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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
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Redefining a close shave
5I've led my adult life believing that to get a shave that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth you need to lather up and use a wet shaver and if you wanted a quick shave you'd use a electric razor leaving you with a face that could light a match with. Then I used the Braun series 5 shaver. I now know a silky smooth shave is possible without setting up camp in the bathroom. The battery lasts a long time and I know exactly how much is left in it thanks to the battery display. I can also shave in the shower/bath so those wet shaver people can no longer hold that above our electric heads. All in all colour me impressed.
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The Pros and Cons
4I was excited to get this shaver open and put it through its paces as soon as it was delivered. When I opened the box I was slightly underwhelmed with the quality of the packaging as I felt it didn’t convey the usual message of Braun quality. When I got inside the box I was also surprised to find that it does not come with any kind of carry case or pouch. Other shavers I have used in the past almost always come with one even if it’s just a simple neoprene one, and so I had a double check to make sure I hadn’t missed anything. I hadn’t. After giving it some juice for a few hours I couldn’t wait to try it out and see how well it would cope with 4 days worth of growth. I was pleasantly surprised as my facial hair was quite long at this point, the shave was very good and very close except there were a few hairs it just wouldn’t pick up even after making sure my skin was stretched as per the guidance from Braun. In the end I shaved them off with a manual razor, although overall it’s a shaver and not a lawn mower and it is recommended on a maximum of 3 days growth. From then on I have been using it every couple of days and I have to say it does what it says on the tin. A close shave with zero irritation and I LOVE the fact it can be used in the shower it so easy to clean afterwards too, simply run it under the hot tap. I also really like the feel of it, it feels solid and just about the right weight with a nice rubberised finish. Overall a great shaver.
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Braun Series 5 shaver
5The Braun Series 5 is a lovely shaver, quick to charge, and halves the time taken by my old shaver to clear facial hair growth. It seems quieter in operation too, and does indeed cover the varied contours of my complexion without missing anything, as per manufacturers claim. I'm very pleased with it, because shaving can be a time consuming chore, and this shaver is quick, smooth and efficient. All in all a comfortable experience, and as such I recommend this product without hesitation.
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Great allround performer
5I got this shaver to replace a rotary head shaver that I bought that was very disappointing. No such disappointments with this Braun. It’s sturdily built with a good feel in the hand. Most importantly with an electric shaver, it gives a close shave and has good battery life between charges: The battery charges quickly. I found it takes around 1 hour to fully charge and, shaving most days, I’ve found that a full charge will last for 2 weeks. The shaver has a powerful motor and so copes well with stubble, leaving a smooth feel without any pulls on the face. The shaver has a floating head, which means it moves so that the foil remains at right angles to your face as you move the shaver. The head can also be locked, and I preferred locking the head as I found it gave a closer shave without missing bits. I use an electric shaver most days, but revert to wait shaves if I have a few days growth. The Braun can cope with 2 or 3 days growth without any problem but, as is the case with most electric shavers, there were one or two long hairs that it missed. However, going over these with the long hair trimmer dealt with these. The trimmer seems narrower than others I’ve used in the past, but works well. I was intrigued by the option to wet shave with an electric razor. I always thought as these as alternatives. The pamphlet said using shaving foam with the shaver would smooth the glide over the skin, so I decided to give it a try. And, it did- the glide was slightly better and I felt the resulting shaver was slightly closer. However, it wasn’t as close as a wet shave and wouldn’t be enough to make me use this in preference to a wet shave. Overall, I’m very happy with this shaver and would definitely recommend it to others.
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Braun Series 5 5140s
5I have been using this now for a few weeks and have now come to the conclusion that this is by far the best electric razor I have had the pleasure of using. Previously I used the top brand standard razor but wanted to try the convenience of an electric one.. My previous experience of these were patchy and ultimately led me back to my wet shave razor. However I am completely converted now by the Braun Series 5 5140s it shaves both smoothly and close. I have tried with both a few days growth and a few hours growth and both result in the same close shave. It really comes into its own in the shower with a wet shave being the most easy and comfortable shave I have experienced. I will no longer be purchasing expensive disposable razors as I have now found my perfect razor in the Braun Series 5 5140s, cant recommend it enough.
