initial impressions review:
the clipper is well designed. it comes with lots of accessories including oil and a small brush for the blades, a number of different length guides to clip onto the blades and scissors. all pretty standard stuff. first out of the box the clippers need charging for up to 18 hours. i just used the clipper and i'm impressed. i cannot comment on the battery life but the instructions say that it will cut for 45minutes before needing recharge i.e. well over what the average home user will ever need for a single cut. the clipper is not as heavy as the mains operated clippers that i used before, which can be seen as a positive or a negative depending upon your view on how clippers should feel in the hand. i liked heavy. i now like lighter. the blades are super effective in cutting hair (and so they should be when its brand new). its recommended the blades be lubricated both before and after use and there is a large card in the package saying its important to keep the blades clean and lubricated. the blades can be removed from the handle simply by pulling them forwards, the whole blade unit clips off, and can be popped into sterilizing fluid or washed under the tap which is great if your clippers are shared in the family etc.
the power supply does not use a usb plug to charge the clippers, but has a small figure-of-eight type plug which is proofed against insertion the wrong way around. it needs a fairly positive push into the clipper to get it to seat properly.
the first cut that i have just made was super effective, the battery lasted the 15 minutes it took me to accomplish a good cut, and i have no negative things to point out. i guess one good thing about having a rechargeable unit is that it can be taken away on holiday etc for a tidy-up cut without having to drag along a long cable and plug.
so far so good, and i am trying not to give these clippers the full 100% recommendation i.e. to find fault, but in all honesty cannot give them anything but the full 100%.
| Units | 1.2 gram |
|---|---|
| Brand | WAHL |
| Country of origin | China |
