Review (4/5): One star?!? Are you kidding me?
Oh, C'mon guys! There is no way this is a one or two star product. Is it perfect? Hardly, but it's worth at least four stars. I first heeded these negative warnings and went with another product (to remain unnamed) and was majorly disappointed. The shave was so bad, my co-workers thought I had the mange. So I reluctantly bought the 1050, figuring if Norelco's top of the line doesn't cut it, I'll just quite my job and join ZZ Top.
To clarify, my beard is category: WOLFMAN. I have coarse, wiry whiskers, and plenty of them... and they grow fast. Needless to say, I need an industrial strength razor. I've been using electric shavers for over 25 years, and while this one isn't the best I've owned, it is close. In fact, the more I get used to the design features, it may eventually take the top spot. The shave is quick, smooth and close, and the unique head design allows for some serious precision manscaping (if you're into that sort of thing!)
Complaints: Like most modern rechargeable razors, it's slightly underpowered compared to it's plug in ancestors. Also, the whisker chamber is too small. I have to empty it at least once during a shave. If I didn't wear a vandyke, I'd probably have to empty it twice.
Prognosis: A good razor, a good shave. I'm keeping my day job (much to the relief of ZZ Top fans everywhere).