Electric/cordless razor(s) recommendations
Used a safety razor all my life. Like a close shave. With the advance of diabetes, my legs are experiencing diabetic neuropathy which makes it difficult to stand for a period of time. About decided to change to a cordless razor. Prefer one that is not expensive but gives a good shave. Any recommendations?
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The two most commonly recommended are Norelco and Braun. I have tried both over the decades (went back to a blade - Harry's and Cremo) but I keep a little AA Battery Braun in my glove box for travel touchups. It does a surprisingly good job.
You do have to use one for several weeks before your beard gets acclimated to the very different cutting method. It'll be rough and "hot" initially. Do buy and use a liquid pre-shave that gets your whiskers ready for the razor, it really helps.
Discussion of that here -- https://www.manlymatters.net/pre-electric-shave-lotions/0 -
Been using norelco electric razors my whole life - corded than cordless...
Been almost problem free - easy to clean - you can change the blades easily yourself if needed...
I worked at a Remington store in the mall when I was say 18-20 and they sold norelco products - my father has used norelco his whole life as well...
They have a wide variety of price range models - look for the $49.99-$79.99 variants and look for sales wherever you shop...
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A quick internet search for top 10 rated "womens electric shavers" should solve your question. 
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I've had a beard since 1974 but I've used the same Norelco cordless to shave my neck and do the trimming with since back in the 80s.
Norelco makes different qualities in their electric razors. The more expensive older ones like I have you can still use it after the battery has run down by plugging in the electrical cord. The cheaper models they have won't do that. They have to be recharged before they'll work.0 -
I do have a nice screened Braun - completely different design and function that the norelco multiple head rotary models that does work well but seems to take more time and effort to get a good close shave - an Xmas present from a much removed in the distant past ex girlfriend...
I had forgotten the great design feature allowing the norelco cord / cordless rotary electric razor to continue to operate while tethered to its charging cord - it makes a world of difference...
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I also have a beard. I use a Braun to trim the neck and high cheek areas. 0 -
bought a remington rotary 3 blade design right after my heart surgery, Drs said with all the blood thinners I should use electric. kept it plugged in all the time though it was also cordless, lasted almost 2 years and batteries wouldn't charge anymore, I called the 800 number trying to get new batteries as it only had a year warranty, lady said they don't sell replacement batteries, it wouldn't run plugged in or not, told her not sure when got it but it had been at least a year, she asked for the serial number off of it, I gave it to her and she said it was still under warranty, told her again it had been close to 2 years old, she said didn't matter, got my address ect. and mailed a brand new one to me free of charge, got the first one at wallyworld cost less $50 new, I know it should last more than 2 years but customer service/warranty was great, 3 blade design works great if you keep up with it, let beard go for more than few days and the longer hairs are tough to get all of them, also has a flip up bar trimmer on back about inch wide, great for sideburns and mustache trimming........
have had the new one about 6 months now I let it set on sink unplugged and plug it in every 2-3 shaves just overnight hope this will let batteries charge more than few years0 -
I used an electric razor for thirty years, always the same brand, Philips Norelco, triple head. This brand gives (IMHO) the closest, smoothest shave and will last until you get tired of it, they're not cheap but worth the money. 0
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