Do you prefer a rotary razor or foil one?  Many "poll" indicate that the majority of men prefer the foil type. So is foil better than rotary? and what's the difference between them? Keep reading - we will show you the advantages and disadvantages of foil and electric shaver to help you understand the features that matter and what is the right one you should choose.

rotary vs foil shaver

What’s a foil razor?

The first electric shaver was a foil type shaver which is designed by Jacob Schick in 1923. He perfected the technology and applied for a patent until 1928. In 1937, Remington perfected the razor with micro-foils that can protect the skin, offering a more comfortable shaving experience for the user. A metal thin sheet with many tiny holes covers the sharp oscillating blades, which is called foil shaver. There are many small holes on the foil which allow the hair to enter the shaver. And then the blades move back and forth to cut the hair at superfast speeds. The foil provides a layer of protection from the blades to protect your sensitive skin from being cut accidentally.

What’s a foil razor

Pros of the Foil Shaver

Smooth Shave
The foil shaver gives you a smoother and safer shaving than rotary shavers.  The foil razor catches the hair into the holes and cut them without pulling to give you a gentle shaving experience.
Fast Shaving
A foil shaver is best suited for you if you are in a rush time. Because it moves quickly from one side of the face to the other and achieves a vibration rate of up to 14,000 cycles per minute to give you a clean close shave in a short time.
Everyday Shaving
The foil shaver is perfect for you if you need to shave every day. It excels at dealing with short and soft hair.
Super Close Shave
The foil shaver will give you the closest shave to you. All lengths of hair can enter the spaces in the foil.
Easy to Maintain
You can rinse the foil razor under the water directly to remove the oil and stuck hair. Don't forget to oil the blades after shaving.
Better at Trimming Side Burns and Shaping Moustache
If you need 100% precision, the foil shaver is ideal for you. The foil shavers are shaped in a rectangular manner, allowing to fully shape every edge of your hair and facial hair.

Cons of the Foil Shaver

Noisy
They are noisier than rotary shavers. When you wake up in the morning and shaving your beard with a noisy foil shaver, you may be upset by its sound.
Straight Lines
If you prefer a perfect shave while going around the face, the foil shaver isn't suitable for you. Since it lacks circular motion, they only shave in a straight/vertical/horizontal position.
Limited Pivoting
Since the foil head is more rectangular in nature, it can't move as much as other shavers like the rotary.

What’s Rotary Shaver?

Designed by Philips, rotary shaver typically has a set of 3 circular heads that contain independently movable blades. They are designed to stay close to the contours of the face, no matter the shape and angle. When you move the shaver in a circular motion, the rotary electric shaver cut as close to the skin as possible. The hair is cut as it slides into the opening of the rotary shaving head and then cut them off completely, similar to a foil with holes in the razor.

What’s Rotary Shaver

Pros of Rotary Shaver

Great for Contours
The rotary shaver can be used in a circular motion to makes it easier for the user to maneuver around difficult areas such as the neck area as well as the jawline and chin.
Quieter than Foil Shavers
The rotary shavers offer a clean powerful shaver with less noise. This allows you to get a smooth shave without waking up the neighbors.
Comfortably cut hair growing in any direction:
If your hair is coarse, it will most likely grow in different directions. You’ll want to move the shaver in a circular motion without forcing it to an up-and-down motion.
Suitable for all hair types
A rotary shaver is good for thin, thick, short or long hair. It’ll work better than a foil shaver on all hair types. Since the rotary shavers have large openings in the metal head, which allow hair to enter, and cutting them easily.

Cons of Rotary Shaver

Not as Close
The rotary shavers wouldn't give you a close shave like foil shavers or even a safety razor because of the independent rotation of the discs.
Difficult to Clean
To clean your rotary shaver thoroughly, you need to disassemble your shaver in many parts.
Conclusion
Choosing between a foil and an electric shaver comes down to your preferences and personal taste. If you want a close shave, you can pick the foil shaver. If you prefer a quiet operation, the rotary shaver is ideal for you.

Best Rotary Shaver For You

5 in 1 Men’s Electric Shaver

This 5 in 1 men’s electric shaver comes with a 5D floating head that is fit for facial contour such as chin, neck, perfectly. The 5D floating head helps to enlarge the contact area and reduce irritation, giving you a comfortable shaving experience. It is a dry/wet shaver, you can use it in and out of the bathroom freely.

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