HERO Apex Wet & Dry Shaver by Beard & Blade

The HERO Apex Wet & Dry Shaver by Beard & Blade is a palm-sized, showerproof electric razor built for a fast, close face or head shave. No handle, no bulk: an 8000 RPM motor driving a 6-blade floating foil system in a compact body that sits in your hand, backed by a 60-minute USB-C battery, travel lock and a 100-day money-back guarantee. Clean-shaven or bearded, it keeps cheeks and necklines sharp.

• 100-day money-back guarantee: Not happy? Full refund, no questions asked
• Palm-sized design: Handle-free body that fits in the hand and the pocket
• 8000 RPM, 6-blade floating foil: Fast, close shave on face or head
• Cheeks and necklines: Keeps beard lines clean between trims, two speeds
• Wet and dry, showerproof: IPX7 rated, rinse the head clean under the tap
• 60-min USB-C battery: Percentage display, travel lock, 90-minute recharge
• 2-year warranty: Backed by Beard & Blade for long-term peace of mind

Six blades in the palm of your hand. The HERO Apex drops the handle and puts the shaving head directly under your fingers, so you guide the foils the way you'd guide a bar of soap: naturally, with full control over pressure and angle.

Under the foils, an 8000 RPM motor drives the floating 6-blade system across a wide shaving surface that tracks the cheeks, jaw and neck without pressure, while two long hair trimmer bars catch the longer hairs foils alone push over. If you wear a beard, it's the clean-up tool: sharp cheek lines and a smooth neck between trims, with the lower of its two speeds for sensitive necklines, and no blade means no nicks or razor burn. Shave your head too? The wide foil and palm grip work easily over the scalp, back of the head included, where a handled shaver gets awkward. Kept up every day or two, one tool covers both.

Fully IPX7 showerproof, it works dry at the mirror or wet in the shower with your usual gel or foam. To clean, rinse the head under the tap, lift it off, rinse the underside and let it air dry, or skip the water and use a quick spray of Shave Mate Cleaning Spray for cleaner foils and longer life.

At 68 x 68 x 45mm it's the smallest shaver in the HERO range and disappears into a wash bag with the cap on. The 900mAh battery gives 60 minutes of cordless run time from a 90-minute USB-C charge, the display shows battery percentage, speed and lock status, and a three-second hold on the power button locks it for travel.

Palm-sized foil shavers have so far been the preserve of the big electrical brands, at prices that run several times what the Apex costs. Same compact format, same wet and dry convenience, same replaceable foils, at a fraction of the outlay, and backed by the 100-day guarantee and 2-year warranty that come with every HERO product.

Foils and blades are consumables and will typically last 6 to 18 months depending on frequency and shave area. The complete HERO Apex Shaver Replacement Head ($29.99) clicks on in seconds and brings the shave back to day one.

To use, shave with short sweeps at varying angles, moving both with and against the grain, and stretch the skin taut with your free hand. Charge only with the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable (USB-C to USB-C cables will not charge the device), make sure the port is dry before plugging in, and never clean or operate the shaver while it's charging. No initial charge is required; it's ready straight from the box.

What's in the Box

• HERO Apex Wet & Dry Shaver
• Protective cap
• USB-A to USB-C charging cable
• User manual

Motor Speed: 8000 RPM
Shave System: 6-blade floating foil with 2 integrated long hair trimmers
Form: Palm-sized, handle-free
Dimensions: 68 x 68 x 45mm / 240g
Suitable For: Face, cheeks, jawline, neckline and bald head
Best On: Stubble up to 2 to 3 days (around 1mm)
Speed Settings: 2 (low speed for sensitive areas)
Wet and Dry: Yes (IPX7 showerproof, fully washable)
Battery: 900mAh lithium-ion
Run Time: 60 minutes
Charge Time: 90 minutes
Charging: USB-C port, USB-A to USB-C cable included (5V 1A)
Display: Battery percentage, speed and travel lock
Travel Lock: Yes
Foil Life: 6 to 18 months, replaceable
Replacement Head: HERO Apex Shaver Replacement Head
Warranty: 2 years
Guarantee: 100-day money-back
Designed in Australia, Made in China