Wahl 9916-817 Groomsman Beard and Mustache Trimmer
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The Wahl Groomsman Beard and Mustache Trimmer features precision ground high carbon steel blades that stay sharp and give you the perfect trim every time. Easily tighten up your beard, mustache, goatee, and neckline quickly and precisely. With an ergonomic shape that is easy to maneuver, you’ll have no problem getting the look you want. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style (more…)
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2:58 am on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
9916 Trimmer
Excennent Trimmer, i use it for mustache & hair trimming, thid is my second one, i tried others, and this one has the best Blade, the Batteries went bad in the first one, i kept…
5:44 am on June 23rd, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wahl Trimmer
The trimmer cuts well and is compact. However, it is much louder than the Norelco trimmer I previously used. Also, the snap-on/off trimmer accessories are a bit cumbersome.
8:00 am on June 23rd, 2009
This trimmer is nice and gives a nice cut. I mostly use the pre-installed adjustable guard, so I cannot say how well the other attachments work. For the way I use this trimmer, it works great.
The battery life is great also. I use the trimmer on my beard 1-2 times per week. I have had the unit for three months and have only recharged it once so far. My old Conair unit required a recharge every week or two.
The safety button on the on/off switch is a nice feature if this ends up in the hands of a little one.
The plastic stand is a little cheap. I keep my trimmer in the cabinet, but personally it is not something I would want to look at every day. This does not take away from the performance of the trimmer, so I cannot lower my rate because of this.
Other units have a nicer base. My old unit required the base for recharging which was extra item to bring when traveling for long periods of time. With the undependable charge length, I did bring it with a few times. This unit only has a plug which is not tied to the base.
8:31 am on June 23rd, 2009
Some reviewers harshly criticize this product and if I’d read their reviews before buying the Wahl 817 I probably wouldn’t have purchased it. But my experience with the Wahl 817 beard and moustache trimmer over the past eight months – from initial trimming of a new beard to preparing to shave it off for the summer – has been quite positive.
The basic trimming functions work well. Just the basic adjustable beard thinning head and the straight trimming edge without any plastic head attached has met all my needs. A plus is that the batteries hold their charge a long time which allows the trimmer to be taken on trips without the hassle of carrying – and potentially losing – the recharging device.
Some people complain the plastic attachments are difficult to put on and remove and break easily. Take it easy and be patient. They will loosen up a bit and none of mine have broken in almost a year. There probably are too many attachments. But so what? Just use the ones you need.
The only shortcoming with this trimmer in my experience so far is that the instructions don’t provide examples or directions for using the various attachments and their intended use is unclear to me. But, again, most guys probably will just use the basic head to thin beard growth and the cutting edge to keep their moustache edge neat.
Recommended to anyone who wants an inexpensive, basic, reliable beard trimmer that holds a battery charge well.
9:17 am on June 23rd, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Invest in a better Trimmer.
Trimmer pulls and pinches even when cutting light swatche of beard.
The anticipation of the next painful pull does not make for a enjoyable trimming experience…
11:52 am on June 23rd, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great no snag shadows
This works great for that 5 o’clock shadow. I use it for that a couple of times a week for that and haven’t recharged it yet so not worried about pluggin in the charger all the…
3:25 pm on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING…. KEEPS MY STUBBLE LOOKING STELLAR… A+++
Great design. Great function. I do not use any of the attachments. Just the raw trimmer.
Works amazingly easy.
3:28 pm on June 23rd, 2009
I have to say i am disappointed, Having used a trimmer from wahl with same model number 9916, which i felt gave me a good trim, i immediately sought out to buy same model off amazon.
the one i received was much cheaper in quality. The plastic guide IS cheap junk which felt like it would break eventually, which it did within 3 weeks from being dropped. The guide shattered. There is no replacement for the 5-position guide for the 9916 I can find.
Now i am torn between buying another of these and treating it like a precious heirloom, or finding a razor that can survive real world use.
On the plus side, the battery life on this razor is incredible.
6:24 pm on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great clipper for the price
I’ve had this model for years. Great clipper – holds the charge a long time.
Very precise cut without the guard in place.
10:18 pm on June 23rd, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Beard Trimmer
This is the second rechargeable Wahl trimmer we bought. We–my wife uses it to trim the few hairs she gets on her chin–had the battery operated ones and as each wore out we…
4:43 am on June 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Stubble Trimming
As other reviews have pointed out, the plastic attachments for this aren’t the greatest. The first and only time I attached one, it didn’t even completely attach…
5:55 am on June 24th, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap Plastic
This thing broke before I even got to use it. The 6-in-one adjustable spacer attachment broke the fist time I slid it onto the trimmer.
12:05 pm on June 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
Excellent product, good quality at a good price. I bought this Whal’s trimmer to replace a Whal’s trimmer that I have used for over 15 years. That alone speaks for itself.