It's been a relief to have something just for me instead of using hand me down beard trimmers, so maybe my bar wasn't super high to begin with, but I've been loving this trimmer since day one, over a year and a half ago. It's been so great to use; comfortable to hold and it's never hurt, pulled, or cut too close (though I always use the guard, but at the lowest setting). I'm actually super impressed with how little battery it seems to use; I put in batteries when I first got it, and though I don't use it every day, I haven't had to change them yet! I saw some other reviews about not being able to use it in the shower, and it seems that only the head of it is supposed to be waterproof, and so I never expected to use it in water. I trim, then shower, so it'll last longer by not getting wet and rusty/gunky. And it doesn't take up much space in my tiny bathroom, nor does it have a pile of attachments to clutter things up, so I appreciate the minimalist value of it as well. I'm super happy with this thing. I'd buy it again, but happy I won't need to! Read more
Purchased this product several years ago for bikini area trimming and shaping (and as a substitute for shaving) after finally becoming too fed-up with the irritation and annoyance of shaving. This trimmer is slender enough to easily maneuver, and I find that its use without the removable guard provides sufficient hair removal to replace shaving, for me. Don't expect a baby-smooth finish, since this product will not yield a "close-shave," but I much prefer this experience to the itching and in-grown hairs and irritation and hassle I experienced for years with shaving. Has stood up incredibly well to occasional use over the course of nearly 4 years; still runs on the batteries first installed. The removable/adjustable guard (I believe it has four different settings to allow for a longer trim to a very short trim) is very helpful for personalizing your trim and makes cleaning the blades much easier, made easier still by a handy little brush. Comes in a convenient suede-style, pull-string baggie for storage/travel. A reliable and convenient addition to your personal grooming routine, whether to replace shaving or to supplement shaving with shaping/trimming. I will continue to use for years to come. Do note - I do not believe this product is water-resistant - do not use in the shower with the water running! I expect you'd run into issues either with damaging the trimmer or with hurting yourself! Read more
I've had this product for 2 years and it works great. I use it occasionally (Maybe once a month) and I've only needed to change the batteries once. It's small enough to reach anywhere and I've never experienced any razor burn or itchiness with the results I use the product without a safety head for a closer trim, and while not advised, it does work fine. However if you are going to use it like this make sure the batteries are at a full charge, there are minor catching issues if it's not at full power. But that's completely my fault, of course. It would be nice to have some sort of indication that the batteries are running low because it sounds like it is working at full power, but it's a bit less effective when you need a battery change. Looking back, I would have spent a bit more money and bought a rechargeable, or wired version, but I rarely have batteries laying around. If you don't mind changing batteries though it's a great product. Read more
I just finished using this trimmer for the first time and I couldn't wait to get back to Amazon and write about how impressed I am. It's something I wish I had bought years ago. Essentially, after a few months of self-neglect, I just had way more hair down there and under my arms than I wanted to try to deal with with a razor. It would have taken me at least an hour to get at it with scissors first and then to get in the shower and shave... definitely would have run out of hot water before I finished. So I came to Amazon to look for a trimmer. The reviews for all of them are so mixed, you never know what to trust, but this one won me over. I didn't know this was made in Japan until I got it (even though Panasonic is a Japanese company, you never know if the product was made in-country or not), but now that I do know, that explains how awesome it is. In Japan, they don't have a culture of returning items. When you buy something, the expectation is that it will work. If it stops working, you'll get it fixed and then it will continue working and you'll probably die before it does. To that end, I am so happy that this trimmer not only does what it's supposed to, but it does it well AND replacement blades are available when/if I need a new one. I read a lot of reviews where I think people were expecting this to shave completely smooth. It's not going to do that. It's just a trimmer, like hair clippers. If you want to shave your head, you use the clippers first and then shave it completely smooth. Otherwise, you just have a buzz cut. That is what this is like. If you want baby's bottom smooth, you need to shave after you trim. That being said, it trims pretty dang close. I may or may not shave after because 'barely there' is usually good enough. I didn't bother with using the attachment since I wanted as close a cut as possible, and even with all of the hair I needed to manage, there was no pain, no catching, no pre-trimming with scissors required. It took me about 10 minutes to do both arm pits and the entirety of my lady parts. After I finished, I used the brush that's included to brush hair off of the trimmer, then I popped out the blade and brushed the hair out of the inside. Then I took a Clorox Wipe and just cleaned it up completely (although, that part is not necessary - it just makes me feel better to do that). I just keep thinking about how much time this saved me and I'm so happy. It didn't get hot either. I can't imagine what you'd need to shave for it to take long enough for it to get hot because I most likely had an 'infomercial-level of ridiculous' amount of hair to trim and it didn't warm up at all. The only complaint I have is that I wish there were a wrist strap because I was kinda worried that I might drop it into the toilet. Also, it has about the same sound as clippers used in a barber shop, so, plan for something of that volume. Overall, I highly, highly recommend it! Read more
Smooth and gentle razor; works well. Easily fits in purse. Read more
