Reddit reviews Wahl Professional Peanut Classic Clipper/Trimmer #8685, White – Great for Barbers and Stylists – Powerful Rotary Motor

The Wahl Peanut has lasted me for 8 years of full-time international travel. I have replaced the blade twice.

I prefer the corded version as it's much more powerful than the cordless.

I honestly don't know if it will work well for shaved heads, but i use a peanut mini clipper for my beard and even haircuts. Has lasted me more than 4 years of regular use and maintenance.

Wahl Peanut - Amazon $41.88

I brazilly wax every few months and let it grow in between waxes. If left untamed, "very hairy" doesn't even begin to describe my bits. Think crotch-yeti. It also doesn't help that it's very coarse, very dark hair either. :(

During the re-growth stage, I trim with one of these guys. I can maintain the shrubbery but keep it at a waxable length without too much worry about ingrown hair.

I've done laser hair removal on other body parts for long periods of time. It's very expensive, pretty painful depending on the area (but there are numbing creams), but it can be a very effective way to lessen hair growth.

I use the Wahl Peanut. Never had a problem.

I use the Wahl Peanut

It's only $35 and it's worked well for me.

Look up Peggys Stitch Eraser. This is standard equipment in industrial embroidery shops. Will make pretty fast work of removing embroideries. Takes a little practice to get the hang of using it...but it will remove the most ridiculously dense embroideries....simple text can be removed in jsut a few minutes.


AKA the wahl peanut(available on amazon or at sally beauty), tho not sure if the head the exact same....i have one for my beard at home, I should try it on embroidery to see if it works the same.

Edit: DO NOT waste your time with the cordless model, get the one that plugs in....you'll appreciate that quickly.

edit 2: short video...and this guy does it with no backing, your shirts probably have backing which makes it even easier.

edit 3: if you PM me a photo of the company logo stitched on a shirt I'll tell you how easy it will be to remove. Some embroideries are easier than others...and some arent worth your trouble cuz you'll end up with holes all over your garment.

I have a peanut trimmer made by wahl. It is seriously the bomb-dot-com. It is what my barber uses to cut around my ears. Very powerful, small and maneuverable. I put on the shortest guard and trim things up every so often. When it starts to get unruly i cut it again. Its nice cause it keeps my shit in check but isnt like shaving which i find uncomfortable (and weird looking). It nice cause you can use on your other beard too, although im just one month on t so it will be awhile before i get my upstairs beard.

Wahl Professional 8685 Peanut Classic Clipper/Trimmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00011K2BA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_b3BOub1V1Q5RE



Wahl Peanut, this thing is awesome. I would avoid getting white, though.

I've worked my way up to running 26 miles and biking 100 miles a week. I want to get up to doing a triathlon every week (not all in one day), but the swimming part will be hard since I can't swim and my gym doesn't have a pool. Maybe I can just substitute drinking for the swimming.

Got a recommendation from MFA for the Wahl Peanut. This thing is fantastic, does a great, quick job producing 0.5mm stubble all over. Works especially well on the head.

Wahl clippers are the best, so I've heard (though I haven't tried too many different ones). I've got one of these, and it gets the job done: http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

As for what you're doing, the most important thing IMO is to oil the blades regularly. If you don't, they'll get dull and not cut well and pull on your hair as you're buzzing it. Which hurts. Barbers oil clipper blades every time they use them, but I think every 2 or 3 times is sufficient for non-barbers.

Also, if you don't have a hand-held mirror, get one. Face away from the bathroom mirror and look in said hand-held mirror so you can see the back of your head and make sure you didn't miss any spots, and so you can see what you're doing if you trim your neckline.

Yes - you're not alone. I have a shorthair but I've heard a lot of tales about the tails (ha) of longhairs.


A groomer can do what's called a "sanitary clip" (there may be other names for it) but basically it shears/shaves the fur around the heiny so that it simply stays cleaner. I'd do this at least once, at a pro groomer instead of a vet, to really see how they do it. (Or look at youtube clips - a quick Google of "sanitary clip cat" shows me quite a few videos.)


Then you can also buy a small shaver/buzzer yourself - I have a Wahl Peanut, https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA - and shave down the fur around the heiny/back legs. (I use the shaver to trim a spot on the back of her neck for her flea treatment - she's a shorthair but her fur is SO dense that I literally can't part it to see her skin and I have to shave a square spot!)


To get her used to the shaver so she won't go into Ginsu Mode when she hears it, try running it in her presence a couple of seconds and see if she reacts. Reward her if she's calm. Over time, increase the run time and get it closer to her. When she's used to hearing it and she no longer thinks it's going to kill her, you can do the clip yourself - or have someone put her in a serious headlock for a sec so you can do the clip. After, brush the area with a super fine-toothed comb (such as a flea comb) so you make sure you get ALL the shaved/sheared hairs out of the area.


Shaving this area won't hurt your cat or make her too cold, and she'll have a much cleaner tooshy.

I personally use this with no attachments.


My strategy is squat over a mirror, and when trimming right side hold the trimmer in your right hand and bring left hand across and to the right side pulling your cheek "open" so that it makes your skin tight where you are trying to shave. Best of luck!

There are two kinds of people.

1. People who tell you to buy this. 2)People who are wrong.
   
   I've had this for 6 years now. It's what the pro hairdressers use. When I tell a hairstylist I have one of these, they invariably respond with "Oooh! Nice!!".
   
