Wahl Trim N Vac Vacuuming Beard and Mustache Trimmer Rechargeable Cord / Cordless with Durachrome Finish

Product Description

Wahl Trim'n Vac with powerful built-in vacuum that collects hair as it is cut. Heat to toe grooming without the mess. This trimmer features a no-mess collection chamber is easy to open and clean, 11-position length guide and precision steel blades that self-sharpen for lasting quality. The kit also includes a charger, cleaning brush, mustache comb, oil, storage pouch and instructions in English and Spanish. The brand used by professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5906 in Health and Beauty
• Color: Charcoal Black
• Brand: Wahl
• Model: 5570-500S
• Released on: 2007-02-07
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.25" h x 1.75" w x 6.25" l, 1.10 pounds

Features

• Powerful vacuum feature with no-mess collection chamber that is easy to clean. Clean Sink - No Mess
• 11 position beard regulator that easily changes setting and locks firmly in place to trim at the desired length
• Precision steel blades that stay sharp longer
• Rechargeable cord/cordless operation
• Accessories and convenient storage pouch to maintain and store your Wahl beard and mustache trimmer

Amazon.com
How pleased would your wife be if you could shave each morning without leaving a sink full of stubble? Wahl’s Trim-n-Vac beard and mustache trimmer has a vacuum intake port at the trimmer head to capture and draw cut facial hair into a collection chamber at the shaver’s base. The vacuum is, at minimum, 85 percent effective (depending on the length of the hair being cut), and the collection chamber is easy to open and clean. This innovative design, along with the Trim-n-Vac’s ability to operate without a cord, make the trimmer great for travelers with hectic schedules who may need a quick shave while in the car or at the airport.

The trimmer has a rotating head that pivots 90 degrees to expose either a wide cutting blade for beards, or a detail blade for trimming edges and the lip line. An 11-position beard regulator easily attaches to the trimmer’s head to provide consistent and safe tapering and trimming of your beard and mustache. The 11 positions range from a height that tackles longer hairs (for example, if you are shaving off your beard) all the way down to a short height for trimming daily stubble. For convenience, the beard regulator remembers the last set length height until you change it. For additional comfort during shaving, the Groomsman has a contoured ergonomic handle and a well-positioned thumb-operated power switch.

The Trim-n-Vac operates either plugged in via its electric charger or runs on its long-lasting nickel-cadmium battery, which is estimated to last three to five years before needing replacement. The trimmer and charger are small enough to stash in the included pouch for travel along with all the accessories—the beard regulator, a beard/mustache comb, cleaning oil, and a cleaning brush. A storage stand holds the trimmer and all the accompanying accoutrements in your regular trimming location. Wahl’s Groomsman trimmer is covered by a two-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

From the Manufacturer

Customer Reviews

Delivers on its promise, but hard to see what you're doing
My wife bought this product for me, probably as much of a gift for herself as for me, as I'm sure she grew tired of seeing little hairs in and around the sink everytime I trimmed my goatee (no matter how hard one tries to clean them up a few stray hairs always seem to stick around). The concept sounds good: the Trim-n-Vac vacuums up your beard/moustache hairs as you trim them, instead of having them fall onto the sink or counter causing a big mess.

For the most part, the Trim-n-Vac delivers on its promise. While it does not successfully vacuum 100% of the hair being trimmed, it gets most of it, making post-trim clean up a much quicker and easier process.

The only real major complaint I have about this product is its sheer bulk. This is one of those products where I almost wish I had waited a few product generations to get one, assuming that eventually the size of this product will more closely resemble that of a standard moustache/beard trimmer. The product in its current form is simply so large that it is difficult to see what you're doing. This is especially a problem when I'm shaping/edging my goatee. Since so much of my face is obstructed by the Trim-n-Vac it is very difficult to insure that I'm trimming everything straight and evenly. During this portion of the beard trimming process I really begin to long for my much-smaller, non-vacuuming beard trimmer, which made it much easier for me to see what I was doing. Then I realize I have barely any clean-up to do and I don't miss it nearly as much.

The Trimmer Works Fine
Some of the reviews for this product made me hesitant in purchasing this trimmer, but I bought it anyway and I'm completely satisfied. I find that about 80% to 90% of the hair I trim is caught by the vacuum, even though I'm not that careful about using the trimmer as directed, which is good enough for me. Overall I find the product works great and is thoughtfully designed. All of the complaints I've read (except for one that makes no sense to me) seem resolvable through reading the manual or applying common sense. Here are my responses to some of the negative reviews for this trimmer:

Vacuum doesn't catch much hair: I suggest you trim by 1/8" at a time as directed in the manual so that the cut hair isn't too long to get easily vacuumed. Also, you have to hold the trimmer right-side-up otherwise the hair won't fall near enough to the vacuum opening
Patchy shave: In the manual it addresses that issue directly
Guard comes off: Don't push the guard release while shaving