What is the shortest guard? I normally cut my hair down to 1/16th. How safe is it to use without the guard (risk cuts)?
1114811
Not sure whats the shortest, but no risk for cut wo guard, i use it only wo the guard
1114812
No guard needed, the moving teeth are slightly behind the edge of the non-moving teeth (and stay in their correct position, unlike in some other models).
1114813
i never use a guard and have not cut myself. but this trimmer does not cut hair very short.
1114814
I checked my attachments and found that the closest guard cuts at 1/8 inch. I don't use this guard, I use the 3/8 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch guards. I don't know how safe it would be to use the trimmer without a guard but I wouldn't recommend it without checking with Remington first.
1819912
to be honest, I do not use the different length guards, I use this trimmer free hand to blend, the Oster classic 76 is the one I use and the blades are great and easy to exchange while cutting
1601194
I would think so. I use the closest guard (it would be a #1, I suspect) but do the very top of my head with no guard and it works fine.
36251
I have not cut hair shorter than one inch. However, I have cut my beard off as short as possible twice. The clippers did an excellent job for this and only left about a day or so of beard growth for the razor to complete a clean shave. Most importantly they did not pinch, cut or grab the skin and that is many times better than the Wahl's I had before. I do not feel this is a direct answer to your question but I hope it helps.
666500
Since the blades are the lowest point you can cut as short as you need. Maybe down to1/16th
1374870
Bare -using no guard- is nominally 0. I use no guard for edging instead of a razor and I am very carefully: It is sharp. Just like a hairstylist would edge the hair on the back of your neck.
1466045
It trims very close. I use it to shave my head. It cuts very close to the skin. It looks shaved from a few feet away. I'd guess it is about 1 mm or slightly less. If you intend on shaving smooth, it is a very good prep going from longer (1/4 inch or more) to fully shaved head.
1285042
Are you trimming or lining up, or are you doing clipper over comb or using guards? It cuts pretty well, but go slower than you would because this is a trimmer with a finer closer tooth blade and is really meant more for trimming, but just go slower than you would with clippers with larger not as close blades.
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There is no guard to speak of in my opinion. It has a "lid" that serves as a nut for the assembly then a "closed comb" that is the washer and flexes the blade to the appropriate angle. The handle is a separate piece, making it a three piece DE razor, if that is what you mean. There is more than enough blade exposure as far as I'm concerned, it is more than capable of providing a close shave...closer than I prefer on some spots, but that is becoming less of an issue as I get used to it.
1816450
Yes you can. Using the blade with no guards with give a good low cut beard. I do this myself in between haircuts to keep my face semi neat
1163434
Are you talking about the guard or the actually trimmer portion? I've never been pricked by the trimmer or the guard and it cuts really well. I have thicker facial hair and it works great.i wouldn't exactly call either the guard or trimmer rounded though
2094159
Cut yourself. I found the instructions showed a length 1/4" too short. Cut and try ONE 1st for best results.
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22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll... » Read More 22 Aug: Hi William. I have not heard before of a "balding blade",,.... ' I looked as the stuff that came with the razor and found a little grey fence labeled No. 1/2... 1/16 inch. However, if balding is the issue -- I have typical male pattern major balding; I "cut" my hair two or three times a week, using no fence at all. The stainless cutting blades on this model leave a stubble of probably less than 1/32nd of an inch. It does a great job. I have owned three or four clippers in the past 15 years .... this is by far my favorite. Hope this answers your question. You'll love this clipper !!! Ciao ..... Paul D. « Show Less
2094160
Cut yourself. I found the instructions showed a length 1/4" too short.Cut and try ONE 1st for best results.
2088515
Trimming the hair on your index finger should prevent any unwanted blockage hahha
770837
I have thick hair strands that become tight curls when I use this rod. I lose a couple inches in hair "spring" which lasts days. I do recommend being very careful not to birn yourself with this rod - I've gotten myself a couple times on my wrist when holding the hair ends - its a pretty good burn for a millisecond of skin contact...or smarter yet, use the glove that comes with the rod. LOL
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Even though this is not the main reason I bought this clipper -I did use it in this way when I first got it and it works really well. And based on reviews of the balding clipper -I think there is less likely hood of cutting yourself. But since I haven't used the balding clipper I am not sure if it will give a closer trim.