Machine or electric razor: what to choose

How do we decide what to shave with?

Everyone accepts the choice in favor of a suitable shaving tool in different ways. But more often it happens like this:

1. Men try both of the most popular ways. As a result, they find the answer, which is better — an electric shaver or a machine, based on their own experience and individual preferences. Often these representatives of the stronger sex do not need additional arguments in favor of certain tools to get rid of stubble. But you need to understand that even 5 years ago, the capabilities of the best razors were inferior to current models, so the previously made choice can be reconsidered.

2. Young men and teenagers use what is available or imposed by elders. Here are just a few typical examples:

• the father shaves with blades, so the son follows in his footsteps;
• there is a Soviet-style electric shaver at home, you need to use it;
• it is expensive to buy an electric shaver, but the machine is cheaper.

If the shaving process does not give perfect satisfaction and a sense of comfort, or even turns into a real torment, then it's time to get acquainted with alternative tools for getting rid of stubble and probably change the preferences that have developed earlier.

Advantages of an electric shaver over a machine

To begin with, we will determine what an electric shaver is better than a machine. Here are the main advantages of electrical appliances over a competitor:

• They do not need frequent blade changes. In addition, modern models do not require water, foam or gel. Also, the proximity of an electrical outlet is not required, provided that it is a rechargeable razor and it is charged. An experienced user will shave with such a device anywhere.
• They allow you to save time. On average, it takes 5 minutes to shave. This is at least twice as fast as when using the machine. And if we compare it with a professional procedure in a barbershop with skin steaming, then the time gain will be even greater.
• They provide delicacy and safety, preventing cuts and skin irritation. The shaving elements of electrical appliances do not directly contact the skin. The probability of a cut is extremely small. The same applies to irritation after shaving. For example, mesh electric shavers are traditionally considered a reference device for removing bristles for owners of sensitive skin.

Bonus advantage: The electric shaver allows you to do other things when shaving. Having gained experience and getting used to this device, you can remove the bristles while texting in a messenger, reading a newspaper or a book, viewing the latest news on the Internet. Such tricks with the machine will definitely end in cuts.

Cons: they don't shave so cleanly, are expensive, require proper care (cleaning), charging, etc.

Advantages of the machine over an electric shaver

Shaving machines also have a number of important strengths. Here is the most basic:

• They shave cleanly and smoothly. According to this criterion, a classic machine is an perfect that top—level rotary electric shavers strive to approach, and grid shavers are definitely behind. After the procedure, the skin becomes smooth, besides, thanks to the reference purity of shaving, the bristles appear a little later. This means that you will have to delete it again less often.

• They cope better with stiff and rather long bristles. An electric shaver will not remove a week's vegetation on the face, and although the blades of the machine will blunt faster, they will cope with the task.
• They differ in ease of use. The change of blades and cassettes is understandable to both a teenager and an elderly man. The breakdown of the T-shaped razor, as well as slightly more complex Gillette models from the point of view of design, is unlikely. It is enough to rinse the device under water and put it on the shelf until the next time. No need to think about how to lubricate the blades of an electric shaver, when to put it on charge, whether it is possible to wash the whole razor head under water, etc.
• More accessible for purchase. A machine worthy of attention costs at least 3-4 times cheaper than a quality electric shaver of a proven brand. The situation is leveled when it becomes necessary to purchase replacement blades. For example, Gillette cassettes are almost like a new machine. Similarly, over time, the total costs will approach the price of an electric shaver if you buy disposable T-shaped models. However, do not forget that in electrical appliances, the shaving unit needs to be changed periodically, and it is also expensive.

Bonus advantage: the machine works silently. Even relatively quiet rotary razors do not provide perfect acoustic comfort. Of course, having retired to the bathroom, the risk of waking up family members in the early morning is minimal, but if you are at home and went to shave with an electric appliance, you may not hear the doorbell or an incoming phone call. This will not happen with the machine.

Cons: shaving lasts longer, the probability of cuts and irritations is higher, water and foam / gel are required.

To sum up, which is better: an electric shaver or a machine

If you need speed, versatility and safety, then electric razors will be the optimal solution. All owners of sensitive skin suffering from irritations should take a closer look at such a device with a mesh shaving head.

The main argument in favor of the machine is the perfect cleanliness of shaving and smoothness of the skin. For many, this is the main factor. There are no difficulties with cleaning and using such devices, and they are afraid, for example, that you will lose the charger, it is not necessary.

In the matter of price and durability, everything is not so clear. On the one hand, high-quality electric shavers, for example Philips, can pay off in a few years due to their reliability, because you don't have to spend money on replaceable blades. On the other hand, there are examples of how machines without replacing cassettes are actually used for a long time, and electric razors break down after six months.

Plus, do not forget about care products, shaving foam or gel, skin creams, etc. If you shave "dry", then additional savings are possible. But many people like wet shaving, which is now increasingly available with the use of electric razors.

Also, the choice of a shaving tool is influenced by the lifestyle and image of a man. For example, for a brutal bachelor or a senior student, the bristles remaining after using an electric razor can be a winning part of the image. But a clean—shaven face with a machine is one of the requirements for the appearance of employees in a reputable company or the main wish of the second half.

Note that there are representatives of the stronger sex who combine both tools, using alternately or together the strengths of the razor and the machine. The first device is used to provide the skin with more gentle treatment, and the second — for perfect smoothness and cleanliness of shaving.

It should be noted that the discussion about machine tools and electric shavers will continue in the future. Progress does not stand still. In this regard, another step forward from electric models seems likely. So, at first they began to support wet shaving and received a moisture-proof case, now there are razors with self—cleaning, displays and styler nozzles, etc. And most importantly, gradually, due to the improvement of shaving heads, the existing lag in smoothness and cleanliness of shaving is leveled, in which, for example, rotary models succeed. And if the goal is achieved, then the army of machine tool fans will begin to thin out.