I had a Panasonic previously which I loved and used until even new blades and foils weren't enough. I bought the untra cheap model with the yellow trim but it felt like a toy and worse, shaved like one.But this model cuts like a dream. I dry shave my leathery old face and it works a treat. I even use it to keep my shaved head slick, which allows hte current summer heat to disspate just a bit better. I highly recommend this shaver. I haven't used the cleaner yet but I believe it will be good too just based on how good the shaver is to use.