I started using a British shaver from AMZ several years ago and I thought that was one of the best kept secrets! It worked great and still would had a little piece of plastic inside under the on/off button hadnt broken. Tried to order another, missing part I think. So I ordered this one. I’m so happy with it I stopped getting ready for my day to write about it! Please ladies, do yourself a favor and get one of these! It’s far better than the Brodie. I first noticed it’s much quieter. No rattling sound like the foil head is loose in the plastic head. It came fully charged. It says in the pamphlet using twice a week that the part that does the cutting should last 1-2 YEARS! The description is important. I read it and a ton of reviews on many shavers. This says something to the effect that if you have sensitive skin do not push down against the skin which told me it’s sharp! Great! And it is! I used a light hand and shaved my face- yeah after 50 all sorts of things happen. I have very fine blonde hair on my face but I’m the summer you can really see it in the light. This gave a fabulous shave! No irritation no nicks! I moved onto my legs. I have a stump from a car accident and it went around that bone on the end like a dream! It had been just a few weeks on the legs and I don’t have a lot but it was longer so first I used the curved blade quickly, then the foil head! Fantastic! I did armpits and even the entire private area and it never pulled, pinched or nicked anything! I was done with everything in less than 10 minutes. I use no water, no soap, no cream. Just fry so you can save so much time! Last minute plans, no problem! You won’t feel self conscious because you didn’t have time to shave. It only used 2% power and in 5 minutes was charged back up. I love this unit has a button you push for the whole head to pop off first, then hold both ends of the metal piece and pull STRAIGHT UP. I blew it out first, then poured rubbing alcohol through the metal piece to sanitize it since I use it on my face. You will need to buy some oil specifically for shavers but it only takes a couple drops and will last forever. It’s very comfortable in hand, it’s not heavy and I love the power LED screen. One full charge they say lasts 1 week! This is a secret that shouldn’t be! Tell all your gf’s, your kids when they’re ready to shave and I’m positive you will thank me. If not you can return it. But I’m 56 and I wish I would have done this starting at the beginning! And DO NOT USE A MANS SHAVER! They have different hair than we do and skin. Do it the right way! The price was also fantastic and it came with an extra metal cutting head! They also sell replacements on here which was how I started looking to begin with. You are going to love this! And save so much time and mess. I suggest using baby wipes to clean up loose hair, even from men shaving, to wipe off the counter or sink. It works great! I keep a pack right in the cabinet! Enjoy! I hope this helps! Oh yes, there is a light as well. I don’t find they help a lot unless you’re in a dark room, but you may love it! God bless! I hope it stays as great as it started out!