COMPLETING THE MAN Philips OneBlade Pro

A perfect 10 on 10 for a product that claims to do it all is rare, but not impossible as we just found out

- SUJITH GOPINATH

Philips is one brand of grooming products that has never let me down. However, it has been a great inconvenience having to store and carry a Norelco 7-in-1 trimmer with all its comb attachments, an Aquatouch shaver, and a body groomer, and switching between the three in one long session. I have often been tempted to get the OneBlade, but, the latest version landed on my desk in the form of the OneBlade Pro, an all-in-one solution to face and body grooming.

The OneBlade Pro kit comes with a 0.4 to 10 mm adjustable face trimmer comb, two sets of blades, a body comb and a skin guard along with the trimmer body, a pouch and charging adapter. The slim body with rubber padding offers optimal grip. The single button can be used to switch the device on or off. There is a safety lock function, which can be activated and deactivated with a long press, similar to most Philips grooming products. This is quite useful while travelling. The LED display shows the battery percentage remaining and also the lock status. The OneBlade Pro uses a built-in Li-ion battery, which provides 120 minutes runtime on a single charge. The device offers IPX7 waterproofing, which allows you to use it under shower and clean it under the tap.