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Believe it or not, the latter is a rare sight with most top-tier Braun models as you’ll see later on. Replacement parts The 10B foil and blade set. The cassette is also wider and bulkier, it doesn’t glide as easily on the skin and struggles when shaving a longer beard (3 days or more). Braun, currently owned by Procter & Gamble, is one of the big three electric shaver brands alongside Philips (Norelco) and Panasonic. The Braun 5018s is the initial model of the Braun Series 5 EasyClean (new) version. The shaver comes with a rinsing-friendly shaving head that allows cleaning it with direct running water without removing the foil chamber. It features 3 flexible shaving elements that treat softly with the facial skin while shaving to ensure maximum shaving comfort. Wet & Dry – Braun states 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.
Fun fact: the 53b appears to be identical to the 73b and 73s cassettes used by the 2020 Series 7. I switched them around and they fit perfectly. For the majority of the time, it was perfectly comfortable and smooth during a dry shave, with no hairs getting yanked and no serious discomfort during or after the shave. The wet shaving performance is stellar regardless of model, so I definitely recommend a Panasonic shaver over any Braun if you plan on using shaving cream or gel. ConclusionPersonally, I never cared for corded use and Braun shavers usually have excellent batteries that are very reliable in time. Some (more advanced) electric razors like the Series 7 and 9 are very good in these situations, but the cheaper ones tend to struggle. Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using. days of growth – This was way too much growth for the shaver to deal with, and I ended up with many patches and stray hairs. I could get the job done eventually, but it took a lot of shaving. Of course, the best way to shave with any electric razor is to get the hair trimmed down as close as possible with a trimmer or clippers first, so no real surprises there that it was a lot of work. If you want the closest possible shave with an electric razor, Braun shavers are probably not the best option.
There are however a handful of Braun shavers that are dry-only models and those will actually work while charging. Braun released different models in different versions of series 5 shavers. At the first release of Braun Series 5, Braun brought their shavers with 5xx numeric assertion (550s, 560s, 590cc). The first-generation shavers are not available on the market now. The second-generation Series 5 shavers were released with 50xx numeric assertion (5090cc, 5050cc) where very few are available. The designs of both versions are completely different. The older Braun SerieFirst, if you have very coarse, dense and wiry facial hair, it will take a long time to get a clean and smooth shave with the Series 3 ProSkin. It’s also a very comfortable, fast and enjoyable shaver. It does have a larger head than the 3-blade Braun razors, but it’s still quite manageable. As such, you don’t really need to get a Series 5 50 or a Series 6 to benefit from the trimming accessories. I think shaving dry with a Braun shaver, optionally with a pre-shave lotion, will be the best option for most users in terms of closeness, comfort, practicality and how long it takes to complete the shave.
I rely on my own experience and on the countless interactions I’ve had over the past 10 years with different Braun users. They are particularly impressive at cutting longer stubble (up to 5 days of growth) and are remarkably gentle to the skin, particularly the non-Pro models. But if those things don’t apply and just want the closer shave, I think you’ll have a much better chance with a Panasonic shaver. The S9 and S9 PRO/PRO+ are objectively Braun’s best current razors, although the differences from an old Serries 7 for example aren’t huge. Like other Series 5 shavers, the Braun 5190cc is also a wet/dry shaver. So you can use your favorite shaving cream, foam, gel, and water for refreshing shaves. The Braun 5190cc comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides 50 minutes of continuous cordless performance with a 1-hour full charge. It features an auto-sense motor that can read your beard density and provides adequate power according to the density.
Most of the current Braun electric razors are wet/dry models, meaning you can also shave in the shower or with shaving cream/gel. You should buy a Series 9 or 9 PRO/PRO+ if you shave less often, and have coarse/wiry/flat-lying hairs or sensitive skin. I tried to test it in a variety of scenarios so I can get a better understanding of its pros and cons and when this shaver would be a suitable option.
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