The Dynablade TurboGrip

Was it some wrathful, Old Testament God that bestowed shaving upon men? Oh, women think this stuff is easy, but they don't have to place a cold steel blade across their throats every day.

A further cruelty is surely the timing - first thing in the morning, when the hand-eye co-ordination is at its weakest.

Then there's the tedium of it all; having to lather up, making sure you don't miss a spot. But the worst is the effort of making all those little strokes up and down your face. If they can put a golf-buggy on the moon, why should you have to put up with this chore?

Well weep no more, friend, for the Dynablade TurboGrip is upon us. You simply insert the handle of your own razor into the device, and hold it to your face. The built-in motor transmits 8,000 micro-shaving strokes per minute, and the blades glide through your stubble.

The manufacturers say you get a closer shave, faster, with far less effort, and with your own razor.

The Dynablade TurboGrip costs $50 (#52) and is available direct from www.sharperimage.com

Gizmo suggestions welcome: smaccarthaigh@irish-times.ie