Sunday, July 8, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc SHAVER

Braun Series 5 590cc SHAVER
I HAVE OWNED MANY ELECTRIC SHAVERS , BUT WAS NEVER HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS . I WOULD GO BACK SHAVING WITH A BLADE TO GET THE CLOSE SHAVE I WANTED , BUT I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN AND WOULD GET CUTS EVERY SHAVE . I HAVE READ A LOT ABOUT THE BRAUN ELECTRIC SHAVERS SO I GOT ONE . I SHAVE DAILY AND LIKE A CLOSE SMOOTH SHAVE . WELL SINCE DAY ONE I AM 100% HAPPY WITH MY BRAUN SERIES 5 590CC ELECTRIC SHAVER . IT SHAVES CLOSE AND NEVER IRRITATES MY SKIN . SHAVING IS KNOW A JOY AND THE SELF CLEANER IS WONDERFUL . I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT WITH THE BEST RATING 5 STARS . AMAZON THANKS FOR MAKING IT EASY TO GET THE PRODUCTS I WANT . COULDN'T FIND THIS PRODUCT ANYWHERE ,BUT YOU HAD IT , IN STOCK . IT WAS DELIVERED IN 2 DAYS TO MY FRONT DOOR . THANK YOU AMAZON !!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc GREAT SHAVE.

Braun Series 5 590cc GREAT SHAVE.
have had this for about a month no complaintss. I read other reviews before buying. Now i just brush it off after using instead of leaving the open cleaner in it, and when I do use it I will close it after so it doesnt evporavate

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc Love it.

Braun Series 5 590cc Love it.
I love shaving with a razor but my face doesn't love being shaved with a razor. After 20+ years of trying every type of shaving cream/gel, razor, aftershave creams/balms, etc...I'm relegated to electric shavers. I, like many of the other reviewers, have tried various brands and style of electric shavers over the years but I've been exclusively using straight foil-type shavers for the last 8-10 years. My observations:
*The 590cc shaver feels comfortable and secure in my hand.
*Well built.
*The head swivels but not as much as I hoped.
*I can get a week on a single charge. That for me is about 7-10 shaves/week.
*Quality of the shave is great (I'll add more on this at the end).
*The base looks and feels cheap, almost like it was an after thought. I only use it to clean/recharge the shaver and the rest of the time use the carrying case to store the unit.

Setting everything else aside, ultimately one buys a shaver for the shaving (as I state the obvious). I was not at all satisfied by the shaves I was getting. I have very course and thick facial hair. I had to use my old Braun 1775 to finish areas on my chin and neck this shaver wasn't shaving properly. I was having serious buyers remorse and thinking about returning it and getting something else. As fate would have it, my daughter knocked the shaver and base (as someone else stated, it takes up a lot of counter space) off of the bathroom counter. The fall cracked the foil head and I went to Target for a replacement. After I replaced the head, I noticed I was getting a very good shave!?! I noticed that the original head had finer/smaller openings and the replacement foil head had "larger" openings. That made all the difference for me. No more buyers remorse and I'm getting great shaves!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc Works Great.

Braun Series 5 590cc Works Great.
I had a hard time deciding between 4 or 5 stars but I went with 5 because the shaver is what I wanted and the shaver is awesome. The reason I debated giving it a lower rating was because I am not as happy with the charging/cleaning station. But that isn't what made me buy the razor anyway so 5 stars it is.

On the shaver; This thing is awesome. I have not used an electric shaver before and was told it would take a few weeks for my face to adapt. After the first couple shaves I was skeptical as getting a good shave was not easy at all. But I stuck with it after a few weeks and I started getting very close shaves. Maybe not as close as with a real razor but close enough to make me happy and I am getting the results very quickly. I used to dread shaving and would not do it every day but this makes my life much easier. I have also always have had problems shaving my neck but I don't have any issues with that using this shaver. I could not be happier than I am with the shaver itself.

The charging station however is a different story. First I will admit that I have noticed that the cleaning does seem to make a difference. I went a week without cleaning the shaver in the station and I noticed that shaving became easier as soon as I used it again. The station itself is cheap plastic (as are so many things now) and the shaver must be in exactly the right position to activate the cleaning process. I usually have to adjust it a couple times to get the process started. I am also unhappy that it takes so long for the shaver to dry after the cleaning. I read some other reviews that said an older system had an active drying process and I wish this did as well.

Also the carrying case is nice but there is no room for the wall charger in it. The good news is that I have been able to go for a week without charging so on short trips the wall charger probably isn't really needed anyway.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc Great Product.

Braun Series 5 590cc Great Product.
This is my 3rd Braun Shaver and once again I am very pleased with the product. It provides a very close shave and the cleaning system is a great way to keep the razor clean and operating at its best. Great product and no regrets!!!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc Shaver Great shaver!

Braun Series 5 590cc Shaver Great shaver!
I had been using another Braun shaver (~$80 in 2001), and I couldn't find the replacement blades anymore. Researched shavers and decided to stick with Braun and get this 5 Series model. Runs much quieter and seems to cut better at a lower RPM than my old shaver. The self-cleaning is pretty nice, but it stills leaves some droppings inside the blade assembly that should be removed every week or so. I also am curious if the cleaning solution causes my skin to break out, but hasn't been too much of a problem. Overall, very happy with this shaver!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Braun Series 5 590cc Good razor.

Braun Series 5 590cc Good razor.
I have been using Norelco electric shavers for 35 years, about 5 of them. Due to battery issues and droppage, time to get a new shaver.

I wanted to try out a foil type. I did not want to settle for the bottom of the line nor pay for top of the line, so I chose the 550cc. The price is steep, more than double the entry Norelco or Braun. I have used it every day for about 2 weeks. It works very well. I am getting a good shave. The clean station works well. The cleaning solution has a light pleasant smell.

My only complaint so far is the power cord. I do not have a lot of counter space in my bathroom. The cord sticks out of the back right area about half way up about 2 inches. If I put it in the corner of the counter, it is sort of ok. The end that plugs into the wall sticks straight out from the wall more than 3 inches. The wall adapter for my Norelco is a right angle arrangement that is only 3/4 inch tall when plugged in. Braun needs to go back to the CAD package on this one.