Reddit reviews OSTER Classic 76 Universal Motor Clipper 76076010

As low as I can get it without going full shave. I invested in an Oster classic 76 8 years ago. Slap a 00 on there and give myself a cut every two weeks. Low maintenance, fast and free.

Oster 76 Classic is a good option. It's a workhorse that's been around for some time and can be rebuilt if it ever wears out.

Got the Oster Classic 76 Professional Hair Clipper years ago with 000, #2 and 3 1/2 blades. Have cut my hair ever since and haven't needed to sharpen them yet.

[Oster 76](Oster Classic 76 Universal Motor Clipper with Detachable 000 & 1 Size Blades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ilTCyb7MT1VBN. You can also buy a size 00000 for a really close shave. It's expensive but totally worth it in the long run

Based on the recommendations of this subreddit, I recently bought an Ooster Classic 76 and could not be more pleased with it. Not only is it sturdy, but it goes through hair like nothing else. Granted, I got it for shaving my head, but it can use a bunch of different blades PLUS any guards you need to use. For example, I got a normal (2?) blade, but you can replace it with this should you desire. I would assume it shaves close. Anyway, Ooster makes an amazing shaver, one I assume I will have for many years to come.

EDIT: If one were to compare shavers to cars, this would be a classic chevy truck. It's heavy, it's bulky, it smells of grease (seriously), but it drives through anything, the Wahl would be likened to a Pinto. Yes they work, but one hiccup and they stop working.

Yup. I got an Oster 76 about a decade ago. Best investment in a personal care item I ever made.

Here is some advice I wrote about in the past when asked a similar question, edited the part in bold that deal with time of posession

> Oster 76 requires alot of maintenance and is very expensive (because you have to buy actual blades instead of guards, so if you wanted a #2 you would snap of the #1 and put a #2) but it is a very durable clipper, assuming you keep up with the maintenance. For a full set it will cost you around $200+ depending on how many blades you buy
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765399&sr=8-1&keywords=Oster+76

>If you dont want to deal with the maintenance you can look at the Andis Improved Masters, they are durable, require the basic maintenance (oil and wipe of blades in between use). Downside is that it gets hot very quickly. This clipper will cost you about $100 including the guards which you will buy separately. These are probably the most popular clipper, probably more popular than the 76 because it is better for all around clippers and requires less maintenance. There is also the Fade Masters which is the same clipper but with a different blade, recommend the Improved Masters over the Fade if you wanted to buy one clipper.
http://www.amazon.com/Andis-Improved-Master-Professional-Clipper/dp/B000BBGS36/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765434&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Andsi+Masters

>Another option is the Wahl 5 star senior, it is a good all around clipper like the Masters, it is a bit more cheaper, it will cost you around $60-70 including the guards. It is more powerful than the Masters (especially if you get the one with the latest v9000 motor) and doesnt get as hot as fast. Also, all Wahl products come with a 2 year warranty, some even 3.
There is also the Wahl 5 star Magic Clipper which is the same as the Wahl 5 star seniors except they have a plastic housing instead of metal. Which makes it less durable but also means it takes longer to heat up. As a result of the plastic instead of metal housing it is a little cheaper at about $40.Also requires basic maintenance.
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-8545-5-star-Senior-Clipper/dp/B0009J8XSS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765582&sr=8-1&keywords=5+star+senior
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-WA8451-Hair-Clipper/dp/B000ZMAL2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765628&sr=8-2&keywords=magic+clip

>I have the Magic Clipper and I like them even more so than my father's Andis Masters which I used exclusively for about 4 yrs until I recently got the Magic Clipper almost a year ago. I have very coarse hair, so I appreciate the extra power the Magic Clipper has over the Masters, you might not need it. Look on youtube for more in depth reviews for these clippers.

>*All the clippers mentioned above are industry standard.

source:http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/17hq5m/bi4l_request_mens_clippers/

I buzz my head with a #000 blade instead of shaving - less maintenance (can do it once a week) and no razor burn. Just suggesting an option for you.

