My husband has a very thick beard, and even after a week - after which the skin on the new razor could have used - sees the neck only red and scratched. Areas such as the cheeks are not a problem; But the "problem areas" on the neck are shaved insufficiently and afterwards sees the neck like after a knife attack. Two stars for the low noise of the razor; because the Panasonic was twice as loud. But that was also significantly better (until he fell and broke the housing).