The fact that I'm here writing a review for this product means I either love it or hate it. Well I love it. It's the first and only shaver I can use safely on my junk with literally no concern of cuts or nicks whatsoever. You can go to town and press as hard as you want and you won't cut yourself with this guy, which is better than every product I've ever tried. Not only that but it gets a very close trim, to the point where I would say most electric foil shavers cannot get this close, and only wet shaving would be better. If you have a lot of hair to start with, I will warn it's a time consuming process to get that smooth, but you can get nearly baby smooth with it after 15 minutes or so, and with the bonus of not making yourself bleed or bracing yourself for pain constantly. And it's reliable. Or at least it is for me. My purchase history shows I bought this 2 years ago and I have used it probably every other week for 2 years with few issues, plus my wife occasionally uses it as well. I recall changing the battery maybe twice in that time which is pretty unreal. One minor complaint is the included sensitive skin protector guard is cheap plastic and is slightly loose now and doesn't stay attached perfectly if I'm really aggressive with it, but if I go slower it stays on fine. However if that flimsy plastic guard breaks I would want to replace it, which probably means buying a whole new groomer just to get that little piece. I would say, don't use this as a wet shaver. It claims to do that, but it doesn't work well at all. You really need to use it on dry skin to get the best results. If your skin is damp or wet it will not glide well and won't cut very well as a result. Don't even bother using it in the shower. Use it before your shower, not after. I have been primarily using this as a nether region trimmer, but it's so good on those sensitive skin areas that I thought - after much washing, hehe - I would try it on my neckline around my beard. I always have issues with electric shavers in that area because my neck skin easily gets razor burned and irritated and red from electric shavers. Sure enough though, this magical little body groomer was able to take care of that area and get it very smooth with not a single red bump or irritation mark on my neck and no pain at all. Unbelievable. Not only does this groomer not clip your skin, it also doesn't EVER pull hairs. If you use a steady smooth technique and don't go too fast, you will literally not experience any discomfort whatsoever. The fact that this thing is AA battery powered is a bonus to me. Every single shaver I've ever used for 20 years has a rechargeable battery that goes to crap after a year or less of charge cycles, but this little $20 groomer keeps on going. And you can throw it in a travel bag and it doesn't take up much space, and you don't have to lug around the charger everywhere. Lithium-ion shavers are total junk after a year and might as well be permanently connected to a power cord anyway because you'll never be able to unplug it by then. I give this groomer an A+, and not only that it's arguably one of the best value-for-dollar items I own today. I might buy a couple more as backup just in case mine dies at some point. But so far it just keeps on working with no issues. Read more
I have been 'manscaping' well before it was as common as it is now... in fact, I remember when I kind of kept it a 'secret' as it was such an uncommon practice by most other men. I have had my fair share of groomers, even using female-oriented bikini clippers, with mostly painful results. The 'Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100' has easily been the best of the bunch and most likely will be the last groomer that I will ever need. Easy to use and clean, and no nicks -- yes, guys, we're even talking about along 'the seam' (if you catch my drift!). And really, that's what it comes down to when reviewing a body groomer: if can it trim the most sensitive areas of the nether-regions without nicks, cuts, or discomfort. I feel so safe and comfortable using this groomer that I can really go-to-town down-under without the fear that my other half-dozen trimmers would instill. I have had this unit for several months now and still haven't had a need to change the batteries. The only complaint that I have is that the larger safety-guard/guide broke easily while stored in my toiletry bag (it would be nice to be able to purchase replacement guides); however, that is more on me not properly storing the attachment. Besides, it's the micro-guide attachment that I mostly use anyway, which has survived much traveling inside the same toiletry bag. A 'must-buy' for anyone searching for a body groomer, especially those concerned about keeping their 'sensitive areas' safe and un-nicked. Of all the trimmers that I have used before, the 'Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100' is the only one that I would highly recommend. Update 4/2022: Still going strong! Blades still effective, though finally noticing needing more swipes lately; however, still no discomfort and gets the job done. I'm using this even more nowadays, so the fact that my body groomer is still reliable 4 years later is awesome! Read more
One battery is all it needs, twist off the bottom, put it in, back together, and you're good to go. Simply slide up the gray area to power it on. I found it very easy to use, and no complaints with the placement of the power control. I nicked my tender area once out of my 5 years of use, and I believe it was because the battery was dying. Its efficient, and painless. No skin irritation. It's kind of loud. My only complaint is that I can't find a replacement head. It seems to be built to last, but I didn't make an effort to maintain it, and I stupidly tried to shave my armpits with deoderant on them. The other parts seem to be working, just the head that's messed up and that's my fault. I also lost the guard years ago and that was useful, because I don't like to be bare lol, so it'd be nice to find that separately. Because of the price, I am going to recommend that you go with the OneBlade, because that does come with attachments to groom your body, and its easy to find replacement heads. Like 20ish extra dollars and its superior in my opinion. If you already have a great face razor and want something simple, cheap, and long lasting, this is a solid choice. Read more
This trimmer is honestly one of the best grooming tools I’ve ever used. I’ve never nicked myself and been able to use it very safely in all sensitive areas. If well cared for, I’d say it could last you a full year before you’d be inclined to replace it. I had my last one about that long. A note: cleaning it of hairs isn't an instant job if you’re committed to being thorough (~5-10 mins), but it’s a trade off I happily accept given that this product saves me so much money from waxing. I still love the long term results of a wax every now and again, but this is extremely efficient. Read more
Lightweight and works as described. The attachments are not quality made, mine cracked after a month. Don’t expect this razor will last more than a few months. Read more
