Great videos. In the 2022 roundup you said the FX3 was the roughest shaver tested and you gave it a score of two from five for comfort. Same machine in 2023 and you gave it a mark of four for comfort. Which is correct?
Man thanks for taking the time to put these videos together. I watch a few of you guys and it keeps me from wasting a lot of money. Especially your head to head reviews and best clipper/trimmer videos.
oh good, I got the FX3 over the weekend and just tried it today for my first time I use it to shave my head. now, I did let my hair go for over a week. I tried to use the FX3 to shave my head and it wasn't doing anything. but, I figured it's because my hair was too long. I used a clipper to shave my head, then used the FX3 to finish it, and yeah, goodbye razor blades, I'll be using the FX3 every 1-2 days to keep my head smooth and no longer need the clipper as well
Got the FX3 for a good year now and probably only charged it 3 times in total this battery last forever ! Don’t think it’s ever just flat out died while in use , they DO perform better at full battery health yooo thank you for the honest review glad your not just pushing state craft products and keeping it honest
I know this is a old comment my bad for reviving it but would you suggest this foil shaver for daily use on a bald head? I'm looking to buy one and it's either Braun 9 on a payment plan ofc or the FX3.
Babybliss FX shaver is THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!! Got mine for Christmas 2022! This thing is a champ! I use this instead of razors on my bald head. My head turns out extremely smooth with pretty much one or two pass overs. Only knock is that this is not a wet/dry shaver. I can live with that.
@@JJ-vp3bd Absolutely! I use it on my face and neck. I can't use razors on my face and neck because I get horrible irritation. My BabyBliss leaves my face and neck very smooth without stripping away layers of skin and irritation from a razor
@@donniealexander993 Hi alexander a question for you i also shave my head every 2 to 3 days and like it very smooth as possible the new FX3 shaves closer and gentle on the scalp than the old FX2 gold pro you use or are they both equally good what is it difference exactly? and how is the new Wahl Vanish 5star shaver worse or better in terms of closeness and gentleness compared to the FX2 or FX3? greetings stephan ;)
@@stephantsv912 Hi Stephan. I can only speak on the FX3 because I've never had the others you've mentioned. I did have a wet/dry Panasonic which worked pretty good until it couldn't hold a charge anymore. But the BabyBliss FX3 is lightyears better than the Panasonic i had.
You pay a few hundred for the Braun 9 and it doesn't even come with a clip-on plastic head guard like it's predecessor. Plus the head is much bigger, a childs fist size, whilst the foils size is actually smaller! The foils wore out with holes in every corner and you can't buy new foils you have to buy a whole new head. The cheapest I found was still over $50 with shipping and one outlet had it at $124! One TH-camr suggested putting cellotape over the holes to make it last, so now you're have a $300 product with cellotape keeping it going! I've never used the cleaning station - another money maker for Braun as I can clean the head perfectly wall under the tap. If you do this and then put it in the charger it gives it that lemony smell and the liquid cartridge can last for years. A full charge does last me a month though, which is good. There is no indication of which way round the head goes on.
@@Kortifex tbh yeh it does. But I give my head a good hot watch and dry … gets the hairs to stand , and I found using the series 9 on a wet shave works a charm every time.
I have the Braun series 9 9477 & Braun 9 9038 and Braun series 7 790 & Braun 7 7071 and there all flawless when shaving my head but when it comes to my face I don't get that flawless smooth feeling like on the head! Under the chin and neck it takes some time to get smooth and the battery dies before the smoothness happens!
You should make a best budget face shaver video. Can we buy these & the replacement blades at retail stores? How long do the blades last for regular face shaving?
Hello playbose, quick question, I own a Braun series 9 pro, I usually shave my head every 2 to 3 days, and I'm actually satisfied with the result, but I'm considering whether I should get the Panasonic Arc 6... Does it shave much closer than the Brauns series 9 pro and also smoother? since I have very sensitive skin in the back of my neck.. would it be worth replacing or not, better to wait for the Braun series 10? greetings stephan ;)
@@stephantsv912 on shavercheck and in the search bar type arc 6, they have an extensive review of the arc 6 shaver, not sure in your case if it is worth upgrading from the 9 pro, the arc 6 can be pricy but i can safely say that it is the closest shave i can get with an electric shaver and also the smoothest, this is the 4th comment youtube is deleting
Man I just got the braun series 9 for Christmas, I have really coarse hair. It barely shaves my neck hair. It's not good for coarse hair I'm returning it this week. Now I'm here looking for a new one lol
So I grabbed the style craft Rebel and that thing is something different for sure. Hands down the best “Barber industry shaver I’ve used….that being said…..the Braun is an elite shaver. The one in this video isn’t even the best…the series 9 pro with the cleaning station/charging dock is literally the most effective shaver. It can be used on all skin types without irritation and it’s the most sanitary with the cleaning dock. I’d like to see a review on that one if possible 3:23
I am test driving the 9 Pro and the Arc 6 right now and man, the Arc 6 might get the edge. I still have 3 more weeks of use before I decide what I am going to do, but closeness is a win for the Arc 6. No irritation either. Like mentioned already both are not the best at getting all the facial hair. I shave at night before bed to save time in the morning and I always feel small stubble with the Series 9 Pro, but much less if any with the Arc 6.
