Very Good Basic KIt, 28 Aug. 2013

The shaver was cheap, well packed both by the makers and the vendor, arrived on time and in good condition.

Does it give a decent shave? The answer is yes...Just. I have typical "old git's" beard that needs doing once in 1 to 2 days with a good wet shave, and twice a day with a dry shaver. This device is no exception although it's slightly better than my "all the bells and whatnots on" German job that cost damn near twenty times as much. Instead of making a hissing or rasping sound while it's still got bristles long enough to cut, this makes a distinctive ringing or whistling sound, so you always know whether you're done or not.

I tried it using it wet with proper shaving soap, and got the usual "red neck" syndrome. I'm not going to persevere with this mode of use because it doesn't give a better shave, so why bother?

I bought this just for holiday use, but I'm currently using it full time because it's as good as anything else I've got, being easy to use and...

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Small and loud or compact and works, 11 Jun. 2014

my view is compact and works.It is compact but that means is brilliant for carryin with you in a rush.It fits in the hand nicely.Uses regular batteries (AA) so you'll never have problems getting it powered.Is it as good as a wet shave?That's more complex. I have (over many years) found the ideal wet shave for me. My Gillette sensor (ancient but great) a shaving brush and the tub of lather of your choice. I am not a fan of the gels and foams etc.THIS gives me the perfect shave. HOWEVER, if you uses a cheap disposable razor and spray foam etc, yes you'll get a shave , but not as good. Same with electric razors. I'm sure there are great electric ones out there. But it bois down to this.this ticks the the boxes for the criteria I had.PORTABLE, REASONABLE PRICE, BATTERY POWERED, COMFORTABLE TO HOLD, GIVES A REASONABLE SHAVE. I'm happy.

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Great little razor, 6 April 2012

This is a great little razor. I wanted a battery razor to replace the Braun one I had some time ago, but the current Braunds seemed expensive and there are issues, apparently, with repalcement foils, so I looked around and found this one. When it arrived I popped in some NiMH cells and off it went. Great little razor. Shaves very well, and doesn't buzz and vibrate like mad as the old one did. That's it really, no frills but it does it job very well. I suppose a trimmer would be nice, but I'm not really fussed as this device is for a 'top-up shave' and if I am short of time and want to shave on the go etc. i.e. not my main shaver. So, bottom line - great product.

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