There’s more to manscaping than just trimming your beard and mustache. You also have to keep your eyebrows tidy, trim your sideburns, and get rid of the annoying hairs from your nose and your ears.
But what if your regular trimmer isn’t equipped to tackle these sensitive areas? A small trimmer designed for that specific purpose could come in very handy.
I’ve prepared a detailed review of one such trimmer, the Wahl Micro Groomsman.
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Quick Overview
This inexpensive all-purpose trimmer can help you get rid of all the unwanted hairs from your face. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket, but it outperforms many larger trimmers.
Let’s take a quick look at the pros and cons of the Wahl Micro Groomsman.
Pros
Pros
- Very compact and lightweight
- Has a detachable rotary head for the nose and ears
- Comes with two extra combs – one for eyebrows and one for fine detail trimming
- The AAA battery can last for years even with regular use
- 3-year warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee
Cons
Cons
- The sharp blades can sometimes pull on hairs
- The aluminum casing may be a bit fragile
Who Is the Wahl #5640-1001 For?
This excellent, pocket-friendly model is great for tackling excess hair in tricky areas like your eyebrows, nose, and ears. It’s also a good option for men who prefer fine detail trimming or like to outline their beards.
Due to its size, versatility, and performance, I believe that the Wahl Lithium Micro Groomsman trimmer would be a good choice for all those looking for a high-quality, budget-friendly option.
Key Features and Benefits
The Wahl Micro Groomsman has pretty much everything you’d expect from a fine detail trimmer.
In this section, I’ll highlight some of the key features of this great model from Wahl.
Unprecedented Precision
As I’ve already said, this model is primarily aimed at men who want more fine detailing options than their regular trimmer provides.
To achieve that, it utilizes the proprietary Wahl Precision blades made of carbon steel. They truly live up to their name, as they will cut your hair with utmost precision.
With the Wahl Micro Groomsman, you won’t have to deal with uneven hairs after you’ve finished trimming. Instead, your beard, sideburns, and eyebrows will have a uniform length that even some of the more expensive trimmers out there can’t achieve.
Tackling Those Tricky Areas
Most trimmers have no trouble tackling facial hair but are simply not designed to deal with nose and ear hair.
That’s where the Wahl #5640-1001 comes in.
All you have to do is attach the rotary head included in the package – and you’re good to go. It will then start spinning and gently trimming all the visible hairs in your ears and your nose.
Impressive Performance in a Small Package
The first thing you’ll notice as soon as you look at this trimmer is its size. Five inches long, with 0.5 inches in diameter, it is one of the most compact trimmers out there.
But don’t let its small size fool you – this is a very powerful unit.
Weighing just 1.6 ounces, it’s also surprisingly lightweight. To achieve this important feat, Wahl has made the casing out of anodized aluminum.
This all makes it a great choice if you travel often and need a good trimmer to use on the go. More importantly, this also allows for a lot more flexibility while you’re using it.
A Single Battery for Years of Use
You’ll only need a single AAA lithium battery to power up this trimmer.
According to the manufacturer, this one battery will give you years of regular use. As such, the battery may as well outlast the actual trimmer.
There’s no need to buy the battery separately, as it’s already included in the packaging. If it happens to die, you can replace it with any other lithium or alkaline battery.
Very Easy Maintenance
Made from stainless steel, the rotary head and the detail trimmer blade are fully waterproof.
When you’ve finished trimming, all you have to do is remove them from the body and wash them under running water. It’s as simple as that – no oils and no cleaning brushes.
The trimmer also comes with a protective cap that you should put on whenever you’re not using it. That way, you’ll prevent dust and other particles from reaching the blade and hampering the functionality of the trimmer.
You Can Try It Risk-Free
Even though this trimmer is very affordable, some people prefer to try something out before paying for it.
If you’re one of them, you’ll be happy to learn that not only does the Wahl #5640-1001 come with a 3-year warranty but also a two-month money-back guarantee. This means that if for whatever reason you’re unhappy with it, you can return it and get your money back.
What’s more, if the blades happen to pull and snag on your hair, Wahl promises to replace the trimmer at no extra cost.
Wahl Micro Groomsman #5640-1001 vs. #5640-600
The #5640-1001 is an updated version of some of Wahl’s earlier models of trimmers, including the Micro Groomsman #5640-600.
There are no major differences between them in terms of design, performance, and precision. But the #5460-600 is almost 9 inches long and 2.5 inches wide, which makes it much larger than the Wahl #5640-1001.
On top of that, the older model uses a regular AA battery that isn’t as durable as the AAA lithium one.
Both models are still available to buy at very similar prices. But because of the improved battery life and a more compact design, the #5640-1001 is a much better choice.
The Final Verdict
If you want a trimmer that can tackle the hairs in sensitive areas with ease, the Wahl Micro Groomsman is an excellent choice. This model is also great for those who need to do some fine detail trimming like outlining their beard or shaping their eyebrows.
Tiny and lightweight, this trimmer will easily fit in your pocket. Yet the sharp, durable blades and the battery that can handle years of regular usage help to ensure excellent precision and reliability.
Very affordable and easy-to-maintain, the Wahl Micro Groomsman #5640-1001 should be an essential part of any man’s grooming kit. Good things come in small packages and this trimmer only proves it.
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