Moser clipper
Clipper Moser very popular among consumers due to the fact that any of its models has a number of advantages in terms of durability and reliability. Many people prefer to buy a good thing once at a higher cost and use it for a long time than to buy a cheap product that can quickly fail and become completely unusable.
Advantages of the company's products
The German company Moser has long established itself in the market as the official manufacturer of hair clippers. Founded in 1946, it still produces products of impeccable quality with the best technical characteristics. The devices are simple and easy to use.
They can be used by both amateurs who can cut themselves and their households on their own, and professional hairdressers.
Varieties
For simple haircuts at home, you can use a simplified mini version of the vibration type machine. Its engine works with the help of a special electromagnetic coil. At the start, a characteristic click is always heard, setting the motor lever in motion, which means that it is ready for the start of operation.
The power of such a device is small, a maximum of 15 W with the possibility of continuous operation for 10-20 minutes, then it automatically turns off. In addition, machines of this type often have an increased level of noise and vibration, but the price is also the smallest. Therefore, they are readily purchased for use at home, and some models even have a knife replacement function - for example, the Moser 1234, which is also used by specialists in beauty salons.
Rechargeable
In everyday life, these models are often called wireless, but contrary to popular belief, most of them work both on battery and on the mains on the principle of mixed power supply. The advantages of such machines are their compactness, low weight and the fact that they are almost silent during use. Their power is also low (12 W), so they are used by hairdressers mainly for edging ready-made haircuts.
When it comes to long-term continuous operation with this device, it is important to ensure that a spare battery is always at hand. As a rule, such machines have a built-in indicator of the amount of charge, which makes it possible to control the remaining time of their work.
The main inconvenience of cordless machines is that if the battery is discharged, it becomes impossible to cut at full strength: power and speed drop even if the appliance is operated from the mains. This is due to a certain feature in the form of the so-called "power memory", which the battery device has - the indicators do not change for some time.
Therefore, when starting to use a new machine, it is highly recommended to charge and discharge the battery completely several times in order to maintain an optimal level of speed.
There are two ways to charge the battery:
- network and using a cord with a socket connection;
- The battery is installed on a special base in the form of a stand.
Modern models of such machines are equipped with powerful nickel-based batteries in the form of nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium cells, which allows the devices to work continuously for much longer.
Rotary
Thanks to the rotary AC motor, these machines are the most reliable and powerful (from 20 to 55 W). Withstand heavy loads, designed for a long period of use. However, the rotary engine has the ability to get very hot, so there is equipment in the form of a special cooling device.
Of course, due to the use of such mechanisms, the model weighs much more than the battery, but this is its only and small drawback. With the help of a latch-clamping mechanism, it is also possible to change knives here, while it is necessary that in the process of changing them the device must be in the on state.
Equipment
Usually the kit includes:
- one universal or several standard nozzles;
- stainless steel knives, with or without coating;
- cap for protecting knives;
- branded scissors and comb;
- adapter;
- stand;
- bag for nozzles;
- case;
- a spare battery may be attached to the battery-type machines;
- cleaning brush;
- lubricant for processing metal parts;
- instructions for use with a section in Russian.
Models
The manufacturer offers the following options for clippers:
- Primat refers to semi-professional models, is a more advanced version of the Moser 144 machine. It does not make noise, does not vibrate, is practical and easy to use, the knife is removed quickly, and has height adjustment. The set includes two interchangeable nozzles. Equipped with an induction motor, power 15W. The device is mains operated.
- Chromstyle 1871 - an excellent choice for professional hairdressers, one of the most popular options that they use. The high-power rotary motor with a built-in microprocessor ensures stable operation of the model in conditions when the battery starts to run low. Charging time is no more than one hour, after which the machine works without interruption for 90 minutes. The charge of the accumulator and its level are supervised by means of a sound signal, and about need of inclusion of the device in a network notifies the device in the most charging block. Knives are processed in a unique way, for a very long time they do not need additional sharpening. There are four interchangeable nozzles. Power supply - combined (network and battery).
