[Electronics-Talk] Electric razors

Sat Feb 2 18:55:55 UTC 2019

isn't it ironic the time spent shaving with an electric razor is longer than 
with a nonelectric one?
Things that make you go, hmmm.

Vince

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From: "Raymond Foret Jr via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Electric razors

> For me, thus far, I find the Remington affords me a closer better shave 
> than did the Norelco.
>
>
> Sent from the first computer with built-in screen reader access for the 
> blind:
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The constantly barefooted Ray
>
>> On Feb 2, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Jordan Gallacher via Electronics-Talk 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Panasonic are by far the best I think.  I use the latest model of the Arc 
>> 5
>> and love it, and I have also used the Arc 3 and Arc 4 ones as well.  I 
>> have
>> used other brands such as Braun and Remington, but I find I do not get as
>> good of shave with those.
>> Jordan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Steve Jacobson via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, February 2, 2019 9:59 AM
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>> Cc: Steve Jacobson <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Electric razors
>>
>> Tracy,
>>
>> I don't have a strong opinion regarding this topic, but as one who has 
>> used
>> the Braun shavers, you do not necessarily need to purchase a Series 9 
>> Braun
>> to get a cleaning base and the cleaning cartridges.  The Series 9 Braun's
>> are the most expensive, but the series 7 and series 5's are less 
>> expensive
>> and include the cleaning base and single piece blades, but offer fewer
>> features.  In other words, if the idea of a cleaning base, cleaning
>> cartridges, and a blade that does not fall apart when you open the 
>> shaver,
>> then the Series 5, 7, and 9 should work for you.  The Series 7 and 9 
>> shavers
>> are waterproof to a degree and support rinsing off the blade with water 
>> if
>> you are traveling and don't take the base with you.
>>
>> I have to add, though, that the cartridges that come with the cleaning 
>> base
>> are, in my opinion, kind of a pain.  They are very, very full and it is 
>> easy
>> to spill a little cleaning fluid as you slide them into the base.  Also, 
>> I
>> believe they are3 supposed to last about a month, so you go through a lot 
>> of
>> cartridges and you do need to order them often.  This is another expense. 
>> I
>> stretch them out by running the cleaning cycle every other day which 
>> helps.
>> I used to run the cycle even less and then read somewhere that the 
>> alcohol
>> evaporates out of these cartridges once they are opened so that 
>> stretching
>> out the time the cartridge is open will cause it to be less effective.
>> Using the cleaning cycle every other day seems to work well for me.
>>
>> While I like the Braun shavers and just purchased a newer one, I am not
>> totally convinced that a cheaper shaver that doesn't have all this extra
>> stuff would not do as good a job with less hassle.  When a cheaper shaver
>> stops working, you could justify throwing it away since you don't have 
>> that
>> much invested in it.  However, using the Braun with the cleaning base and
>> the cleaning cartridges has allowed the blade to last a long time for me,
>> and the shaver itself seems to last a long time as well.  The 
>> rechargeable
>> battery has held up better than any shaver I have owned previously as 
>> well.
>> I suspect some of these things are part of what one gets if they are 
>> willing
>> to pay the price.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Steve Jacobson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:11 PM
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>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Electric razors
>>
>> Thanks guys for all the suggestions.  My husband really appreciates it. 
>> Now
>> for the hard part, figuring out which one he wants to try first.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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