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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap
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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap Customer Reviews
RRP: £199.99
£59.99
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Improving on perfection
5Until about a year ago I was a long time user of a wet razer, every day without fail. I've always had very sensitive skin, so struggled along with it, but didn't think electric shavers were up to the job. I decided to try eventually and bought a lower end Braun model, I was amazed by how good a job this did in terms of, ease comfort and closeness (when used in water with shaving gel). I never turned back. So I was very keen to try out this new Series 5 Braun shaver and see if it could possibly improve on the one I had. I have to say, after a week of using it, I think it has! It's made me realise that although my old shaver was good, it did have some minor negatives, such as not catching all the hairs on my neck and maybe not being as comfortable as it could be. When I tried this razor I was amazed how smoothly it glides over my skin, I got very little irritation before when using it wet, but with this I get absolutely none at all. On top of that, the moving head (that the old razor didn't have) makes a bigger difference than I expected and does a good job of getting into all the more difficult areas, like round my neck. As with my old model, it gives a very close shave, as good as could be expected really. It feels as good as a wet shave with a razor initially and the only thing you notice is that the stubble starts to be felt earlier in the day than if I had had a wet shave, but that's a very small price to pay and one I'll happily live with for the convenience and comfort. I also think the battery lasts longer in this model, a minor thing, but still. It would be nice if it had a charging dock and travel case, rather than just a cable, but I can live with that (and I believe there are versions out there of this model that do come with this). It's also a little bit more bulky to take away with me than my old shaver and I worry the movable head seems a little bit fragile, especially without a case to protect it, we'll see over time I guess.
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Braun series 5 razor
2When i first recieved the razor i placed it on charge expecting a good few hours to charge but it took less than an hour which i tbought was very good . The razor is a little on the heavy side but is quite nicely balanced when using it. When I used the razor for a wet shave the head of the razor actually cut me under my chin in several places causing me to bleed but I'm not sure if I was applying too much pressure having said that the shave pretty good & close. When I used it for a dry shave again a fairly close shave but left me a little red around the neck but not too sore. The head of the razor is rather on the large / square side so in my opinion effects the shave quality where you need flexibility around the jaw bone. It not as flexible as i like a razor to be around all areas of the face meaning you apply more pressure trying to get in smaller areas of the face resulting in the shaving rash. The head can be flexable or fixed with the push of a button i tried it in both but it didnt really see the difference between the two. On the whole it could be a better shaped head for more flexabikity when shaving to make use of the whole shaving head around all areas of the face , for some reason Braun have never moved away from a square shaped / style head which is a little 1970s looking .
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Compact,stylish and close shave
5Packaging is minimal and easy to get into..shaver and accessories are packed bodily and are easy to open ...Instruction manual is small but compact with 24 languages covered..user instructions are simple.and easy to follow..Once out of the packaging the shaver needs to be charged...when plugged in a charging light will indicate it's on charge and once charged 3 lights will light up for a few seconds before switching off...thennyou good to go...The head has as a 8 direction movement..so it's easy to follow the contours of your face ...the shave is close and comfortable and did not leave me with a shaving rash...as the foil is sensitive to skin and as I have sensitive skin anyway this was an added bonus...with a built in trimmer on the back of the razor...which.means no fiddling around trying to.connect one...its a case of press a small.button and push trimmer up...I don't have a beard or moustache bit found this trimmer ideal for sideburns trimming...I have used this razor both for dry and wet shave and find it very capable of doing both...as got cleaning it's just a case of placing it under a running tap..as the razor is 100% water proof with a rubberized grip so not slipping out your hand...another handy operation is that the razor hard can be locked off when transporting it around...so no worries of damaging the could when unpacking...when I'm operation the razor is quite quiet..which I really like...this is for.me the best electric razor I have used...itz praticable light ,stylish,easy to use and very easy to clean...Will be using this razor more than a wet shave and I have always preferred wet shave ,until now that is.
