Anyway, we are dealing here with a razor mid - high end well supplied, since it is equipped with an automatic cleaning base. There are more expensive models (Series 7), with the chrome look more beautiful effect. Yet my old Braun 8995 5 years (which still works fine) seems better equipped than all current models (though it was cheaper at the time) because it has an LCD matrix screen, which apparently n longer exists on the current Braun range.
Note that sells Braun Series 3, 5 and 7 in various versions, with or without basic cleaning. For you to see if this database (which also serves as storage and recharging for the razor) is worth it (count the increased purchase price and regular replacement of alcoholic cleaning cartridges), knowing that this solution really is effective to make the perfectly clean razor, "as new".
This shaver is very well finished and his head is cleaned under a tap. The 7 Series is more upscale, yet without really propose unique features compared to the series 5. The razor comes with a semi-rigid black box voyage, a brush (tiny matter) to dry cleaning , a power cord to the base (also usable directly on the razor) and the base cleaning with a cartridge.
From experience, it is useless to start cleaning daily (which also has the effect of shortening the life of the cartridges), cleaning every 3-8 days depending on the case and you can simply complete the meantime by a small cleaning brush head. The cartridges should in principle not be recharged, it will be necessary to procure regularly (every 3 months for my case.) Luckily, Amazon offers you subscribe to purchase at regular intervals ...
The actual use does booked me no surprise: the performance is simply excellent and the result up to the expectations. This shaver is better than my old Braun (already very good), the new grille, with a slightly different pattern, there is probably something. However, I found that the gate and knife block are interchangeable with the old model. In less than 3 minutes, even on a beard 2 or 3 days, the results are impeccable.
Important note: Always shave before washing or showering because the skin must be dry. You are free to then apply an aftershave, but despite having a relatively sensitive skin, razor absolutely have any problem of irritation. Also note that like any electric razor, it makes a lot of noise in the morning (not for oneself, but for those who would sleep near the bathroom ...)
A precision trimmer, effective for details (legs ...) is integrated and can therefore switch from one mode to another in a second. Autonomy is ample (one to two weeks of use) knowing that the razor is also being charged when you start a cleaning cycle. The base in gray-black plastic is sufficiently compact, and very successful.
In short, it all works beautifully. And at a cost: it will replace the knife block and the grid every 18 months, and cleaning cartridges to match your usage. In return, you will save on manual blades and shaving foam ... From my point of view, the performance and saves time on shaving and cleaning justify this effort.
