The shaver is also much lighter at only 174g/0.38 lbs according to my kitchen scale. The universal voltage converter (100–240v) allows you to use 5018s anywhere in the world, so you can definitely consider it as a travel shaver. This means you can rinse them with water, but also shave in the shower or with your favorite shaving cream or gel. It just clicks in place of the cassette, but that also means you’ll have to swap them every time. We’ll see how well it works in the cleaning and maintenance section of the review.
The trimmer attachment works like a regular beard trimmer. If you can get the 32BT set and the overall price is still decent, I think that would be an even better solution. The actual head is Philips Norelco Shaver slimmer since there’s no foil frame surrounding the cutting elements and it feels more nimble and also glides easier on the skin. The replacement head is also cheaper and easier to find.
The robust third generation and some 2nd generation series 5 shavers are available on the market with and without automatic cleaning and charging station. Beyond the existing Series 5 shavers, Braun released their new shaped electric shavers in the Series in 2020 which are slightly downgraded. However, Braun minimized the price range in the newly released shavers and added some extra facilities as well.
Do not be fooled by the smooth outlook as the machine inside this little monster has got what it takes to make this shaver the crown jewel of all shavers out there. Braun Series 7 is among the best choices for those looking for a comfortable shaving session. Since this model is gentle and forgiving, we highly recommend it for those with sensitive skin. They both have a quick charge solution when you’re pressed for time. It takes only 5 minutes for their batteries to take in enough juice for a single shave.
It can also lock into place in five different positions. When the shaving head is locked in one of the more extreme positions, the foil shaver retracts, so that you can get a closer shave. The lock feels a bit sturdier than some of the more advanced models too. Braun electric razor has a number of different series, which tend to come in a similar price bracket and offer similar shaving experiences.
I was shaving recently when I noticed that my face was bleeding, one piece of the foil had broken off which resulted in my skin getting cut. I mentioned this to my friend, who has a disabled son with the same razor and the same thing happened to Braun Series 5 him although he carried on shaving and had several cuts. The shops response to this problem is fair wear and tear, well the word tear is right it tore into my face. Time to get my 12 year old Phillips shaver out of mothballs, Perfect shave.
The Panasonic Arc shavers do have a long hair trimmer, but it’s deployed just like the one on the Series 7. The trimmer on the Series 5 is indeed similar to the one on your 7526, so that’s another reason to consider the Series 5 if you prefer that type of trimmer. There are several wet/dry models to choose from, with the 5190cc and 5040s usually being the best picks as they cost less. I have been using a Braun 7526 for about 15 years and stopped buying replacement heads for it at least 10 years ago (so I’ve been using the same one for that long!). I only shave about once a week and only to trim down the overgrowth on my upper cheeks, since I have worn a beard for many years. I have fairly sensitive skin and always found that it gave me razor burn if I use it in the area where my neck and jawline meet.
I initially purchased this shaver just replace my cheap Aldi one. I am so impressed with it that I felt compelled to write this review. I genuinely don’t write reviews, in fact this is the very first review I have written. Compared to my previous one and any shaver I have ever owned it works beautifully. It caters to my sensitive skin, nice close shave and it’s so easy to clean.