The BaBylissPRO FreshFX Cordless T-Blade Trimmer (FX76E) is a lightweight professional detailing trimmer in a matte black finish, built for lines, edge-ups and beard work. A high-power DC motor runs at 6,800 RPM -- 1,074,400 cutting actions a minute -- behind a fully exposed Japanese steel 40 mm T-blade with a 1.6 mm standard tooth, and the blade is zero-gap adjustable for close, crisp control. It is fully cordless on a long-life lithium-ion battery, with up to 90 minutes of runtime from a 140-minute charge, and it charges over USB-C.

In the box

• the FreshFX cordless T-blade trimmer
• a blade cover
• a USB-C charging cable and adaptor
• a zero-gap toolkit with screwdriver
• a cleaning brush
• lubricating oil

Why the FreshFX trimmer

The FreshFX trimmer is the detail tool of the FreshFX set -- the one that draws the line the clipper cannot. The fully exposed 40 mm T-blade reaches flat into corners and along the edge, and because it is zero-gap adjustable you can set it for a crisp, skin-close line. The high-power DC motor holds 6,800 RPM through dense beard hair, and at 1.6 mm the standard tooth handles outlining and light bulk alike. It is light and balanced in the hand, cordless on lithium-ion, and it tops up over USB-C between clients.

Key features

• Exposed Japanese steel 40 mm T-blade: a fully exposed, corrosion-resistant T-blade that reaches flat into corners for outlines, edge-ups and hard lines.
• Zero-gap adjustable: set the blade close for a crisp, skin-close line; a 1.6 mm standard tooth covers outlining and light detail.
• High-power DC motor: runs at 6,800 RPM (1,074,400 cutting actions a minute) and is designed to hold its speed through dense beard hair.
• Cordless lithium-ion with USB-C: up to 90 minutes of cordless runtime from a 140-minute charge, topped up over USB-C.
• Lightweight FreshFX body: a compact, balanced trimmer with a non-slip grip for controlled detail work.

What to expect

This is a detailing trimmer for lines, edges and beard work -- not a bulk-cutting clipper. For taking length down, tapering and blending a fade, reach for the FreshFX FX86E clipper; for a foil-close finish on the neck and cheeks, add the FX3 shaver. The T-blade is fully exposed and zero-gap adjustable, so it lands a sharp line but is not meant for heavy bulk. Keep a charged battery ready, since it is cordless only, and oil the blade so it stays crisp.

Who it is for

• Barbers and stylists who want a light, precise cordless trimmer for outlines and beard detail.
• Students and beginners learning clean lines and edge-ups on a forgiving FreshFX body.
• Lines and detail: the exposed zero-gap T-blade draws crisp outlines and hard partings.
• Anyone building the FreshFX set: the trimmer pairs with the FX86E clipper and FX3 shaver.

Who it is not for

• If you need to take length down: a T-blade trimmer details -- use the FreshFX FX86E clipper for bulk, tapers and fades.
• If you want a foil-close finish: add the FX3 shaver for the neck, cheeks and hairline.
• If you need to run corded mid-line: this is cordless only, so keep the battery topped up.

Professional tip

Lead each line with the tip of the blade -- work off the corner rather than the flat, and let the exposed teeth do the drawing while your other hand holds the skin taut. Set the blade to zero-gap for the sharpest edge, make one confident pass, then check the line from the front before you go over it again; going back and forth blurs it.

How to use

1. Charge the battery over USB-C; this trimmer is cordless.
2. Adjust the blade to zero-gap for the line you want.
3. Outline the hairline, neck and beard, leading with the corner of the blade.
4. Detail the parts and edges, holding the skin taut with the other hand.
5. Finish close on the neck and cheeks with the FX3 shaver.
6. Oil the blade after each use, brush it clean and store the trimmer dry.

Care and maintenance

Oil the blade before and after each use -- a drop along the teeth, run the trimmer briefly, then wipe the excess -- and brush the cut hair from the blade after every client; regular cleaning and oiling keeps the line crisp and protects the warranty. Keep the trimmer dry and store it with the cover on. When the blade dulls, fit a matching original FreshFX T-blade; for that blade, plus covers and oil, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and replacement parts page. And for sectioning hair while you work, add the BaBylissPRO Croco Clips X6.

In short

• Lightweight cordless detailing trimmer: 6,800 RPM DC motor, exposed Japanese steel 40 mm T-blade, 1.6 mm tooth, zero-gap adjustable.
• Cordless with USB-C: up to 90 minutes of runtime from a 140-minute charge.
• FreshFX set: pair it with the FX86E clipper and the FX3 shaver for the cut and a close finish.

Frequently asked questions