After seeing the posts here were not ripping it a new one, I decided to give the Hydro 3 a try. I doesn't give me a really close shave, but it's irritation free. I've been having problems with irritation along my jawline since I started wetshaving, but the Hydro doesn't irritate my skin. I may keep it and use just for trouble areas, but it really doesn't give a good shave compared to my SE. And the "gel reservoir" really is a bit much.... leaves me feeling all slimy.