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!