Electric shavers have barely changed aesthetically since the postwar period: chunky, plastic, and resolutely utilitarian. The T1 Pro from Laifen, better known for its hairdryers, makes a case that they do not have to be.
The body is CNC-machined from aerospace-grade aluminium in a single unibody, 12mm at its thinnest point and 93 grams total. The linear motor runs at 12,000 cuts per minute. Closer to a Braun pocket object than a pharmacy shelf staple. It is IPX7 waterproof, charges via USB-C, and manages around 60 minutes of run time from a full charge, with an emergency one-minute charge providing eight minutes of use. The single-blade foil design suits men who shave regularly rather than those recovering from a week off the grid.
Launched at IFA Berlin 2025 and now available direct and at Best Buy. At $149 it is significantly cheaper than the Braun Series 9 or Philips S9000 it displaces on the shelf, and it looks better than both.