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Hey Cleao, first off, good job on all the questions you've received. You really know your stuff. Second, I'm looking for a trimmer for my face, but I want to keep about 1/8- to 1/4-inch of length, and I don't do any outlining or fading. Would the Outliner II or T-Outliner still be the best, or is there something else that would be better for keeping some stubble? Should I just use one of those with a comb, or is that more just for head hair? Also, how often would I use oil on the blade? Thanks a lot for any help you can offer!

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Whats up Chris and thanks! Well I would get a cheap pair of Wahls with all the guards to bring down the hair and a pair of Andis outliner or styliners either one they both work great. The Wahls will bring the hair down and the trimmers will give it that line so it will stand out. they say you should oil your blades once before every cut but if you do I would use an oil sheen instead of the regular clipper oil for it is too thick and will slow your blades down! Hope this helps if you have more questions feel free to ask :)

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I can answer all questions related to Barbering from brushcuts to all fades and tapers.

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I have been barbering for 12 years and currently work in a barbershop cutting many different hair as well as styles.

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I graduated high school and worked in a barbershop for two years to earn my apprentice license.

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