal investment and will last you years
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-9854-600-Lithium-Ion-Trimmer/dp/B001GQ3GEY
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Wahl lithium. I charge it about once every other month and use it once or twice a week for whatever. I’ve had it for 3 yrs+ and it’s been very solid this whole time. I attribute a lot of this to the battery technology. I’ve never had it die mid shave/trim. Not sure if the attachments fit your needs but for me they cover everything fine. It’s a very powerful Trimmer for the size too.
This is the full kit that I have.
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-9854-600-Lithium-Ion-Trimmer/dp/B001GQ3GEY
Edited amazon link to match what I own. Not super cheap but I’d easily recommend. Not sure about the “shaving” attachment but everything else is great.
Edit2: I’d love for someone who has opened more of these types of products to chime in with why I’m wrong and why product x is better etc, I really don’t have much experience with this category other than some crappy ones that died after a few months like OP suggests.
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Check the second picture, the one with all items neatly laid out. Third row from left, fourth item down. It’s a number 3 guide and works fantastic for manscaping without going too short and making uncomfortable stubble. Also works great on eyebrows.
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Love it. That sucker goes through any body hair, and is precise enough for some over the ear cleanup between haircuts.
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I got this beast here, and I love it. My only issue is that the guides only go up to a 6 length, and my chin area is probably more like an 8 or 9, so I have to do that bit with scissors. The battery is always strong, and lasts forever. Blades are sharp and cut through my super ultra thick curly beard of doom without issue.
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Not sure. This is the one I bought 7 years ago. Still going strong.
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i just got a wahl body trimmer with a bunch of attachments. i tried without the guard on my thigh (thick dark hair like u/fire_thorns husband) and seems to do the trick.
next tip i’ve read is exfoliating, so will try that next.
oh, linkage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GQ3GEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Lithium-Ion-Grooming-9854-600/dp/B001GQ3GEY
- Wahl
- Lithium Ion
- Charges last a long time
- Works while plugged in if the battery is low
It’s the best trimmer I’ve ever used. The peanut is great, but I hate cords.
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This little guy has worked very well for me since 2010 or so.
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Those are the 2 clippers I own. I use them for shaving and cutting my hair.
Haircut Sept 30: http://imgur.com/tvF3KZQ
8 on top then fade to 4 on sides and back fade to 2 on neck.
All of my haircuts(performed by me) since May 2015 http://imgur.com/a/WWjdA
The haircuts you recommended have a bit too much hair. I was hoping for something like this. https://i.imgur.com/gydxqt9.jpg
Maybe even the taper just no man buns.
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Personally, I love a neatly trimmed mound of hair.
For my manscaping (I’m a guy), I have this kit and it’s FANTASTIC!
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-9854-600-Lithium-Ion-Trimmer/dp/B001GQ3GEY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1415749558&sr=8-8&keywords=wahl+clippers
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I have the same problems when I shave with a (normal) razor. I use this now and dont have that problem. I’d been disappointed by other electrics before, but this does the trick.
