first almost electric razor [SEP] just had my first shave with this i have used two electric razors in my life one was an already ancient one that my dad had about years ago ripped each of the few hairs in my face out one by one then an early norelco head circular job about years ago that either sucked or i did not know how to use very even stubble was the result of that hence my refusal to try one until my memories have fadedthis review reflects one shave not a long term reviewi am impressed it is slower than i expected i half thought i could activate an app on my phone or something and i would be shaved i am joking it is pretty darn close to a manual blade fresh razorhere are the conditions under which i am reporting i am so my skin is not exactly taut on my face not a heavy beard i need to shave every day now but not until i was about this shave was with days of stubble i usually shave in the shower using braille to tell when a patch is smoothi used the razor dry the manual said to charge the razor before first use but it came out of the box showing charge so i went for it the manual also says not to apply too much pressure so i was tentative at first it helps to apply fair pressure while moving the razor slowly through that fungus that seems to grow constantly on our facesstretching my skin with other handed fingers in most spots helped i used a mirror just to watch the progress but you can use your sonic sensors aka ears to tell when the blades are and are not removing stubble i do not think a mirror is at all necessary ymmvwhile i have been writing this i have used braille again to check on the usual trouble spots i can just grab the mower and run it over the rough bits while i am doing this you could do this easily while driving somewhere no risk of a small knick and the aural attention that it takes does not really distract from drivingi did not notice when i ordered this razor that it came with an extra foil nice detail since the foil is easy to damage being thin as it should be the kit comes with a carrying bag which is nice to keep everything together while traveling i would find a small rigid container for the extra foil if i were to travel with that it could easily get bent in the carrying bag knocking around with all the bits the foil is too long for the old canisters from film cameras but a cut off from a roll of xmas paper would sufficethe grip is comfortable and makes the shaving head easy to maneuver the carrying bag contains everything in a small package i am a cardinal archbishops and above do not shave in the church of small luggage and i will happily carry this instead of a couple of manual razors on any tripfinally applause erupts from the crowd very nearly close shave as a manual razor a little slower than a manual razor works very well dry absolutely unlike a manual razor though i have tried that also and it does sort of work buy it try it