For A Stars-And-Stripes Martini...

September, 2007

We love a blade against the skin, but the gadgethead in us can't resist the shiny, humming toys that promise to keep us looking sharp. Braun's rechargeable Pulsonic 959.5 ($270, braun.com) provides a great excuse to geek out over stubble removal. Along with its streamlined looks, the Pulsonic can micro-vibrate more than 10,000 times a minute. That motion promises to make your stubble stand up siraighter, allowing the razor to cut closer. The Gillette-blade head has an I expanded pivoting range,...