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Title: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: dvdvrhs on October 03, 2018, 10:36:27 AM: Anyone have a stubble trimmer they like?

I have two different Conair ones through gifts and both times the blade has broken after about a year.
https://www.amazon.com/Conair-i-Stubble-Ultimate-Flexhead-Pivoting/dp/B004PXIR1W?th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Conair-i-Stubble-Ultimate-Flexhead-Pivoting/dp/B004PXIR1W?th=1)

I've had good luck with my Philips Norelco beard trimmer, but it doesn't get down to that 0.4-0.6mm level. All of the Philips Norelco stubble length ones have terrible reviews. Hoping for something better a mustachian has found...
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: triangle on October 25, 2018, 12:33:44 AM: Is the goal of using this trimmer to look like they perpetually shaved 1 or 2 days earlier? Why not just go clean shaven altogether. Or possibly get a mild double-edge (DE) razor and not shave closely in the evening beforehand so that the 5 o'clock shadow starts the next morning.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: dvdvrhs on October 25, 2018, 07:35:40 AM: Quote from: triangle on October 25, 2018, 12:33:44 AM
Is the goal of using this trimmer to look like they perpetually shaved 1 or 2 days earlier? Why not just go clean shaven altogether. Or possibly get a mild double-edge (DE) razor and not shave closely in the evening beforehand so that the 5 o'clock shadow starts the next morning.

Yeah the goal is the 1/2 day earlier shave look. I also crave the speed of just using a trimmer vs a razor/cream.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: jaysee on October 28, 2018, 10:29:37 AM: I've had the same Philips as you for about 3 years and have been very happy with it.

One thing - I wish it was USB chargeable. But not a biggie.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: Ottawa on October 28, 2018, 10:31:21 AM: There is only one!

The Peanut: https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA (https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA)
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: DavidDoes on October 28, 2018, 05:42:30 PM: I definitely recommend Wahl or Remington. I have an earlier model of this Remington (http://www.remingtonproducts.com/products/mens/clippers-and-trimmers/mustache-and-beard-timmers/hc5855-virtually-indestructible-haircut-and-beard-trimmer.aspx) that I've had for five years. I use it to cut my hair and my face. Nothing more frugal than trimming to nearly bald! :D

Avoid the "purpose-built" models (3-in-1 head and face trimmer, etc.).

I can't shave with a normal razor, so this thing has been a god-send.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: niknak on November 10, 2018, 09:27:47 PM: I have a cheapo Wahl buzzer with a bunch of different length attachments that I bought at Target probably 15 years ago. Put the 3/4" attachment for buzzing my head once a month and use the smallest size for keeping the beard really short. It doesn't do the fine edging and close shave well though. For that I have a cheapo battery operated travel buzzer from Amazon that works pretty well.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: BussoV6 on November 21, 2018, 06:55:52 AM: I have a Philips Hair trimmer series 5000. Adjustable between 0.5 and 20 mm. Has been working well for years.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: jpdx on November 28, 2018, 01:26:31 AM: I highly recommend the Wahl Peanut for beard grooming and trimming. It's compact, powerful, and doesn't have batteries to die.
Title: Re: Looking for a good stubble trimmer
Post by: soccerluvof4 on December 08, 2018, 03:37:36 AM: I wouldn't go with anything but a Wahl. Imho there is no one close to them. Mines at least 10 years old and most barber and beauty salons use them for a reason.