It wasn't easy to track down clippers that will give a very very close cut, so I was pleased to find these clippers which are a very popular model in America it seems, but not so well known here. Unlike some cheaper Wahl clippers which can be noisy and underpowered, these are sturdy and smooth in operation and do not vibrate excessively. Altho' not rechargeable, the advantage of running off the mains is that they are consistently powerful and reliable and do the job fast. They are quite heavy to hold when clipping your hair yourself, which is a plus in that lighter clippers can "skip" off your scalp when close cutting whilst these "hug" the scalp more, but the weight is a minus if you have weak or arthritic hands/wrists. The clippers come with a couple of attachments for slightly longer cuts or for trimming the beard for the "designer stubble" look.
I am 100% pleased with these clippers, having had my fair share of rubbish ones, and would not hesitate to recommend them, especially to those who are going bald and want a really close cut to keep a tidy look