A Close Shave, But...
I've been using this shaver now for about two weeks, trying out different lengths of my whiskers.  I found pros and cons for both short and long whiskers.<br /><br />When my beard is short, as in daily shaving, I experienced an extremely close shave.  Maybe too close.  If you're used to a blade, then this probably won't bother you.  Me, I'm still getting used to the skin irritation.  On a positive note, the Arcitec does a great job of clearing my face of stubble.<br /><br />It's the opposite experience when my beard is a little longer.  Say, after a weekend of not shaving.  My whiskers tend to hug my face rather than growing straight out when they're given a few days to grow.  It's these cheek and neck huggers that the Arcitec has a real problem cutting.  I have to go over an area 5 or 6 times, and even then I'm left with 5 or 6 stubborn hairs that have to be plucked or cut with the trimmer.<br /><br />Other than that annoying situation, the Arcitec is a well-built shaver, with awesome charging time.  It's easy to handle and hold on to for 5 to 10 minutes.  It has a nice looking cradle, as well as a sturdy case for storage or travel.<br /><br />To sum up, a very close shave... the closest I've experienced with an electric razor.  But problems arise if you have whiskers that hug your face after a few days' growth.
Rating: 3 stars