Fx3 vs the rebel. Id say the fx3 does get a little closer then the rebel. But when it comes to bald fades the first shaver i grab is the rebel and When it comes to doing a face shave i grab my rebel shaver first to do all my bulk work. It just feeds hair like no other. Then i detail a little more with the fx3. Also the battery life on the rebel does not bother me because its fully charged super quick after you plug it in. But i also have to give it up for my fx3 shaver it is an awesome shaver its been my go to shaver since ive gotten it and its been a work horse. and its awesome for all day use. You cant go wrong having both shavers in your arsenal but they are different for sure
It’s funny man I can say the same thing the rebel does move a lot faster than almost every one of them but the difference was so marginal that I didn’t mention it maybe I should’ve
I just got the Braun Series 9 sport from Costco...I was using Series 5 for a long time, and this series 9 is such an upgrade for me. Great video though!!
Andis profoil didn't even get an honorable mention? Costs under 60$, 100min battery 🔋, comes with charging dock, and does super close comfortable shaves.
Because honestly it’s garbage 🗑️… I own this shaver and I am looking to trash it at this point. It’s literally the reason why I am watching this video.
@@TH-camBarberAcademy Hello Barber again a short question what is the cutting length of the babayliss fx3? i can not find it on the internet ? the new Wahl vanish 5 star razor has a cutting length of 0.05mm ? and does the FX3 shave the scalp more closely and gently, or better the new Wahl vanish 5 star? I ask for an answer would be great because I do not know which one I should buy which is better greetings stephan;)
@@TH-camBarberAcademyfor babyliss, the blade strength is better than the wahl machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..
@@TH-camBarberAcademyfor babyliss, the blade strength is better than the wahl machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..
I want to buy the fx3 shaver but since I live in Europe it comes in black. Before I buy it, I also looked to see if the foil blade was available somewhere, but I couldn't find one in black. Now I want to ask if the foil blade from the red shaver also fits the black one?
I'm new to the channel and I'm very happy to see the difference between these. I have one question, which is the best for beard neck. I want to have as close to the skin as possible.
@@TH-camBarberAcademythe blade strength for the babyliss fx 02 is better than that of the wahl vanish machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..do you think I'm looking for a long-lasting machine that I can use to shave my beard at home by myself?
Could I use the FX3 or Rebel to shave my face without irritation? I’m looking to get an electric shaver so I don’t have to shave with a razor every other day. I just ordered the Braun 9 today but if these cheaper shavers are as good then it would save $. I want a close shave without irritation 👍 I appreciate the “Best of”
Well, you might find the brawn to be smoother and cause less irritation however, the FX three can certainly do a great job. You would just have to shave more frequently whereas the Braun series 9 has that metal strip that allows it to cut hair that’s longer
panasonic arc 5 mows through hair. gotta get it down pretty close yeah but truthfully who doesn’t bring down the hair close before using a shaver. arc 5 is easy to clean, and gets bald enough. i got mine on black friday last year for 89 but it doesn’t come with a stand. i honestly have never charged it during the day as i recharge at night
The only problem with the new models of the bruan s9 is the button keeps falling off, so far I’m on my third (they replaced it twice) but I’m going to buy the rebel and keep the s9 for home use because i don’t want to exchange it again.
For that, I would probably avoid electric shavers unless you were going to get the Braun series 9 maybe try one of the series 5 it’s a little cheaper you could always return it
@TH-cam BARBER ACADEMY ok I currently use a trimmer then a gillette 5 blade razor to get really close so was looking at electric foil shavers to save myself buying more blades.. thanks
Just shaved my head for the first time a few days ago and been looking for an electric shaver to use. Went with the fx3 since it seems to do very well in all categories based on your usability as a barber.
