I tried cleaning my 5018s exclusively in this manner for the first 3 shaves just to see how effective it is. But if you need to pre-trim a beard, it’s definitely better than any integrated trimmer. You’ll have to manually remove the cassette and pop it in its place every time you need to use it. If that’s how you use a trimmer in the majority of the time, you probably won’t like the trimmer attachment shipped with the Series s. Finally, the foil frame is unnecessarily wide and the head just doesn’t glide as easily on the skin. And this is quite important for getting a quick shave, especially if your beard is dense and thick.
I will be examining the shaver in much greater detail in the next section. Right after I am finished showing you the contents of the box. Owner manuals provide valuable information on how to use your appliance.
You’ll find a rubberized grip that covers the sides of this product. I expected the boys to compensate with a textured, long grip to complement wet shaving. With the price hovering between $140 – $160, this is one product that packs the punch Braun Series 5 when it comes to performance and maintenance. I got the “Full” Braun treatment with the package when it arrived. If the shaver is regularly cleaned with water, apply a drop of light machine oil on top of the foil once a week for lubrication.
Ambient temperature is out of valid range.Special cord set is not plugged in properly. Wait a few minutes, if charging will start automatically. Sometimes charging could start delayed (e.g. after long storage). The cleaning cartridge can be disposed of with regular household waste. Braun recommends changing your shaver’s Foil & Cutter cassette every 18 months to maintain your shaver’s maximum performance. When the level indicator lights up permanently red, the remaining fluid in the cartridge is sufficient for about 3 more cycles.
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.
For you the simplicity and convenience the cleaning station brings will be more than worth the small price of buying replacement cleaning cassettes. Unfortunately, the Series 5 charger cord is the shortest of any major shaver brands. As you may have guessed by the name, travel lock is most commonly used when you are squashing your electric shaver into an already overflowing luggage. You may charge without the cumbersome charging station by connecting the cord straight to the shaver.
This will be of great help to those of you who are tempted to apply too much pressure when shaving. In our Series 7 review we looked at how you could Remington Shaver take the head of the series 7 and slide perfectly on to of the Series 5, picture below. The beard trimmer is identical to that of the Series 9.