Best electric razor I have ever owned, and reasonably priced also. I originally got this shaver to use for quick, evening "touch-up" shaves, or for days when I was in an extreme hurry and didn't have time for a blade shave. However, I was surprised to discover that this shaver actually shaves closer than my triple-blade razor does. Therefore, I often use the Braun shaver instead of a blade, although sometimes I will shave with a blade and then use the Braun M90 afterwards to get an even closer shave, especially where it really matters. I find that it is much easier to shave the part of my top lip that is under my nose with this Braun shaver than it is to shave it with the blade razor. Some people have stated in reviews here that the shaving foil is not very durable, but I don't find that at all. Of course, if you drop it a lot with the protective cover off, then I'm sure that it could be easily damaged. But then again, if someone were to drop YOU on your head with no helmet on, then I'm sure that you would be damaged also. I really love that this razor runs on common AA batteries, rather than a rechargeable battery (since those old special rechargeable batteries wore out quickly and are difficult to find replacements for.) I have been using this shaver a lot, for months now, and I still have not even had to replace the batteries yet. I would highly recommend this shaver, especially to people who think that they won't like an electric shaver. By the way, you can also use this razor wet (and can clean it in water also, if you want to), but this is unnecessary, since it works really great as a dry shaver. This shaver is also small and lightweight, so it is also great for travel or for shaving on the go (such as at work, or otherwise away from home.) The handy sideburn trimmer that pops out of the side and the cleaning brush that pops out of the bottom of the unit are also great bonus features included with this model. Read more
Amazon says I have bought this shaver several times now. That is over many of years, but that's still embarrassing. I should be more careful, but it is my regular shaver, my travel shaver, and the shaver I carry in my "purse". The problem is that when using it on-the-fly I drop it. Or, most recently, I lost it. (I think I set in on top of my suitcase at the airport and when the taxi pulled up I forgot it was there, rolled away with my bag, and it fell to the curb without my noticing. Not sure, but that's my best guess.) Pros: - It works well. - Small. - Uses 2 AA cells, which are replaceable, so the whole shaver does not need to be replaced if the battery won't hold a charge. And if the batteries are dead, swapping in good ones is faster than waiting for a charge. - Has a trimmer. - Has a real off switch, no phantom drain of the battery when it is supposed to be off. - Won't switch on accidentally if it gets squeezed in your bag. - Foil is covered to protect it, and the cover stays attached so you won't lose it. - Fairly tough for normal use, but don't drop in the street while walking down the sidewalk shaving. (Yes, that's me.) - Decent price. Cons: - There is a cleaning brush that has a parking place but isn't that secure, it can get lost; but I never use it, I blow out the chaff myself and that seems good enough. - A bigger/better trimmer might be nice, but too big and it no longer works as a trimmer, so this is probably a stupid quibble. - Does not come with rechargeable battery nor a charger. But rechargeable AAs are available, and if you already have a charger (I do) that avoids yet another wall-wart power supply to keep track of. - A bigger, more powerful shaver might clear my face faster, but this one works well and small is a feature. I use quality rechargeable NiMH cells, and I charge them in a better charger than what might be built into a shaver. The result is they charge individually and never get overcharged, so I don't ever *need* to replace them, because they keep holding a charge. The swinging thing that covers the shaving foil might seem silly, but it isn't. It covers the foil, protecting it and it locks the switch from accidentally turning on. I could imagine a design that might be smaller, but the current size fits my hand pretty well, and the cover not being a loose item to misplace is a good thing. If I were traveling really light, and on a long trip, carrying spare AAs or carrying a charger might be too much. So that's a consideration. I suppose I could buy disposables along the way, but I hate disposables. Good shaver, I keep buying them, not because they fail but because I keep losing them, or destroying them through abuse. Recommended. -kb Read more
In a nutshell: Cheeks, mouth area: A+ Jawline: B- Neck: D The size and design is excellent, and for ~$20, it's a great little gadget to throw in with your travel kit (though I would advise to take out the batteries for long-term stints when not in use). It feels especially nice to use it in the shower after scrubbing up your face with soap/cleanser. Both dry and wet I never really experienced irritation. It's capable of shaving even closer than my usual razor wet shave. Its one big downside is the neck/under chin area. You know those beard hairs that sprout from their follicle and seemingly grow directly sideways? Yeah, this thing is borderline useless for those, and requires many extra passes to get those, and often its easy to miss spots. So yeah, no regrets buying it, but not a complete home run. Read more
This Braun shaver is really nice. I wanted a second Braun shaver to have at work. The batteries that are included are very powerful, and make the shaver run at high speed. I wanted it to run a little slower so I put in some EBL rechargeable batteries. They work perfectly in the shaver. This shaver is easy to hold and turn on/off, has high quality, and produces a smooth shave. Just press lightly and move the head slowly. That works for me. With its DC motor, the shaver will slow down a little as the batteries lose power. This is great, because it will still work, but lets you know to replace or recharge your batteries soon. One reason I like it to run slower is because the volume of motor noise is less. It's not overly loud. I've not tried the trimmer yet, but it slides out easily. Then to get it back in, you stop the shaver and look for the ridges on the trimmer just behind the trimmer blades, and push down and to the left to slide it back into place. You could push right on the trimmer blades as long as your fingers are protected. My other Braun works perfectly, and I still got this second one because I like them so much. Read more