I have the fx3, and it seems to be irritating most my clients (unless I keep an extreme light touch, but that takes much longer, and I'm no pushing in much to begin with). I think it might be an issues with the hole sizes in the foil. Idk. I'm not impressed
@@tuscanleather Red marks/ irritation. And the foils are not compromised. Happens whenever I put a bit of pressure on the shaver (which it should be able to handle, my other shavers do). It could be my unit is faulty, although I've tested it on my fingers, and it seems to be the holes on the shaver are a bit large. So with pressure, the skin is kinda getting nipped ever so slightly on the blades causing irritation. Disclaimer though, pretty much all my clients are super white, so it is possible their skin is slightly more sensitive.
@@maurice7551 I have shave stick and pre shave, but with a supposedly the best shaver, I really shouldn't need it. I have been testing it more, and it could be I got unlucky on the first couple clients I used it on, but I'm having much less issues now with irritation. So could be those clients were sweaty, and the extra friction made a difference, or just plain sensitive skin. Either way, still not impressed with the performance based off the hype, and like the stylecraft uno much better
@@abeg3674 Hello, Abe quick question, does the FX3 Pro shave closer and more gently on the scalp than the FX2 Gold Pro, or the other way around? what is the exact difference
Thanks for the video! I used an Andis foil shaver years ago on my completely shaved head and am looking to go back to an electric for that purpose. Arc6 is so much more expensive than the Wahl but I like the waterproof aspect and I’m guessing it would shave my face better as well. Any thoughts on those two, specifically?
I am using the Arc 6 and Series 9 Pro and they both miss the same face hair, under the jawline and neck for me. Closer shave with the Arc 6 than the Pro 9 I would just touch up my face with a Mach 3 razor.
FX3 is hard to get in Europe but you can easily import one from Amazon US but you then need to get a different charger. Is there some USB to Babyliss connector that works with this or are those Babyliss connectors quite generic and shared with other brands. FX02 Pro 4Artist is readily available here from Amazon Germany for 130 EUR /142 USD (same as the US FX02 Pro). Apart from the different type of battery, run-time and charge status light is it still worth getting getting the FX02? Rebel is available from Amazon Germany (reseller) for 90 EUR. Use case is for home use (twice a week max).
@TH-cam BARBER ACADEMY Eddie. You cutting grass with them 😀? Yeah man. I don't cut a lot of volume. Appreciate you and your channel more than you will ever know. Keep grindin!
Panasonic too huge for under nose? I am fine with blade except around lips. Best electric shaver for there t get fine hairs really close to lips without cutting lips? Thanks.
Would the wahl vanish also be good for getting a smooth shave at home? I've got big dysphoria about my facial hair growth but my safety razor gives me major razor burn, so i'm looking for an alternative that'll give me that smooth soft face without also making it red.
so, what you are saying (read between the lines) that the fx3 and rebel will blow away any of the "dedicated head shavers" no matter the amount of cutters they have (3-8d), i.e. pit bull, remington, cheaper knock off amazon type of concave hand held head shavers. being a pro that you are i would assume that you only deal with professional level tools and not anything lower, hence the video. i just wanted to know before i make my purchase because i was looking at possibly buying either the pit bull or cheaper knock off version, but now, i might change it to the rebel. thanks for the response from earlier and i wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year with much more success. thank you.
I just stumbled into your channel through this video because I'm in the market for a new shaver (personal home use, not a barber). I've had a Braun foil shaver for years and was thinking about switching to a rotary shaver this time around. Since all of the options included in this video are foil shavers, I'd assume you think that's the best option, would love to hear why you prefer foil over rotary (if that is indeed the case). I guess I should add this would just be for neck/face use as I don't shave my head.
I'm not enjoying ordering on the barber shop link. Only had to put in all my info twice because it does not recognize my address. Since UPS doesn't ring door bells I suppose I can just leave my apartment number out and hope no one steals it buy the time I get a delivery notice.
I really prefer the performance and feel of the FX three. In fact, I think I would wait for the black one because I believe it’s coming out very soon matte black.
Thank you for your reviews. I’m looking to ditch the razor and cream on my faze for an electric shaver. Would the rebel do the job to get as close to a razor shave or should I look into other options.
I thought I was tripping too but it is the same. It's the winner from last year. See a link to your video last year below. Can you say how your grading changed? I was getting ready to buy based off your helpful review but haulywd when I saw the 2022 ranking. th-cam.com/video/qrvYeQJXhuM/w-d-xo.htmlm20s
Which one should I choose for shaving my face? I have sensitive skin but still want as close as I can without compromising that can someone lmk asap please ty
Arc 5 is not good for sensitive skin. The Arc's and Series 9 miss the pesky face hairs. I also use a Mach 3 and it does great on the face. @@samsummers6419
Great videos. In the 2022 roundup you said the FX3 was the roughest shaver tested and you gave it a score of two from five for comfort. Same machine in 2023 and you gave it a mark of four for comfort. Which is correct?
