Now, fortunately, the cleaning station does an incredibly thorough job at removing any traces of hair. In fact, the best out of all the big brands. If you treat this as a shaver that you must use with the cleaning station then you won’t be disappointed. Braun’s cleaning stations work the best out of all the major brands and the Series 7 did not disappoint. The alcohol based cleaning detergent thoroughly removed all traces of hair clippings and even lubricated the blades. The amount of cleaning required is determined by the amount of time the shaver has been used, not by how dirty the shaving heads actually are.
As usual, I spent about a month using and testing out the Braun Series 5 electric shaver to maximize how it performs. The above model numbers are all fundamentally the same shaver with the same design, cutting power, and ability available. I’m coming from a really old model 8590 activator. Regarding the cleaning, warm tap water and optionally some liquid soap would probably be the best option .
I could lock the cassette into several positions. I didn’t have to move the machine too much when shaving right under my nose. Another thing to note is you can’t use it with the power cord connected to the outlet for charging. Braun telegraphs the message when your device needs charging. I’m not talking about literal telegraphs (although, that’d be cool as well). The LED display we spoke of earlier, shows three bars to indicate the battery status.
Precisely, it’s a workaround that should allow you to clean your shaver with water without removing the cassette. It also doesn’t vibrate as much as most Braun shavers when cutting the hairs. The Braun Series s is actually quiet for a foil electric shaver. Foil shavers aren’t usually very good at capturing and cutting difficult facial hair. I used the 5018s both wet and dry, daily, every other day and I also skipped shaving on weekends to see how it copes with a longer beard. The EasyClean text is even printed right below the shaving head on the front of the razor and it’s also the first feature listed on the product page.
I have not found any complaints as yet about the longevity of battery life, which is encouraging. Wet & Dry – Braun state this shaver is 100% waterproof and can be used in the shower or bath. They also state it can be used wet or dry and with shaving foam or gel. Attachments – Each model of the Braun Series 5 may or may not come with attachments, depending on which model is purchased. The 5018s or 50-B1200s comes with a trimmer, and the 5050cs or 50-W4650cs comes with a trimmer attachment, body groomer attachement, and charging stand.
The 73b was just a bit too grabby and harsh. The closeness was about the same when fitted to the Series 5 . If you plan on shaving less often or have a coarser beard, I think you’ll be happier with this one. While definitely more expensive than the 5018s, the 5140s is a better shaver in every way.
Many shavers have the trimmer attached to the body that releases for use which can be very useful, requiring no removal of the blade head. However, if you do not require a trimmer then you’ll be pleased it’s not attached. Bottom Line – A surprisingly close shave that performs well daily or every two-three days.
This men’s electric razor is 100% waterproof for wet and dry use. Braun Series 5 Easy Clean electric shaver kit for men makes shaving easy with 3 Flexible Blades that adapt to your facial contours. The Easy Clean system delivers a fast and easy cleaning without removing the shaver head. The Li-Ion Battery provides up to 3 weeks of shaving and a 5 min quick charge. This men’s electric razor is 100% waterproof for wet & wry use. Beard Trimmer and Stubble Beard Trimmer attachments included.
Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth. Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C to 35 °C. The battery may not charge properly Braun Series 5 or at all under extreme low or high temperatures. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.