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AiA Gold Member Offline Posts: 18405 Gender:	Electric Razors Apr 1^st, 2014 at 11:46pm Have 2 of the Phillips/Norelco "James Bond Razor," the Spectra 8894XL. It was the last Philips electric razor that had any feeling of heft and durability - the later models are light, plastic, disposable devices. They are getting old though - 12 years and will have to be replaced sooner than later. Any suggestions?
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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #1 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 6:38pm

AiA wrote on Apr 1^st, 2014 at 11:46pm:

Have 2 of the Phillips/Norelco "James Bond Razor," the Spectra 8894XL. It was the last Philips electric razor that had any feeling of heft and durability - the later models are light, plastic, disposable devices. They are getting old though - 12 years and will have to be replaced sooner than later. Any suggestions?

No, but I had an old Philips 'Phili-Shave' for years, couldn't kill it.

Braun stuff looks pretty good, but is pricey.

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 74044 Gender:	Re: Electric Razors Reply #3 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:06pm Bought one of these for my old man about a year ago ... it's great. Worth the extra. There are cheaper ones in the range. Shaver shop also sells the replacement blades so that it always cuts like new. http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/electric-shavers/electric-shavers/phil...
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Annie Anthrax Gold Member Offline Take the plan, spin it sideways Posts: 7057 Gender:	Re: Electric Razors Reply #4 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.
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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #5 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:36pm

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m35cpfuBjoIEmnporxSd1ag.jpg

can you still get blades for those? My grandfather used to use them and I'd love to try one.

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #7 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:51pm

John Smith wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:36pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m35cpfuBjoIEmnporxSd1ag.jpg

can you still get blades for those? My grandfather used to use them and I'd love to try one.

Yes, they just take regular razor blades. I also bought him a sample pack of blades and out of the ones he tried, the best was a brand called Feather. They cost about $40 for a pack of 100.

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #8 - Apr 7^th, 2014 at 9:22pm

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:51pm:

John Smith wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:36pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m35cpfuBjoIEmnporxSd1ag.jpg

can you still get blades for those? My grandfather used to use them and I'd love to try one.

Yes, they just take regular razor blades. I also bought him a sample pack of blades and out of the ones he tried, the best was a brand called Feather. They cost about $40 for a pack of 100.

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #9 - Apr 8^th, 2014 at 9:41am

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m35cpfuBjoIEmnporxSd1ag.jpg

Safety razors are a lot of fun ... I have a couple.

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #10 - Apr 8^th, 2014 at 9:45am

John Smith wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:36pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Apr 7^th, 2014 at 7:35pm:

My husband used to hate shaving, but I bought him an old Gillette safety razor at an antique shop. It changed the whole experience for him and he now collects them. It looks like this.

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m35cpfuBjoIEmnporxSd1ag.jpg

can you still get blades for those? My grandfather used to use them and I'd love to try one.

Blades are plentiful. Derby is a good all-round affordable choice but there are sharper (and more expensive) blades available.

If you grew up like I did learning how to shave with a cartridge razor you will have to unlearn some old habits before you get a good shave with a safety razor: let the weight of the safety razor head do the work rather than applying pressure.

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #11 - Apr 8^th, 2014 at 3:47pm

I have the 9000 series philips..

Tried others but they just don't cut it im afraid...

I purchased this one while I was still in the army and ive been out of the army for 13 years now so its older than that... I still buy new head blades off ebay now and again and all I do is recharge it one a week for around 30 mins or so...

Ow and again. Maybe every 6 months I strip down the heads and give them a good clean...

Going as good as buggery..

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Reply #12 - Apr 8^th, 2014 at 7:13pm

True Blue... wrote on Apr 8^th, 2014 at 3:47pm:

I have the 9000 series philips..

Tried others but they just don't cut it im afraid...

I purchased this one while I was still in the army and ive been out of the army for 13 years now so its older than that... I still buy new head blades off ebay now and again and all I do is recharge it one a week for around 30 mins or so...

Ow and again. Maybe every 6 months I strip down the heads and give them a good clean...

Going as good as buggery..

could you post a photo?

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Re: Electric Razors
Reply #13 - Apr 8^th, 2014 at 7:52pm

AiA wrote on Apr 8^th, 2014 at 7:13pm:

True Blue... wrote on Apr 8^th, 2014 at 3:47pm:

I have the 9000 series philips..

Tried others but they just don't cut it im afraid...

I purchased this one while I was still in the army and ive been out of the army for 13 years now so its older than that... I still buy new head blades off ebay now and again and all I do is recharge it one a week for around 30 mins or so...

Ow and again. Maybe every 6 months I strip down the heads and give them a good clean...

Going as good as buggery..

could you post a photo?

ok, this is the exact one..

I messed up the model a bit.. apparently its a HQ 8150 ... Undecided

note the three Cutting Rings

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HQ8150-Philishave-Rechargeable-Rotary/dp/product...

when you go to buy new heads you look for the little half moons in the centre...

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AiA Gold Member Offline Posts: 18405 Gender:	Re: Electric Razors Reply #14 - Apr 10^th, 2014 at 4:20am ^^^ that is like the 8894xl I have ... they really don't make them like that anymore. i use Chinese-made replacement heads, less expensive and almost but not quite as good as the real thing ...
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