I have the same question... ?
My arc 5 has a stand and never dies zero issues and it's cleaned and ready for my next client and the price is great highly highly recommended
Man thanks for taking the time to put these videos together. I watch a few of you guys and it keeps me from wasting a lot of money. Especially your head to head reviews and best clipper/trimmer videos.
oh good, I got the FX3 over the weekend and just tried it today for my first time
I use it to shave my head. now, I did let my hair go for over a week. I tried to use the FX3 to shave my head and it wasn't doing anything. but, I figured it's because my hair was too long. I used a clipper to shave my head, then used the FX3 to finish it, and yeah, goodbye razor blades, I'll be using the FX3 every 1-2 days to keep my head smooth and no longer need the clipper as well
I got a Braun Series 6 in November. I'm very satisfied with it, closes shave & cost about $77.
Got the FX3 for a good year now and probably only charged it 3 times in total this battery last forever ! Don’t think it’s ever just flat out died while in use , they DO perform better at full battery health yooo thank you for the honest review glad your not just pushing state craft products and keeping it honest
I know this is a old comment my bad for reviving it but would you suggest this foil shaver for daily use on a bald head? I'm looking to buy one and it's either Braun 9 on a payment plan ofc or the FX3.
Babybliss FX shaver is THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!! Got mine for Christmas 2022! This thing is a champ! I use this instead of razors on my bald head. My head turns out extremely smooth with pretty much one or two pass overs. Only knock is that this is not a wet/dry shaver. I can live with that.
can you use it for face?
@@JJ-vp3bd Absolutely! I use it on my face and neck. I can't use razors on my face and neck because I get horrible irritation. My BabyBliss leaves my face and neck very smooth without stripping away layers of skin and irritation from a razor
@@donniealexander993 Hi alexander a question for you i also shave my head every 2 to 3 days and like it very smooth as possible the new FX3 shaves closer and gentle on the scalp than the old FX2 gold pro you use or are they both equally good what is it difference exactly? and how is the new Wahl Vanish 5star shaver worse or better in terms of closeness and gentleness compared to the FX2 or FX3? greetings stephan ;)
@@stephantsv912 Hi Stephan. I can only speak on the FX3 because I've never had the others you've mentioned. I did have a wet/dry Panasonic which worked pretty good until it couldn't hold a charge anymore. But the BabyBliss FX3 is lightyears better than the Panasonic i had.
@@donniealexander993 hello thank you first for antowrt :) the new FX3 pro is better than the old FX pro gold or FX2 in terms of proximity and comfort
Happy Holiday to me the FX3 showed up in my mail. Thanks for your advice. It's awesome as your advice.
You pay a few hundred for the Braun 9 and it doesn't even come with a clip-on plastic head guard like it's predecessor. Plus the head is much bigger, a childs fist size, whilst the foils size is actually smaller! The foils wore out with holes in every corner and you can't buy new foils you have to buy a whole new head. The cheapest I found was still over $50 with shipping and one outlet had it at $124! One TH-camr suggested putting cellotape over the holes to make it last, so now you're have a $300 product with cellotape keeping it going! I've never used the cleaning station - another money maker for Braun as I can clean the head perfectly wall under the tap. If you do this and then put it in the charger it gives it that lemony smell and the liquid cartridge can last for years. A full charge does last me a month though, which is good. There is no indication of which way round the head goes on.
Been shaving my head with the Braun series 9 pro since August 2022…. Love it… it’s perfect for shaving head
Does it get those pesky laid down hairs my series 9 can't grab them thinking of getting the pro
@@Kortifex tbh yeh it does. But I give my head a good hot watch and dry … gets the hairs to stand , and I found using the series 9 on a wet shave works a charm every time.
what shaves closer and more comfortable? the fx3 babyliss or the panasonic arc 6
I have the Braun series 9 9477 & Braun 9 9038 and Braun series 7 790 & Braun 7 7071 and there all flawless when shaving my head but when it comes to my face I don't get that flawless smooth feeling like on the head! Under the chin and neck it takes some time to get smooth and the battery dies before the smoothness happens!
You should make a best budget face shaver video. Can we buy these & the replacement blades at retail stores? How long do the blades last for regular face shaving?
did he do a video
The arc 6 has a charging station that also cleans and dries the unit after each use
Hello playbose, quick question, I own a Braun series 9 pro, I usually shave my head every 2 to 3 days, and I'm actually satisfied with the result, but I'm considering whether I should get the Panasonic Arc 6...
