Most of our testers agreed that the Series 9 is an amazing shaver. At first glance, the biggest difference between the Series 9 and the Series 7 is size. The Series 9 is longer, has more girth, and is more top-heavy, all due to its quadruple-headed shaving mechanism. That four-way head sticks to Braun’s traditional two-foil design but adds a pair of cutting mechanisms—a “direct & cut” trimmer and a “hyper-lift & cut” trimmer—that better snag wiry, unruly whiskers, the company claims.
Our foil shavers collection, for shaving on-the-go, to premium-quality shavers for a better performance, will fit in to your daily routine. Over 75 years ago we introduced our first electric shaver to the world. Since then we’ve been advancing shaving and grooming technology for you and millions of guys across the globe. As with the more expensive Braun models, this Remington comes with a two-year warranty. Remington recommends annual replacement of the shaver’s cutting block and foil, which are sold as a combo pack for about $20.
Remington Products’ product line includes Lady Remington, electric shavers for women. I have a similar Remington Shaver which I purchased in 2018. This new replacement shaves cuts good enough but it says three blades when there are actually only two blade heads and no protective cover over the outer blade so I am concerned about cuts.
Razor remains our favorite for everyday shaving, because it provides the perfect balance of comfort, closeness, and durability—and all at a fair price. The series at the lower end of Braun’s foil shaving line that we tested—the Series 5 and Series 6—each performed fine in our testing, and with a bit more work and time all eventually gave the same shave as the Series 7. The shaver includes an indicator to let you know when the time comes, and the Remington Shaver cutters are usually in the $50 to $60 range. For travel, Philips Norelco offers a hard case that’s considerably bulkier than those that come with the foil razors we tested. The S9000 Prestige’s digital battery indicator is more precise than the temperature-gauge-like bar on other models we’ve considered, but both are fine in day-to-day use. We’ve recruited people with diverse facial hair types and shaving preferences to test our picks long term.
The shaver has to be charged for 90 minutes to be used for that same amount of time, according to the brand. A razor can provide a close shave using some water and shaving cream, but they should be used in conjunction with the above tools if you have longer hair. Butler noted that a straight razor is “unforgiving” and getting used to such a sharp blade can take skill and patience. “A head shaver, however, is a push of a button and a smooth glide over your head with no worries about cutting yourself,” he added.
If you push the little white buttons on the side you can pop off the top part to really clean it. I usually use it everywhere, even the bikini area and then go in with a regular razor blade to catch anything I missed. We tried Philips Norelco’s lower-end rotary models but determined that the brand’s 9000 series performed better, and it was so closely priced that it was a better buy for most people. In our experience, the 4000-series razor didn’t shave closely enough to be worth their bargain prices. However, one member of our test panel has been using a 4000-series model for years, and they still love it, even after trying much more expensive models.