Reddit reviews Wahl Professional 5 Star Senior Clipper for on Scalp Tapering and Fading, Precision Fades, and Clipper Over Comb Work for Professional Barbers and Stylists - Model 8545
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PROFESSIONAL PRECISION: Wahl's Professional 5 Star Series Senior Clipper was designed to deliver the cutting performance that experts demand; specifically designed for on scalp tapering and fading, precision fades and clipper over comb work; intended for professional use onlySTYLISH AND FUNCTIONAL: The 5-Star Senior features a adjustable blades with zero overlap capabilities; The high impact, durable aluminum metal bottom housing is constructed to withstand all the regular wear and tear in your salon or barbershopACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 5 Star Series Senior Clipper comes with all accesories required for professional barber use; the clipper, 3 attachment comb cutting guides (1/16", 1/8" and 3/16"), styling comb, cleaning brush, clipper blade oil, red blade guard and operating instructions.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: The 5 Star Series Senior Clipper measures only 6.5 inches in length and weighs just 1 pound, 3 ounces; featuring a V9000 Electromagnetic Motor, an Adjustable 0000 Blade, and an 8 foot professional grade, chemical resistant power cord.PLEASE NOTE: Due to continuous improvement, the product appearance may slightly vary from the product images on this listing. Wahl Professional Products purchased from this authorized dealer feature a manufacturer’s warranty, which is not available from unauthorized dealers. For sale and use in the U.S.A. only
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/
Depending on his beard, if he actually wants a real beard and not just the slightly longer stubble that some consider a beard he will either need to be good with scissors or will need a clipper set. I personally have been using this set for 3+ years
https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-5-Star-Clipper-8545/dp/B0009J8XSS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wahl+seniors&qid=1555276378&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Also, if you want to go a step up from the Magic Stars, the Wahl Senior is great.