Regardless of whether a man prefers to have a clean-shaven chin or a broad beard, he needs to monitor the vegetation on his face. The shaving machine will help to cope with this task. If you get a really suitable model and adapt a bit to working with it, you can get perfectly smooth skin or a neatly trimmed and neat beard. When choosing a device, you need to pay attention to the following operational characteristics.
Hair length range
Each clipper and shaving machine has a certain range of possible hair lengths that will remain after the procedure. The lower limit of the length of the hair on some machines is only 0.4 mm. The upper boundary reaches about 18-20 mm. Of course, it all depends on the model of the device and its cost. A budget machine is usually equipped with several levels, allowing you to achieve hair lengths from 1 to 10 mm. More expensive models can work in a wide range with 0.1 mm increments. When choosing a device, you need to remember that the best shaving machine does not have to have many levels of hair length. It all depends on the needs of men. If he does not wear a beard, which must be carefully looked after, achieving special hair lengths in different parts of the face, a model of the middle price category with good power is quite suitable.
Device power
The higher the power of the device, the less movements a man will have to make during shaving. This is especially true for people with hard bristles and dense facial hair. It will be difficult for owners of such a beard to achieve a perfectly shaved chin with a low power machine. This parameter can be found in the technical documents that came with the device. Do not rely on the high cost and variety of additional features, such a hair shaving machine may have little power.
Shaving heads
All razors can be divided into two categories - with a rotor or mesh system. A device with a rotor system has a head with several disks placed on it. Knives are installed in them, which by means of vibrating movements remove hairs even with uneven and stiff bristles. The disadvantage of this system is the negative effect of knives on the surface to be treated. For men with sensitive skin, such a shaving machine is not suitable. A more comfortable shave will provide a model with a head covered with a fine mesh. It is necessary to capture hair and protect the skin from cuts. Under the grid are the knives themselves, which cut the hairs. Regardless of which system is selected, you need to pay attention to the head mount. There are razors on sale with its unique design and a certain angle of inclination, which allows for a perfectly clean shave. Most accurately repeats all the bends of the face of the machine with a floating head. This model will provide a comfortable shave and the best result. The number of heads also matters. In razors with a rotor system, their optimal number is three, that is, three disks. If a shaving machine with a mesh system is used, then the head can be either one or two, with a trimmer placed between them. He cuts off those hairs that could not remove the knives located under the first mesh.
Waterproof housing
There are certain models of shaving machines equipped with a waterproof case. This means that the blade can be easily cleaned by substituting it under a stream of water. Manufacturers also offer machine models that are designed for wet shaving or shaving with foam. The first option involves the use of special lotions, the second - the application of mousse to the skin, forming a strong foam. Such functions are relevant for men with sensitive skin, which after shaving without the use of moisturizers can cause serious irritation.
The cost of such shaving machines is quite high, and you need to treat them very carefully. Even a moisture-resistant casing will not preserve the device’s operability if it is completely wet or violates operating rules.
Additional features
Razor manufacturers, trying to make their product competitive, equip devices with various functions. The shaving machine can have all kinds of accessories in the kit - nozzles for making original beard haircuts, special trimmers, vacuum systems for instant collection of hair trimmings. Some models are equipped with touch screens, with which the machine is easy to control. On such a device, you can quickly switch modes and select the desired hair length. However, after adjusting the typewriter, the display needs to be locked, otherwise, during an accidental sudden movement, all data may be lost.