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 29, 2012
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
Braun Series 5 590cc Excellent shave, very surprised
Braun Series 5 590cc Excellent shave, very surprised.
After researching and taking my time carefully considering all options I decided to purchase this razor. I was very hesitant because the picture shows the older version (gen. 1) and recently many people said they received the old version but others mentioned they received the newest version (gen 4). Paid $99 for it after the $30 off by signing up for an Amazon charge card. Very glad I pulled the trigger, because I also received the newest version. VERY HAPPY ABOUT THAT, especially since the new version MSRPs for a lot more than 100 bucks.
I must say I was also very hesitant to spend so much because I had 3 Remington foil MS3 electric razors that retailed at maybe $50 max. and had great results. But I will give Braun all the credit in the world. The shaver feels so much better than any Remington, even when it had 3 blades and the Braun has 2 with the middle long wiskar cutter. I thought the middle wiskar cutter was horse crap but it really does work. I've never taken an electric razor go from ear to ear and not have any pulling or the motor bogs down because of too much hair.
I was also skeptical of the pivoting head razors. I thought it was a cheap gimmick and just made the razor less solid and well built. I actually like the feature now, I primarily leave the sensitivity high or medium. Only for the tough and stubborn areas do I go full lock.
The base/cleaning station was also a cheap gimmick, or so I thought. I will repeat what one reviewer had to say about braun's cleaning station. After cleaning the razor, it feels like a brand new razor. It really is amazing. It smells good, its clean and looks brand new. I only put it through the cleaner once a week and I use the brush included to clean up during the week. I have cleaned it 4 times and the canister is about 1/2 "gone". (somehow i plan on making my own blend of this or filtering and reusing the original blend)
The only thing I will say thats negative about this razor and any electronic razor..... There is no substitute for good old barbersol and a straight mach 3 or quattro, etc etc. It just doesn't get cut that close on the days I feel like being lazy and give my face a break from the blade.
Overall, very happy with the purchase and for 100 bucks, whats not to love!
After researching and taking my time carefully considering all options I decided to purchase this razor. I was very hesitant because the picture shows the older version (gen. 1) and recently many people said they received the old version but others mentioned they received the newest version (gen 4). Paid $99 for it after the $30 off by signing up for an Amazon charge card. Very glad I pulled the trigger, because I also received the newest version. VERY HAPPY ABOUT THAT, especially since the new version MSRPs for a lot more than 100 bucks.
I must say I was also very hesitant to spend so much because I had 3 Remington foil MS3 electric razors that retailed at maybe $50 max. and had great results. But I will give Braun all the credit in the world. The shaver feels so much better than any Remington, even when it had 3 blades and the Braun has 2 with the middle long wiskar cutter. I thought the middle wiskar cutter was horse crap but it really does work. I've never taken an electric razor go from ear to ear and not have any pulling or the motor bogs down because of too much hair.
I was also skeptical of the pivoting head razors. I thought it was a cheap gimmick and just made the razor less solid and well built. I actually like the feature now, I primarily leave the sensitivity high or medium. Only for the tough and stubborn areas do I go full lock.
The base/cleaning station was also a cheap gimmick, or so I thought. I will repeat what one reviewer had to say about braun's cleaning station. After cleaning the razor, it feels like a brand new razor. It really is amazing. It smells good, its clean and looks brand new. I only put it through the cleaner once a week and I use the brush included to clean up during the week. I have cleaned it 4 times and the canister is about 1/2 "gone". (somehow i plan on making my own blend of this or filtering and reusing the original blend)
The only thing I will say thats negative about this razor and any electronic razor..... There is no substitute for good old barbersol and a straight mach 3 or quattro, etc etc. It just doesn't get cut that close on the days I feel like being lazy and give my face a break from the blade.
Overall, very happy with the purchase and for 100 bucks, whats not to love!
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