The Braun Series 5 electric shaver offers an excellent shave in problem areas, featuring the patented ActiveLift middle trimmer, the unique OptiFoil and the Contour Adaptive Shaving Head. The Series 5 combines ergonomic Braun design with highest Braun quality. In addition, enjoy the convenience of Braun‘s Clean & Renew system, which will clean, charge, and lubricate your shaver at the touch of a button.
Product Features
- An incredibly smooth and precise shave, even in problem areas
- Perfectly adapts around the jawline and under the chin with the Contour Adaptive Shaving Head
- Shaves long hair as easily as short hair with the Triple Action Cutting System
- 100% waterproof and fully washable
- Quick 5 minute charge
- 2 year warranty
- Features the Clean & Renew Shaving System
- Precision Trimmer
Smooth and Impressive It took me awhile to decide on this Braun after all I’ve never paid this much for a shaver. However, I had a problem getting parts for my old Remington so decided to bite the bullet. The unit arrived nicely boxed with a semi-hard black zippered travel case which is not mentioned in the literature. It uses the same power cord for rechargeable and corded operation. The shaver feels comfortable and solid in the hand and looks nice. I like the trimmer and flexible head. I find setting the…
Beware: No “OptiFoil” Replacement Heads, No Drying In Cleaning Unit Over six years ago, I wrote a rave review of Braun’s Activator shaver here at Amazon. That review is still available at my profile page. I’m sorry to say that I can’t repeat my enthusiasm this time for this Series 5 590cc shaver. Braun is cheapening its products, though not its prices.First, I will say something positive. This shaver, with a new “OptiFoil” head, gives a very good shave. It’s at least as good as the Activator with the “SmartFoil,” though I can’t say it’s…
Great shave, but a few flaws I’ve been a Braun guy since I started shaving, so this is my 4th or 5th one. After my last one, which was a low-end disappointment, this one is great — as smooth of a shave as I believe you can get from an electric. Another plus is that this shaver is made in Germany, not China like their low-end ones, and although a little pricey, after a $50 promo certificate, it essentially put the price within reason.My only negative comments, after owning the razor for about two weeks, is that…