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Braun series 5
5This is my new best friend in the morning. It glides through my face without any pulling. I allways used to get shaving rash but not with this bad boy it leaves my face silky smooth. The design is icredabale hats off to Braun you have nailed it with this one. It's dose not slip out of your hand when it wet really comfy to hold. I actually enjoy shaving now.
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Braun Series 5 5140s
5Having used a 3 head razor for the past 10 years I was sceptical about trying the Braun 5140s. I’ve used the shaver daily for the past couple of weeks and there is no chance of me returning to my old one. I absolutely love it! The shaver came nicely boxed with a cleaning brush, charging lead and protective cap for when not in use. Instructions were clear, easy to follow and the unit was fully charged within the hour. Much quicker than I’m used to! I suffer from sensitive skin but the Braun gives a smooth and comfortable shave every time. The shaving head adapts and manages to keep contact with the skin even in the most awkward neck areas. It picks up hairs with ease and gives a really close shave that’s comparable to a razor wet shave. There is also a slide out trimmer that I find most useful for styling my side boards or catching longer hairs. The biggest plus point for me is that the shaver is waterproof up to 5m. It gives a really good close shave when I’ve used it in the shower with foam or gel and I find that the skin irritation I have become so used to is no longer an issue when using this product. It pretty much self-cleans itself when I’m showering and if using it dry there is a brush provided or you can simply run it under the tap. The impressive battery lasts me all week without needing a top up charge!
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Braun series 5 5140s
4Having used this razor for a couple of weeks now, i can safely say i'm pretty impressed with it. i currently own the s3 and feel i get a much quicker and cleaner cut, with this model. Being follicly challenged i also use this razor to shave my head and it does an even better job there than on my face. there are a few areas where i have to wiggle the razor around to get a few stray hairs, but generally very good. Also running the razor under a warm tap, helps to glide across your face better and also washers hair from the razor. Gave 4 star rating, as i feel the upgrade to series 7 or 9 would give another leap in performance, maybe i'll be lucky enough to try one of them one day.
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The electric razor I've always wanted
5I'm a bit of a flirt when it comes to razors - I've used a number of different brands of electric razor over the years, foil and rotary, and every now and then I'll turn to the wet shave for a change. The Braun 5140s Wet and Dry shaver is at the top end of the electric razors I've used, and boy is the difference obvious! Out of the box there is the shaver itself, the usual cleaning brush, protection cap and power cable (I always seem to lose the protection caps after a few trips with my electric shavers, so I'm going to have to work on that or keep this one safely in the bathroom!). Anyway, you have the basics (I believe there is the option to pay a bit extra and get the shaver with a charging base if you prefer that). I don't know how many languages most people know, but the instruction booklet includes plenty of them (so clearly this is a product that travels the globe looking for a home). Having read the instruction, much of it was common sense. Charging takes an hour for almost the same time in use. The shaver is totally waterproof (so nice and easy to clean under the tap - probably best not to go diving with it though). It has a removable head (no shaver stays sharp forever sadly) which can be left to move freely or locked into set positions if you prefer. So to the shave. As you'd expect for the price, this is not a shaver that is going to leave you with an unwanted designer stubble. Its as close a shave as any electric shave I've ever had (but lets face it, nothing electric ever gets as close as a barber wet shave - anyone telling you different is fibbing), and (as I mentioned at the start) when I fancy a wet shave, I now have the option of the old blade or the Braun electric to have a wet shave with the soap - nice! The product blurb says that the shaver uses technology to read the beard and adjust, giving that closer, smoother shave. The detail of that goes over my head, but the closeness of the shave is very noticeable. There is the usual slide up trimmer for those who like sculpting a beard (I don't, so that for me is used just to get the even cut on the sides and the odd nosehair). To round up, a quality product, smooth and close wet or dry shave that really is worth the extra few pounds over a run of the mill alternative, and waterproof so you won't actually destroy it when it gets its head wet. I highly recommend you give it a go.
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Very well designed electric razor
3The razor is very well designed with a great locking feature which is great with the children around. I love that you can use wet or dry and with shave foam/gel. My only criticism is that for my job I need to shave every day however this does not give a clean enough shave for work in that no matter how much I try it always misses a few hairs or doesn’t cut quite short enough. Ideal for the weekends as it’s a break from a standard razor.
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Series 5 Shaver with Protection Cap Customer Reviews
RRP: £199.99
£59.99
Save: £140.00
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