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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap
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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap Customer Reviews
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Braun series 5 5140s
4I've been using the Braun series 5 for a week now and I must say it's the best electric shaver I have used to date. When I unboxed the day it arrived I wasn't disappointed in the feel and quality of the product. It feels well built. After I gave it a charge I got ready to go have a shave as I hadn't had one in a few days. As soon as I turned it on the sound of the motor surprised me, really powerful sounding which gave me high hopes. It dealt with my stubble really well considering how much I had. Didn't give me a smooth shave but I expected that. I missed a day out before I used it again and it dealt with my 2 day stubble perfectly and left me with as smooth a shave as I could have hoped to get from an electric shaver. The Braun series 5 5140s is a great piece of shaving engineering the fact I can use it wet or dry, clean it with the accompanying brush or just run it under water and still be able to use it without having to wait for it to dry is by far the best feature. The styling trimmer had one little flaw that it didn't extend up past the main shaver head so actually getting a good view of the trimmer is difficult. I have been using the Braun series 5 daily since then and I'm happy with the results and I still don't feel the need to use a razor blade to get a clean shave. If your looking at buying an electric shaver for yourself or as a gift I would recommend this one over the other shavers I've owned. It leaves a great shave and I've had no skin irritations or redness since I've used the Braun 5140s. I was really lazy at shaving before using this shaver it felt like a chore but not anymore. I can definitely say I loved this product and its even made my wife happy she doesn't have to nag me to shave.
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Great Shaver
4My first impression of this shaver was mixed. It looked stunning, however when I went to charge it for the first time, I noticed it only came with a 2 pin shaver plug. There is no 3 pin adapter in the box, so I had to leave it until I had time to go and buy an adapter. Apart from that, it was great. The fact that it can be used wet or dry is an added bonus! I used it as a dry razor and it was extremely efficient at removing 3 days of beard growth. The battery lasts very well and it is not too noisy. I have yet to try it as a wet shaver, but trust that it will be just as good. This is much better than my previous batters shaver. Recommended product (just remember to buy a shaver adapter at the same time)
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A great electric shaver!
4I've used many electric shavers over the years. Those with "foil" heads and those with "rotary" style heads. I find that initially they work well but over time it's almost as if my skin gets used to the shaver and it doesn't work as well. However, I can say that with the Braun Series 5 this isn't the case. This shaver seems to give consistent results every time I use it. The flex head seems to follow the curve of my face really well and it's effortless to shave. The actual shaver fits well in the hand being not too heavy or light and just about the right shape. I'm impressed with the battery life as well, you don't need to charge too often - as the battery seems to go on for ages. Cleaning is a little bit of a pain, it's a shame that this shaver doesn't come with the Clean and Charge station which would make the whole package a great experience. Overall, certainly a great electric shaver - clearly with a lot of thought and design that has gone into it.
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Good to remove the ruff
4I have to be clean shaven at the start of every work day due to wearing a dust mask daily. This razor allows me to stay clean shaven with little effort. A quick zip over leaves it short enough to please the bosses at work. Certain hairs require a few passes and the fact I can take this in the shower if I want is amazing. Once you get the technique down its so much quicker than a wet shave. More than 3 days growth struggles and requires multiple passes. Perfect for me to save time and money on razor blades.
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Shaving Made Easy - Quick & Comfortable
5A really great and ever so simple to use shaver; I'm not normally a fan of electric razors but this one was just brilliant - setting it up for first use was easy! It was able to give me a very clean and neat trim; I usually have some trouble with the chin bone area due to the razors ripping out hairs rather than cutting them - but this was perfect; very smooth and the head moved nicely to the contours of my face. Would highly recommend this razor; my only complaint is that it is rather loud. Apart from that - go forth, buy and enjoy!
