Any electric razor experts here?

[Calypso-E34]

Long shot this!  I have an ancient Philishave 990.  I think I’ve had it since the late 80s or early 90s - can’t remember exactly. 
 

I’ve had a few newer electric razors over the years, but none as good as this one. As a result, I’ve replaced the rechargeable batteries twice, and the blades a couple of times too, but I think both need done again. 
 

Maybe it’s time to consider replacing it again. Can anyone recommend something that might be the equal of this old stager?

fancy gadgets not required. 

[Ordnator 2]

3 hours ago, Calypso-E34 said:

Long shot this!  I have an ancient Philishave 990.  I think I’ve had it since the late 80s or early 90s - can’t remember exactly. 
 

 I’ve replaced the rechargeable batteries twice, and the blades a couple of times too, but I think both need done again. 

Reminded me of "Trigger's Broom" 

Best regards,

Mick

[Steve VH]

22 minutes ago, Ordnator 2 said:

Reminded me of "Trigger's Broom" 

Best regards,

Mick

"Look after your Philishave"

Mick, lol

[Kopfjaeger]

If you can change the blades and batteries, why do you want to change  is the motor failing?

I've been a lifelong Phillishave user so probably biased🤣. Phillishave shavers are quite expensive these days, as are the replacement heads. Still, I suppose, if you shave daily and get 20 years plus use out of a shaver (like maybe some BMWs?), it works out at a few pence per shave per day.....

In some respects, you get what you pay for. Phillishave shavers range in cost from £80 - £500(!). The higher the cost, usually have better blade / head designs. However  I think it ludicrous to pay £000s for a shaver, mind you, as we live in a world with Dyson hair dryers and hoovers costing nearly half a grand, it must be the new reality. I wish my salary kept pace with household goods🤣🤣🤣

[BarryM]

I think people generally like a type of shaver……being a BMW fan I used a Braun 5 series for about 10 years but recently ‘upgraded’ to a 7 series…..I had Boots points to use! Tbh it’s no better than the old 5 series but both give a good smooth shave.

[duncan-uk]

Have you thought of a beard Mark? 🤪

[skyjawa]

I have a Braun 9 Series, I’ve had Philishave before, but went back to wet shaving, then decided to try again and the 9 series is the first one for me that’s got close to the feeling of smoothness after a wet shave I’ve ever had from an electric.

however, not cheap, and it’s recommended to replace the head every year or so (which I did recently and it made a massive difference to the shave, comfort and finish)