This shaver is ideal for me because I only shave once a week or even two weeks. So, when I leave the house, I have grown quite a beard. During the summer months especially when it is really hot, 100+ degrees, after showering and ridding my body of all oils, I then use the Philips/Norelco OneBlade using long strokes from the bottom of my neck all the way up to the top of my cheek or bottom lip. In one sweep, that one stroke cleanly shaves every hair like mowing grass in a field. There is no going back but I do the next stroke with about a 10 percent overstroke to insure of not missing any part of my throat or face.
It even works well on my upper lips which is definitely a short stroke. After I have finished, if I am not going out, I am left with a very unnoticeable stubbled shave. If I do need a "baby-butt" close shave, then I do a quick wet shave with a razor and gel which takes about two extra minutes and I'm finished. But for the "no one's going to see me or the everyday shave" the OneBlade is all I need for a close shave like what I call a morning "razor and gel" shave at 1500 hours--just beginning to stubble.
Pros: close daily shave, smooth without fear of cutting skin, battery with long life between charges, blades are sharp and long lasting, blades are replaceable and relatively inexpensive
Excellent overall but the angle of use takes a bit of getting used to.
on June 6, 2017
Posted by: TrevH
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was purchased mainly as a replacement for my electric travel razor as it is a lot smaller and lighter. So far it has come up to expectations, though the angle of use was strange at first, I have now got used to it and have no problems recommending it as it gives a good close shave with no snaging or pulling like my old electric razor. It also works well as a trimmer for the back of the neck and sideburns.
The original one I had broke on me not sure why exactly. But customer service quickly remedied my worries and sent me a new razor free of charge. I love this razor as it is the only one that does not give me razor bumps nor do I have to use Shaving cream!
Pros: shaves clean, no razor burn, blades last a true 3 months, for sensitive skin
Great for those that are using meds such as blood thinners, to protect against the cuts of razor blades.... very little if none of skin irritation.... comfortable to hold in different positions.... longer lasting charge makes a complete job easier......