Braun Series 5 5018s Rechargeable Wet & Dry Men’s Electric Shaver with Precision Trimmer

Impressed. Why pay more?
Context: I haven’t used a Norelco in 20 years, and I’ve never used a foil shaver before. But I’ve had to stop using blades as much as possible because of acne within 24 hours of shaving. No matter the razor/foam/gel/soap/water/nothing/prep. Intentional-looking “Don Johnson” is surprisingly time-consuming to achieve & maintain. So I finally decided to try an electric shaver again.Using the shaver: I’ve only used this once so far — normally I’d wait longer to write a review, but why? Closeness is pretty amazing — about 12 hours closer than the last time I used a Norelco. Completely comfortable 1st time. As for handling, I don’t know why anyone would need the Series 6 pivot or the series 7 swivel to steer this head over their face. Handle is a nice shape and size. Sound is a little plasticy, but not loud or annoying. Being able to rinse the head under the faucet (and wash with soap as needed!) is a revelation — I’m glad I didn’t pay extra for the bulky cleaning station.If you’re having trouble because “it won’t cut”: My old Norelco would mow a short beard. This shaver won’t. If your beard has gotten to ~1/8” long then this shaver WILL NOT cut it. At All. You will need to use the trimmer head or clippers to mow your beard to no longer than 1/16” (possibly shorter) before this tool will work on it. Any hairs you missed with the clippers/trimmer you will have to go back and cut with one of those tools before this shaver will finish the job. I think that’s the compromise you accept for the close shave this will give.The manual: I get the complaints, but there are, in fact, words that tell you what each set of pictures is explaining. The typeface for these descriptions is oddly tiny for the amount of space they take up in the layout, so they’re easy to overlook. The pictures themselves are detailed, but in a way that requires close attention. I think this was “written” for people who grew up with graphic novels — the styles are very similar. For those of us with grey hair it’s not what we’re used to, but the information is there…Where it’s made: as of this review, the shaver & trimmer are made in Germany, while the charger, cleaning brush & snap-on head cover are made in China.Buying advice: The “new” series 7 has a swivel between the head and body, the “new” Series 6 has a pivot, the “new” Series 5 has a rigid connection. There are styling differences. Otherwise the specs and features of the shavers are identical.As other reviewers confirm, the “new” Series 7 head (73s) and the “new” Series 5/6 head (53b) are interchangeable. Visually they are identical except that the 53b bezel is black and the 73s bezel is silver. When I replace the head I’ll try a 73s to see if there’s any cutting difference. I’ll bet there isn’t.

It’s a Braun…’nuff said.
It’s VERY difficult to find fault with ANY Braun product. The shaver works VERY well! I’ve had it since January, and I use it every day.If I absolutely HAD to choose something that needs improving, I would probably say that it COULD benefit from a higher speed motor. That’s it. However, I knew when I purchased it that it wasn’t a high-end shaver. To use a car analogy: You can’t expect V8 performance from a V6 engine.

Great Electric Shaver
I bought this Braun 5 5018s shaver to replace a Norelco shaver that I have had for many years. I wanted to try a Braun. I am very pleased with the quality of shave that this shaver gives. It shaves just as close as my Norelco did despite the fact I’ve heard that the Braun was not rated as well. It holds a charge better and it easier to clean than the Norelco.

This is a great little razor! It’s not expensive and it does a really nice job. So far holding its charge very well so no complaints there. Would recommend it for sure!

I’ve been using the Braun Electric Shaver for a few months now, and it’s been a game-changer for my morning routine. The shave is smooth and close, much better than I expected from an electric shaver. It handles both short stubble and a few days’ growth really well, and the flexible head adjusts nicely to the contours of my face. I was also impressed with how gentle it is on my skin—no irritation or razor burn, even with daily use.One feature I really appreciate is its wet and dry functionality. I’ve tried it with shaving gel and just dry, and it works great either way. The battery life is solid too; I get several shaves on a single charge, and it charges up fairly quickly when needed.Cleaning is super easy, as it’s fully washable under the tap, and the build quality feels premium and sturdy. Overall, it’s a fantastic shaver that makes the process fast and comfortable. If you’re looking for something reliable and efficient, I’d highly recommend this one.

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