Wahl 5537-500 Performer Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer

From Wahl Beard Trimmer

Price: $12.46 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

13 new or used available from $9.00

Average customer review:

Product Description

Battery Operated Beard and Moustache Trimmer

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12405 in Health and Beauty
• Color: Black
• Brand: Wahl
• Model: 5537-500
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 275.00″ h x 537.00″ w x 1075.00″ l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• High Carbon Steel Blades that stay sharp longer.
• 6-position beard regulator for versatility
• V-Trim and Close-Trim attachment for detailing
• Battery operated
• Trims, shapes, defines and great for necklines

Customer Reviews

Poor Quality

The product is cheap but of real poor quality. I would not recommend to buy it even at that price.

Confusing…

The Good:

Appears to trim just fine. I bought this primarily for a mustache trimmer and it seems to work just fine (only used it once).

The Bad:

When I initially turned it on (with brand new batteries), it ran really fast (and a bit loud - no big deal). However, after about ten seconds, the speed dropped down significantly, but then seemed to hold steady at the lower speed. The metal blades also became quite warm to the touch. What I figured out was it needed oiling! A drop of the supplied oil and the speed went back up and the “warmth” went away too. My guess is this unit was packaged quite awhile ago (it is an older model, isn’t it?) and the pre-applied oil must have dried out a bit? It might have been helpful in the instructions to indicate a drop of oil may be necessary prior to first use.

The Confusing:

The unit takes two AA batteries. One (the left one) sits snugly in the bottom of the compartment. The other sits just to the right and on top of the other battery, raised up so the two batteries are diagonal from each another. I initially thought the plastic battery guide on the one end forcing the second battery into this position was misaligned. But it seems to work fine in this diagonal alignment. A simple note in the instructions of the diagonal battery alignment would have been nice.

good, but not great

This is the third Wahl trimmer that I have. This one does the job, but somehow this model does not seem as handy as the other two I have had. It may just be getting used to the attachments, but I don’t like these as well.

Panasonic ER411NC Nose and Ear Hair Groomer

From Panasonic Nose Ear Hair Trimmer

Price: $54.95

Average customer review:

Product Description

Someone once said “The devil is in the details,” and when it comes to personal grooming, the smallest detail can be the most important! The Panasonic ER411NC is a safe, painless method of seeing to a tiny point that helps you look your best.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2204 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: ER411NC
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.20″ h x 5.70″ w x 7.80″ l, .20 pounds

Features

• Ergonomically designed stainless-steel blade retains sharpness
• Safety cone protects skin
• Fully immersible for use in wet/dry conditions
• Uses one AA battery (not included); 90-minute running time
• Protective cap for storage

Editorial Reviews

For fastidious groomers, this trimmer takes care of unsightly nose and ear hair for an impeccable turnout. A much safer alternative to scissors, the ergonomic stainless-steel blade retains its sharpness over time and is surrounded by a safety cone for careful trimming without piercing skin. This model is fully immersible in water so it can be used in the shower or bath as well as in dry conditions. The groomer operates on one AA battery (not included), which yields 90 minutes of use. This grooming tool has a protective cap for when it’s not in use and is compact enough to travel with you in a gym bag or carry-on suitcase. –Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Panacea for the hirsutely challenged …..

I’ve had this trimmer for 2 years now, and what a trouper it’s been! I’m one of those evolutionary challenged individuals whom nature forgot when it slowly eliminated fur from teh great apes. It was getting to a point where I seriously considered braiding the unsightly nose hair and perhaps start a new trend a la nose piercing, and call it nostril art. I could claim I was only expressing my artistic side.

My wife got this for my birthday after several bouts of serious sneezing when we were intimate. I have not looked back since. Despite the fact that my sink clogs up with massive amounts of hair this trimmer mows them down and keeps going. Kudos to Panasonic for designing an essential product in every red blooded man’s toilet kit!

Worked Great….at first….

Mine worked wonders at first. But like a bunch of other reviewers it just quit one morning. I tried washing the tip but now it just makes an awful racket when I can get it to work. The blades seem very fragile. It appears after some usage the blades gum up and get distorted. It doesn’t take much to make it quit. I don’t expect it to last forever, but I did expect it to last longer than it did. I’ll be looking for a different product as a replacement.

Remington MB-20 Battery Operated Mustache and Beard Trimmer

From Remington Beard Trimmer

Price: $9.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

3 new or used available from $9.99

Average customer review:

Product Description

This groomer cuts clean with less pulling. The comb adjusts to 6 length settings and has professional quality steel blades. It also has Lube for life blades never need oiling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4814 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Remington
• Model: MB20
• Released on: 2006-09-18
• Dimensions: 10.00″ h x 2.00″ w x 5.00″ l,

Features

• Cuts clean with less pulling
• Comb adjusts to 6 length settings
• Professional quality steel blades
• Lube for life blades never need oiling

Customer Reviews

MB-20!

Yes,its…

All downhill

A fine trimmer.

Does the job well.

A boon for traveling.

Heading out on a safari?

Joined the merchant marine?

Around the world in a balloon?

Take along this classic in your kit!