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Fantastic Product
5I received the item a few days ago. It came well boxed and looked like a premium product. Charging for the first time takes only around 10mins so super quick. Have used the shaver both wet and dry, I have to say this is a little beauty of a shaver. I have a rotary shaver and have never used a foil shaver before but by god this is excellent. The shaver just seems to glide effortlessly across my face. I do suffer from shaving rash but I've not had a problem after shaving with this so fingers crossed I've found the perfect match here. Its the smoothest and closest shave I've had in years. The shaver is well balanced and the rubber on the handle ensures there is no slipping from the hand. This feels to me like a top end shaver should feel like and for me I'd pay top end for this. I would recommend this little beauty to anyone.
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A close shave
5Really impressed with this Braun Series 5 5140s Electric shaver. First of all, the shaver felt good to hold, fits well into your hand, able to have a comfortable solid grip. The shaver was a good weight, heavier that my other electric razor, but not too heavy. It felt a solid reliable shaver, inspiring confidence. The Braun Series 5 5140s Electric shaver, was very efficient, the flexible head that moves in 8 different directions giving a close comfortable shave. With it having an intelligent AutoSensing motor , it easily adapted to my whiskers density, giving me a much closer shave than my other electric razor. Not only did I get a really close shave, my skin feeling a lot smother, my wife could visibly see how much closer shave I had. While I have not used it in the shower, the Braun Series 5 5140sElectric shaver is specifically designed to be safe to used in the shower, wet or dry the shaver gives a refreshing shaving experience without the slightest compromise .
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My Braun story
5For better shaving experience I waited couple days to grow my beard longer...So today was the day when I used this Braun 5140s shaver. Shaving was smooth, easy and pleasant as it took less than 5 minutes to glide over my facial skin. I liked the fact shaver's head was moving around to copy my face. So there was't too much pressure on any of angles or bends. Side cutter also did perfect job. In the end electric motor felt powerful and efficient to do the task. Never head shaver like this before so definitely recommend to others.
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Very happy with results
5Ok starting with the shaver itself and what you get. It comes neatly packaged with a cleaning brush, a standard charger, head guard and the shaver itself, everything you need to maintain and look after your shaver on the go. The shaver itself fits very comfortably in your hand thanks to its rubber grip coating the design is finished off with a smooth shiny sections that gives it a very classy expensive look but these sections do make it a bit of a fingerprint magnet. Now for the job it needs to do! It would be worth giving you a brief description of the Tuff job it has ahead of it with my skin type and hair type, I have very coarse curly hair with quite sensitive skin so too much up and down motions to cut missed hairs would cause me to have sore spotty skin which fortunately this isn't the case with the Braun series 5 shaver it cuts very quickly cleanly and with the motion heads it keeps a close cut in one stroke regardless of lumps bumps and Contours of your face including your chin and neck this minimises the need to go over sections you've already cut. Quality of cut! This is the important one we all want to spend less time shaving and more time doing other stuff and my new Braun shaver let's me do just that, I'm happy to report that everything about this shaver makes my life easier and faster, It it will charge in around a hour and iv not had to recharge it in 4 days, using it once for a big shave, 3 morning touch ups and a night out shave. Is it a close cut your asking? Yes in a nut shell, I had no problem getting a close shave on any area of my face including my problem areas being my jawline and neck. Bad points. To add an "s" to the word points is a bit unfair as I only have one complaint and is a minor one and that's that the trimer is not as fine cutting as I would like it to be, making it hard to do detail lines. This might just be the case with my hair type but given that the Braun performs so well from the get go this is just a very minor thing that brings the mark down a tad. I love this shaver and I think you would to.
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Excellent, efficient shaver
5The Braun Series 5 allows for a clean, stubble wearing or trimming shave. It's easy to use, time efficient and has a great rotating head. It can be used in the shower which reduces rushing, and charges to full capacity within a short period of time. Great purchase!
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Close Shave
5Well after using a different brand of shaver for 10 years, I can safely & surprisingly say that this Braun shaver is the best I have used bar none. I used to get razor burns from my old shaver but this is excellent on my face & neck. Only one thing is it is a little noisy but it does a great job.
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Mr smooth and fresh
5I think this is by far the best shaver I have ever used it really does reach and cut all those little areas with the movement of the head paramount to maintaining a smooth and clean shave. I would highly recommend this to all males out who want ease as well as comfort
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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap Customer Reviews
RRP: £199.99
£59.99
Save: £140.00
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