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After more than a decade of loyal service my Babyliss Titanium beard trimmer has given up.......

So I'm in the market for a new one, before I go out and get the newer version as a replacement are there any other recommendations?

Probably no more than about £40, nose/ear attachment a bonus.....


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 8:04 pm
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Funny timing... I was going to post pretty much the same question after diner! My babyliss titanium trimmer also died on me this morning halfway through a trim!

Was tempted to get a cheap one from argos (they have new version of titanium for £28 reduced from 38) but most new products ha be changed from the old. I am still using an old pair of wahl clippers on my hair... Bought a new set as backup and it's no where near as good as the 10+ year old set

Sorry not that helpful but watching with interest!


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 8:12 pm
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I use one of these:

Only real complaint is the on/off button was super stiff when new, so I massaged a bit of oil under the button and it seems to have loosened up now. ACn't remember if I used a drop of beard oil or a drop or sunflower oil from the kitchen, but it seems to have sorted it out.

I still use a gillette along side it for detail work, without the combs attached, as its just handier to use, and takes an AA battery so I don't get caught out if the battery goes flat in the the other one, which is mains charged.

It's also great for weekends away etc, as you don't need to pack a charger, so takes up less space in baggage.

This one:


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 8:16 pm
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Thanks, I had a Philips previously - will have a look at that too. ?


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 10:37 pm
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I will say is doesn't feel like a premium product in the hand, it feels very light, but it won't for £20... it works absolutley fine though.


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 10:59 pm
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After my Remington died after 10 years, I went to a Philips One Blade. Works fine for a modest beard. The new Remington has a better recharge battery, but I never bothered. I like the portability of the one blade.


 
Posted : 17/11/2024 11:04 pm
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Currently using a Braun, much better than the previous couple from other brands I’ve had.

Braun Black Friday Linky


 
Posted : 18/11/2024 12:15 am
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Do any of these have particularly long guards?

I'm well past the number 5 that mine goes up to & just need the one really to do all over.

I've actually tried 3D printing a big guard but it all went wrong.


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 1:06 pm
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I think your into scissor cut territory at that length, no?

Or or there's always this combo hahaha...

Although joking aside I think that comb kit will fit any clipper blade as long as it's..

"For best performance use Wahl #30 Ultimate Blade, can be used with any brand #10, #15, #30"

So maybe you just have to buy a more professional type hair clipper?


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 2:53 pm
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I am in scissor territory and its becoming a mass of different lengths. I was hopeful of something I could just set and buzz all over giving me some kind of face 'fro. I can shape and maintain it after that with what I already have.

Pet trimmers might be the way forward.


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 4:09 pm
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I bought a Philips 7000 trimmer for £40 at boots last week and it's superb, comes with masses of attachments.


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 4:22 pm
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I bought this recently:

https://amzn.eu/d/cqua46m

My barber uses one, always impressed with the finish, so got one for myself. More than happy with it.


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 7:35 pm
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After many years with something slightly crap I treated myself to a nice Wahl cordless thing - Super Taper IIRC - and a set of colour-coded combs. For most of my beard though I’m just kind of shaping it like a ‘fro so I just use the clippers bare.


 
Posted : 20/11/2024 9:08 pm
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