Electric shavers are divided into types depending on the design and principle of operation of the shaving heads.
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Rotary. Rotary shavers have characteristic round shaving heads inside which blades rotate. Their main advantage over foil is a better fit of the blades to the skin and, as a result, a more efficient and clean shave. And rotary models are generally less noisy. On the other hand, rotary heads can be uncomfortable for people with sensitive skin; this is especially true for inexpensive models — advanced products usually use special tricks designed to minimize irritation from shaving.
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Foil. In foil shavers, the blades do not rotate, but vibrate finely under the foil with small cells. This design is considered more gentle compared to the rotary, because foil reduces irritation and reduces the risk of cuts. However, in terms of shaving cleanliness, foil models, especially low-cost ones, can be noticeably inferior to rotary ones, and they are worse for wet shaving.
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Shaver (travel). Compact and lightweight electric shavers, free from extra attachments and trimming blades for longer stubble, are intended for a close and smooth shave. These shavers, often termed "safety razors," are favored in professional barbershops and are even nicknamed "road razors" for their ability to provide a shave without the need for foam or other products. W
...ith their mesh head design, they can trim bristles to an almost bare minimum (around 0.1 mm). These razors are effective for facial shaving, refining beard and mustache outlines, and even edging hairstyling. They excel at handling short hair but might struggle with long and coarse growth. These razors are commonly used for defining haircuts and shaping sideburns and whiskers.
— Shaving trimmer. Shaving trimmers usually have a small head with cutting elements that allow you to precisely remove hairs or shape them into the desired shape. During operation, the hair is cut with the trimmer knives flush with the skin, and some models allow you to set the desired cutting height. Trimmers are good for creating contours of a beard and mustache, trimming eyebrows, sideburns or any other “vegetation” on the face. Some models can be equipped with attachments to change the shaving width or height.The number of fixed combs with different cutting heights included with the shaver. The possibilities of an electric shaver in the field of modeling and styling a beard with a mustache directly depend on this. Advanced electric shavers usually use from 3 to 5-7 combs, while low-cost models may have only one.
Model of replacement head(s) compatible with electric shaver. This data will be useful primarily when looking for spare nozzles.
