The successor should be waterproof and fully washable, so I finally came across the Panasonic ER-GB40.
PRO: Waterproof
As the trimmer is completely waterproof, it can be not only wet cleaned without problems, but may be used to wet shave the manufacturer even in the shower or in conjunction with shaving. Actually, I thought 'I do not need ", but after I tried it out of pure curiosity, I use the device now from time to time with shaving cream. Should you decide for the unit, be sure to try :-)
CONRTA: Waterproof
The advantage also harbors a small handicap. In order to avoid that any moron gets the idea to operate the shaver with an attached power cord in the shower, the Panasonic can not be mains powered. The same is true as well for my originally. 350 euro expensive Braun Series 7-799cc and therefore has nothing to do with the reasonable price or inability by Panasonic. The function has been deliberately excluded from the manufacturers in order to protect yourself from any legal claims can.
PRO: shaving Performance
In the first experiment the result was not quite evenly but what it was that I had ever restarted using a beard trimmer. The same is true maybe if're upgrading from another device on this one, because the attachment for each device is different (sometimes rigid, sometimes soft and pliable). Anyway, I got the hang out quickly, so that the result already at the 2nd / 3 System. Trial looked really good.
PRO: dial
Here are 1mm really 1mm! The setting works perfectly simple about the practical wheel that clicks reliably. Thus, even not adjusted when you presses the device once more. With the essay all lengths between 1 and 10 mm are possible in increments of 0.5 mm. Those who want to very briefly can trim his beard without attachment to 0.5mm.
PRO: Battery life:
Corresponds almost exactly to the manufacturer's specification of 50 minutes.
PRO: haptic / Design
The Panasonic is compared to some other beard trimmer relatively slim, is by its slightly rubberized surface and the good weight but good in the hand. The blade is slightly narrower than that of some other beard trimmer, but to get even better at closer locations.
NEUTRAL: charging station
The Panasonic is loaded into the supplied charger, which is not only practical, but by the partial glossy surface also looks chic. Some complain that the red LED on the charging station permanently illuminates when the trimmer is in the station. So you go out after the 8 hours (230) or 10 hours is not (220). Knowing this, it is also not a problem: in the morning from the house, after work it is loaded. Or join the evening and the morning of the battery is full. Since charging stations also draw power when no device is loaded, then I pull the plug anyway. Then bothers no red light more when the station is used as a retention rack.
NEGATIVE:
Unlike some other beard trimmers, which now have self-sharpening blades, is the Panasonic against the manufacturer and are oiled after use (depending 1 tropics on three points of the blade block). As an old late riser it has to go with me in the morning but quickly. Thus my device only gets 1 times per week (ie every 3-4 shaves) to see the supplied oil. The extent to which the revenge someday, I can not say yet. I hope, however, that the blade with this cycle as long as holding the NiMH battery. Maybe there's an expert here, or someone who has experience in this regard. For a useful comment in this regard, I would certainly be grateful.
"Home & Garden test"
has rated 12 beard trimmer and gave the Panasonic the test grade of "very good 1.3" with the words "top results even with a thick long beard". A magazine that rated well lawnmower, he should know ;-)
CONCLUSION:
After the great disappointment of the above luxury beard trimmer I'm even a little surprised at the small, handy Panasonic. Lured by the simple wet cleaning and also put off by the signs for the oils I had decided with mixed feelings for the purchase. Concerns were, however, quickly disappeared. The mere possibility of being able to use the trimmer with shaving foam or gel is awesome, not to mention the cleaning under running water throughout. Honestly, I'd rather oils now and then the blade, as having to do without wet cleaning and wet shave again.