Does it shave much closer than the Brauns series 9 pro and also smoother? since I have very sensitive skin in the back of my neck.. would it be worth replacing or not, better to wait for the Braun series 10? greetings stephan ;)
@@stephantsv912 on shavercheck and in the search bar type arc 6, they have an extensive review of the arc 6 shaver, not sure in your case if it is worth upgrading from the 9 pro, the arc 6 can be pricy but i can safely say that it is the closest shave i can get with an electric shaver and also the smoothest, this is the 4th comment youtube is deleting
@@stephantsv912 not sure if you can see my replies youtube keeps deleting them
I been watching you since barber school keep up the good work
Man I just got the braun series 9 for Christmas, I have really coarse hair. It barely shaves my neck hair. It's not good for coarse hair I'm returning it this week. Now I'm here looking for a new one lol
What did you end up doing?
@@paulcarlin5181 bought a pair of the gold babyliss pros
Panasonic Arc6, a beast, absolute top
I use to say whatever, but now after giving it a run, I agree
So I grabbed the style craft Rebel and that thing is something different for sure. Hands down the best “Barber industry shaver I’ve used….that being said…..the Braun is an elite shaver. The one in this video isn’t even the best…the series 9 pro with the cleaning station/charging dock is literally the most effective shaver. It can be used on all skin types without irritation and it’s the most sanitary with the cleaning dock. I’d like to see a review on that one if possible 3:23
I am test driving the 9 Pro and the Arc 6 right now and man, the Arc 6 might get the edge. I still have 3 more weeks of use before I decide what I am going to do, but closeness is a win for the Arc 6. No irritation either. Like mentioned already both are not the best at getting all the facial hair. I shave at night before bed to save time in the morning and I always feel small stubble with the Series 9 Pro, but much less if any with the Arc 6.
Fx3 vs the rebel. Id say the fx3 does get a little closer then the rebel. But when it comes to bald fades the first shaver i grab is the rebel and When it comes to doing a face shave i grab my rebel shaver first to do all my bulk work. It just feeds hair like no other. Then i detail a little more with the fx3. Also the battery life on the rebel does not bother me because its fully charged super quick after you plug it in. But i also have to give it up for my fx3 shaver it is an awesome shaver its been my go to shaver since ive gotten it and its been a work horse. and its awesome for all day use. You cant go wrong having both shavers in your arsenal but they are different for sure
It’s funny man I can say the same thing the rebel does move a lot faster than almost every one of them but the difference was so marginal that I didn’t mention it maybe I should’ve
@@TH-camBarberAcademy no worries bro. You cant go wrong having both shavers
I saw a comment saying the fx3 was irritating skin on clients? Is this true? I’m trying to decide between the fx3 and rebel and I just don’t know
@@tuscanleatherwhich one you get ?
I just got the Braun Series 9 sport from Costco...I was using Series 5 for a long time, and this series 9 is such an upgrade for me. Great video though!!
I’m not a barber. But i wanna ask this. Is the babyliss fx3 best for daily face shaving???
Fully agree on your concerns about Andis, it's sad but true. Great comparison and ranking system bro 💪🏽
Thanks bro!
Andis profoil didn't even get an honorable mention? Costs under 60$, 100min battery 🔋, comes with charging dock, and does super close comfortable shaves.
Because honestly it’s garbage 🗑️… I own this shaver and I am looking to trash it at this point. It’s literally the reason why I am watching this video.
@@bryanbrown2813 lmao
@@bryanbrown2813what makes it bad?
@@emreboz1 started cutting my clients. Plus it’s a beginner shaver might as well upgrade
@@miltons8460 yep just seeing this reply. I am agree and now it won’t even charge for me. Also, it’s just not a great shave.
appreciate the content brother, thank you for the hard work of your well thought out reviews which make my life easier
Thank you my friend
@@TH-camBarberAcademy Hello Barber again a short question what is the cutting length of the babayliss fx3? i can not find it on the internet ? the new Wahl vanish 5 star razor has a cutting length of 0.05mm ?
and does the FX3 shave the scalp more closely and gently, or better the new Wahl vanish 5 star? I ask for an answer would be great because I do not know which one I should buy which is better greetings stephan;)
@@TH-camBarberAcademyfor babyliss, the blade strength is better than the wahl machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..
@@TH-camBarberAcademyfor babyliss, the blade strength is better than the wahl machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..
I want to buy the fx3 shaver but since I live in Europe it comes in black. Before I buy it, I also looked to see if the foil blade was available somewhere, but I couldn't find one in black. Now I want to ask if the foil blade from the red shaver also fits the black one?
Fx3 for me is 2nd and the gold babyliss pro is #1.
I'm confused by gold babyliss pro and how they name their foil shavers. Is the one you use the FX01 or FX02?
FX3 still 🔥🔥🔥
I have the fx02. What's the difference in terms of shaving closeness with the fx3?
@@Dominicreviews never tried the 2 brotha tbh, but i can tell you the 3 gets about as close as you can get and is super smooth and comfortable
True
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@ Alex Cruz yo te recomiendo la FX3 y la nueva rebel
Sick vid !!!! Can’t wait for the clippers and trimmers!!!
I'm new to the channel and I'm very happy to see the difference between these. I have one question, which is the best for beard neck. I want to have as close to the skin as possible.
I would still say FX three or Rebel for that
@@TH-camBarberAcademythe blade strength for the babyliss fx 02 is better than that of the wahl vanish machine...i was caught between the two, I was looking at the philips 5887 series, I saw your video, I'm looking for a straight knife machine, the prices are close, aka, which of these two models should I choose or should I look for another device, how about Dec.Your ideas are very important to me..do you think I'm looking for a long-lasting machine that I can use to shave my beard at home by myself?
@@TH-camBarberAcademy?
What's the difference between the babyliss Goldfx and the fx3? Which is better?
Love the Braun Series 9 Pro Sport that I picked up from Costco use it to shave my head and it's close as a razor
Could I use the FX3 or Rebel to shave my face without irritation? I’m looking to get an electric shaver so I don’t have to shave with a razor every other day. I just ordered the Braun 9 today but if these cheaper shavers are as good then it would save $. I want a close shave without irritation 👍 I appreciate the “Best of”
Well, you might find the brawn to be smoother and cause less irritation however, the FX three can certainly do a great job. You would just have to shave more frequently whereas the Braun series 9 has that metal strip that allows it to cut hair that’s longer
@@TH-camBarberAcademyholaaaa what's the difference between theSC rebel , with SC silver bullet rebel
Great video, very thorough.
Glad it was helpful!
How does the fx3 compare to the babyliss pro Gold foil shaver? I am based in the UK and unfortunately the FX3 isn't easy to get hold of
Which is the best to shave the all head every 48h? What to you think about Panasonic ER-SP20?
Excellent review. Very informative, thank you!
panasonic arc 5 mows through hair. gotta get it down pretty close yeah but truthfully who doesn’t bring down the hair close before using a shaver. arc 5 is easy to clean, and gets bald enough. i got mine on black friday last year for 89 but it doesn’t come with a stand. i honestly have never charged it during the day as i recharge at night
I had just about every professional shaver on the market. The style craft rebel is on another level. It literally just eats hair…
It sure does man
Im looking for a new foil, take it has plenty of power? Had the wahl, andis and now got the babyliss…
@@IKenexPSN go with the rebel! Tons of power
Is it safe for extra sensitive skin?
@@Man_eee probably would go with the Braun series 9 for sensitive skin
The only problem with the new models of the bruan s9 is the button keeps falling off, so far I’m on my third (they replaced it twice) but I’m going to buy the rebel and keep the s9 for home use because i don’t want to exchange it again.
Happened to mine on a brand new machine also! 5 weeks use and the button came off
Good content, I have sensitive skin and want to get a close shave when shaving neck hair, what do you recommend for not you big a budget.. thanks
For that, I would probably avoid electric shavers unless you were going to get the Braun series 9 maybe try one of the series 5 it’s a little cheaper you could always return it
@TH-cam BARBER ACADEMY ok I currently use a trimmer then a gillette 5 blade razor to get really close so was looking at electric foil shavers to save myself buying more blades.. thanks
Just shaved my head for the first time a few days ago and been looking for an electric shaver to use. Went with the fx3 since it seems to do very well in all categories based on your usability as a barber.
What's your thoughts on fx3?
@@josephf.2787 it's good and I like it, but I get way too many razor burns with the electric shaver so now I only do it with a regular one.
Thinking about going with that I don’t want to pay 300 for a shaver lol was thinking between those or the gold pro skull shaver
How well does it work on your face?
Great video Is the fx3 shaver good for bald head
thank you! cant wait for the black fx3
I have the fx3, and it seems to be irritating most my clients (unless I keep an extreme light touch, but that takes much longer, and I'm no pushing in much to begin with). I think it might be an issues with the hole sizes in the foil. Idk. I'm not impressed
It leaves your clients red? Or what exactly happens? I’m trying to decide between the fx3 shavers or rebels
@@tuscanleather
Red marks/ irritation. And the foils are not compromised. Happens whenever I put a bit of pressure on the shaver (which it should be able to handle, my other shavers do). It could be my unit is faulty, although I've tested it on my fingers, and it seems to be the holes on the shaver are a bit large. So with pressure, the skin is kinda getting nipped ever so slightly on the blades causing irritation.
