As a licensed, professional, and practicing Master Barber for the past 27 years, I've tried just about everything new that happens to come along. For many years, Andis (in my opinion) had the superior shaver on the market with nobody really coming close. That is. until now. the Whal Vanish Shaver cuts much closer, faster, and even quieter. it's easy on the face and neck and for doing any sort of bald-fade cut it's a dream. By turning it sideways a bit, it works well at blending the bottom of the fade which saves valuable time. I was absolutely blown away the first time I used it. it's really that good. And. at $120 it's almost a steal