4.8.2016

I currently use the Series 7 Braun shaver Braun Series 7 790cc-4 Men's Electric Foil Shaver with Clean and Charge Station Rechargeable and Cordless Razor, which I like very much. After about 25 years of dedicated double-edge (DE) razor shaving, I made the jump to modern technology. I still like to lather up for a traditional shave, especially after three or more days' growth, but for daily convenience, I do like the ease of the Braun electric razors.My son has recently started shaving. I thought it was important to teach him how to shave "properly" with a DE razor, which he can now do, and I hope that that is a life skill he remembers for when an electric is not available. However,I also thought he should have the option to use an electric razor and was pleased to be able to get this Series 3 Braun for him to use.The final shave from the Series 3 is very close, and unlike traditional razors, the resulting stubble is far less irritable (as it hasn't been cut to a sharp point). I never thought I would switch from DE shaving, but for weekday shaving, I really like the Braun shaver.There is a clear difference in the quality of feel between the Series 7 and 3, which is reflected in the difference in price. The series 7 also makes cleaning a little easier (albeit, not inexpensive with the wash cartridges costing a fair amount of money). However, for the primary function of shaving, I can't say there's a noticeable difference between the two. This is to commend the Series 3 rather than criticise the Series 7. Both power through stubble in a quick and painless way. Both require additional passes over hairs that grow in awkward directions (I sometimes have to make a final pass with a DE razor to clean up stragglers) and both offer wet and dry shave capability. The Series 3 is relatively easy to clean; I use shaving oil (Somersets Sensitive Shave Oil 35ml) along with some foam (Proraso Shaving Foam, Green) for my wet electric shave. To remove any oily residue from the shaver, I pump a little liquid soap into the shaver cartridge head and let it whirr for a bit before rinsing out, and occasionally add a drop or two of shaver oil. This cleans the head out pretty well and takes almost no time to do.The Series 3 has a rechargeable battery, like most shavers, but unlike many wet/dry shavers, it also allows use with the charging lead connected, for direct AC power. This is very useful. I don't know why anyone would complain about a shaver coming with a shaver-socket plug - but some people have. I thought it was entirely appropriate because it's illegal to have a 3-pin socket in the bathroom. Adapters are as cheap as £1.My father has used electric razors since the 1970s, and switched from Braun to Panasonic, partly because they released an affordable wet and dry shaver before Braun and because the replacement parts were cheaper. I recall him having to replace the shaver foils and blades occassionally and they were never cheap. These Braun shavers recommend replacing the blades and foil every 18 months. These are sold as a single unit Braun 32B Series 3 Electric Shaver Replacement Foil and Cassette Cartridge - Black and are very reasonable value.My only criticism is that this shaver doesn't have a trimmer attached. The owner's booklet refers to one, but that's a generic booklet covering multiple models. The Series 3 3000 doesn't have a trimmer (at least, I couldn't locate it!), so if that's an important feature for you, I'd suggest you look elsewhere.It's hard to argue with the performance, quality and value for money for this Series 3 product. For those switching to electric from more traditional razors, you will have to stick with the new method for a few weeks before you get comfortable with the process and your beard gets used to the razor.

