Choosing well.

Decide on the finish you want before counting the accessories.

A perspective from Thomas Ravel

Then consider the ongoing cost, replacement parts and how an appliance fits into your week. Thomas Ravel weighs the options against those practical questions. A shaver, clippers or a barber appointment: each choice deserves a closer look than an impressive list of features can provide.

Thomas Ravel

3 articles in this section

Featured · Choosing well

Clippers or a head shaver: decide what you want to leave behind

Decide how much length you want to keep. Then compare the kit’s actual functions with the tools you already own, before paying for a duplicate.

Read the article 07/02/2026

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Choosing well07/02/2026

Choosing a head shaver: the three criteria that actually decide it

Hair length, handling and ownership costs: three criteria, followed by the questions that help you rule out the wrong shaver before buying.

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Choosing well12/02/2023

Head shaving: the real cost at home and at the barber’s

Razors, refills and appointments: compare the cost per session and three-year budgets at home, at the barber’s or with a mix of both.