The machine comes with a “Low Charge Indicator” as well. Use the machine well enough and it’ll most probably offer you few extra minutes of shaving beyond the advertised runtime. Besides that, we have a separate trimmer that slides out when you push a button at the back of the machine. Push it again and the curved blade retracts back.
As with Series 7 and 9, the series 5 is made in Germany . German Shavers, whether manual or electric, have a reputation of being sleek and sturdy. I’d have liked a box of lubricants with this one just to keep the blades in top condition.
At all times, hold the shaver at the right angle (90°) to your skin. Upgrade your shaver for more grooming needs. Includes a Beard Trimmer attachment for beard styles from 0.5mm to 7mm.
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If you like anything that is convenient then cleaning your Series 9 shaver does not get any easier than this. If you want to keep using the cleaning station you will have to buy replacement cleaning cassettes as they run out. As I mentioned earlier in the review, you can lock the shaving unit into one of 5 different positions using the big button on the front of the shaver.
Foil shavers like this are great at comforting the face as well. After the “Cleaning” part, the liquid lubricates the foil blades. The device dried in three hours after cleaning. I had to be extra careful while using the cartridge and installing a new variant after the previous cartridge depleted.
The universal voltage converter (100–240v) allows you to use 5018s anywhere in the world, so you can definitely consider it as a travel shaver. This means you can rinse them with water, but also shave in the shower or with your favorite shaving cream or gel. We’ll see how well it works in the cleaning and maintenance section of the review. And while the 3 cutting elements can move independently, the head unit of the 5018s is fixed. So this review will also be relevant in the case of the other models like the 5050cs, 5020s or the UK 50-B1200s and 50-W4650cs.
These are flexible along with the shaving head. If the liquid and the cleaning station aren’t enough, there’s a cleaning brush included as well. This brush is Braun’s way of going the extra mile and taking care of our hair strands. You’re getting a “Smooth” foil shaver that bridges the gap between the entry-level, beginner-friendly products and more high-end stuff from the brand.
Sure, it lacks the dedicated “Sensitive Skin” mode like that of series 7 or 9. But still, you’ll get a solid performance out of it. To get the most out of my cleaning liquid, I have a few tips and tricks of my own.
Shaving flat and long hairs with the 5018s is when the downgrade from the previous cassette is the most obvious. I particularly enjoyed using the 5018s wet mainly because of the added slickness; the head just glides over the skin effortlessly. The foils always remained cool, maybe only slightly Philips Norelco Shaver warm towards the end of the shave. It sounds and feels a bit sluggish and you will notice it if you have very coarse hair or you’re shaving less often. It tends to be a bit jerky and sticks to the skin occasionally. This can make shaving more tedious and lead to a longer session.