Braun series five electric shaver for men makes shaving easy with three flexible blades that adapt to your facial contours. The EasyClean system delivers Braun Series 5 a fast and easy cleaning without re-moving the shaver head. The Li-Ion battery provides up to 3 weeks of shaving and a 5 min quick charge.
It offers not only a comfortable use but also a close shave. Therefore, these razors capture as many hairs as possible, guaranteeing fastness and efficiency each time. I’m used to the 5 series shaver and although this is a 5 according to Braun, it’s more like a 5a type. It is very ergonomic in your hand and easy to use.
The different numbers correlate with color, the country they are sold, and the accessories or attachments the razor is sold with. In my experience, the differences between the old Series 7 and the Series 9, especially since you shave more often, would be minor. In terms of closeness, I personally don’t see any differences and I also have sensitive skin. Some users do, others don’t, but I think it would be a very safe choice for you and for anyone that deals with post-shave irritation. I think it will also be a significant update from your current Series 5.
Good for a shaver within its price range and does the job OK, with effort though. For head-shaving the model that comes with extra attachments might be best suited. A user can trim the hair on their head first before shaving with the foils. However, these attachments are never as good to use compared to using a dedicated trimmer and I find these attachments next to useless.
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Blades – This shaver is a foil type that operates with three flexible blades. These movable blades adapt to the contours of a user’s face. Works well, easy to hold and use even with limited use hands. Not as close as some but no neck rash issues.
I tried to test it in a variety of scenarios so I can get a better understanding of its pros and cons and when this shaver would be a suitable option. For this review, I’ve been using the Braun Series s exclusively for almost two weeks. The battery indicator is very basic, with only 3 levels, each one representing a third of the battery capacity. Charging the 5018s from 0 to 100% takes around one hour. The charger (type 492-XXXX) has a USA plug and will work anywhere in the world (100–240v). Nevertheless, the battery life has been solid during my tests with the Series s.
I’d say that the 5018s and the rest of the models in this lineup will be suitable for someone with light to medium facial hair. The power button is also used to activate the travel lock function; you do that by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. It also means the shavers will only operate cordless, so you can’t use them while charging. This design of the shaver, with a cutout right underneath the shaving unit, allows you to rinse off the stubble without removing the cassette.