27.10.2014

I've only ever used 1 electric razor before, and I was so underwhelmed I can't even remember how long ago it was or what brand it was. Suffice to say, it did a poor, patchy job of tidying up my facial topiary, and I swore to never abandon wet shaving ever again.Thank goodness, then, that BzzAgent sent me this Braun Series 5 to try - what an eye opener!Well boxed, well designed, and sleek looking, it oozes quality. This is the sort of thing that would make an excellent gift, as it really is a beauty to look at; so much more than just a boring black shaver. It feels great in the hand, and everything is laid out intuitively so you can get cracking with it right away.The instruction booklet is how instructions should be - short,sweet, and easy to follow. It explains how to get started, as well as maintenance to keep it in good nick (everything you will need to do this is included, of course).As I say, in use it's fairly intuitive, and even a shaving luddite like me picked it up in no time. The head pivots around the contours of your face, and there is nothing to it - just push it around your face at a smooth pace, and let the fancy foil head find all the nooks & crannies. You can lock the head in place as well, in a variety of poses, just for that extra bit of precision should you want it.Once you get the hang of it, you can be done in just a few minutes, and you don't even have to be stood over the sink thanks to the way it collects hair in the unit itself - so it's great if, like me, every minute is precious in the mornings!I was expecting my skin to be mildly irritated, simply because it was something new, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this wasn't the case - my skin was smooth and supple as ever, and after my usual routine of sploshing on a bit of very diluted tea tree oil and letting my skin cool, it felt just as happy and smooth as normal.There's a little edge trimmer built-in, which you simply slide out with your thumb, that allows you to do straight edges (e.g. side burns), so it really is a great all-round unit for doing your whole face and neck.All in all, I'm really impressed with this little blighter!Nigh on impossible to take a "selfie" whilst shaving, so the photo belI've only ever used 1 electric razor before, and I was so underwhelmed I can't even remember how long ago it was or what brand it was. Suffice to say, it did a poor, patchy job of tidying up my facial topiary, and I swore to never abandon wet shaving ever again.Thank goodness, then, that BzzAgent sent me this Braun Series 5 to try - what an eye opener!Well boxed, well designed, and sleek looking, it oozed quality. This is the sort of thing that would make an excellent gift, as it really is a beauty to look at; so much more than just a boring black shaver. It feels great in the hand, and everything is laid out intuitively so you can get cracking with it right away.The instruction booklet is how instructions should be - short, sweet, and easy to follow. It explains how to get started, as well as maintenance to keep it in good nick (everything you will need to do this is included, of course).As I say, in use it's fairly intuitive, and even a shaving luddite like me picked it up in no time. The head pivots around the contours of your face, and there is nothing to it - just push it around your face at a smooth pace, and let the fancy foil head find all the nooks & crannies. You can lock the head in place as well, in a variety of poses, just for that extra bit of precision should you want it.Once you get the hang of it, you can be done in just a few minutes, and you don't even have to be stood over the sink thanks to the way it collects hair in the unit itself - so it's great if, like me, every minute is precious in the mornings!I was expecting my skin to be mildly irritated, simply because it was something new, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this wasn't the case - my skin was smooth and supple as ever, and after my usual routine of sploshing on a bit of very diluted tea tree oil and letting my skin cool, it felt just as happy and smooth as normal.There's a little edge trimmer built-in, which you simply slide out with your thumb, that allows you to do straight edges (e.g. side burns), so it really is a great all-round unit for doing your whole face and neck.All in all, I'm really impressed with this little blighter! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

27.10.2014

I have used a couple of dry (electric) razors in the past, and I have to say the Braun is the best one I have used so far. The problem I have is that I want wet (Razor blade and foam) razor performance from a dry razor, and unfortunately I just don't get it. Saying that though, the Braun gets a good enough shave for day to day use, but if I have an important meeting or am meeting clients I will probably revert back to the wet razor.So the product itself comes in a standard box with odds and sods, charger, brush, manual etc nothing out of the ordinary. The manual is not the easiest to read, having all the variants of the range in it and knowing which part applies to your product isn't as simple as it should be,

27.10.2014

Ok, thought I would give the Braun a fair bit of a work out and review it against my current shaver (Philips Artec, rotary heads and about 4 years old).Likes: It is a fairly substantial shaver, feels really solid (compared to the Philips which seems pretty plastic) Grip is nice and rubbery textured. I like the concept of the push up trimmer on the side, this seemed to be better placed to actually trim the sideburns than my current shave. The shave is reasonable/good,I would add that it similar to my existing shaver.Major like: It seems to be able to pick up the loose hairs. Blokes always seem to get the rouge hairs, one that suddenly appears as if its been secretly been grown and then planted on your neck.

27.10.2014

After receiving the shaver and using it once a day for the last three weeks rather amazingly its still on its first charge. I'm quite amazed at that.But still on to the actual shaver. The main thing really is, does it do a good job? well from normally wet shaving the answer is yes, if you bought and used this braun series 5 you wouldn't be dissapointed. It cuts pretty close, deals with slightly longer hairs with no great pulling feel and you get very little 5 o'clock shadow. The trimmer is good for small area's but if your removing a full beard then i wouldn't bother, it is just a trimmer. The adjustable head works well keeping the cutting edge at the correct angle. It feels like a well made shaver,

27.10.2014

I’ve never enjoyed shaving, and tend to leave it a couple of weeks before doing so as my skin normally breaks out as soon as a razor comes near it, even then I normally use a beard trimmer instead.With the Braun 5030s I have been able to shave every day and haven’t had a single problem! It felt smooth and glided over my skin easily, once Id perfected the technique of using it I found it a pleasure to use. You can change the head to pivot with the contours of your face, or lock them into one of 5 positions. I only used the locked position when doing my sideburns, other than that the “Flex MotionTec” was a major benefit.If like me you have slightly longer facial hair to start with I’d recommend

27.10.2014

at last a shaver that works as it shouldi work in an industrial enviroment where the need to shave everyday is not a formality, (i usually have a shave every sunday or very special occasions by then i have a thick beard the wife loves, not)i have not had a wet shave since my wedding day (long time ago) and have used electric shavers mostly since i started shaving some 25 years agoSo the braun, opened the box firt thing i noticed was the size, its pretty big, and then the feel. it feels great, very solid and chunky but smooth.i put it on charge and had my first shave with it a few days lateri had a good week and a halfs solid scruffy growth by then i used the trimmer bit first on the thicker areas,

27.10.2014

this review is for the braun series 5 5030s shaver.ok lets start with the out of the box experience.you get the shaver a charge cord ,user guide and a little bottle of lubricating oil(nice).being a long term user of braun shavers i knew roughly what to expect having used a series 3 wet/dry for the last year.ok the shaver itself has quite alot of rubber and you need it because this thing is powerful and the rubber helps your grip ,in fact ive never experienced such strong vibrations in a shaver.the major selling point of this shaver is the "flex motiontec " head which basically mean you can set it to move and tilt whilst you shave apparently to reach those nooks and crannies more easily.this is the one thing about this razor that wasnt for me ,

27.10.2014

I have owned an electric shaver in the past and never really enjoyed the experience. I found that they only really worked well with a maximum of one or two days of growth at best and even then the hard to reach areas under the chin were always a real pain.I also found that they left my skin dry and irritable and so I always preferred a wet shave finding them easer, more efficient and with better results. So when my Braun Series 5 shaver arrived, I have to say, I wasn't holding out much hope of being impressed.I have to say, shaving technology has come on leaps and bounds in recent times!I had a weeks worth of stubble and braced myself for the pain but I was amazed to find that there we no nipping and tugging as I had experienced in the past.

