A VERY good electric shaver for very little money
Addenda.  I have changed this review from 4 stars to 5.<br /><br />When, many years ago, I purchased my first Norelco shave it came with a notice that it'd take a week or so for the beard to 'adjust' to the new shaver.  I thought then that was likely nonsense -- just a way to stop disappointed buyers from returning the shaver when it shaved less well than the ads had promised.<br /><br />But now about 10 days into the use of this Norelco type shaver I have found it to be shaving much closerr than it did at first. -Especially on the shave resistant (with all shavers) neck hairs.<br /><br />Did my beard adjust? Or did the shaver need to somehow break in?  Whatever the case this low priced rotatry shaver is now doing an excellent job.  Five star excellent!<br /><br /> * * * * *<br /><br />I've favored electric shavers for most of my now many years.  Started with a Norelco rotary, then a Remington foil type, then back to a Norelco.  But for the last 9 years I've used a Panasonic.<br /><br />In truth no one was really that much better than the others. -Or that much worse. All did a pretty good job. All failed for some reason with the lower neck hairs.  The rest was just convenience, handling, shape and weight.<br /><br />The Panasonic was as good as any -- but it had a flaw: The cost of the blades and heads which were supposed to be replaced yearly.<br /><br />I did that after year one, and then started stretching the time period between replacments because of the cost. About $60.<br /><br />When the Panasoncs's head and blades just HAD to be replaced I rebelled at the cost, and bought this entire shaver for a small fraction (one fifth!) the price of just those replacement parts for the Pani.<br /><br />Basically it is a return to those old Norelcos.  Same basic experience. Same level of shaving efficiency.<br /><br />This unit feels good in the hands. It is very quiet.  It seems to hold a charge well (and charge quickly)<br /><br />Its trimmer is better than average. Its snap on cover not very well designed -- not easily attached and not too secure.<br /><br />And that's  basically "it."  Nothing great. Nothing particularly wanting.  But, especially at the current sale price with a large 'coupon' discount, a truly terrific bargain.<br /><br />All that remains as a question is its durability.  But even if it needed replacement after a few years it is a lot cheaper (and basically just as good) as the Panasonic with its expensive to replace blades.
Rating: 5 stars