24.5.2016

First of all, I have to say that I have never owned or used an electric shaver of any brand. I tried to use dad’s shaver when I was in the Uni, but it was so painful and evidently useless that I stopped after using it a couple of times and switched (back) to razors. Since then for 10 years I have been either using them, or just a trimmer to maintain short stubble (which was quicker, easier and lately trendier than being just clean shaved). This shaver was a great opportunity for me to give them another chance.Generally speaking, I liked this shaver and very happy to receive it for free to test. It is very comfortable to hold; the rubbery surface means there is no chance for it slip away and either break my sink or get broken.The charge lasts for what seems ages – I have been using it for two weeks now almost every day and have not had to re-charge it. It follows nicely all the curves of the chin and very easy to move around.However, I was not completely happy with it, at least compared to what I was expecting. For once, the shaver feels very heavy. I realised of course, that to make it work there must be a lot of details in it, some metal, and that weighs it down, but I surely expected it to be lighter (remember, I have nothing to compare with and don’t know how heavy or not heavy the other shavers are). I am thinking to take it with me on holidays instead of the usual razors and shaving gel, but I guess it will weigh more (an important thing to consider in our ‘travel lite’ motto life). I also have to add that after a while it does not feel that heavy anymore and ‘saving’ me from liquid-considered shaving gel in my luggage is a great advantage!Again, I might be unjustly comparing with the wet shave, but the shaver does not do its job perfectly. No matter how long I shave, I can still feel the tiny stubble, especially if touching against the hair growth. I suspect it is probably the case with all the electric shavers, but I have been hoping for a little miracle. Even more, it does not shave well under the chin – I spent 5 minutes circling around my neck and still had some hair left untouched. What is worse, those hairs grow and will be even less likely to be shaved the next morning, so I had to take out my old trimmer to get rid of those.What I enjoyed is that it was not nearly as painful as I remembered. If I was quick and careless, it might get uncomfortable but it you do it thoroughly, it is completely pain free. I tried it on 1, 2 and 3-day stubble and it worked perfectly fine for me (except, probably, the under chin area, but even there, if it does not remove hair there, at least there is no pain).In the overall design, I would say the cover that protects the blades doesn’t fit too well. The thing is that it comes off too easily and I am worried about damaging the blades while carrying it in my luggage. I would have liked to see it ‘click’ better and more firmly into the place. And I know that some shavers have a tiny trimmer section as well – I have come to think it is the most useful, and not only for the sideburns or moustache if you have one, but also to those stubborn hairs under the chin that just refuse to be shaved off. If I were to buy a new shaver, I would definitely consider those only with a small trimmer blade on the side.This shaver is very nice overall and I am really happy to own it now! Sun holidays, here I come!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

14.5.2016

I got a great chance this morning because I got a new Braun Series 3 3000 for free to test,sent to me from Braun.The first impression about the product was amazing because the box was so light.Inside the box you will find the wall charger,the shaver,a little brush and the manual.Once the shaver was in my hands I felt a so nice feeling due to the low weight and to the rubber on the sides that provide a really good grip.After I removed the safety cover I pushed the botton and the green light told me that it was ready to shave...After 20 days...The shaver seemed powerful while I used it,even before the end of the battery.The battery is good,only 1 hour of charge will give you 45mins of shaving,oryou can charge it for 5mins for 1 shaving.After use you can wash it under the water while still on, or you can take off the blades and brush it.I tried to shave myself over the sink for test how much cutted hairs could be dropped and at the end of the shaving there were no hairs or almost on the sink,so you can use it whereever you like without worry about the cutted hairs,because everything will be accumulated inside the blades cup.(I couldn't test it) Below the battery power light there is another red light which will lights up when is time to replace the blades and will switch off automatically after 4 times you use the shaver.This Braun has the Triple Action Cutting System and it means that the blades effectively cut both long and short hairs with every stroke and the three blades can adapt to each facial contour,especially between the jaw and the neck where we normally get more problems.I shaved myself after different days, and I will raccomand it for hairs of 1 or 3 days,because the final result is really smooth with a great shaving experience.The shaving experience changes with hairs longer than 3days because I needed to shave every single place more than twice,that affected the skin effect leaving some spots with irritation.In this model there is no long hair trimmer,so You will miss the chance to give a style to your moustache or your sideburns,but you will save some money and weight, because the 3000 is a bit lighter than the other models with long hair trimmer.In almost a month I shaved all the face every time, the best result I got was on the cheeks because they are flat and because my hairs grow in only one direction, so the result was deep like a razor.The worst result I got was on my neck just because my hairs grow there in different directions and that part of the neck is really irregular, so the final result was not so bad but the cut was not so deep like the one I got on the cheeks.Anyway,definitively the whole shave is satisfying and the skin is without irritations unless you use it only twice a week.The price of this Braun is still ok,basically if you compare the prices of other shavers and this one,you will realise that it worth.Personally I like it but i prefer to change the style of my beard often,so I will consider the next models with the Long Hair Trimmer included. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

