Alright, everyone, I've got the hookup!
Philips Norelco Body Trimmer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010XIGBUQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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This thing is the best!!! Yes, it says "for men" but that's because they want to keep us oppressed. I use it once a week on my lady patch and I swear to goodness NO INGROWNS. It's magic. It also trims realllllly low so you don't see any hair bristles or anything. Clean, smooth, bikini area.
You're gonna like the way you look, I guarantee it. Charismatic smile and wink towards camera
This is pretty small. Runs on a AA so no charger that needs to be carried.
All Purpose Gillette Styler: Beard Trimmer, Men's Razor & Edger - Fusion Razors for Men / Styler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XF3KHFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vFxkCbX81QPDG
All Purpose Gillette Styler (under $20 on amazon) -- For me, it easily replaced all other razors, shavers, and trimmers I had previously used. Gets a close trim, weighs practically nothing, is smaller than a hot dog, and takes a single replaceable AA battery, which can last me about 4-6 months of weekly use. I've had mine since 2016 and it continues to serve me well.
Seriously it's like magic, I've never even nicked myself once.
My favorite review on Amazon goes "I shave my balls with one side and my face with the other. Its probably gross, and I don't care. It works well."
Philips Norelco OneBlade Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver, FFP, QP2520/90 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D328BG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2KF3TKBV2SQXJ1XT1K5G
I use one of these, bought at target for about 25$. It’s masc enough of a look that. No one questions, and the battery lasts for almost a week’s worth of shaving before needing a recharge! Blades last almost a month depending on how much you use it for area wise. Mine I use for chest/back/legs/arms, and I’m naturally hairy like Bigfoot, so I put mine through a lot of work. I typically change the blades every 3.5 weeks.
Honestly for an electric it gets a surprisingly close shave on its own! For my legs and back I don’t even need a second razor most of the time if it’s blade was fresh!
Just throwing out this ad for one of the best investments I’ve made in my personal grooming in years!
Philips Norelco OneBlade Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver, FFP, QP2520/90 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D328BG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ORZpFbDHV07BE
Buy this anyone can shave with this. And move on from it.
It's not going to grow back thicker, even after the first time. It should grow back, I don't see why it wouldn't. If you're really worried about that though you could use something like this. It doesn't completely get rid of the hair. It just shortens it
Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 23 Piece Mens Grooming Kit, Trimmer for Beard, Head, Body, and Face MG7750/49 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07145GM4B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YHYKV4WRBVGCMM4YNJAE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
this isn't exactly what you asked, but dont go to the shaver shop, they are the markup specialists. i have the wahl lithium ion clippers, got em from amazon for approx $75 delivered.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058SY1XQ
or shaver shop price: http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/beard-trimmers/beard-trimmers/wahl-lithium-ion-stainless-steel.html
recommend them, carves through my dirty big face rig like a hot knife through butter.
also, they have a quick charge feature which gives you like 20 mins runtime from 5 mins charge.
if you shop locally you can probably find them at a good price.
>https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-Bodygroom-7100-BG2040/dp/B0037HP9OA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 - Here's one razor I've been looking at. It seems good, but it apparently has a crummy battery.
I actually have this exact razor. The battery is fine, assuming you don't try to cover too large an area in a single session. However, if you have thick hairs like I do, you may find the cartridges getting dull much quicker than they should. I've been having trouble finding replacements lately, too, so I'll probably need to order them from Amazon or something.
So when doing something like your face you lay it flat.
When trimming a spot you do not want it to catch, lay it 90 degrees and just drag it. It has at most minorly caught my skin (not cut it) only a handful of times. You can get a close cut with it too. Same as no hair? no. But almost none.
I like this one.
I use it with the black guard. Gets close. No nicks or pulled skin.
Secret is to move it back and forth slowly.
Shave my head, and wear a goatee. I use a Phillips Oneblade with a USB charger for trimming the goatee. Usually use a DE razor for shaving my head at home, but when I'm traveling I just carry a few cheap double-blade disposables.
The Oneblade doesn't look that much smaller than the Wahl, but it is waterproof, pretty durable, and the battery life on mine is still fine after more than 4 years.
Not as sustainable as safety razors but I've been using Phillips One Blade for a few years now. It gives a close enough shave and the blades last for a few months
It’s better than most but I have my own favourite: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01K1HPA60/
I don’t trim down to the bare skin though. I leave 1-2mm of stubble to prevent chafing. In areas where I don’t want any hair at all, not even stubble like near the leg bend, I finish the job with this: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0896TKVF9/
I use a Philips Norelco OneBlade; it's about $35 on Amazon, the blades can be replaced (and tell you when they need to be replaced), it's waterproof, and it cuts pretty well.
Not a electric shaver, but this...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K1HPA60/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This looks really good and only has a few guards. It's what I was looking at when mine seemed like it might have been dying.
The ones that seem to have a huge range of adjustment seem suspect honestly.
Get a trimmer with a guard designed for the job. It won’t shave down to the skin, but you may be content enough with those results and if you’re not, it’s a lot easier to shave the rest.
This is what I use: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01K1HPA60
I use a Phillips OneBlade. Best razor I’ve ever owned. Mine came with three beard guards (I just keep a chin-only goatee) and you can even get the newer ones with a pubic hair guard. (No shit you actually can).
The blades last about 3 or 4 months depending on how often you shave and the replacements are $10-15. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-OneBlade-QP2520-90/dp/B01D328BG6
Get this guy. $18 solves all your beard trimming needs. Once you've grown your beard in a little, the long hairs will serve as a sort of "wall" that you can shave your neck right up to with your regular razor.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1HPA60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7HscrD27nfKhP
I love this Philips one-blade hybrid shaver. I just did some "maintenance" today and it was a breeze. No razor bumps or in-grows for me!
I use a specific beard trimmer, the philips one blade. Its a nice compromise between a close shave and risking knifing my genitals with a razor sharp blade.
We use the novel on one blade hybrid. It trims just about as close as a razor and shaving cream without the need for cream or the chance of Knicks.
I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned the Gillette Fusion Proglide Styler.
The only (tiny) con for me is it doesn't give a clean shave unless I use the shaver attachment. It would have been nice to use it without the comb and get a clean shave.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Gillette-Styler-Trimmer/dp/B06XF3KHFM
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-BG2040-34-Bodygroom/dp/B0037HP9OA/ref=sr_1_9?s=videogames&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1441946675&sr=8-9&keywords=mens+trimmer when you can get this. It's literally the best never had any issues with it.
MAKE SURE to FOLLOW the charging-cycles correctly. I've seen a number of complaints about dud batteries after months to a year. Mine's 2-3y/o and holds a charge for like a month+ of every 2-3 day usage. It's showerproof, too, I love the damn thing.
Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010XIGBUQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Ive been using this one for a few months now. two different blade guard sizes and showerproof, hasnt cut me yet. hope this helps!