27.10.2014

I was fortunate enough to be given a braun series 5 5030s shaver to test and review. On its arrival I found the packaging eye-catching and easy to open. The shaver specifications highlighted on the box promised much re what the shaver could deliver. I was eager to test it out for myself.Upon removing the shaver unit from the box, I found it to have a sleek design. It's shape allows a good grip in your hand and the rubberised grip is a nice touch. After forcing myself to wait the required period to allow it to charge fully, I then put it through its paces against a fortnights worth of beard growth. The shaver provided a close shave which didn't disappoint. That said,

27.10.2014

I was sceptical of the Braun Series 5 before it arrived, i'd tried electric razors before and been left a patchy, sore, mess of a man that had to finish the job with a traditional razor anyway, but as soon as this razor arrived I had a feeling I was about to be surprised. The Series 5 is reassuringly heavy, it feels like a good bit of kit, it looks good and it has a couple of extras to play with - my expectations had been raised.I let my stubble grow over the weekend before giving the razor a try and when I did I was delighted to see that I was getting a close shave instantly. The shave was close, my face wasn't ripped to shreads and it wasn't taking all day - so far, so good.There are a couple of negatives,

27.10.2014

Its been many years since I've had an electric shaver and the opportunity to try the new Braun was one I didn't want to turn down. The Braun name pulled me in and the product has kept me there! It feels good in your hand, light enough so its not a problem but robust enough so it feels sturdy for the job. The flexMotion Tec keeps the cut on the hard to get at places, under the chin and over the throat, no soreness, good precision and most of all a close shave. The convenience of this device has been a huge positive, easy to store, easy to use and charge, which incidentally it holds for a week of shaving. It is also very easy to clean which was one of my problems with shavers in the past but it can be wet cleaned and as a result feels more hygienic than others.

27.10.2014

I couldn't wait to try this shaver out when the postman delivered it, a 1 hour charge was most welcome as I was like a kid in a toy shop waiting to use it!! The box contained a handy bag for keeping all of the bits that came with it although I've personally only used it to store the cleansing items and charging cable in. You get a little brush for cleaning inside the head and a small pot of lubricating oil to run on the head should you use the warm water cleaning method which pretty much involves running it under a hottish tap for 30'seconds or so, personally I just clip of the head and tap all the stubble out, a quick blow and it's ready to go again.I've not used an electric shaver for years as I've always suffered from a horrendous rash either side of my Adam's apple,

27.10.2014

I have been a "wet" shaver for years as previously when I have used an electric shaver I felt the closeness of the shave was poor, however, this shaver has changed my views.This shaver is well made and can be held easily, it has a shaver head that can be locked in position or unlocked to allow it to follow the contours of your face. There is a sideburns trimmer facility which extends up and is useful but to be honest not essential for me.I have used this now every day since it arrived and it certainly makes shaving easier. Gone are the days of shaving foam and cut chins, this shaver allows me to be ready so much quicker which I think the majority will probably agree is a good thing as shaving every day is one of the most boring tasks that a bloke has to do.Would I recommend this shaver?

27.10.2014

I, like others, was sceptical to say the least about another electric razor, I myself gave up on them many year's ago, after being left patched and sour, and finishing the job the traditional way.To my surprise, on receiving the series 5, the build quality seems second to none, feel confident and reassuring in the hand.I now wish I'd of thought of doing a before and after pic, as I'd left my stubble to grow for three or for days, maybe to prove the series 5 wasn't upto the job, how wrong I was.I was left with a smooth, comfortable, pain free skin, with a close shave that lasts, and a timer that fits perfect and dose an equally good job.If this is your first electric razor I can't see why you would ever try another,

27.10.2014

I was incredibly excited when my bzz package arrived and was not disappointed, the razor looks premium and substantial. I was a little surprised by the size because my last electric razor was over 15 years ago and was a third of the size in comparison.I charged the product for about 2 hours and tested the noise levels - very loud, which to me is good as suggests it has more power.I usually have a beard and decided that I would tr and shave straight onto the 2 week beard growth, I will admit I was a little nervous but the razor did a great job. It may be wasn't as close as a wet shave but that is probably more down to me not really knowing how to use the product.

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