It took a while to get use to [SEP] The first 3-4 times I used this trimmer I had somehow shaved a bald spot in my beard. I would have to shave my beard off and start over next week then. Not to be put off I set forth to master this trimmer. I found that with practice it gets better. I still find that it doesn't really do the best job at making my beard look consistent. On the shortest setting I will get some hairs which are like 1/8" long while others are closer to 3/8" long. I am not sure if it's my technique or what, but I have just found it best to avoid using the #1 setting for the shortest hair. This is not the beard trimmer to use if you are wanting to maintain the rough look. That is ultimately what I am trying to do, and I am having an issue with it. On the other hand, its amazing at any other length, which is why I was still able to give it 4 stars.