Braun cruZer Z-50 Shaver
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Product Reviews of Braun cruZer Z-50 Shaver
Product Review: Great Shave
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this with some concern as the Braun Series 1 150 I previously purchased was of poor quality. But this one performed up to the Braun name - a good shave, convenient and reliable. Product Review: cruZer Z-50 could give Braun a bad rep
Summary: 1 Stars
I guess this is what happens when a company gets too big. It sits back on its laurels and outsources to China.
First off, the electric shaver it was replacing was a Japanese "national" brand battery operated single rotary head shaver that was smaller than the palm of your hand, yet lasted over twenty years of daily use, including travel, camping, a good many drops, and a couple of accidental submersions. Purchased in Japan back in 1987, it always shaved close, never nicked or irritated, did its job in under two minutes, and cost less than $20 (adjusted Yen to Dollar).
Now to Braun's cruZer Z-50; reputable Braun name, rechargeable foil shaver with loads of gadgets for sideburn / beard grooming, all for under $50. A bit pricey, but seemed like it would make a fine replacement shaver.
Wrong! After charging it up, as per the instructions, I tried shaving the one day old growth and didn't notice any difference. I still had all the same stubble stuck to my face instead the shaver. Blade to the rescue while reviewing the instructions at work to try and figure out if I did anything wrong. Next morning disassembled / reassembled the shaver to check that it was working properly and wound up with the same results. Over the course of the following couple weeks, I tried hot wet electric shaving, electric shaving with creams and gels, spending ten freakin' minutes doing a two minute job, combining all of the above - all with the same dismally disappointing results, but with varying levels of rash streaks on my cheeks and neck - and still having to go back over with a blade razor daily.
In the end, I was donated (Yes, DONATED by a work colleague) a 2nd hand, "2nd rate" Norelco rotory. The Norelco works, the Braun does not, and I can not replace my old national that bit the dust. I will not speak of Braun's more expensive model shavers as I have a friend who speak well of his, but as for my future backing of Braun products, I think I'll stick to their Formula 1 race cars and skip on their shavers.
Product Review: Ouch!
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this in June 2007 as it seemed to be the ideal solution for a guy with a goatee. At first, it pretty much matched my expectations - a good three-function trimmer and a half-decent shaver all in one. It's stamina sucks, however. By March 2009 I had to keep my thumb on the trimmer blade extender to prevent the blades from pulling the hairs out rather than cutting them off. By mid-July 2009 this tactic no longer worked and rather than suffer more pain and expletives I now have a full-face beard of over four weeks growth while I wait for my Philips Norelco hybrid trimmer/vacuum cleaner to arrive. If that doesn't do the business it might not help convince my wife I'm not trying to look like Steve Earle but at least I'll be able to give the living room the once over. All I can do with the Braun is throw it away.Product Review: Not worth the plastic it doesn't trim through.
Summary: 1 Stars
I picked this up hoping to use it a few times a week and keep a short beard. What I got was a pain in the neck. Unless you want to keep a lumberjack length beard, this is not the trimmer for you. The attachments do not give you a close trim and the razor itself only worked for about 4 months before it started cutting me through the foil. And I'm not even talking through holes in the foil. I come away from using the razor with scrapes all over my face on a daily basis. Save your money and invest in a higher quality product.Product Review: electric razor
Summary: 3 Stars
This razor works alright as a shaver. Not as close as manual razors. It's trimmer works ok for a while. But it pulls a bit on the hair after a while, which hurts. It's nice to have the electric razor as it's convenient.