It took some maneuvering but I was eventually able to slay these odd looking hairs. The first thing you will notice when you turn the shaver on is the vibration of the shaver body. Annoyingly strong to the point that if you have ticklish hands then this shaver will send you into fits of giggles. Holding the Braun Series 5 in your hand is a comfortable experience.
One full charge of 60 minutes gives you 50 minutes of shaving time. It also has a 5 minute quick charge option, so you can get just enough battery for a quick shave before you head out the door. It would suit guys that shave every two days and don’t really have course hair. Gents that shave their heads every 2 or 3 days may find may also find it a good purchase. It should also be a good buy for those that get neck irritation from other electric shavers. Everything about the Braun Series 5 is easy enough; from charge to shave and cleaning I cannot fault it unless I use it with a lot of growth.
Nevertheless, it is certainly a nice device and easy to use. Does what it’s supposed to do, without too many extras. This razor is one of Braun’s Series 3, 5, 7 and 9 shavers, and it’s designed for maximum comfort and convenience whether you’re shaving wet or dry. Because it is waterproof up to 15 feet deep, you can use it to shave wet with water, foam or gel.
My old series 5 is still working and actually is much lighter and faster and closer shave. I haven’t used an electric razor for over 20 years due to getting a rash from them and I bought this to give it a go. I think the bottom line overall from user reviews points toward it’s a good shaver, but not great. The most common complaint is how much effort has to be made and the time it takes to shave fully when users had quite a bit of growth. And as I have experienced some users mention how some hairs are just not picked up by the shaver. This does not apply to US and Canada models for users within the US and Canada.
Remington Shaver shaver and charger/cleaning station. If you’re looking for a shaver that’s easier to maintain, the Series 5 has more advancements in terms of battery, charging, cleaning, and maintenance. The Series 3 is simpler with less bells and whistles than the newer models. The 310s has a small element that will direct some hairs for a better shave.
If the appliance is marked 492, only use Braun power supplies coded 492-XXXX. This appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. The design of the storage unit with the cleaner isn’t the best. It’s a little lop sided and unsightly in the bathroom, but can be stored in cabinet if you have a charging point. The right to repair movement in Australia is calling for companies to make it easier for their products to be repaired. I used shaving foam with it and It left patches of hair intact pretty much all over.
But the older models come with automatic cleaning station. The cleaning dock automatically cleans the shaver and charge along with. The solo models of the older Series 5 are also easy to clean. To clean the shaver head, just put it under the tab and start the power. You can remove the foil cassette to clean the inner blades. You can also use the provided cleaning brush with the older Series 5 shavers to clean instantly after dry shaves.
The Series 3 have a simple light that will alert the user when the battery is low. The Series 5 models have indicator lights that will let you Philips Norelco Shaver know when you are coming close to needing a charge. There are 5 lighted areas for indicating how much longer you have for shaving time.
In some models of the Series 3, you’ll find that there is no movement in the shaving heads. Otherwise, they don’t stay in contact with the skin as well as other models. The shaving elements move independently from the one next to it. In some models, the head can also be locked into position for precision cuts.
The shaver is nicely weighted and has a premium feel to it. As we mentioned earlier, Braun’s charger is the only one to ship with a coiled cord. Like the kind you find on the handset of your office phone. As you are no doubt aware, you face isn’t exactly flat. This is where the pivoting shaving unit comes in. If you think the shaving unit looks familiar, that’s because it is.