Best cheap beard trimmer out there

At $10 you can’t go wrong. If you want a razor close shave, buy a razor. This beard trimmer is light weight, easy to use, and works on common AA batteries. I have one that I have been using for 6+ years. Batteries last for several months, it is easy to clean and gets the job done fast and cleanly.

Worth it for the price and convenience

It’s not a total piece of crap. I wouldn’t use this as my daily trimmer but I keep it in my drawer at work and use it for those days we go out partying after. I didn’t have problems with it pulling my hair. It’s cheap and easy to use. The battery operation aspect is cool too.

Remington MB-400 Titanium Precision Pro Rechargeable Vacuum Mustache & Beard Trimmer

From Remington Beard Trimmer

Price: $29.99

Average customer review:

Product Description

Remington grooming products are designed to provide superior trimming performance. Titanium coated blades for precise, professional results - every time!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5498 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Remington
• Model: MB-400
• Released on: 2005-05-11
• Number of items: 1

Features

• Titanium coated blades - Revolutionary Trimming Technology
• Vacuum draws cut hairs into collection drawer for easy clean-up
• Cordless, rechargeable, self-standing unit with LED charging indicator
• Easy to use zoom wheel adjusts to create 9 length settings
• “Lube for life” blades never need oiling

Customer Reviews

Clean, but not close

The vacuum feature is very helpful, but I think it keeps you from getting a true #1 trim on the beard. I had a titanium without the vac that broke, so I thought this would be an upgrade. Works well, but could be better.

Good Product

Nice product. I have owned a previous model before this and really liked it. This one is similar in function and performance and hence gets full marks. The only thing they could have improved was ergonomics.

good

its good and that vaccum, oh man! that thing is crazy i tell ya….CRAZY it works so well…its just like vroooomm and sucking in all that nasty hair that you be shaving off and a thang you know homey????? yeah babay well that be all i gotta say about that…mmmhhhmm! buy this trimmmer!

Panasonic ES3830NC Grooming Travel Pack with Single Foil Wet/Dry Shaver and Wet/Dry Nose/Ear Trimmer

From Panasonic Nose Ear Hair Trimmer

Price: $16.00

3 new or used available from $14.99

Average customer review:

Product Description

Panasonic Wet/Dry Single-foil Travel Shaver with Nose/Ear Hair Trimmer ES3030NC makes personal grooming easier and convenient, more comfortable and close. With a bonus nose and ear hair trimmer, you’ll look impeccable for business and leisure anywhere you are.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3454 in Health and Beauty
• Color: Gold
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: ES3830NC
• Released on: 2004-01-04
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.40 pounds

Features

• Single wet/dry pocket shaver with super-thin foil and quality inner blade for a close shaver
• Nose/ear trimmer with curved stainless steel blades to eliminate cuts. Easy to clean wet/dry convenience.
• Both fully immersible for easy cleaning
• Travel pouch
• Fits nicely in the hand

Customer Reviews

A good, simple wet-dry shaver

I’ve been using this product and its very-similar predecessors since the early 80’s. I’ve owned Norelco’s (which were scary random hair-yanking machines)and also more-expensive Panasonic wet-dry shavers (which worked as well as this one, or better). For my purposes, though, I keep coming back to this one. I nearly always use this shaver while showering. The advantages of wet-shaving are that the water spray keeps the screen free and clear of accumulation, both short-term and long (I have NEVER had to disassemble these shavers to clean them: if I hold the unit in the shower spray for a moment while it is running, it just does not collect any build-up for me), and the hot water naturally softens my beard so that it cuts easily and closely (this also prolongs the life of the blades and screen). I can shave by feel, rubbing my finger over the area, which also erects the stubble just before the shaver passes over it. I go the the gym frequently, so I keep this compact and durable unit in my gym bag and use it in the shower there. It uses two AA batteries, either standard or rechargeable. I just keep a fresh pair of batteries in the little drawstring bag that comes with it, because they last so long (about 2-3 months of daily use), but give up pretty suddenly when they are finally discharged… so I can quickly and easily swap them out whenever I need to (just be sure to keep the sealed inner workings dry when the case is open or you’ll invite corrosion, naturally). I don’t expect ANY electric shaver to do it all. I use a disposable blade razor to clean up, especially on my neck, after the shower. I also use olive or almond oil on my skin when it is wet, and this is what I use as a shaving aid, as well. I’ve never used shaving cream or gels in my life, so maybe the oil/water combo is part of what keeps this unit so free-flushing and clean during use. I usually buy a new unit every year or two, just to have sharp cutters (it’s usually more cost-effective than buying just replacement cutters). This shaver is a good, very simple, reliable unit. (Note that there is no sideburn trimmer, per se.)

The nose trimmer is good, won’t yank hair unless maybe if the battery is almost dead and the cutter isn’t spinning fast enough to cut. I wet the cutting parts with water just before using to provide some lubricity and get it up to speed, and it works very well that way. The cutting head disassembles and reassembles easily for cleaning under running water, keeping it sanitary.

not very good

the nose trimmer works well, but the electric razor not well at all. Does not cut at all. I would suggest the nose trimmer but not the razor. the cost was a little high for the product.