OT: beard trimmer?

[jh_on_the_cape]

Sorry to be OT but I have a beard for the first time. I have a crappy trimmer with AA batteries that sucks. I went to amazon to get something better and was overwhelmed by choice. I want the 105/aluminum frame version of a beard trimmer with the ear/nose/etc hair attachments.

I just have done nothing for a month and it's getting furry. I am not going to go crazy with a Dali stache, just need a little trim. I might not even keep the beard.

[RFC]

Yes, there are a lot of them out there. Keep it simple and get a rechargeable.

[NHAero]

Wahl makes a great one - $50-70 IIRC. Rechargeable. Love mine

[Bostic]

I used Norelco's for years when I had a Commander Riker style beard. Once I changed to a most interesting man in the world style I needed a trimmer that would cut in the 15mm-20mm range which a lot don't. The Panasonic ER-GB80 that I got at Best Buy does .5mm stubble up to 20mm, has a slide up mini trimmer on it. $60 dollars, worth it to me.

[Shoeman]

I have a Remington PG6025, had it for a number of years (6+) use it weekly with no problems. It is rechargeable, fair amount of attachments and you can't beat the sub $20 price. It is the 105/aluminum frame of beard trimmers.

[daker13]

I'm ready for a new one myself. The Wirecutter always has a good rundown of the latest/best.

[fmradio516]

I have always used Panasonic. Believe it or not, the warranty is great. Every time I have a problem with mine, they just send me a whole new setup. Current generation model and everything.

[C40_guy]

Just bought a Remington trimmer for $25 at one of the big box stores, similar to one offered on Amazon.

Top rated, just below the 3X as expensive Wahl.

Corded provides a lot more power and hasn't been an issue...and I'm using it for hair cutting versus beard trimmer.

I got tired of paying $20 to tell someone #5 on the sides and #6 on top. Figured I could do that myself. So far nobody has laughed out loud.

[seanile]

ive had an oldspice branded braun for three years now. nice slider attachments, i've used it for beard grooming as well as giving myself some well-styled tapered haircuts (not just a buzz). just make sure it's fully charged before you use it

https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Beard-T.../dp/B00H9A42QC

[eippo1]

I use the Philips body groomer. Rechargeable, can do my beard in winter and my legs in the summer.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norel...02288040&psc=1

[hairylegs]

+1 for the Phillips. You can even "man scape" if you're careful!

[Nooch]

Originally Posted by eippo1

I use the Philips body groomer. Rechargeable, can do my beard in winter and my legs in the summer.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norel...02288040&psc=1

think you could 'bic' your head with it, too?

[alancw3]

i just bought an andis profoil as my barber uses one. i could not be more happy with it. so i will give you the link TO where i bought mine:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Andis-P...0/222971783266

i cannot be more happy with the razor.

[dustyrider]

I grow a beard out every winter and I have a Wahl Pet Groomer I got decades ago. Link. Just keep the blades oiled and there isn't much else to worry about. I prefer the corded option because I can't be bothered to keep something charged I only use once in awhile, and I typically stand in front of a mirror where there is a plug...I feel like I replied to a post about this very question a few years back. There may be a thread worth searching for!

[jh_on_the_cape]

Thanks. I ended up ordering a Wahl (never heard of it before) 9864SS. Amazon has a 20% coupon so it was $55 for what seems like a really good one with all of the attachments.
Made in USA with a 5 year warranty and sounds like good customer service.
I have been using my $8 trimmer with a broken guide for years so figured what the hell. And I am only getting hairier with age! Except for on my head. I also just sold some stuff in the classifieds...

I had also never heard of the Wirecutter before so that was useful.

Yes this costs about 3x what a plastic remington would have cost. Hopefully worth it.