Now, fortunately, the cleaning station does an incredibly thorough job at removing any traces of hair. In fact, the best out of all the big brands. If you treat this as a shaver that you must use with the cleaning station then you won’t be disappointed. Braun’s cleaning stations work the best out of all the major Braun Series 5 brands and the Series 7 did not disappoint. The alcohol based cleaning detergent thoroughly removed all traces of hair clippings and even lubricated the blades. The amount of cleaning required is determined by the amount of time the shaver has been used, not by how dirty the shaving heads actually are.
Overall, the build quality and ergonomics are adequate considering the price of the Series s, but the shaver feels underwhelming compared to the old Series 5. My main gripe with this model is related to the shaving head. The shaver is also much lighter at only 174g/0.38 lbs according to my kitchen scale. The Braun 5018s and all the new Series 5 razors are suitable for wet & dry use. One of the models in this revamped line is the Braun 5018s (the UK/European version is called 50-B1200s). This particular Series 5 is bound to be the pick of the range thanks to its very reasonable price.
I could lock the cassette into several positions. I didn’t have to move the machine too much when shaving right under my nose. Another thing to note is you can’t use it with the power cord connected to the outlet for charging. Braun telegraphs the message when your device needs charging. I’m not talking about literal telegraphs (although, that’d be cool as well). The LED display we spoke of earlier, shows three bars to indicate the battery status.
The 73b was just a bit too grabby and harsh. The closeness was about the same when fitted to the Series 5 . If you plan on shaving less often or have a coarser beard, I think you’ll be happier with this one. While definitely more expensive than the 5018s, the 5140s is a better shaver in every way.
Much simpler than plugging and unplugging the charging cord from your shaver. The foil shaver and blades for this shaver are very different from regular rotary shavers as they feature SensoFoil blades. The design is a bit unique, which has 2 SensoFoil Blades and sandwich a trimmer in between. If you compare the blades with Braun Series s, you can see the design and mechanism of the blades are the same. Thus, you can use the exact shaver head replacement Braun Series 5 53B, which you can purchase online.
It allowed me to shave with less wrist work, especially when shaving below the jawline. The back of the 5018s is completely barren, with no slide-out trimmers or charging pins. It is very clicky and easy to operate, including when your hand is wet or covered in foam.
Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth. Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C to 35 °C. The battery may not charge properly or at all under extreme low or high temperatures. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
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I again recommend using the Series s on shorter facial hair to avoid any potential discomfort. I personally have very sensitive and dry skin, especially on the neck, but didn’t have any major issues using the 5018s. Remington Shaver The shave was however more enjoyable and I even managed to finish in a shorter time. To my surprise, it was also good on the chin and under the nose, two areas where I have particularly thick facial hair.
Also, if you’re considering performance, there’s no significant trade-off or downside. When cleaning the shaver head with water only use hot water and from time to time some liquid soap . Remove Foil & Cutter cassette to let it dry. Rechargeable all in one wet & dry trimmer with unprecedented cutting performance vs. previous generations of Braun beard trimmers. Other Braun shaver series comes with a cleaning and charging station which this series 5 does not, although that may come soon. I cannot vouch for the longevity of battery life as I use, test, and review shavers, razors, and other products over a monthly period usually.