You can buy a lot of electric razors that dispense moisturising gunge on your face as you shave, that come with complicated docking ports with energy bars and all sorts of bells and whistles. But sometimes, you just want to shave. This razor is simple but very effective. No gimmicks, no complicated refills or bits of plastic or cables to worry about. Just a razor that shaves your face.
The shaver is ingeniously cleanable. After using it you simply flip open the top and run it under the tap for a bit to clean it out. Anyone who has not used a shaver for a while will be familiar with the way they tend to gunge up and become less effective, but this shouldn't be a problem with this. The cleaning works very well, but there is a slight design flaw. The shaver is all curves and soft edges, which makes it very comfortable to hold in the hand when using it, but it also makes it difficult to store. Many razors have a squared-off base so you can store it upright, but all these swoops and curves mean it has a diconcerting habit of rolling over. Also, after you're rinsed it clean, it doesn't quite drain properly because you have to store it on its side. One disc of the shaver will remain damp with makes it feel sticky and ineffective when you next shave.
The shaver itself is very masculine looking, with what looks like brushed aluminium and black rubbery plastic. It's actually all plastic, which is gives the thing a disappointing lack of heft. It feels too light and insubstantial for the way it looks and I'd have like to have had a bit of weight behind it.
Neither of these concerns are a big problem, but are silly design decisions which drops a star from my review.
However, you buy an electric shaver to shave, and for this this is excellent. A close quick shave, with a simple and portable shaver. If you travel a lot, or have no desire for gimmicks, then this is a perfect choice. It charges very quickly, and a charge lasts for ages. It looks good, there are no bits to lose, and it does exactly what it's designed to do very well. Recommended.