best electric razor

Gnhas · New Member Joined: 22 Mar 2019 Posts: 1 Location: Duluth

Hi...my dad has just started radiation on his face/neck after having a tennis ball-sized tumor in his parotid gland removed. He was told at the first radiation treatment session to switch to an electric razor because it would be easier on his skin, once the radiation progresses. Does anyone know what the gentlest razor would be, or would he be better to just stop shaving? I know he doesn't like having whiskers. Any help would be appreciated.

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JayKosta · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:27 am Post subject:

I'm pleased with an inexpensive Remington brand corded 'Norelco rotary' copy. I got it to replace a newish cordless Norelco that died after about 5 months.

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Jerry · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:32 am Post subject:

This is the gentlest razor I've ever used: LINK
It uses 2 AA batteries that last a reasonable amount of time.

This is gentler than any of the foil razors I've used.

I've owned several Norelcos, Remingtons, Brauns, and a Panasonic travel razor. Nothing beats this travel Norelco if you're looking for gentle.

dstpt · Heavyweight Member Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 1286

Actually, for those of us trumpet players who frequently shave, we might want to seriously consider this as a post to which we could relate. I occasionally notice a slight hesitancy when shaving the area just above my upper center lip, where the mouthpiece rests. Sometimes, I've gotten a little too "close," and it's caused more sensitivity than what I'd prefer. I wonder if this has ever been a concern and if any of you have found a specific method/technique/equipment to safely get the job done. Prayers to the OP, dad, and family.

murph66 · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:24 am Post subject:

I have always preferred a Norelco. Since I retired in 2000, I don't make shaving a daily activity. Many razors that use a foil head with the small holes have problems with a 3 or 4 day beard. Norelco just sails right through it. Also, the model I have is waterproof and I can shave while taking a shower if I desire. Soap can make for an easy shave.

OldSchoolEuph · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Apr 2012 Posts: 2441

Just bought my 4th Norelco today (#3 suffered a fatal crack in the head assembly after 10+ years). My second Norelco is now at a vacation location in another state and still going strong - and more importantly gentle. Ive used them for 38 years or so. For a brass player, the ability to focus the heads in tighter locations is helpful. For this situation, I believe they have models designed to work with oils or water to make shaving less irritating (and they are already pretty decent in that regard).

Best to your Dad, and I hope this helps.
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cheiden · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:26 pm Post subject:

lipshurt · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 1:01 pm Post subject:

phillips "one blade"
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Brad361 · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:45 am Post subject:

I guess there’s no harm, but why is this being discussed here?

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Dieter Z · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:17 am Post subject:

For me a wet shave only with a multi bade razor. Shave correctly after you shower or bath and your shave will be much smoother and cleaner.
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chuck in ny · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:19 am Post subject:

brad
i guess we are discussing this because we all have faces that we press mouthpieces against.
i use the philips norelco $10. travel razor when going electric. the rotating head is pretty well worked out. this unit has been mentioned above.
there are a lot of tricks and know how in shaving. i wet shave mostly and also have a nice collection of vintage straight razors.
back to know how. wetting the face does a trick. it will soften the face hair. better is to wash the face with soap, once or twice, twice being better, removing dirt and allowing better shaving. going a further step a hot washcloth can sit on the face a couple of minutes and really soften facial hair. all this will lessen facial burn.
shaving like trumpet playing is an area where you can get unbelievably fussy, your silver tip badger shaving brushes, having tried umpteen british shaving soaps, every which manner of razor, sharpening and stropping your straight razors, on and on.

delano · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:10 am Post subject:

This is without doubt the most genius trollpost ever, I really enjoy the answers and at the same time it’s a tool for selecting the members here of whom you never have to read a post again. Thanks OP!

delano · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:11 am Post subject:

Brad361 · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:06 am Post subject:

bear30101 · Regular Member Joined: 05 Sep 2015 Posts: 89 Location: Ga.

Whichever electric shaver you use, I suggest "Lectric Shave" pre-shave lotion.
It reduces friction very well.
We wish good fortune to you and your father.
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etc-etc · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6187

The OP is a verbatim copy of a post from 2012 appearing on a different website.

"Let me Google this for you" link:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=I+know+he+doesn%27t+like+having+whiskers.

PM to Moderators sent.

John Mohan · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 12:44 pm Post subject:

Philips / Norelco Triple headed razors give the best shave and are the most comfortable out of all the electrics I’ve tried.

Suggest to your dad that he sucks on Popsicles or ice chips during the radiation treatments. The mouth lining is composed of fast growth cells which are damaged by chemo and also radiation done in the general area of the neck and mouth, causing painful mouth ulcers. If you cool the mouth lining tissue by sucking on ice or Popsicles during the radiation this slows the metabolism of the cells lining the mouth and significantly reduces or illuminates mouth ulcers.

Edit: I see now from a recent post that the OP is just a troll. Oh well, I’ll leave up the info as maybe it will be helpful to the decent people.

trombino · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:00 pm Post subject:

I pimped out my Norelco with heavy blades. So much closer shave.

Hi-Note76 · Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:56 pm Post subject: