12.1.2017

So what’s in the box?1 Shaver Unit1 x Cleaning brush1 charger with 2 pin shaving plug (need adapter)5 x CombsSo, What’s the shaver like.Well, I've not used an electric razor in over 20 years. The last one I used was one of those very old twin foil shavers, that felt like you were having a few layers of skin shredded off your face with each stroke.Needless to say, I retired and ignored any electric shavers, preferring wet shaving.I must admit, I was very reluctant to use it but, for the sake of amazon and curiosity, I gave it a try, with a lot of aloe vera to hand if I needed it.So I tried the first week shaving daily with it dry. Well, what can I say, it gave an amazing shave. It took some getting used to,and having a goatee did concern me slightly as I didn't want to shave any part of that off. But, absolutely outstanding on a dry shave. I’d even go as far as saying its better than a Gillette or Wilkinson sword wet shave.I didn’t even get a shaving rash from a dry shave, as I purposely didn’t put any shaving balm on afterwards. I woke up the next day and my skin didn’t look like a pizza so, yeah im absolutely impressed. I shaved the rest of the week dry. Still no shaving rash.The following week I used this to wet shave. I think its completely crazy to gunk up this shaver with foam or shaving cream so I stuck with shaving oil. I assumed that’s the better option as the two other options would gunk up the shaver, reducing the life of it. Not to mention having to clean the unit at least once a week if you’re shaving daily, and I doubt if you used those products, that the shaver would last a year. I dont think it is a good idea to use those kind of products on a razor that costs this much.Anyway back to the wet shave test. It was the same smooth shave, there was little difference at all between dry and wet shaving, perhaps the wet shave was a little closer and faster to shave with.So the pro’s of wet shaving (with oil) with this razor is speed alone, as the razor works just as well both wet and dry.I was honestly stunned by the shave of this. I was expecting the skin rash similar to the twin foil razor I used years ago.I used the trimmer before starting the 28 days of dry and wet shaving, having not shaved for over a week. It was good, and shaved the hairs short enough to shave with the shaving unit, and it’s also good for edging around my goatee and sideburns. It’s not a beard trimmer so I still use the one I have for that, but, it’s not designed for it anyway.I charged the unit when I first had it, and in the 28 days that I have used it to shave (approx. 10 min shave daily) I've just now had to charge the unit.Overall ?I threw out my Gillette razor, my shaving cream and the spare blades. I’m simply not using wet shaving again, this is a far superior shaver in my opinion and I don’t need to carry cans of cream and after shave balm around with me when I travel anymore. I can also shave ANYWHERE, which is a plus if your a travelling man, going through airports or stopping off in service stations and such. All you need is a mirror.I don’t foresee ever going back to my wet razor again, even though it was the latest version of it, and while it was a good shave, this is better, faster and easier all round. Wet shaving took longer than the Braun shaver did too.The downside to this, is obviously the cost of the initial outlay of the product, and when I sat down and worked out how much I spend on razor blades over a year, I spend more than I would had I brought this product.A thing I would like to note, that sometimes, even with a clean razor and a good shaving cream I used to get shaving rash a fair bit, which doesn’t really look all that attractive. So that’s a thing of the past for me it seems.I can’t say there’s a single con to this product. I’ve seen some people moan about the price but it works out cheaper over a few years of wet shaving, and this product should last a very long time if you take good care of it. I’m expecting 5 or more years. When you think your paying £12 for about a months worth of daily shaving with Gillette blades , not to mention the shaving cream, it is actually cheaper to purchase this.So to end my review i would just like to say that i’m extremely pleased with my new Razor…

20.12.2016

The "Braun Series Shave and Style 3-in-1 Electric Wet/Dry Shaver with Precision Trimmer" differs in the colour of its side panels from other Braun shavers previously seen or used, although several of the current series 3 models use the same or similar blue highlights elsewhere within their design. The product code is 3010BT to avoid confusion with other Series 3 models.It is a kit and includes 5 fixed-length combs that allow up to 7mm beard/moustache/sideburns lengths (1mm minimum) when used in conjunction with the interchangeable trimmer head. As a shaver, it supports wet and dry use and is fully waterproofed for use in the shower when required. General body shaping and size is similar to other Series 3 models,but features and pricing vary between them. The shaver cutters and foils 'float' in order to follow facial contours with ease and the Braun multiple foil system works better than most relevant competitor's single-foil types. The current models use a revised cutter design with variable spacing that is intended to better handle longer beard growths - a 3-day growth was used during testing - and it appears to work quite well. Difficulties with longer beard hairs was a personal criticism made in respect of an older model. This is a distinct improvement and almost matches results from an older and more expensive Series 5.The shaver head is detachable and can then be replaced by the trimmer head - they detach quite easily without needing to press a release, and re-attach equally easily. Unfortunately, the trimmer cutters are in-line with the body, not angled for greater ease of use and comfort, which requires that it is usually used almost horizontally, near-vertical under the chin to trim the edge of a beard, with a suitable comb to shape and to trim, which may reduce vision of that area and/or lead to mistakes. The trimmer and combs can also be used for hair-styling, the third option, but will never be personally used for that. Both heads can be rinsed under running water to help remove loose hairs and trimmings, and the combs are easily rinsed and can be dunked if required, always in cool water. Use of the brush may help remove stubborn adhesions. Other than the power switch, the body is otherwise devoid of controls.Also included is the usual broad Braun cleaning brush and Braun-style protective cap, which on this fits rather more loosely than expected. It is designed not to be tight but this goes to the other extreme and appears likely to detach of its own accord. A travel case or pouch is not included with this but is with some of the more expensive models. The shaver works equally well with shaving foams and gels, the latter including the non-lathering ones and can also be used dry - wet for a better shave, dry for speed and convenience. Charging time is about an hour and allows about 45 minutes of shaving time which Braun claim to be seven days of use although other brands usually quote 3-minutes per shave (approximately equal to personal norms) which would give it about two weeks of working life per charge. If necessary, a 5-minute fast charge will allow a shave or beard trim if a full charge is impossible. Use while connected to the mains is not possible, but that is standard for Braun and for user safety.Retail pricing was unavailable when the order was placed but was later found to be at the higher end of expectations at just under £60. Comfort in the hand is good and the power switch falls readily under the thumb. There is no 'low battery' indication. An upper limit of 7mm for beard length is probably better suited for the stubble-grower rather than a longer beard although the trimmer head could be used without any of the supplied combs but using a normal hair comb in a professional manner to help shape and trim longer beards. With a 7mm length limit, it will probably better suit the younger user and the pricing is probably ideal for that market as a '3-in-1'.

27.4.2021

Duncurin has been using Braun shavers for just about all of his adult life. This is more years than I care to remember. I even remember as a really young chap, the hi-tech Braun advert, typical of their shavers at that time, where the image morphed from the profile of the shaver into the man’s hand and a bit like the ‘Smash’ advert – once seen and you are hooked and of course unlikely to forget.I had a brief dalliance with a Philips shaver with the rotary heads but I never really gelled with this and bought another Braun as soon as I felt it was a decent enough interval to replace it and I have been fortunate to review offerings from Panasonic and Remington – all excellent shavers,but I guess I’ll always keep coming back to Braun. I guess this is to do with their styling and their ease of use. They just seem to fit my face I suppose. There was a time where they were perhaps becoming over complicated and you will see my old Series 5 that has lots of switches and sliders and also has a cleaning station for it to slot into. In truth I leave the switches where they are, tend to clean it by hand but otherwise over the years, apart from needing foils, it has never missed a beat.Enter this new S5 which has lovely more minimalist and clean lines. I love the profile of the extended head assembly which is easy to clean and keep clean and also so easy to use. It just floats around one’s face and the job’s done. It has the typical styling cues of Braun: the black finish, tastefully set off by the two-tone blue, the lightness within one’s hand and, as per the advert, a grip that just seems to fit.Design is a typical twin foil assembly with the central cutter and of course this is a better design from the ones I started with that had the single large curved foil and the sliding trimmer at the side. Charging occurs in no time and there is the option of using the base and stand or simply plugging it into the charging socket. I see that it is backwards compatible with previous Braun shavers’ cables and sockets. Battery life is wonderful and would be perfect for all but the lengthiest of holidays - oh, one day!I like the switch gear which feels secure and positive, of course one can use the shaver as either wet or dry and the extended head would make it easy to run water through. The other positive is the removable foil assembly which allows a trimmer with a varied selection of plastic guides to be attached. This is perfect for those with beards and also would have been ideal in lockdown where none of us could get to the barbers and were resorting to trimming what we could as best we could.All in all, this shaver is perfectly aligned with all the positives that I have experienced, know and like about Braun shavers.The manual is a confusing multi-lingual leaflet that although well written has different languages and sections slotted together rather than separating different languages into different sections that the user can reference easily together with appropriate pictures and illustrations.I see also that there are accessories that one can purchase separately, like a travel case and cleaning system as well as other trimmers and profiles. Although the power button would not be easy to activate by accident, I always worry about the shaver turning itself on in my luggage and I unpack to discover a discharged shaver, having left the charger at home so that Mrs Duncurin can squeeze in another pair of shoes. A case would get round this problem nicely.Please pic attached of this wonderful S5 versus my old Series 5. Many thanks.

20.12.2016

I am very much a Philips philishave man and have been for many years but when this item came along to review, I decided to see how well Braun perform against the Philips model which I currently use. The Philips is around 6 weeks old and so they are both effectively new.May I say that I believe that you need to "train your face" with a new electric razor and that many people do not give themselves long enough with a particular brand before stating that they do not shave closely enough. As a Philips user, I believe that my face is accustomed to the razor and over time, I and my face have adopted well each other. Braun on the other hand I haven't used for many year,primarily as I found that I used to damage the safety foil and therefore required regular replacements.So how did I test this item? Well first off I don't have a beard, however, I do have sideburns and I like to keep these trimmed and neat, similarly, being a man of a certain age, my eyebrows grow like crazy. In both areas the beard trimmer acquitted itself well, with the selection of guards allowing me to adjust the level of trim and the precision trimmer being very accurate. I tested the razor both wet and dry, my preferred method is to always shave wet using a brush and shaving soap, preparing my skin and then shaving. I tend to wet shave each morning either with an electric or a normal Mach3 type razor, preferring to additionally dry shave in the evening if I am attending a function. As I have a privileged position as a Vine reviewer, I do like to thoroughly test the item and in this case shaved one side of my face with the Philips and the other with the Braun to compare. Initially, the Philips was better, providing a closer shave and delivered much faster (familiarity with the razor), but after 4 days, the quality of shave for both sides was just as good, although my skin is a little sensitive to the Braun as it is still getting used to it. As I had given the Philips 5 stars, I felt duty bound to give this item 5 stars, particularly as this item, priced at £59.99 as at 20th December 2016, is half of the price of my Philips. I cannot see this item replacing my Philips as a daily razor, but it will continue to be used to trim my sideburns et al and because I believe that all razors had a tendency to leave hair in certain areas, I intend to use it regularly for my second shave of the day as it is better at dry shaving than the Philips and picks up some hair (particularly on my upper lip below my nose) better.Charging from new was very quick and fully charged in less than an hour. I have had the item now for 8 days and it still holds a charge. To be honest, I do really like this item and have used my Philips cleaning solution to refresh the blades, as I find constant wet shaving with an electric razor allows a patina of soap to build up on the head and blades and the supplied brush doesn't remove it. I clean in cleaner removes the soap, lubricates the blade and provides me with a closer shave and increases the time in between replacing the cutting mechanism. Otherwise it is easy to keep clean with a wash in lukewarm water and then thoroughly dry with a towel to keep it looking like new.I have made a diary note to return in 6 months with an update to see ho durable it is and if it stands up to the rigours of our bathroom. Suffice to say, if you are a Braun fan, this is a nice razor.

2.5.2021

I want to make clear, that this review is for the new BRAUN SERIES S5 blue rechargeable razor, as I feel a lot of the negative reviews on this page are for the old S3, and going by some of the pictures, I’m sure I’m right.First of all, I do have sensitive skin, which is why I cannot use the three rotary blade type electric shavers, they rip my face to shreds, I have always used foil type razors, so when I was offered to trial this one I jumped at the chance, as my current one , is starting to rattle, and I had gone back to wet shaving ?.This Braun S5 is a dream, it’s easy to hold and glides across the face, cutting the stubble effortlessly, as it goes. I always use a pre electric lotion before I shave,and moisturise afterwards, I find this helps my skin a lot, and because of this, I don’t get the electric razor rash, or heat rash, not that I found this razor foil heated up to the extent to burn you. The shave only takes me about 3 mins, which might be why, and I don’t push it hard onto the skin, just let it glide.I have only used it as a dry shaver, I don’t feel the need to use with gel or foam, or in the shower, as I like to shave after I shower. So I cannot comment on how it works or cleans, after using shaving gel or foam.The razor comes with a beard trimmer, with four different sized attachment for this. The head removes very easy, and clicks into place just as easy.You also get a foil protector and cleaning brush, a charging stand and European style charging cable and plug. I think it would have been a lot better if a UK bought product, would have come with a UK three pin plug, as it’s a bit heavy to hang out of an adapter plug.The easy clean system, allows you to just put the shaver under running water, and it does clean most of the trimmings out, but I would give it a good clean once a month, by removing the head completely.It has three flexible blades, which allow the shaving head to move across the contours of your face, which is a great feature, as everyone’s face is different. I have had no problems accessing all parts of my beard, removing all traces of stubble, even after a couple of days of not shaving.A full charge has lasted over a week now, and they state three weeks on a full charge. I plugged it in when it arrived, as the warning lights showed three quarter charge when it arrived. It took less that 10mins to top it up to fully charged. I don’t know how long a fully charge takes, as I haven’t had to do that yet, and I usually charge these devices over night anyway.The instructions are a bit difficult to read through, as they cover several types of this razor and additional parts, so some of the instructions aren’t relevant. The pictures are then listed with several languages, which you have to pick yours out of the list.The razor comes with light up warning lights, covering charge indicator, travel lock indicator etc.It would have been nice for it to have come in a box, like the old days, all electric razors came in boxes. And it would have been better with a three pin plug, but other than that, I’m very, very happy with this razor, a brand you can trust, and with a two year warranty I would thoroughly recommend.

27.4.2021

PLEASE NOTE : This review is for the "Series 5 50-M4500cs Mint Model" which is totally different to the Series 3 Blue, White and Black Models, which for some reason are on the same page !Having had a car accident in my early 20's I have scars on by chin, and therefore using a blade razor was out of the question.I therefore started of with a Remington, but was not happy with it so then moved onto Philips (rotary of course) which gave a good shave except for my neck, which ended up with a rash and very sore even if I shaved very lightly but I still stick with Philips for 3 models but then a friend suggested Braun and that was the end of all my problems.I do appreciate and respect that differentpeople have different views but ....The first thing I noticed was how nice and light it was much lighter than the heavier and much more expensive Series 9 I currently use, and that is a good thing.The shave was perfect and also quick.. I do have a problem with hairs actually growing into my face if I do not shave for 3 days, and as it happened I had not shaved for 3 days when I first used this shaver but it left none of those ingrowing hairs that are usually difficult to remove, something the earlier Series 8 I had sometimes had a problem with.I did use the 'trimmer' for my sideburns but you have to change the whole head for that, rather then a 'pop-up' trimmer.After use you just wash it under the tap (I use hot water) using the little channels under the head itself, that is a really good idea, as you don't have to remove the head.I don't have a beard (my wife would leave me if I grew a beard !) so I didn't/couldn't test the beard trimmers.My last test was asking my wife what she thought of the result and she said there was no difference between this Series 5 and Series 9 which admittedly surprised me.So what are my conclusions ?Pro's :1) Good close shave2) Dealt with ingrowing hairs3) Didn't cause a rash on my neck4) Nice and light to hold and useCon's :1) I didn't like the washing by water, I prefer the "Clean & Charge Station" - easier2) I prefer the easy built in 'flip up' trimmer on the Series 8/9 rather than having to change the whole headThe 2 con's are there purely because I am comparing it with the Series 8/9, but if you haven't used or owned one of those models there are no con's really and that is the reason I give it 5 stars.For me this is a good second shaver, and I have even bought a case to store it in, it would be an excellent shaver to take on a weekend away or a weeks holiday.I can honestly recommend this model either as a main shaver, or as a second shaver, as I will use it.The replacement heads are a LOT cheaper then the Series 8/9 too.I have given this shaver a 100% honest review, I would not want to mislead anyone, so if you can't afford or don't want to pay the cost of the Series 8 or 9 this is an excellent alternative.

26.12.2016

I'm a little confused at the pricing of this shaver from the maestros at Braun. To handle it, it feels rather cheap and lightweight. But the value of this shaver is not in it's shape and design - it's both grooming aid and shaver, with a really easy system for changing the heads - this is perhaps the easiest to use shaver I have encountered. The shaving is close, with the usual exception of the moustache area, which all Braun's aren't great at due to the centre bar spreading out the shaving foils - they just require a couple of passes to do the job. If you wish to crop your beard or stubble, simply pop off the foil head, pop on the clipper head and slide in the required length adjuster, from 1mm,

