(It’s huge on Amazon, but I really never see it out in the wild, unlike all the other brands here.) This is probably why I came away surprisingly impressed with this trimmer, which really hits the perfect balance between cost, performance and function.

I almost didn’t include the Hatteker 5-in-1 Trimmer in the running for this roundup, perhaps having written the brand off as a low-cost internet sensation that could never compete with the big names. You want a long-term investment, as the body’s material is lacking in quality.LED display that clearly indicates remaining battery life.Micro adjustments thanks to a 1mm-10mm graduated dial head (at half-millimeter increments).An impressive 1.6-to-1 runtime to charge time ratio.And I can vouch for that in terms of using it as a trimmer and a body groomer, above all.įunctions: Beard trimmer, hair clipper, electric shaver, detailer, body hair trimmer, nose trimmer | Trimming lengths: 0.8mm-15mm | Tested charge time: 1 hour | Tested runtime: 97 minutes | Tested 3-minute quick-charge runtime: 5 minutes | Waterproof: Removable, rinsable heads, fully washable core | Upkeep: Oil lubricant, self-sharpening blades | Warranty: 1 year (Maybe only in shaving is it easily bested by designated electric shavers.) What my barber said is that the guards on this one are so sturdy and reinforced that they deliver consistent results. Here is a device that positions itself as “good at everything,” when in reality it seems to be damn near perfect at everything. I was a bit surprised, not because I expected the opposite, but because the competition was steep. I’ve recently been testing out top hair clippers for Forbes Vetted (coming soon), and included this tool in the roster it turned out to be a barber favorite. My 1-year update: My love for this device continues to grow. From there, it graduates again to individual heads for 9mm, 12mm and 16mm, skipping the intervals in between. It requires swapping out a different guard head for 1mm and 2mm clips, and it has an adjustable head for 3mm to 7mm. Sure, it doesn’t offer every single millimeter interval that other devices might-but that’s only of concern above 7mm. I imagine that 95% of users will be satisfied with the staggered trimming options on the Multigroom 9000. I just toss in the shaver and detailer head along with my guards of choice (usually the 1mm, 2mm and 3mm to 7mm ones) and leave the charger and other heads at home. Whenever I travel, I know this one is going to maintain its power all the while, even if it’s a monthlong trip. (It includes two angled guards for tapering or fading the sides of the head you will almost certainly never use these.) You will, however, enjoy the clean lines drawn with the T-blade attachment, as well as the nose, ear and eyebrow zapping abilities of that respective head, too. I think it is above all a terrific beard trimmer and a fairly decent body trimmer-and while it has the muscle to be a good hair clipper, I just don’t think most guys will count on it for that. I wouldn’t rely on this device as a full-on electric shaver, but that’s not to its detriment. There is also a decent wide-head electric shaver attachment for faster cleanups, which I find satisfactory but have curbed in favor of tools dedicated to this category. Set aside some time to tend to this just-as-important self-care ritual properly.The precision-detailing shaver allows me to use it on areas of my face without any compromise to the. Time: Mink and Davis said one of the biggest mistakes men make when trimming their mustaches is to rush the process.Comb: A good quality comb with fine teeth is essential for proper mustache maintenance.

Scissors: If you are looking to grow a longer style mustache-a handlebar, for instance-a pair of high-quality beard scissors is a must.

Trimmer: Regardless of the length and style of mustache you're after, you’ll need an electric beard trimmer with different guard lengths to get a precise cut.

You’ll also need some wax for the grooming process. They recommend LiveBearded’s all-natural Mustache Wax, a versatile shaping wax that can be used to train and hold your mustache into a handlebar shape or to tame some unruly hairs.

Mustache Wax: According to Mink and Davis, no glorious mustache comes without a good wax.

Anthony Mink and Spencer Davis are co-founders of Live Bearded.

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