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. 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. Some users may not appreciate having to attach the trimmer.
The back is covered with a sticky rubber grip. Even if you are the most clumsy person on earth, this thing is staying in your hands, wet or dry. The travel case has just enough room for the Series 5 Shaver. Unfortunately, this means you will have to pack the charging cord separately when traveling.
Lastly, it cleans by only tapping the head to shake out the cuttings and then brushing the rest away. You can also clean it by washing it with water. Only minus is you have to change the head to attach a trimmer blade- it doesn’t pop up as on the 5 series shaver. Description Electric razor with 3 flexible blades that adapts to facial contours for a close shave made easy. This men’s electric razor is 100% waterproof for Wet & Dry use. Braun Series 5 Easy Clean electric shaver for men makes shaving easy with 3 Flexible Blades that adapt to your facial contours.
Part of the test was to also use the shaver on various amounts of hair growth (i,e,. daily, every 2 – 3 – and 4 days). With most electric shavers including this Braun, up to 2 or 3 days is best, but I do like to push them a little at first for review purposes. Unboxed a buyer gets the shaver, manual, charging power lead, a trimmer, and a small cleaning-up brush with the 5018S (50-B1200S) model I purchased. The standard 5 series comes with no attachments and others have various attachments.
Overall, the build quality and ergonomics are adequate considering the price of the Series s, but the shaver feels underwhelming compared to the old Series 5. My main gripe with this model is related to the shaving head. The shaver is also much lighter at only 174g/0.38 lbs according to my kitchen Braun Series 5 scale. The Braun 5018s and all the new Series 5 razors are suitable for wet & dry use. One of the models in this revamped line is the Braun 5018s (the UK/European version is called 50-B1200s). This particular Series 5 is bound to be the pick of the range thanks to its very reasonable price.
The difference is the additional travel case, charging station and price. I will review Braun Series cc in the below section. Of course, there’s a charging cord designed to feed the battery of this sleek shaver.
I again recommend using the Series s on shorter facial hair to avoid any potential discomfort. I personally have very sensitive and dry skin, especially on the neck, but didn’t have any major issues using the 5018s. The shave was however more enjoyable and I even managed to finish in a shorter time. To my surprise, it was also good on the chin and under the nose, two areas where I have particularly thick facial hair.
I have not found any complaints as yet about the longevity of battery life, which is encouraging. Wet & Dry – Braun state this shaver is 100% waterproof and can be used in the shower or bath. They also state it can be used wet or dry and with shaving foam or gel. Attachments – Each model of the Braun Series 5 may or may not come with attachments, depending on which model is purchased. The 5018s or 50-B1200s comes with a trimmer, and the 5050cs or 50-W4650cs comes with a trimmer attachment, body groomer attachement, and charging stand.