Disclaimer though, pretty much all my clients are super white, so it is possible their skin is slightly more sensitive.
@@maurice7551
I have shave stick and pre shave, but with a supposedly the best shaver, I really shouldn't need it.
I have been testing it more, and it could be I got unlucky on the first couple clients I used it on, but I'm having much less issues now with irritation. So could be those clients were sweaty, and the extra friction made a difference, or just plain sensitive skin.
Either way, still not impressed with the performance based off the hype, and like the stylecraft uno much better
@@abeg3674 Hello, Abe quick question, does the FX3 Pro shave closer and more gently on the scalp than the FX2 Gold Pro, or the other way around? what is the exact difference
Thanks 🙏🏽
You’re welcome 😊
I use the Remington shaver F3 it does a close shave but missed under the chin even after I gone over it multiple times
Great breakdown for sure.
*I have the FX02 & really enjoy it. Are u telling me the FX03 is Better…?! I gotta nab that then..!! Thank you for these vids bro..!!*
Thanks for the video! I used an Andis foil shaver years ago on my completely shaved head and am looking to go back to an electric for that purpose. Arc6 is so much more expensive than the Wahl but I like the waterproof aspect and I’m guessing it would shave my face better as well. Any thoughts on those two, specifically?
I am using the Arc 6 and Series 9 Pro and they both miss the same face hair, under the jawline and neck for me. Closer shave with the Arc 6 than the Pro 9 I would just touch up my face with a Mach 3 razor.
FX3 is hard to get in Europe but you can easily import one from Amazon US but you then need to get a different charger. Is there some USB to Babyliss connector that works with this or are those Babyliss connectors quite generic and shared with other brands.
FX02 Pro 4Artist is readily available here from Amazon Germany for 130 EUR /142 USD (same as the US FX02 Pro). Apart from the different type of battery, run-time and charge status light is it still worth getting getting the FX02? Rebel is available from Amazon Germany (reseller) for 90 EUR.
Use case is for home use (twice a week max).
The rebel shaves better than the fx3 and faster. I have both
Does it leave irritation?
@@SP-ig3vs yes mainly under neck
Can u point me in the direction of ur review with the new UV metal body shaver(Matte black edition hopefully) of Babyliss's?
Not sure what you’re asking, buddy
@@TH-camBarberAcademy my bad. Do u have a video that includes the BABYLISS UV DOUBLE FOIL SHAVERS?
I have thick hair not that thick and my babyliss pros always struggled wasn’t worth it
Which one is the best for professional use?
I would like to see the shavers evaluated on a weighted system.
Wahl all day baby
WAHL Vanish or Babyliss FX3?
My barber used a WAHL, dunno if I should go for it
Nothing is fkn with the Wahl Finale
I bought the Babyliss fx02. Can I use pre shave oil with it and which one do you recommend? Might be a video idea.
How do you like it? Worked really well for me for 3 years. I just got device fatigue and wanted to move on. Def got my money's worth, you will too.
Is it necessary to buy the cleaning station for the braun 9 ????
Can they be used for the beard too or only for head shaving?
As long as the hair is short enough yes and plenty of people shave their face
You can use all these also on your face right?
Yup
I just stumbled to your channel currently at target store looking for a good shaving machine.
The bayliss is what I am looking for thanks
Great, review, thanks! Man, I was kinda digging the FX3 in red, apparently it changed to black in the last month.
I keep hearing great things about fx3 so I'm gonna go for it, thx for the thorough video !
Is it good?
so?
I really like it definitely one of the best I've used!
@@c0lelee how short does it cuts?
Andis old school shaver still the best!
If they lasted longer than a month they would have been on for sure had so many last year like 4 all die in a month
@TH-cam BARBER ACADEMY Eddie. You cutting grass with them 😀? Yeah man. I don't cut a lot of volume. Appreciate you and your channel more than you will ever know. Keep grindin!
@@BigT1523 thanks man!
Ive had good luck with the rose gold / copper ones.
@@TH-camBarberAcademy where do you think you would've ranked the andis profoil plus on the list if they weren't breaking on you?
Why are professional shavers cheaper than consumer grade??? I don't understand why EVERYONE would not just buy the REBEL or FX3???
Haha thats just because regular people are not doing the research, you are right tho, those 2 are great options.
Panasonic too huge for under nose? I am fine with blade except around lips. Best electric shaver for there t get fine hairs really close to lips without cutting lips? Thanks.