   It's professional level so the motor is wicked powerful. The blades are REALLY sharp so THEY WILL BITE YOUR JUNK if you are not careful. But if you use the guards, you're all good. You're gonna wanna lube heh it up once a year or so but it's badass.
   
   Also, I cannot emphasize this strongly enough --> WHEN YOU USE A RAZOR TO SHAVE YOUR JUNK IT WILL ITCH LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER WHEN IT STARTS TO GROW BACK. I recommend against it.

Peanut

My advice would be to generally stay away from cordless clippers. It seems like a nice thing to have but in my experience once the battery goes you're better off just buying new ones. My last set of cordless clippers lasted about 18 months, and the ones before that lasted 2 years.

I've shaved my head with clippers for about 15 years and have gone through many. I picked up a WAHL Peanut a few months ago and have been extremely happy with them. They're quite small so even with a cord it's easy to get a good cut.

Lastly if you do get good clippers make sure to oil them regularly...it really makes a difference using them and they'll last forever.

$46 brand new lol

I use a Wahl Peanut and it's perfect! Would absolutely recommend it. https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA

Look for a mini-trimmer like this one (Wahl brand) on Amazon or similar. Use one of the plastic guards. Best plan of attack is either standing with one foot up on the edge of the tub, or seated on the toilet with your knees open so the hair falls into the bowl and you can just flush it.

I don't shave completely, but trim pretty close with one of these dedicated for my Netherlands. It gets close enough and is completely safe using the attachments. I use the shortest one for my balls and gooch, the longest for my lower gut and armpits. I'm sure others can chime in who use a DE down there as many do, but this is good enough for me.

> (side note , I always feel horny when I trim my pubes lol)

Haha.. that came off a bit odd, but I know what you mean, if you meant after shaving, not while. It's because your balls are more sensitive with less hair. It's also just the considerate thing to do for that special someone. Very few people enjoy pubes in their face.

I bought the Wahl Peanut a few years ago and I love it. I tried 3 different battery operated trimmers previously, and they all ended up dying. I would not recommend a battery operated trimmer unless you like replacing your trimmer every year.

I chose the Peanut because it’s what I’ve seen in professional barbershops. It’s my favorite and I use it to keep my Paul Krugman look going.

>but I get my beard cut with my hair

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don't know about "for life" but I've had a Wahl Peanut for like a year and it's shown 0 signs of wear. I realize this is BIFL, but this seems like one of those products where it would certainly last long enough to warrant the $30.

I have the Wahl Peanut. It's pretty basic but I like that it runs on a single (rechargable) AA and never really suffers from a decrease in power. Comes with 5 length attachments. It's small, you never need to plug it in, and it gets the job done. And it's pretty cheap. I love mine.

I have the norelco you posted. Vacuum works decently well, but I have a hard time fading my neckline with it. The comb has a hard time picking up the hairs so I have to clean up with scissors. I would recommend a corded peanut based on the info you gave.
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This a few times a week is very quick with much less risk of nicks and ingrown (which I am very susceptible to).
The corded model has plenty of torque to make it an easy job.

I've tried everything. Shaving/laser/tweezers.

Buy this clipper, then shave every weekend. I use it to maintain a short beard, but you can trim down to a short stubble if you don't use a comb.

This is what I use. It works really well and has a one inch blade width so it is easy to move around my cockanballs.

The stitch eraser looks just like little hair clippers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00011K2BA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1416711857&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

I use the Wahl Peanut. It works really well.

best clippers ever...
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

I got a pair of these for Christmas decided to use one for my beard. Both are working quite well.

http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

If you are going to use one all your life, don't buy a rechargable trimmer that uses a battery. I recommend a corded trimmer like this one

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I use it for my beard, unlike clippers for your head this one doesn't harm your skin when you use it without cover/guide.

Wahl Peanut

http://www.amazon.ca/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

Absolutely love it. Comes with 4 different sized guards. Works great!

A great beard takes patience, especially through your 20s. If you're from western European descent, a patchwork beard is typically a fact of life -- that is until it grows out and you can sort of let the length fill in places ( to the right and left of the lip in particular ). You can get a long way on confidence alone, but be mindful of appearance in a professional situation; I make a habit of shaving before interviews/new jobs if my beard hasn't fully grow in. Might as well go ahead and invest in a great set of clippers too. I suggest the PEANUT

[Wahl Peanut] (https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Classic-Clipper-8685/dp/B00011K2BA/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1495807564&sr=1-2&keywords=wahl+peanut), or Sterling Bullet (basically the same thing).

If you keep the blades clean and oiled, it will last you several years easily. Stay away from anything cordless, unless your situation really demands it.

Sorry, I understand that you are trying to get a longer trim.

Go for a scissor and comb, or else a full [hair clipper] (https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Designer-8355-400-Accessories/dp/B000EDNCJO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1495808370&sr=1-1&keywords=wahl%2Bdesigner&th=1)

I meant that it's polite to trim if one would like a partner's face down there. No one likes a bush in the face.

I dunno about size. I use this one, which is pretty small and convenient for those tight spots.

Greatest razor ever https://www.amazon.ca/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

Buy a good electric shaver. The Wahl Peanut is a great trimmer. It comes with multiple attachments and is very precise. I've had mine for over 10 years and it works just as good as it did on day 1.

The best trimmer that I have found is the Wahl Peanut trimmer. It is smaller than you expect but powerful and you get done fast.
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-8685-Classic-Clipper/dp/B00011K2BA

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