- 1400-0051 - This machine is one of the most popular, mainly because of its low cost combined with impeccable quality. Despite the fact that it belongs to simple vibration models and can only be used from the network, its service life is very long. Therefore, you can work with it both at home and in a hairdressing salon. The machine does not make noise and almost does not vibrate, the power is 10 watts. The package includes two nozzles, knives are made of stainless steel, their height can be adjusted as desired.
- "Easy style" belongs to devices for use in a professional environment, it is distinguished by its light and soft stroke, the set includes 6 nozzles for creating different haircuts and a set of blades made of chrome-plated stainless steel. It is one of the smallest and lightest models, weighing only 190 grams, with a portable battery charging base. The cable is adjustable in length. The rotary motor allows you to develop power up to 6400 rpm. Power supply - combined (network and battery).
- Machine 1400-0050 - a reliable and inexpensive model of a vibration type with a power of 10 watts. Ideal for simple haircuts at home. The kit includes an adjustable nozzle, stainless steel blades. The weight is 520 grams, which sometimes creates some inconvenience during use, but this is compensated by the high quality of the device. Vibration and noise are minimal. Works from a network, cable length – 2 meters.
- 1400 Edition – a device of attractive green color with convenient adjustment. Despite the vibration motor, during operation it is soft, with a low noise level. Power - 10 watts. Adjustable nozzle, stainless steel blade set. Works from a network.
- LiPro intended for professional use. It attracts with its lightness, its weight is only 265 grams, combined with ergonomics and optimal functionality. The blade block of the latest generation is made using a special sharpening technology. The uniqueness of this model is that the hair cut height regulator has five steps, so the results of cutting with the possibilities of this technology will be brilliant. The kit includes six different nozzles, the possibility of autonomous operation from the battery - up to 75 minutes. Meals are combined.
- Primat Adjustable Hair Clipper – a high-quality inexpensive offer for professional hairdressers. The low-noise vibration motor lasts for a long time, and the lack of battery power can be compensated with a convenient three-meter cable. The hardened chrome steel blade is easy to remove and the cutting length can be adjusted to seven possible positions. Power - 15 W, mains powered.
- 1245 0060 – The machine is also designed for professional use. It has two speed levels - 2400 and 3000 rpm, with an optimal system of forced cooling of the motor and a replaceable air filter. Knives are easily changed by means of a button mounted on the body. There is no noise and vibration, there is a large selection of additional nozzles and blades.
- Model Max 45 Designed for grooming cats and dogs. The minimum length is 3 mm. The silent engine does not cause stress to the animal, with its help you can make a haircut of any degree of complexity. The case lies comfortably in the hand, stainless steel knives do an excellent job even with tangles, without injuring the four-legged client.
The kit includes a replaceable air filter that provides quick and effective cleaning of the device from wool.
- "Trendcut 1660" - suitable for both home and beauty salons. Very light and has a professional knife block, almost silent in use. The kit includes hairdressing scissors, a cape, a branded comb and six nozzles of different sizes. The battery can work continuously up to 75 minutes thanks to a powerful rotary motor. Food is combined.
- Genio - one of the smallest and lightest machines. Its weight is only 130-140 grams.Very compact, easy to use, perfect to take with you on your travels. Its main feature is a professional knife that can be easily removed and installed back.
Thanks to good sound insulation, the engine is both powerful and quiet at the same time. Operates on batteries and mains.
- Rex Designed for cutting pets with any type of soft coat. Not suitable for wirehaired breeds. The Multiclick slider system perfectly adjusts the length of the haircut with a small lever on the body. Comes with two different nozzles. Motor with low noise level and the possibility of up to half an hour of continuous operation from the battery.
Instructions for use
How to cut?