Great video thanks
Would the wahl vanish also be good for getting a smooth shave at home? I've got big dysphoria about my facial hair growth but my safety razor gives me major razor burn, so i'm looking for an alternative that'll give me that smooth soft face without also making it red.
How do these compare to the BaByliss Pro?
I had my babyliss pro fx3 for a month and they don’t cut anymore what a waste
so, what you are saying (read between the lines) that the fx3 and rebel will blow away any of the "dedicated head shavers" no matter the amount of cutters they have (3-8d), i.e. pit bull, remington, cheaper knock off amazon type of concave hand held head shavers. being a pro that you are i would assume that you only deal with professional level tools and not anything lower, hence the video. i just wanted to know before i make my purchase because i was looking at possibly buying either the pit bull or cheaper knock off version, but now, i might change it to the rebel. thanks for the response from earlier and i wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year with much more success. thank you.
I clicked on the FX3 and I see a black FX3 razor. Are they both the same?
Do you think the FX3 is better than the Pro?
Fx3 is a hard shaver to beat
Sounds like it. Thanks for your reply 👊🏽
Good information
Where can i get the red gloves?
I just stumbled into your channel through this video because I'm in the market for a new shaver (personal home use, not a barber). I've had a Braun foil shaver for years and was thinking about switching to a rotary shaver this time around. Since all of the options included in this video are foil shavers, I'd assume you think that's the best option, would love to hear why you prefer foil over rotary (if that is indeed the case). I guess I should add this would just be for neck/face use as I don't shave my head.
Would you say the FX3 is quieter than the S/C Prodigy? Also how would you quickly compare the Prodigy to the Rebel?
i never know what you mean by more or less comfortable. for you, or for my face?
Can you give me your take on Braun latest series vs Tonsor Pro? Thanks.
I'm not enjoying ordering on the barber shop link. Only had to put in all my info twice because it does not recognize my address. Since UPS doesn't ring door bells I suppose I can just leave my apartment number out and hope no one steals it buy the time I get a delivery notice.
FX3 or FX02 Silver Sir?? Im thinking about buying one of them
I really prefer the performance and feel of the FX three. In fact, I think I would wait for the black one because I believe it’s coming out very soon matte black.
What would you recommend the best for the beard and to get rid of 5 o’clock shadow
all of them can do that so i would just get the lowest cost one for personal use. The Rebel shaver
Adis shaver or Uno 2.0 shaver ?
Thank you for your reviews. I’m looking to ditch the razor and cream on my faze for an electric shaver. Would the rebel do the job to get as close to a razor shave or should I look into other options.
It will get you super close no prob
which shaver to shave his head at 0 or very close and do that very fast?
I won't have the time for the army to take 10min to shave
Nice review 👍✊💯
What about the norelco 9000 prestige?
Little confused. In your 2022 review you gave the fx3 a comfort score of 2 stating it was the most harsh and now it has a 4? What changed?
I don’t believe it was the same machine, also the way that I have graded them has changed
I thought I was tripping too but it is the same. It's the winner from last year. See a link to your video last year below. Can you say how your grading changed? I was getting ready to buy based off your helpful review but haulywd when I saw the 2022 ranking.
th-cam.com/video/qrvYeQJXhuM/w-d-xo.htmlm20s
Can you use this on your mustache?
How can Braun and Panasonic charge 300 bucks for their products when you are saying that FX3 and rebel shaver are better in all aspects!!
Can the FX3 shave with soap?
Or with gel?
Which shaver would you recommend for shaving your facel hair, the rebel or the fx?
update?
@@JJ-vp3bd Never got a reply. :(
SC rebel says not in stock until march anywhere else to grab one?
Great video my man so informative and going to help loads of people decide which one they choose.. have a great Christmas brother #eddiesarmy
Too me the FX3 is the best!
I got the arc 5💯
Bro the fx shaver is the same that fx3?. Wich is better
Which one should I choose for shaving my face? I have sensitive skin but still want as close as I can without compromising that can someone lmk asap please ty
Also I’m kinda stuck between the arc 5 and the wahl
Arc 5 is not good for sensitive skin. The Arc's and Series 9 miss the pesky face hairs. I also use a Mach 3 and it does great on the face. @@samsummers6419
Which should i buy if i already have the braun series 9, babyliss fx3, and babyliss fx2?
WAHL Vanish?
What else do you really need? If I had those already, I would use the 9 because it is fast and the fx3 or 2 to hit what the braun misses.
You shouldn't give andis resurge 5 point for closeness because it's not that close I would give it only 3or 4
I kind of thought that as well but if you push hard enough, it actually gets pretty close