I also noticed that whenever I shaved after a few days, there’ll be a clear change in the way the motor sounds, the shaver would vibrate a lot and the hair clippings would fly all over the place.

The foils come with the Andis branded plastic frame as well, so the whole foil assembly will be replaced.

Conclusion

The Andis Profoil Lithium electric shaver utilizes micrometric technology on its blade to offer a perfectly smooth shave. As a result, the blades can be used for the most challenging hairs from the beard region in no time. However, Andis #17150 Profoil – and especially the new #17200 Lithium Plus have more durable foils. I’m saying again, 2 years without any issues. I’ve also seen a lot more people complain about Wahl foils, to be honest. On the cheeks, chin and below the nose it was fine most of the time, but again, I tried not to be sloppy and only use light pressure and short, controlled strokes. First of all, if you have very sensitive skin, you likely won’t be able to get the best out of it in terms of closeness. After using the Skull Shaver Palm and then the Remington RX5 for a month each (both are head shavers) and reviewing them both, the next on the list to test and review was the Andis ProFoil Lithium shaver. I could see it had the potential to be a good head shaver, even though that is not the intended use it’s sold for. I also tested fades on a model’s hair trim (that will be my brother’s head).

That’s quite a short period of time compared to other brands that claim between 12 and 18 months of use. A reminder that these were meant to be used as finishing shavers. If you use them on longer hair, the cutters will jam and you might ruin them. For optimal results, use them on hair that’s 1/32″ (0.8mm) or shorter. I felt like the guy in SpongeBob SquarePantsthat says “72 hours later” when something in the series is taking too long.My favorite is the Remington Shaver Saver spray and it does seem to reduce the friction as well, causing less heat during use. Replacement parts availability

But in all honesty, it’s not really a fair comparison given how thin the Andis foils are and as a result, they will wear out faster. Accessories – As mentioned, the charger adapter has 6 plug types for various countries. You get a small cleaning brush and a foil guard, and that’s about it for accessories. Would have liked to have seen it come with a travel pouch or bag, though. The good part is that the foils and blades are reasonably priced, so even if you’ll change them more often, your cost of ownership won’t be that high.

If anyone does a lot of home haircutting and trimming, then this is a great addition to improving their barbering skills and getting a finer finish for their family’s haircut. Of course for barbers that need a good tool for skin fades and tapers and beards with face work then it’s a no-brainier and a must-have.

The staggered-head blades provide an exceptionally close shave that's ideal for stubble removal or for finishing fades. They're covered by gold-titanium hypo-allergenic foil giving irritation-free shaving for the perfect smooth finish. Handle/Body – The shaver body has a kind of 1970s retro look to it and does not look like many of our modern-day shavers. There is not much going on in terms of ergonomics. The lightweight unit weighs less than 5 ounces (140g). The Wahl Finale is one of the most popular models around and it’s awesome if you’re looking for a foil shaver. Remember that if you’re purchasing a foil shaver, then this is specifically designed for working with stubble as opposed to longer hair. You might need to get another electric shaver if you plan on growing your beard out and shaving it. Balding guys that want the closest shave they can get on their heads have a good chance of loving this machine. Especially if their face also gets along well without irritation, unlike myself. This would mean they only need this shaver rather than one for the head and another for the face (it is not really the shavers intended use, though).

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I’m not going to lie to you guys, I did have a couple of issues in my experience using the Andis Profoil Lithium Plus. Sure, my head was smoother than smooth, but that took a ton of effort. I was constantly going over and over and over and OVER areas to snag some hair the shaver kept missing.