Not as good as previous version
An update: To be fair I might have over-reacted in my judgement of this product. I decided to try one more thing and I ordered a set of new blades. That improved the razor dramatically. The old blades must have dulled eventhough I didn't use the razor all that much. Now it is giving me a decent shave and it does it quickly. Still, not quite as good as the old model but much closer. My 2 star rating should be changed to 4 stars (Amazon doesn't seem to let me do this).<br /><br />Previous review:<br />I own the previous model of this razor and bought the new model because I travel a lot. I loved using the older model in the shower. While it is heavier than the new model it gave me a good, close shave and the battery charge lasted about a month.<br /><br />I am disapponted in the new model because it simply does not give a close shave. I still use the older model and there is no comparison in the shave I get from the new model especially if I miss a day shaving. I might be doing something wrong, but it seems the new model doesn't cut my beard nearly as well as the 3 year old model I have.<br /><br />I like that it is lighter than the old model, but the battery charge doesn't last as long. And while I thought it was a great idea that you can pump in the Nivea cream, I actually find the packets more convenient. I can have a bunch hanging in the shower and replace a spent one very easily. Not so with the can.
Rating: 2 stars