Review (3/5): 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.