Slower shaving process, difficult to rinse, learning curve, more likely to cut, more user focus required, may be too heavy for some users Balancing Sphere:The steel ball on the top of the handle holds enough weight to help balance out the weight of the razor. Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 is an adaptable top-tier beard trimmer. It comes with five attachments and fourteen guards to enable full-body grooming and beard trimming in any desired length and style. The broad, normal, precision, nose and ear, or foil shaver trimmer heads are simple to switch between and simply require light pressure to release and replace. The 7000 is one of the least maintenance-intensive versions available because, in contrast to the majority of other models we've examined, it doesn't need to be oiled. This device stands out in a market flooded with some good trimmer options thanks to its exceptional all-around performance, high-quality stainless steel body, comfortable grip, and the gratifying heft of a high-quality tool mixed with an outrageous 5+ hour battery life. Flipping the hydrating strip out of the way makes it easier to reach tight spaces like underneath the nose.

This hefty classic transcends time, and transforms shaving from a must-do routine into an personalized form of art and tradition Plenty of lubrication was available from the lubrication strip on the first three shaves, to not have to use much shaving lather on the second pass.Lubrication:A lubrication strip above the blades containing aloe vera improves the lubrication on top of the soap, foam, gel, or shaving cream used. Pivot Head:The blade head on the Flex 5 pivots around 40 degrees which helps the blade adjust to the various contours of the face while shaving. The pivoting head moves with you for targeted precision, even in those hard-to-reach areas. Your skin will enjoy the soothing glide of the twin lubricating strip enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Benefits It seems to be a must for this razor to have a trimmer blade for touching up the leftover hair under the nose. Our favorite overall razor when considering durability, cost, design, and shave quality. In side-by-side comparison testing, this razor was simply hard to beat

Each of the three spring-mounted blades individually follows every contour and curve on your face for a closer smoother shave than BIC 3 fixed-blade razors. Not only does they deliver a close shave, they are also easy to rinse off to stay clean and sharp. The pivoting head has a wide rubber guard bar that stretches the skin before the blades reach the hair, which results in a precision shave. Your skin will appreciate the smooth glide from the double lubricating strip enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Plus, the rugged heavy curved handle has a rubber grip for noticeable control and precision. Product Specification On my first two shaves with the Flex 5, I had a lot of added lubrication from the strip and did not require as much shaving soap lather on my face. However, on the 3rd shave, I felt the lubrication from the strip wore quite a lot, and I needed more lather applied. Three-blade design is easy to clean, reasonably priced, excellent handle, great shave for three blades I’m the chief shaverer over here at ShavingAdvisor and when I am not shaving off any hair I have left, or writing about what I have shaved off – I do a load of other life stuff and enjoy a good cup of tea between doing stuff! Blade head follows facial contours, pivots in multiple directions, excellent top side precision trimmer, easy to rinse, very simple blade swap processExcellent lubrication strip, double pivoting design, provides smooth shave, flip-top edging blade, easy-to-grip handle, reusable, easy to grip, great for sensitive skin

MicroFin Strip:The name microfin strip comes from Gillette, a rubber-lined strip that aims to stretch the skin slightly before the blade cuts the hair. BIC mentions nothing about this in its specs and features.It’s hard to shave with a razor, not think of other razors, and make comparisons. However, I had to keep in mind that the Flex 5 is cheaper than most of the Gillette’s and others. BIC can shine among its competitors with its lower costs, although Harry’s Razors also offer lower prices on their razors compared to companies like Gillette. Handle ergonomics need improvement, pivoting system requires slight learning curve, top side trim blade could perform better