Panasonic ER240B Beard & Mustache Trimmer for Men

I’ve bought and tossed multiple beard trimmers to replace my old Norelco Maverick T-1000, which lasted over 40 years. Although the Panasonic ER240B is half the size of the Maverick, it’s the closest to it I could find. Most trimmers come with too many confusing attachments and are cheaply made. The Panasonic seems relatively sturdy and does a good job.

First thing I did was drop it. It shattered into pieces. It didn’t break, but it was in pieces. I snapped it back together and it works. It works fine. I don’t know how long it will work. Probably, it won’t work for long if I keep dropping it. However, it does work. It does the job I expected. For now.

Very good trimmer. It’s small enough to place in your travel bag. Works very well. I have been using this type for over 30 years. It’s discontinued according to manufacturers website. You can’t buy the same type in Japan anymore. It seems only available in US Amazon site.

This seems like a fairly solid unit. I chose it because it uses replaceable AA batteries. I like this better than the trimmers that have non-replaceable batteries since you have to discard those entire units when the batteries will no longer hold a charge. I use rechargeable Lithium Ion AA batteries (1.5 volts), which work fine in the unit.The packaging describes it as a "Mustache Trimmer", not a beard trimmer. That goes along with its small size. The whole unit is only 6 inches long with the comb at its highest setting. I can use it as a beard trimmer, but it feels a bit small for that.The blades are just 1" (25.4 mm) wide.The comb sets the cutting length a bit higher than my other beard trimmers, which goes along with the function of a mustache trimmer.I measured the depth of the comb at each stop. Here are the approximate lengths of the cut at each setting.1 - 1/16 in (2 mm)2 - 3/16 in (5 mm)3 - 5/16 in (8 mm)4 - 7/16 in (11 mm)5 - 9/16 in (14 mm)When I used it without the comb to trim the hairs on my neck, it tended to pull on the hairs unless I moved it slowly.Because of its small size and the fact that is a self contained unit, this would make a good travel trimmer.

This unit works good, not great like my now broken after only 5 or so years (my so called Professional Andis, that thing cut amazing, its the crappy motor that seems to die).This unit does what I hoped for; getting weekend stubble off, mustache trimming, to then clean shave.Love that this shaver uses normal batteries, NOT built in rechargeable battery!Buy some Panasonic Enlope Rechargeable batteries, they work great (they are NiCad, 'google' how to use NiCad batteries, they will last many years).If built in battery is dead, need to wait to charge. Not with this unit, just install fresh new RECHARGEABLE batteries you already have at the wait!If the internal battery fails, no need to jury rig it or throw into a landfill, because this unit HAS NO INTERNAL BATTERY!!!I've used my first set of Panasonic enlope batteries for about 8 years without issue nor seemingly loss of length of operation; bought another kit recently, Panasonic K-KJ17MCC82ACoupled with good rechargeable batteries, those manufactures of these legacy devices help keep garbage out of the earth it seems..

Small, lightweight, works well. Nice accessories.

This is one of those things you don't realize how important it is to you until it's gone.My Panasonic trimmer basically died about a week and a half ago because the little, metal contact broke, where it touches battery.How many times have I dropped this sucka over the last 23- 25 years?oh, probably 80 times.How many times has it been submerged in a sink of water?Probably about 15 times.How many times has my son dropped it in the toilet?Probably 5 times, that I know of. (Don't want to even think of the times it was sharing the toilet w a friend. Ewww!)This bad boy has cleaned up my face so many times, I couldn't count that high if you gave me a day.So if you want something that will clean up your ugly mug, fast, without any Cuts, or nips, or pimples, get this bad boy and maybe you, can look as good as me. (Doubt it)I truly love this little bad boy.One of the best small appliances I've ever ever had the pleasure to own.- Robert Velasquez Huntington Beach California

I love the style, but it takes multiple passes to cut hair. It's easy to clean and a decent price. It's also small enough to be portable and it doesn't pull hair when cutting. It would be full stars if it actually cut the first swipe through.