Andis - 17160, Replacement Foil for Pro-Foil & Lithium Shaver - Compatibles with Andis Models, Super Soft Gold Titanium Cutters - Close Cutting, Smooth Shaving, no bumps/Irritation, Zero Finish – Gray

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And it may not seem like a big deal at first, but at least for me, this was the most annoying thing about the ProFoil during my testing. I personally removed the blades and foil head and sprayed them with a spray cleaner and lubricant for electric shavers. Because it shaves very close and it actually works better on softer hair — like the one on the head — the Andis ProFoil would be ideal for shaving the head.

And as a result, it doesn’t really have any real competition in this price range except for the Wahl Finale and Andis’ own Andis Lithium Plus Titanium (17200). 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. In the case of the ProFoil, it was pretty obvious from the first use that a compromise had to be made in the comfort department. There's also an upgrade to the shaver's body, with the TS-2 having a soft-grip surface for a more secure, comfortable feel, integrated into its well-balanced, ergonomic casing. Couple that with its compact shape and light weight (140 grams) and you've got a shaver that won't tire out your hand however many fades and shaves you do.Something like a Skull Shaver Pitbull will be a lot easier to use, but it won’t shave quite as close as the Andis. I used the ProFoil for a couple of weeks almost exclusively and the cleaning was fiddly and a bit time-consuming — definitely more annoying than in the case of my other foil razors. I really miss being able to just rinse my shaver under warm tap water and not worry about anything else.

Usually, that means every day or every other day if your hair grows at a slower pace. It will be particularly beneficial if you have hairs that grow in different directions and stay flat on the skin. Shaving the head So the takeaway is that you should replace them when the performance of your ProFoil drops significantly and it’s not able to provide a decent level of comfort and closeness. Wrapup—Who should buy the Andis ProFoil?Secondly, I got significantly better results, both with regards to closeness and the time it took me to complete my shave when using the Andis ProFoil on short hair. Because it can get really close to the skin and it was actually designed for skin fades and beard lines, the Andis ProFoil can be an excellent head shaver. This isn’t the one for you if that’s a must-have as it does get quite loud. Cleaning and maintenance I do not shave my head, but my barber actually uses a ProFoil and I can honestly say that it gets as close as a razor blade. Also, if you’ll mainly use it on your head, the foil and blades should last longer as the hair on the scalp is nowhere near as coarse as the one on the face.

Both use two staggered foil cutters, both are similar in terms of design and functionality, both work corded and cordless and the performance will also be quite similar. In this video a man working in a shop talks about his tools, including the Wahl, Andis and the BabYlissPro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx0o6-auG4s And that leads us to the next use case where the Pro Foil actually excels — using it as a head shaver. Let’s now get to the part that matters the most, and that is how well the Andis ProFoil actually shaves. 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 availabilityYou’ll certainly have a difficult time finding a better one at this price point that can match it in that regard.

That’s quite a short period of time compared to other brands that claim between 12 and 18 months of use. 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.

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The set costs just marginally more and you won’t get the best performance out of the shaver by using a new foil and a worn pair of blades. I would not recommend the Andis ProFoil to users dealing with razor bumps or ingrown hairs, I think there are much better alternatives, despite the fact that a gentler electric shaver won’t be able to get as close. The TS-2 or Andis ProFoil Lithium Plus is Andis's upgrade to their popular TS-1 titanium foil shaver. Like the original, it features gold-titanium, hypoallergenic foil for a comfortable shave and staggered-head blades for exceptional closeness. 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. The foils come with the Andis branded plastic frame as well, so the whole foil assembly will be replaced.