I've shaved with Norelco razors for 50 years now and this might be my least favorite. The blades will start making a horendous racket at times and it comes and goes 6-8 times during a shave. I clean it after every shave so it is not like it is dirty and of course it is new so I wouldn't expect it to be worn out. I'd also say some of my previous shavers shave closer than this one. One last thing, I think the on/off switch is a little sensitive and is located where I put my thumb sometimes shuts