The three whiskateers - Grooming Gear - electric shavers - Brief Article

Men's Fitness, Feb, 2002

Back when straight razors were all the rage and a guy could take off an ear before his morning coffee, electric shavers were the barely articulated yelp of the deaf. Sure, few things match dragging finely honed steel across your whiskers for that prepubescent shine. But with the electric-shaver industry availing itself of NASA-quality technology, respectably close shaves can be coaxed from this MEN'S FITNESS-tested trio of vibrating razors.

THE GEAR BRAUN SYNCRO SYSTEM SHAVER This baby hums at 8,500 and has a pivoting head--now if they could just program it to make dinner. Charges in one hour for two weeks of shave time. $160; 800-272-8621; www.braun.com * PANASONIC LINEAR 3D SHAVER Wet/dry shaver with three settings covering beard density from DiCaprio to Al Gore. Charges in one hour for about 14 shaves. Can be used in the shower. $299; sharperimage.com; 800-344-4444 * NORELCO QUADRA ACTION SHAVING SYSTEM The equal-opportunity system uses slots and holes to remove both long and short hairs. Hugs your face like your busty aunt. One hour to charge for 45 minutes of use. $140; 800-243-3050; www.norelco.

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