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How Do Foil Shavers Work? A Clear Explanation
A foil shaver cuts with a thin, perforated metal foil stretched over a row of blades that move side to side very quickly. Short hairs slip through the holes in the foil, and the oscillating blades trap and cut them against the foil. That design explains both its strengths and its limits: excellent on short…
Bob
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Updated September 27, 2026

