It is expensive, but compared to another cheap one that I have, it is far superior. It is easy to clean, waterproof, does not cause irritation, and gives a smooth feeling on your skin from the blades instead of scratching you. It requires a few more passes in the neck area, but the result is good. I have used it for both wet and dry shaving with foam, and it works well in all cases, up to three days of being clean-shaven. Additionally, it has good ergonomics and seems to be of high quality construction! It even survived a fall from a height of 2 meters without any damage, which I am sure is due to its excellent construction. If it also withstands the test of time, it will be a very good purchase. I have other cheap machines that are supposed to offer value for money, but there is simply no comparison between them; this one is much superior!