7.5.2021

Braun Series 5 50-M4500cs Electric Shaver for menPlease note to use this shaver you will need an adaptor plug as the one supplied is a 2 pin plug (see photos attached) this 2 pin plug is suitable to be used in sockets that you usually find in hotel bathrooms. The adaptors can be picked up for a few quid though, so not too dearThe shaver has a small instruction booklet, along with several combs for beard trimming and a charging stand, along with the wire and 2 pin plugThe battery was completely flat when I received it, but didn't take long to charge, you will see wee lights on the shaver when it's charging, the only thing I think would be better is if it had the battery time in minutes then,

19.12.2016

There's little I don't like about this smart Braun shaver/trimmer. The foil shaving heads are very efficient, are easy on my skin and don't catch in my beard hairs. The ease with which you can change the foil head to get trimmer and fine edge cutting is amazing. The range of trimming head is first class and they slot into place effortlessly. But the unit is neat and feels like a natural extension to my hand. And the rubberised grip is brilliant. It is, of course, designed to be used in the shower if you are brave enough to do so. My wife cuts my hair for me and finds this Braun perfect. It is both light and versatile. With the battery, she has no cable to drag about and get in the way.

5.5.2021

Unfortunately it looks like there are reviews of several different Braun Series 3 models here, and apparently some of them aren't great, but as far as the Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3020s model goes, it works well for me. It's a fairly basic shaver for the price though, with only a spring contouring feature to help the blades get closer to your face, and the addition of a pop-up precision trimmer on the back of the shaver.The contouring blades certainly work and make it easier to get around the edges of your chin, but there's nothing here that you couldn't do yourself with a little bit of manual dexterity. The precision cutter is useful now and again, and some might use it more than others.

8.6.2021

I have tested a great many shavers for the Vine programme, some expensive some cheap. This lower-end unit has been developed to be used either wet or dry. I recently tested a Panasonic, at this price level and supposed quality, but it falls short in the closeness of the shave, compared to this unit. Some initial thoughts. This does not have the same quality feel or look as a Philips at the same price. Also, the Philips uses a swivel head system, which cuts closer than the Braun, but has a design fault in that the cutting wheels can fall out of the head when opened. In my humble opinion, the design of the Philishave is far better than this Braun.The Braun head uses older "beating technology".

22.12.2016

If you or someone you know requires a product such as this, the it'll do the job nicely.Shares and trimmers are all much the same especially if you buy a brand name. Ultimately, this means quality at usually ok priest as the manufacturers jockey for your money. So, whilst one person may like Braunton, others may prefer Philips. Tomayyyto, tomato.This three in one is of particular value for me since I have a beard. The general shaver cares for my face above and below the beard lune whilst the attachments keeps everything else ship shape.One aspect that's too early to know is how it performs in the wet but more critically, how long eill it stay sharp.

20.5.2021

My partner got this shaver for me as a gift as a bit of an upgrade and it works great. I have had it for about 2 weeks now and out of the box it has still not needed charging which is a good sign. I therefore can't speak too much about the length of charging but the packaging insinuates a short charge time.It has caused no irritation on my skin considering I shave every morning for work and removes stubble/facial hair pretty well within a minute or two, I will say that sometimes you have to angle the shaver a bit specifically to get the occasional persistent hair, but I always seems to get the desired clean shave every morning. It is also easy to clean as well, able to just run the head under water.

9.5.2021

First time using this type of shaver , I don't think i will be converted , I find it bulkier and more awkward to use than the slimmer more compact electric shaver I've been using.I like that this shaver charges quickly for a quick shave if needed , where as my current shaver takes a while to charge.It took me longer to shave with this , I had to go over the same area a few times too and found it slower and more cumbersome to use , I have really sensitive skin and had a bit of irritation after using it on my neck as it wasn't as quick and smooth as my usual shaver.The battery life is really good though and it charges really quickly , it looks really well made and i like how easy it is to clean after using,

1.5.2021

I got this for my teenage nephew who is starting to shave. In the box, you receive the shaver (with shaver head/blades) and blade cover, docking or charging station, cable and 2-pin shaving plug, small brush, bag of beard trimming attachments (3), and an instruction manual. The shaver is mains charged (rechargeable) and it takes about an hour for a full charge and then gives around 45-50 minutes of use, and five minutes for a quick charge and 2-5 minutes use. It is compact (so perfect for a teenager) and has a good weight and feels comfortable in the hand. It's USP are its EasyClick system (click-on attachments) and EasyClean system (clean without removing the shaving head); it is 100% waterproof and can be used both wet and dry.

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