4.9.2016

First of all let me say I am surprised by some of the other reviews. There is nothing wrong with this electric shaver. It works very well and is at a good price point.I don't shave dry ever. I wet my face with warm water and apply shaving gel then shave with this shaver. In other words the same way you would with a normal razor (in my case I also have a 4 blade German razor which is pretty good). I found the shave from this shaver to be as good as any of teh more expensive braun models. In fact no difference. It shaves closer than any blade razor ever will. Provided you do it with warm water and gel. I can drag tissue paper over my face and there is zero stubble for it to catch.My skin is as smooth as a woman's. You don't get smoother than that and that is as close as any other model is going to get. So I don't see how anyone can complain about the shave quality. I shave every morning so admittedly I have never had a 2 or 3 day beard to try and mow. However I have a dark beard and a fairly strong growth that would normally give me a 5 o'clock shadow, though not with this razor. I have reviewed several other Braun and philips shavers and this is better in my experience than the rotary Philips shavers as you can simply go up and down. You don't have the aggravation of making some circular motion that you must do with rotary shavers. SO first off I think Braun make the best shavers of any I have tried. Of the Braun shavers I have used every single one gets a shave this close with no fuss. So as I said after shaving there is no more stubble to be removed. So it works. 100%. As for the rest of the shaver. Its very attractive with nice rubber grip which is handy as all the other shavers I have had have had regular plasticy material which does slip in your hand when it's wet so best grip yet. It is also nice in terms of colours. So for appearance its as good as any other, it feels solid and robust. It doesn't have a clipper for trimming beards or eyebrows but at this price so what.So all in all I cant fault it at this price. Shaves perfectly, As well as any other shaver right up to the most expensive. It has a comfy and good grip and it looks very nice. And its a sensible price. I think this is possibly the best shaver on the market. It doesn't come with fancy cleaning basins etc but then those require fluid and take up space. This works very well. Its a comfortable convenient size with no frilly add ons to take up space and cause clutter. Even the charger is just a simple plug in the back. All very handy and convenient and it works as well as or better (depending on the brand) as the most expensive shavers out there. No complaints. Replacing the foil every year and a half is affordable unlike other makes and models.All in all 5 stars. I reckon this is the best value and works perfectly. Just buy it and don't waste money on a £100- shaver that will not work any better than this oneIf this review was helpful please click yes

7.7.2019

I only have this a matter of days, and will extend this review after a month to see how things develop, so my comments below are based on a 'brand new' experience.I'm in my 50s, and having used rotary shavers forever really, I was disappointed at some reviews for modern rotary shavers I'd be likely to opt for, and decided to buy this foil shaver instead, opting for a relatively cheap model in case I had to regret the change. I've only used it for a few days, but the closeness of shaves beats anything I have used to date, excluding a razor shave. I shave daily, so the stubble never really gets that long, and I think that this is where this shaver excels. No facial rash at all,

16.3.2017

This maybe the 'entry level' model of the Series 3 range but is by no means inferior in many respects. It does not come with a retractable detail trimmer (like the 3080S) or beard shaving attachments (like the 3010BT) but the shaving head and mechanics etc are near identical (the only difference of the foil and cutter being that the 300s is not the newly designed looking one featured on other models in the range - though seems equally effective).I have all three of the aforementioned shavers (plus an older version 3080s with older style foil/cutter) and what is useful to know is that all heads between all the models I've tried are entirely compatible and interchangeable with each other.

2.5.2017

This is one of the cheapest of Braun razors but it still incorporates some of the technology used in their more expensive razors. They have economised where possible. Despite the pictures on the website, it doesn’t come with a brush or a curly power lead: Braun just include a very basic cord set. It even comes with a basic cardboard box! It does have a useful cap that cover the foil/cutter unit, although this doesn’t cover the power switch.My normal routine is to shave daily with a Gillette Fusion Powerglide Power system. This razor is vastly more convenient to use as a quick shave before going to work: I can do a quick shave in about 2 minutes compared with around 6 minutes for the Gillette by the time I take into account the time to lather up,

17.3.2017

This Braun Series 3 300s Rechargeable Shaver is an entry level model. This budget priced shaver has an ergonomically designed shape, the other noteworthy features include the fact you can wash the shaver under the tap (it's waterproof to 5m) and it will give you around 20 minutes use per full charge. In the box apart from the shaver you get instructions/warranty details, a blade cover and charger - there was no sign of the cleaning brush shown on this page. The standard two pin bathroom plugged charger will work with most worldwide voltages and the shaver has an LED charge indicator.This shaver is light and easy to hold thanks to the design of the handle and it's good for getting the cutting head into the curved areas such as under your chin etc.

