Currently, the image of a stylish man is supplemented to one degree or another by a well-groomed beard, and using modern devices to independently monitor her proper growth and the necessary outlines will not be difficult.

My review today is devoted to a functional trimmer that quickly solves all the tasks of caring for a beard and mustache - the Rowenta Forever Sharp TN6000 ("forever sharp" - translated from English) hybrid type.

Design and construction

The gadget is made in black and silver colors, this combination has long been traditional in the market for shaving products. Here, the German company did without experiments, the device looks harmonious and strict.

The moisture-proof plastic case is small and lightweight (only 130 grams), due to which the device fits nicely in your hand, and working with it for a long time, for example, when harvesting a 10-day beard, is not at all difficult. A standard power cord for charging with a USB connector and a power adapter are supplied with the device.

The lithium-ion battery is charged in a fairly short time: from 0% to 100% in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Speaking of autonomy, I want to mention that without recharging the trimmer is able to work a full 2 ​​hours. It is easy to calculate that with average use (3-4 times for 5 minutes per week) I charge the gadget once every 2 months.

Trimmer blades, like knives, are made of stainless steel and are self-sharpening, so they do not require constant replacement, like many other trimmers. Their quality is confirmed by the corresponding certificate. Universal width - 32 mm, as practice shows, is suitable for most men.

The main functions of the trimmer

According to the manufacturer, the trimmer is designed for:

  • Trimming the hair of the beard and mustache to a certain length, which is set by the nozzles;
  • Giving hair a shape and pattern;
  • A clean and smooth shave.

Three nozzles are supplied with the device, which differ in the maximum hair length. So, the first one has 1 mm. in length, the second - 3 mm., the third - 5 mm. Each of them is designed to solve its own problem: the first allows you to leave the effect of "light unshaven", the next - a characteristic 2-3-day stubble (depending on the speed of hair growth), and the last - already 10-day.

Shaving is carried out with a double-sided blade, which has a special shape with rounded edges and is able to follow the contours of the face, making the shaving process completely painless and comfortable. I want to note that for a smooth shave it is necessary to use the gadget correctly: you do not need to lean it close to the skin of the face, as I did for the first time. For a comfortable shave, you should hold the trimmer slightly at a distance, one to two millimeters from the face.

The trimmer has a waterproof case, it can be used for both dry and wet shaving. You can clean the blades under ordinary running water from a tap; no water softeners, filtrates or other means are required. Changing nozzles is done instantly, so quickly rinsing them is not at all difficult.

By the way, during the testing of the device, I tried to unscrew the blades using a conventional Phillips screwdriver in order to evaluate the possibility of their cleaning and the degree of ergonomics. Despite the fact that the smallest hairs penetrate between the blades, they do not fall into the working mechanism itself and cannot interfere with its functioning in the future.

"Communication" of the user with the gadget is carried out using standard light indication; so, the device notifies the owner of:

  • Standard mode of operation (trimmer is functioning properly and is suitable for further use);
  • The need to charge the gadget and its end.

Impressions of use

I am very pleased that at last I no longer have to overpay for the hairdresser to care for my beard, because now I can do it myself. Using only three nozzles, I can try new styles for a beard and experiment on it myself.

Since I don’t wear a mustache, I use a razor directly without nozzles only to remove hair above my lips, as well as hair growing just below the temporal region, the so-called “whiskers,” which cannot be combined with my Dutch beard. Shaving is smooth and, importantly, quick, I have never needed to spend several times with a trimmer in the same place, as it happened more than once in the case of using a conventional machine. In my opinion, the quality of shaving is comparable to the results that electric shavers of a higher price segment demonstrate.

The ability to independently adjust the length of the hair completely untied my hands, and for the care of my beard I use two nozzles, 3 and 5 mm (for cutting hair from the side and front, respectively).

Plus, irritation is almost completely gone; I think that rough hard blades of the machine were to blame for his appearance, the skin constantly started to “burn”, it was enough to walk the machine several times in one place.

Comparison with market competitors

When choosing a trimmer, I compared several gadgets to identify the best model that meets all my requirements.

Comparing it with the Remington MB4200, it is obvious that the characteristics of the Forever Sharp are better: 120 minutes of battery life against 90, only 3 years of the declared service life against 10 years with a German device.

Another competitor, Philips OneBlade QP2510, loses in all major respects. It works only 30 minutes without recharging and requires constant replacement of expensive blades, which is a significant drawback.

The Braun male trimmer of the BT 5050 model, despite the fact that it is manufactured by a renowned manufacturer, judging by the reviews, does not at all justify its big name, simply can not cope with cutting hair using all the nozzles whose length exceeds 5 mm. At the same time, the device also has the worst autonomy in comparison with Rowenta, only 50 minutes. An insignificant plus may, of course, be the best trimmer trim, however, this wealth of supply is offset by the unimportant quality of the shave.

Finally

Concluding the review of the Rowenta Forever Sharp TN6000 model, I want to say that this trimmer is perfect for both home use and for use outside the city environment, the benefit is that self-sharpening blades provide a quick cut and shave, and a powerful battery ensures a long battery life.

The excellent performance of the case and the ease of use of the gadget finally strengthened my positive opinion about it, because I believe that in terms of quality and reliability this device is definitely among the top of all trimmers that are presented on the Russian market.