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA/

I went all out and got Oster 76 a couple years back, already more than paid for itself, and it's the model all the salons around here use anyway. I expect it will outlive me.

https://www.amazon.ca/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA

I have this one. I have very thick hair and it does a wonderful job. I used to have a 40 $ clipper from target and it would always jam and pull my hair.

My friend runs her own boutique salon and offers body waxing services to both her female and male clientele.

Certain customers have very sensitive skin on the delicate parts of their body.

For those customers, my friend routinely uses the Seiko S-Yard ES412 Cleancut Personal Shaver.

This Japanese import shaver does the best job in getting as close as possible, but its blades and screen are engineered so well that the shaver can easily be used on the most sensitive parts of either female or male body without any danger of nicks or cuts on the skin.

She uses this shaver in tandem with Sween Body Powder, an ultra-fine grained cornstarch-based body powder, which allows the shaver to literally glide over the skin.

For men who come for the first time with a great deal of body hair, she'll first use a standard set of professional-grade electric hair clippers, like the Oster 76 Classic with its matching 00000 blade which cuts existing hair down to a 0.02 mm size, at which point the Seiko S-Yard can easily trim the remaining hair down to 0.0025 mm or less.

As others have mentioned here, you can get a decent shave with other personal area shavers like the Norelco Bodygroom Pro or the Schick Quattro Trimstyle, but if you want a consistently close yet safe shave of the genital region, the Seiko S-Yard is your best option short of using a razor.

I used an Oster Classic 76 when I maintained a beard. It's fantastic with one of their metal combs, which you have to purchase separately.

Unless you have another reason to own an Oster (like cutting your head hair), it's way too expensive though.

In high school I was getting my hair buzzed every two weeks, so I got one of these to try it myself and save money. Only lasted a few months of normal use before the plastic housing started to fall apart. After that I took some professional advice and got an Oster Classic 76, which was the "Cadillac of hair clippers" according to my barber. I've had it over 3 years so far and it's fantastic. What's great is they sell the individual parts so if anything ever breaks you can just order bits and pieces rather than replacing the whole thing. This thing'll last you a lifetime.

With combs it'll run you about $150. Expensive, but from haircuts to touch ups it'll pay itself off in a year or so, especially if you start cutting your friends' hair like I did. Definitely worth checking out!

I've got this guy, which I thought was like the fucking Lamborghini of hair clippers:

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301713584&sr=8-1

But it does the same shit, plus, it's tough to cut your hair by yourself, especially lining up the back. Hence why I've been going to Great Clips. Do you cut your hair wet or dry?

It's hard to beat the Oster classic 76 clippers. I've had mine for 2 years now and they are fantastic.

Unless your gf/wife/so is always willing to help out and do the grooming for you, you pretty much have to find outside help.

The waxing thing works for most who try it, but you'll need to make time for appointments (it usually takes 30 minutes to an hour for an experienced waxer to wax a man's back) and you'll need to budget something like $60-75 per visit.

Some folks have sensitive enough skin that waxing irritates it too much, so then we have the laser hair removal thing. That generally works pretty well, especially if you have dark back hair against white or light skin. But it takes a half-dozen appointments or more for really good results, and each appointment can run several hundred dollars.

If you can live with shorter term results, then having someone go over your back with a good, close trimmer, or something like the Norelco Body Groomer is a good option. But be prepared to have to do this once a week or more.

If you decide to groom your back yourself, you run into the most obvious problem: it's pretty hard to cover every inch of your back with just your hands. They don't (can't) twist, bend, and stretch enough to reach everywhere, especially when they're holding a trimmer. And this problem only gets worse the bigger you are.

If you really need an option that you can do entirely on your own, then something like the ManGroomer might work decently, but in my experience, it doesn't get as close as someone else running a trimmer on your back.

You can go with the RazorBa which actually works decently (it get's as close as shaving with a razor) once you get experienced with it, and you can usually just add a few minutes of time to your shaving routine to do your back. Plus, since it's not electronic or mechanical, you can use it in the shower for the most convenience.

You can also try depilatory creams like Nair for Men which do a good job for some, but a poor job for others.

If his head is ever smooth then he shaves. If it always has at least a bit of fuzz, it's a buzz. If he has clippers he uses, then he probably buzzes.