With a strong desire and a minimum of necessary skills, you can learn how to make simple men's haircuts using a typewriter at home.
Classic men's haircut
Before cutting, you need to wash and dry your hair, then select the nozzle of the desired length. To create a classic haircut, a 4 mm nozzle is usually selected. The haircut starts from the bottom of the back of the head, then the machine is brought up to the hairline with teeth and moves up to the top of the head with smooth movements. The device should be moved in a straight line upwards, without “rounding”. Each zone is worked out against hair growth to make the haircut neat.
Then the area around the ears is processed. Whiskey must also be cut against hair growth with smooth movements from the bottom up. The edge line is formed as follows with the help of blades: the nozzle is removed and the knives are rearranged to their original position.
Edging: whiskey and haircut contours are made out with a typewriter.After that, you can move on to the hair at the crown by selecting the control strand and focusing on the previously trimmed length. Helping with a comb, you should cut your hair at a slight angle with a slight lengthening. The rest of the zone is processed in the same way.
You can give your hair any desired shape using wax or light styling.
"Half box"
The strands on top are cut with scissors, then using a large nozzle (most often it is No. 9), you need to walk the machine around the edges on the side and on the back of the head. You need to “remove” the hair gradually, with smooth movements of the device from the bottom up, passing in a circle.
The edges should be reduced to nothing, that is, almost to zero, while maintaining smooth transitions. To create them, you need to change the nozzles according to a simple principle for beginners: first 9, then 3 and again 9 and 3 - and so on from bottom to top from the back of the head towards the crown. It is important to ensure that there are no steps and unnecessary roughness.
The edges should in any case be shorter, so the old nozzle (No. 3) is removed. Then you need to continue processing without nozzles, pressing the “foot” of the machine so that the lower blades come out. This is the simplest version of the "half-box".
It is important to consider every millimeter so that in the end everything looks as short and neat as possible.
The top is cut according to this principle: a comb is taken in the left hand, “driven” into the hair moving forward and the hair is cut further with the help of scissors. It is important to always remember that all movements should be made exclusively against hair growth.
Raise the hair should be perpendicular, always helping yourself with a comb. Thus, smoothly and gradually move towards the bangs, removing the angularities along the way with a comb and scissors and moving all the time in a circle.
It is better not to take the hair on your fingers, but immediately grab it with a comb so that everything turns out as evenly as possible. Toward the end, trim the protruding hairs, “fitting” the haircut to the ideal level.
Finally, smooth the edges of the head with the sides, using the machine with a minimum extension of the blades and trim the finished haircut with thinning scissors.
Grooming a cat at home
A domestic cat should be sheared if, for one reason or another, tangles have formed in its coat, causing pain and discomfort to the animal. It happens that the owners cannot always find an approach to their pets in order to comb them regularly. This is also one of the reasons to turn to a good animal grooming specialist or to master the technique of cutting yourself.
Since Moser also offers clippers designed specifically for pets in its product range, you can choose a good device with a minimum level of vibration and noise, with which you can give the most gentle haircut without damaging the skin.
The main thing is to master certain simple skills in using the device and be patient: for the first time, it can take at least two or even three hours to process wool.
You can also cut a cat if it sheds heavily at a certain time of the year. Also, a haircut will not hurt in the summer, in the heat, especially if the animal is fluffy or has a very thick coat. If a cat walks freely on the street, there is always a risk that it can get dirty in fuel oil, paint or dirt. In this case, you definitely can’t do without a haircut.
It is important to remember that in no case should cats cut their whiskers and hair on their heads.The animal may become disoriented, and the presence of hair in the ears protects them from excessive dust.
It is better to cut with someone else, especially for the first time. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to cut the pet's claws so that it does not scratch the owner, and also put a fixing plastic collar around his neck.
