If you don’t want to take the time to clean then manually charge the shaver, pick one that has a station included. It does not give as close a shave as a manual razor blade. This shaver is for those who shave best when the skin is dry. If you are looking for same series with wet/dry functionality, you might want to consider Braun Series S model which Remington Shaver is in a similar price range. The Series cc Electric Shaver from Braun gives you the latest in shaving technology and comfort to make for a quick, smooth, clean and effortless experience. Featuring Braun’s MicroMotion design, this razor’s cutting elements are individually suspended to provide the best contour flexibility and dexterity available.
My old series 5 is still working and actually is much lighter and faster and closer shave. I haven’t used an electric razor for over 20 years due to getting a rash from them and I bought this to give it a go. I think the bottom line overall from user reviews points toward it’s a good shaver, but not great. 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. This does not apply to US and Canada models for users within the US and Canada.
One full charge of 60 minutes gives you 50 minutes of shaving time. It also has a 5 minute quick charge option, so you can get just enough battery for a quick shave before you head out the door. 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. It should also be a good buy for those that get neck irritation from other electric shavers. Everything about the Braun Series 5 is easy enough; from charge to shave and cleaning I cannot fault it unless I use it with a lot of growth.
I am only drawing attention to it because other brands of electric shavers do not contain this flaw. These are called charging studs and when they make contact with the included cleaning station, the battery will Braun Series 5 instantly begin to charge. Much simpler than plugging and unplugging the charging cord from your shaver. The cleaning station is essentially a dock that cleans, charges and lubricates your electric shaver.
I observed the new trimmer is more useful than the older ones. Because I could trim off my full beard with the new precision trimmer. The trimming result was not as satisfactory as the professional trimmers though. However, it might be a downside as well for the users who don’t like to use brute force.