Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious skin injuries may occur. Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using. Do not place, store or charge the appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Never be without your favourite Boots products with our international delivery options. I understand how tough it can be to find a good razor most of the time, as well as the common shaving issues. I started this website to stop other people from making the same mistakes I did.
The design of the Series 5 is so sleek that the braun Series 9, which is the high end of the Braun range, has the same design and is highly recommended. The handle is widest at the top, near the cassette, and then tapers down in the middle. The Remington Shaver is a majority black colour, with small bits of red or blue detail, while the shaving head comes in either black or silver. The shaver has 3 flexible blades that are advertised as being able to effortlessly follow the curves and contours of your face. I used shaving foam with it and It left patches of hair intact pretty much all over.
Braun Series 5 shavers provide close and clean shaving performance with their three flexible blades. These men’s electric shavers provide an effortlessly close and easy shave, even in tricky areas. They also come with trimer attachments that help you trim and style your mustache and sideburns easily. Series 6 electric shavers are waterproof, making shaving convenient even in the shower or dry.
And while the 3 cutting elements can move independently, the head unit of the 5018s is fixed. 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 only difference between the 5190cc and 5195cc is that the latter also comes with a hard travel case.
Needless to say, these additional features tend to lift the price a little. You’ll then see some which have an ‘s’ next to the number, while others have ‘cc’. The ‘s’ options are a simpler option, while the ‘cc’ indicates that it comes with a charge and cleaning’ station. We’ll go through how this works when we discuss the cleaning system of the shavers below. However, one notable point of praise was that most reviewers found the shaver simple to clean. The Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver is 100% waterproof and can be used both wet and dry, with gel or foam, letting you shave your way.
When the level indicator lights up permanently red, the remaining fluid in the cartridge is sufficient for about 3 more cycles. When the level indicator blinks red, the cartridge needs to be replaced – about every 4 weeks when used daily. Charging will start automatically when the shaver has been placed in properly. The contacts on the back of the shaver need to align with the contacts in the C&C. A beep sound confirms that the shaver sits properly in the C&C. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time.
The results were slightly better when I used a pre-shave lotion or shaving cream, but not dramatically better. To my surprise, it was also good on the chin and under the nose, two areas where I have particularly thick facial hair. Given the striking similarities to the entry-level Series 3 and the obvious cost-cutting decisions in the case of the cassette, I really didn’t have high expectations. 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.
While the closeness of the Series 5 isn’t class-leading, this shaver shines when it comes to comfort. And now let’s get to the most important part of the review, the actual shaving performance. Being suitable for dry only use, the Braun Series cc can be used while charging with the Philips Norelco Shaver included cord, unlike the wet/dry 5190cc. Speaking of which, this is another minus of the Series 7 that was fully addressed with the Series 5. While the Series 7 doesn’t have a travel lock, you can activate it on the Series 5 by pressing and holding the ON/OFF switch for 3 seconds.