I have this set and I can't recommend it enough. It's a bit steep but they'll last forever and they give a great cut. They don't include guards though, so I also got these

I have a pair of these guys, which I've had used on me when I go get haircuts.

I bought one of these several years ago and haven't looked back: http://www.amazon.com//dp/B00070E8LA

It doesn't give me a baby-smooth shave, but leaves a hint of a shadow that my wife likes better anyway. It's a quick shave, there's zero skin irritation, and no blades to buy (I guess eventually I'll need to sharpen or replace the cutters..) Shaving with razor blades always wrecked by skin.

This is THE BIFL clipper.



https://www.amazon.com/OSTER-Classic-Universal-Clipper-76076010/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=clippers+0000&qid=1570846324&sr=8-6


There are comb sets for every beard / hair length you can imagine.

I don't know how close you want to cut but I use the [Oster 76 classic] (http://www.amazon.com/OSTER-Classic-Universal-Clipper-CL-76076010/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421765027&sr=8-1&keywords=oster+76) with the [00000 blade (0.2mm)] (http://www.amazon.com/Oster-Professional-76918-006-Replacement-Clipper/dp/B0012KT6JS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421765054&sr=8-1&keywords=oster+00000). It's the closest you'll get unless you buy the Wahl Blade 000000 which is 0.1mm.

no problemo. I have a 'wishlist' sheet just like the one you're making.

For mine, in H2 I paste amazon.com URLs like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00070E8LA or ebay URLs like https://www.ebay.com/b/Motorcycle-Coats-Jackets-for-Men-Members-Only/57988/bn_14802713

Then in my pricing column I use =IF(ISBLANK(H2),,IF(RegExMatch(H2,"amazon"),IFERROR(IMPORTXML("https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/"&INDEX(SPLIT(H2,"/"),4),"//*[@class='green']")),(AVERAGE(IFERROR(IMPORTXML(H2,"//*[@class='s-item__price']"))))))

This either pulls from camel or averages the list price from ebay. The ebay pricing isn't perfect, but it at least gives me rough idea of where things are sitting.

On my DATA tab I use =IF(ISBLANK(WISHLIST!H2),,IFERROR(IF(CLEAN(INDEX(IMPORTHTML("https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/"&INDEX(SPLIT(WISHLIST!H2,"/"),4),"table",1),0,1))="Price Type",CLEAN(INDEX(IMPORTXML("https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/"&INDEX(SPLIT(WISHLIST!H2,"/"),4),"//*[@id='tracks']"),0,2)),CLEAN(INDEX(IMPORTHTML("https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/"&INDEX(SPLIT(WISHLIST!H2,"/"),4),"table",1),0,1))))) to pull a the full title, then on my main I am using =IFERROR(ARRAYFORMULA(INDEX(SPLIT(DATA!E2:E,",-",TRUE,TRUE),0,1))) to clean up that long, bloated title.

Probably overkill.

here you go you lazy fuck

I use a razor these days, but I used to just use my hair clippers. Its not a "close shave" by any means, but its easy and works pretty well.

Hmm. I'm not too sure. I haven't had any problems with mine missing hairs. I make sure to move slowly and with enough pressure while running it through my beard. That may help, if you're not already doing that. Otherwise, it could be your clipper. Are you using a comb on the clipper? Combs can sometimes be unreliable and cut unevenly. Or maybe the clipper itself isn't good. I'm using this one by the way. A little more pricey than the first one I posted, but I've had zero problems with it. I use metal comb attachments on mine because I've experienced uneven cutting with the plastic ones.

I started out cutting my hair with a conair, which lasted for about 2 years before the tripping blade broke. I figured I saved so much money that it would be okay to buy a premium hair clipper. I ended up getting the Oster classic for about 130 bucks. I've used this clipper for over a year now, and still running flawlessly. All I have to do is clean and oil the blades after each use. It is also recommended to add grease to the internal gears every once in a while. I love cutting my own hair, it's probably the best thing to ever happen to me, I can't believe people spend 40 bucks a month on cutting their hair.