Braun Series 5 (8985) Men's Shaver
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Product Reviews of Braun Series 5 (8985) Men's Shaver
Product Review: Best electric shaver I ever had
Summary: 5 Stars
I switched to blades about 5 years ago when I started shaving my entire head. Then, I got lazy about shaving every day, so I got this shaver so that I would not kill too much time shaving every day. It's great. It shaves my roughened stubble quite well.
The only caveat is this. READ THE MANUAL! Like most modern gizmos, this shaver has a few too many features, but all in all, it's a good buy.
Product Review: Best electric shaver I've ever owned.
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all, it shaves very well -- not QUITE blade close, but it doesn't me bleed or irritate my skin, either. I like the cleaner. The trimmer can handle the longer hairs that can get away from an electric; no problems around my chin and nose (where some electrics don't get it done). High grades!Product Review: Best electric shaver I've ever used
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't write many reviews but I really wanted to take a moment to post about this shaver. I've used several electric razors over the years, including Remington, Norelco, and now two Brauns (and probably a couple of others). I can't shave with a blade because I have sensitive skin but an extremely thick, wiry beard. Blades, even the ones with 4 blades and the lubricating strip etc., just tear my skin up and I end up with several days of irritation, discomfort and red bumps.
My last Braun, which I purchased quite a few years ago (and it was expensive at the time), was the best razor I'd used to date, but was still noisy and SLOW. It would take me 45 minutes to get a decent shave even with a brand new head and foil, even with the razor plugged in. Plus it didn't hold the razor stubble in the head very well so I ended up with a mess of razor dust all over my shirt.
I got this Braun 360 Complete 8985 last Christmas and for the first time, shaving wasn't a chore but was actually very quick, easy and painless! What a relief. Instead of feeling like I was dragging sandpaper over my face for 45 minutes, it felt like wiping butter off, and I could get the smoothest shave I've ever gotten with an electric razor in under 10 minutes. Actually I was able to get an acceptable quick shave in like 6 minutes, but if I took my time it was even better.
Other reviewers have already spoken about the excellent cleaning and charging system, which really is excellent though in fact you do need to keep it in one spot without moving it or it will spill. When I travel I simply take the cord with me for charging and clean it with the brush.
I'll also point out that after I shave, I pop the foil open and run the razor over a trash can for a few seconds to shake out the hair, then I clean it quickly with the brush before using the charging/cleaning base. Doing this (and generally only using the base after every other shave), one cartridge actually lasts me about 3 months!! Can't complain about that.
I love the clever and useful features like the fact that the base will detect when the battery needs to be conditioned and will actually discharge and fully charge it to condition the battery. And I like the fact that the base somehow senses how much of a cleaning it needs. The razor also just informed me this weekend that I need a new foil and cutter head. What a great feature! When it did that I gave it some thought and realized it has been taking me somewhat longer to shave recently, so yeah, it's definitely time.
Nothing's perfect but this razor is absolutely worth the price and it's a fantastic product that has made shaving merely a simple inconvenience for me rather than the painful, time-consuming chore it used to be. (Oh, and it does mostly hold the stubble in the head, so no mess on my shirt or bathroom sink.) Thumbs up, five stars.
Product Review: Best electric shaver ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far the best electric shaver I've ever bought. I still don't think it is quite as good as a straight razor but pretty close.Product Review: Best razor I ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
I had several Norelco razors before but I had to use a straight razor to do the skin below my chin because of irritation. This razor did not irritate my skin at all. It shaves close, self-cleans, and tells me when it needs to be charged. I love