When Jacob Schick patented the world's initial electrical razor he could not have actually visualized simply how sophisticated today's electrical shavers as well as beard leaners would certainly take place to become.

The very best electrical razors come under two categories: aluminum foil as well as rotary. A foil razor has its blade covered by a thin rounded item of steel foil that glides over your face. A rotary shaver on the other hand is made up of 3 or 4 rounded heads that relocate a round motion around the shapes of your face.

Foil shavers are much less rough and also powerful on the skin, ideal for those with sensitive skin who are vulnerable to cutting breakout. Rotating electric razors are the right choice for guys with thick, coarse hair on their face, who require a bit extra stamina in the cutting department.

With new modern technologies showing up annually, the male brushing market has actually become awash with technology and also with so many fantastic shavers around it can be hard to tell the timber for the trees, so we've gathered with each other the most effective electrical razors for males. From Philips to Braun, all the best beard trimmers on the market are below.

1. Panasonic ES-LV95 Electric Shaver Damp and also Dry

Every little thing about it howls performance - from the great huge charging as well as cleansing dock to the electric razor itself. You can choose for a damp cut (and also it's 100pc water resistant), or a dry one. The 5 blades provide you an extremely tight shave, and also the trimming function is simply right for those who want to keep some bristle.

2. Philips Series 5000

Philips are taken into consideration by some to be the godfathers of the rotary electric razor. Philishave became a byword for rotating cut in much the same way Hoover provided for vacuum cleaner, or Sellotape for sticky tape, before the name was phased out by the business in 2006.

Since then, the brand have actually brought their expertise in rotating shaving to this trustworthy model that flaunts accuracy blades as well as a water resistant capacity.

3. Panasonic ES-LT6N

Dan Gregory of Guy Made London suggests this trustworthy aluminum foil razor. "Aluminum foil electric shavers typically do not create any skin rash or irritability", he says.

Because it permits the electric shaver to function around the shapes of the chin, face and neck, he aims to the multi-flex 3D head as a key feature. Gregory is also a follower of the lock attribute, which can assist specify clear lines.

4. Philips Series 9000 Laser Guided Beard Trimmer BT9280/33

Ideal for those with a keen eye for design and an obsession for detail, the Philips Beard Trimmer 9000 is one of the most advanced ways to keep your stubble in order. Trimming with a laser guide, the Philips helps you achieve perfectly straight lines - even when attempting more complex styles.

Featuring 17 LED displayed lengths from 0.4mm to 7mm, the Philips offers good versatility, and its steel blades are also 100pc waterproof - perfect for quick cleaning. What's more, a dual-sided trimmer also makes it easier to shave those hard-to-reach areas.

5. Remington XF8505 Capture Cut

Shave in the shower or in front of the mirror with this handy Remington foil shaver made to catch even the most stubborn of stray hairs. With blades designed to lift pesky hairs, and a grippy handle, this compact men's shaver follows facial contours with ease and achieved a close shave. As simple, usable and efficient as it looks.

6. BaByliss i-Stubble 7896U

Dan Gregory recommends the Babyliss iStubble to many of his clients. "It's awesome because you don't have to attach guards to it or anything like that", he says. "It has a guard on it that's already attached, you can pull the guard back, it clips back and allows you to shape it all the way down to zero if you want a short stubble or a line.

"It's like a digital size guide - you just press up to go higher. It tells you in millimeters as well which is useful because it allows you to say, 'on my Babyliss iStubble I'm a 4.8 millimeters', so we (barbers) can use that as a reference. It's fantastic."

7. Braun Beard Trimmer 3040

If you don't mind overnight charging, the 3040 is a solid choice at an affordable price, and can achieve anything from sorting out designer stubble to maintaining a full beard.

It has two detachable trimming combs and 39 length settings between 0 and 20mm. The eight-hour charge is a bit of a drawback, but it can also be plugged into the mains, and adjusts to any voltage between 100V and 240V.

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8. Remington MB4040

With nine trim settings the MB4040 allows the user to decide between stubble, short, medium or long, or anywhere in between.

It's a good call for anybody looking for a quick shave in the morning because it's best used dry and emits only a quiet hum, ideal if you're the household's earliest riser.

With its titanium-coated blades, the MB4040 is a trust trimmer that's build to last, both in terms of lithium battery life and long-term durability.

9. Philips OneBlade

In a market full of whirring gadgets, flashing digital displays and multiple blades, the Philips OneBlade is a refreshingly simple option.

Foregoing the usual foil or rotary shaver route in favour of a single blade with a pivot, the OneBlade still benefits from the latest technologies, boasting a blade that moves 200 times per second beneath a polymer protective shield.

Designed for those who want to style regularly rather than clean shave, the OneBlade can trim, edge and shave, depending on what you fancy.