13.5.2016

I really struggle to get a close shave - no matter what product I use it's always a balance between smooth skin and irritating shaving bumps.I have tried an electric shaver before, a small battery-powered rotary model. I was never that impressed with the quality of the shave though I appreciated the convenience of not having to lather up and wash when I'm late for work.The Braun Series 3 3000 was better in many ways. Firstly the large internal battery meant not having to buy expensive AA batteries (and you can never find one just when you need a shave the most!). The shaver can charge enough for 1 shave in just 5 minutes, alternatively it can be run straight from the mains.

20.5.2016

In the interest of disclosure I was sent this from Braun as a promotional item, this does not affect my views and my opinions are my own.I have a full beard and was interested in this shaver to shave my cheeks (on my face :p) and my neck and to generally keep my beard tidy. I usually wet-shave using a safety razor which takes a lot of time and tends to leave the bathroom sink very messy. Since using this shaver is much tidier and more convenient I am able to tend to my beard much more often. The unit apparently affords a trimmer mode, I have yet to discover how this works as it is not immediately obvious and the instructions are not particularly clear.

7.4.2017

I've used Braun Series 3 electric shavers before, but like any rechargeable shaver, the internal battery only has a limited lifespan before it stops holding charges. The Braun 3 300s might be a little more of a basic replacement for the previous models I have used, but in terms of value and quality you would be hard pushed to find a better shaver.Compared to other Braun electric shavers, the black model Braun 3 300s is quite basic in its functions. It doesn't have a trimmer, it doesn't have adjustable height in the two-tier height foils. It only really has the basic cutting features, but that at least is one area on which there is no compromise made. It still has the Braun dual foil with sprung operation that is pressure sensitive,

10.5.2016

So after a brief wait I finally got my hands on a free piece of kit from Braun - the Series 3 3000 foil shaver.So what's my experience been like? Well, really rather positive.But let me elaborate: When I do shave I usually trim or have a wet shave. I used to use a foil shaver many years ago and stopped using it because it didn't provide a smooth enough shave for my liking at the time. It furthermore pulled and tugged rather than cleanly cut.But none of that with the Series 3 3000 shaver from Braun - I was rather positively surprised both at how comfortable the shave was (even after a few days worth of growth) and how clean and close the shave ended up.

22.5.2016

The Braun 3000s was sent to me for free from Braun to write an unbiased review. The Braun 3000s is a well built shaver with a stylish design. It fits well into the palm of your hand and is a close comfortable shave for daily use. It only takes one hour to charge and a full charge lasts around a week worth of shaving on a daily basis. The Braun 3000s can be used cordless with its built in rechargeable battery and can also be used while connected directly to the mains using the supplied charging cable. There is a battery life indicator which shows you the battery status. The shaver is waterproof which allows for easy cleaning. Just pop off the shaver head and rinse the head and main body under the tap.

14.5.2016

I received my shaver for free from Braun and have used it for a week now. Before this one I was using a Philips PT720 shaver, which is a rotary head. And I alternate between my electric shaver and a normal razor blade. The reason why I alternate is that I find electric shavers just don't shave as close as a razor blade. And unfortunately this Braun series 3 3000 still doesn't shave as close as my razor blade.However having said that, I can honestly say that this is a great shaver. Compared to my Philips it feels much smoother against my skin and although I haven't timed it, I reckon it's a quicker shave for me. It feels slightly heavier but it's a smaller more compact model making it more user friendly I feel.I particularly love how easy it is to clean!

27.5.2016

Thanks Braun for allowing me to receive the Series 3 3000 for free and all within a few days of accepting the campaign. Normally I just use a wet razor after some poor performance electric razors I've had before. I was reasonably happy with the look and feel of the shaver after taking it out of the box. My only criticism is the universal plastic guard that comes with it is that it doesn't click into place securely, just tapping the edge and it would fall off. On opening the packaging first things first were to ensure it was fully charged so I had to dig out the trusty old charger adapter from the archive as it didn't come with one. After the charge I gave it a go straight away and was impressed by how well it cut the first time.

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