If there are a lot of tangles in the cat's coat, they should first be cut with scissors and only then start cutting with a machine, starting from the back and sides. It is desirable that the device is not too noisy so as not to frighten the animal. Before starting the process, you can even show it to the cat, turning it on away from her so that she gets a little used to the sound.
It is imperative to cut your pet using a nozzle so as not to injure him. The best option in this case is a 3 mm nozzle. In the armpit area, the nozzle changes from 3 mm to 2 mm due to the fact that the wool in these places is especially soft. In order to reduce the stress of the animal, you can carry out all manipulations with breaks, allowing him to rest.
On the belly, the hair is sheared last and very slowly. The main thing is not to hurt the nipples and delicate skin. The hair on the tail, if desired, can not be removed, remembering that for the first time the cat may not recognize its tail after a haircut and even pounce on it. It is better to leave some hair in the form of a brush on the tail.
It is recommended to cut the animal without special need no more than 2-3 times a year, and two or three days before the haircut, it is better to wash it with a special mild shampoo.
How to care?
The main thing in caring for a hair clipper is caring for the knife block. This must be done regularly so that it continues to work as long as possible and does not fail at the most inopportune moment.It is believed that the machine should be cleaned after every 5-6 haircuts, but experienced hairdressers strongly recommend taking care of it after each procedure: the knives will heat up less and wear out less. Before starting the process, make sure that the blade unit has cooled down sufficiently.
As you know, there are machines with removable and non-removable knife blocks. If the block is non-removable, do not try to disassemble it. In this case, cleaning is the easiest. Any knife is cleaned either with the brush supplied with the device, or with an ordinary toothbrush with quick, jerky, but accurate movements. Thoroughly clean the block from all sides so that neither hair nor dust remains before proceeding to lubrication.
A few words about removable knife blocks. In principle, the technique for cleaning them is also simple, but with the difference that there are models of machines, during the processing of which you will have to use a screwdriver. Cleaning is carried out in the direction from the base of the upper knife to the edge, then the lower blade alternately shifts to one side or the other and is brushed in the same way.
After cleaning, the knife block must be lubricated with oil designed specifically for machines and scissors. It is not recommended to use another type of oil so as not to damage the metal. The manufacturer in this case is unprincipled, the decisive role is played by the intended purpose of the liquid used.
You need to start lubricating the knives from the teeth, then walk along the sides.
Before lubrication, it is important to consider one important point: the blades are set in such a way that the lower one comes out from under the upper one at a distance of 0.5 mm.This is especially true for edging knives, so lubrication is done most carefully to avoid minor skin trauma during further work.
When lubricating the removable knife block, the same technique is used as when cleaning it. When choosing this type of machine, it will be better if the blades are removed as simply and easily as possible to avoid breakage.
Reviews
For many buyers, the Genio machine is very attractive, which, while not being a cheap option, combines the level of both a professional tool and ease of operation. The decisive factor for purchasing this particular model is its portability, lightness and small size. It is ideal for any journey and is especially suitable for people with an itinerant nature of work.
Moser 1400 is an ideal option for those who want to purchase an inexpensive, but high-quality machine that will last a long time and become an indispensable assistant to a hairdresser when a budget-friendly, but high-quality version of a working tool is urgently needed. Stylists note high power, no skin trauma. At first, women are a little embarrassed by the large weight of the machine, but thanks to its comfortable shape, the hand gets used to it quickly enough, and the quality of work is argued so that any client will be satisfied.
Moser 400 appeals to those who value reliability, stability and particularly long service life. According to reviews, such a machine can last at least 10 years without breakdowns and the need to change blades throughout the entire period of operation. After the expiration of the Moser 400 “Edition”, some buyers want to re-purchase the exact same version for themselves.
"Li Pro" attracts with its compactness, ease of cutting, style and beauty.It fits comfortably in your hand, while there is no vibration or noise, it charges quickly, and a charged battery is enough for 7-8 haircuts.
Unpacking and first use of the clipper Moser-1400 Edition - in our next video.