I've tried the newest Panasonic from The Sharper Image, the Arc IV Nano, I believe, and I was shocked at close it shaved. My face felt blade-shave close. I don't think it comes with one of those cleaning stations with special liquids, either. If I'm not mistaken, you just run the head under the faucet to wash out the hairs. It'd be nice if they sold that particular model at places other than the Sharper Image, but they don't (not yet, at least). I've also heard a lot of good things about the new Braun Pulsonic. I currently use a blade, but after having tried the one from The Sharper Image, I may switch over!