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The future of shaving is here
4In the box, the Braun 5140s comes with a two pin charging wall plug, instructions booklet and a protective cap. The Braun 5140s shaver feels very solid in the hand. It's elegant design and well-made construction shows it means some serious business. This is a wet/dry shaver, so it can be used at the sink or in the shower. There is a locking mechanism that allows the user to lock or release the trimmer head. It has a separate pop-up trimmer on the back side and a single power button on the front side. It also has LEDs to show battery level. In the past, I have used several rotary electric shavers but I have always been somewhat frustrated and disappointed with the final results. Despite spending twice as long as a with a traditional manual wet razor, rotary shavers for me failed to give a close smooth shave and instead have left patchy stubble areas on my face especially around the chin and neck areas. The longer you run rotary shavers the hotter the blades become resulting in a uncomfortable and painful shave. It is thus I have always gone back to a manual razor. The Braun 5 series 5140s wet and dry foil shaver boasts some head turning advance technology featuring AutoSensing motor, 8 Direction Comfort head, MicroMotion, MacroMotion, ActiLift Trimmer and 2 SensoFoil blades. The Braun 5140s was my first ever foil type electric shaver. I was somewhat skeptical due to my history with electric shavers, but I was pleasantly surprised. The series 5 shaver is well built, has a comfortable grip and has an ergonomically design which fits well in the hand. The battery of the Braun 5140s comes completely flat out of the box and I therefore had to use the enclosed wall charger to charge the shaver before I could give it a test drive. It took about an hour to fully charge the Braun 5140s and immediately upon powering the shaver i could tell the sheer power of it's motor. The vibrations of the motor left my hand numb after ten minutes of use and boy this is a very noisy shaver as a result in comparison to my rotary electric shavers. The Braun 5140s gave a remarkable smooth and very comfortable shave. Admittedly, I had to go over areas a few times to get a smooth shave but the end results were impressive. There was no skin irritation and no nicks or cuts to the face especially around the neck and chin areas. I have now been using the Braun 5140s shaver daily for over the past two weeks and as of yet, have not needed to charge the battery since it's initial charge. The 5140s is extremely easy and quick to clean- you simply run the shaver blades under a running tap! In conclusion, it has been a pleasure to use the Braun series 5 5140s electric shaver on a daily basis. The Braun Series 5 didn't cause any irritation, it was so smooth against my face and performed perfectly. The line from the throat to under the jaw is the most difficult place to shave, however the pivotal design of the Braun 5140s permits it for a closer following of facial contours which results in a Closer contact for a smoother shave. With it's impressive battery life and the convenience of built-in pop up smart trimmer, the Braun series 5 5140s is a must have for the busy man.
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Impressed, with caveats!
4I was really looking forward to trying the Braun Series 5 5140s as I currently use an older Braun shaver (7000 series) which I have always been pleased with. In fact having just changed the foil and cutter on the old one I knew it would be a fair test! First impressions of it were good as the 5140s fits nicely in the hand. Just in comparison with my old one, having the long hair trimmer on the 'back' (opposite side to the button) confused me, but I soon got used to it. Most importantly shaving performance has been impressive. It certainly seems more 'powerful' than my old one, not sounding like it's struggling with some thicker growth, and the end result has been a lovely smooth face, but with no soreness or anything (not that the old one had that problem either). Just running it under warm water to clean it has been a nice change, though it's in the cleaning that I have my caveats. There's probably no way around it, but once the intricacies of the foil/cutter cassette are wet, it takes a long while to dry out, even left off. I can, and do, shave with it wet, it's just not what I'm used to. And compared to my old one, having the foil and cutters as a single cassette unit makes me wonder if shavings will build up in the cassette - I'm used to being able to remove the foil to thoroughly clean the cutters. But I've been using it every day and now certainly wouldn't want to go back to my old shaver from the feel and shaving performance point of view, and I'd definitely recommend it at this point!
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What a great shaver in the range!
4I've been using electric shavers for quite some time, first the circular head ones and more recently the foil based ones, like this new Braun 5140s. I must say this particular Braun performs better than previous Braun models that I have tried (7 series), and certainly leaves my face feeling cleanly shaved, and I can't spot any stray hairs left behind! I like the fact that I can use the shaver wet or dry, but it does seem to perform better dry. It's easy to clean with the included brush, or just running it under the tap for a bit after tapping out the bulk of the shavings. It's got a useful locking slide to hold the head in one position for fiddly bits like under my nose, and a pop up trimmer for tidying sideburns. It seems to charge quickly, and provides enough charge for a good 4 or 5 days' worth of shaving time. It would score 5 stars from me if it included a travel case and some shaver lubricating oil (easily obtained online of course). It does have a protective cover for the foil for when it's in my travel washbag though.
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A good shave
4I've been a user of Braun shavers for over 30 years. I was looking for three things from a replacement shaver; a better shave, a quicker shave and a quieter shave. There was no doubt that the Series 5 was a lot quieter than my current Braun. After using it for a couple of weeks I think I can say the shave is better. It isn't so noticible on my face but it picks up those annoying neck hairs which my last shaver just couldn't catch. Shaving takes just as long but I think that will improve as I become accustomed to the new shaver and vary my shaving technique. I have never been a wet shaver so have not attempted to use the Series 5 for that. It is easy to quickly clean the shaver after each use. The shaver is quite quick to charge and, so far, I have had 10 shaves without needing to re-charge it. The shaver has a comfortable grip and, while a little heavier than my existing one, feels well made.
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A Cut Above the Rest
5The Braun Series 5 5140S is without doubt the best electric shaver I have used. The head of the shaver can either be used fixed or in the adjustable setting. This was the first time I used an electric shaver with an adjustable head and although it takes some getting used to, the cut is visibly cleaner and the head glides over the contours of the face. This also avoids you having to lift the shaver off your face for the next stroke as you have to do with a fixed head, so much more efficient. The blades are very effective and give a close, smooth cut. I put the shaver to the test on 5 days of stubble and it coped fine, without the pulling you get when the hair is longer. The side trimmer is also well designed, facing out from the shaver, making trimming side burns and other facial hair very easy. It is a very light shaver to use, was fully charged in 40 minutes and has a helpful charge remaining bar on the side. My only criticism is that it seems noisier than other electric shavers I have used before. Overall, an excellent shaver which I am very pleased with.
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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap Customer Reviews
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