Electronics

The Perfect Stubble (Beard Trimmers)

In the 80s, a scruffy-chic, rebel police detective brought the “five o’clock shadow” into the spotlight (Don Johnson in Miami Vice). Since then, men’s facial hair has gone from goatee to soul patch and everything in between. Short stubble has always been popular, however, and is frequently rocked by hot celebrities like George Clooney, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt, and David Beckham. (Sigh.) We test some facial hair trimmers and learn tips from an expert on achieving the perfect stubble.

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