Save with $8.99 flat rate shipping when you purchase 3 or more eligible items. Insert shaver into the Clean & Charge Station and push it to the rear side of the station . Clean directly after shaving to allow enough time for Philips Norelco Shaver drying. Shaver head is regularly cleaned with water but not lubricated. Foil and cutter are worn which requires more power for each shave. Hold the C&C with one hand and tilt the shaver slightly to the front to release it.
It also doesn’t vibrate as much as most Braun shavers when cutting the hairs. Secondly, the head of the 5018s is fixed, so you’ll have to work a bit more in order to maintain the foils flat on the skin. It is a very gentle and smooth shaver provided that you’re not moving the shaving head two fast across the skin. 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.
With the cc models like 5090cc or 5190cc you won’t have to worry about doing these operations yourself as the cleaning station that takes care of everything. While not required, it helps to remove the shaving head and gently tap it on your sink to remove the bulk of hairs before using the station. The cleaning station included with the 5090cc/5190cc has a minimalist design with a single button that starts the cleaning process. There were quite a bit of fine hair clippings left behind, even though the shaving head seemed perfectly clean.
I’ve watched instruction videos on YouTube because I thought I was doing it wrong. I will say that in the patches where it worked, the shave was really good. Just like all other Braun appliances this shaver is also an amalgam of craftsmanship of Germany and the expertise of Braun industries. When disconnected, the hand-held part of this shaving appliance may be used in a bath or shower. For safety reasons this appliance can only be operated cordless. We all know that we can shave easier when our straight razor is sharp.
The first thing you will notice when you turn the shaver on is the vibration of the shaver body. Annoyingly strong to the point that if you have ticklish hands then this shaver will send you into fits of giggles. As we mentioned earlier, Braun’s charger is the only one to ship with a coiled cord. Like the kind you find on the handset of your office phone. As you are no doubt aware, you face isn’t exactly flat.
They are one of the most efficient and fastest cleaning systems on the market. Even if you clean the head thoroughly, there are still hair clippings and gel left inside. It is the case for both series, and that’s where automatic cleaning stations come in. While the closeness of the Braun shavers is not class-leading, they are more or less a benchmark of comfort.
But the older generation Series 5 shavers get an up for this additional technology. There is a 5-minute quick charging option in the shaver like all other shavers. This is a smart option in a very affordable price range. This men’s electric razor is 100% waterproof for Wet & Dry use.