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 Series 5 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.
One of the reasons for this is of course the less powerful motor which also contributes to a lengthier shaving session. It is one of the quietest Braun models I’ve used so far, on par with the Series 9 in this regard. For some light grooming like the situations mentioned above, it is not ideal.
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Yes, there’s the issue of a travel cap instead of a pouch. I’d have liked the trimmer attachment to be a bit straighter Remington Shaver rather than being curved. I loved how the guys maintained the level of performance with this as well as the price.
The 5018s is a decent, but quite basic electric shaver and it’s a pretty good choice for a first electric shaver. As long as you don’t have particularly difficult facial hair and you don’t need the closest shave, it should be good enough. I’m a fan of how thorough the brand is in terms of foil shavers and the cleaning.
Inside the Series 5; the Lithium-ion battery takes an hour to charge and provides 45 minutes of shaving time. I found this number to be pretty close to the mark. I was able to get a full shaves out of it before having to recharge the battery. I will look at the using the cleaning station to charge your electrical shaver further down in the cleaning section. Etched into the trimmer molding are the words “Made in Germany”.
The new Series 5 electric shaver adapts to the contours of your face with 3 flexible blades. Li-Ion Battery for up to 3 weeks of shaving . The Series 5 electric shaver adapts to your facial contours with its 3 Flexible blades. Li-Ion Battery for up to Remington Shaver 3 weeks of shaving. Wet shaving with foam did feel more comfortable, but I don’t like the residue that gets left inside electric shavers after using foam, soaps, and shaving creams. I do wonder if these may lessen the longevity of blades/cutters.
Can the Series 5 hold up as we explore everything it has to offer in our detailed review? Designed to shave dry, with foam, gel and in the shower. The new ergonomic handle enables an effortless shave with simple, one way movement.
There’s no need to remove the shaver head to clean it as running water can flow through the cutting elements and rinse off any small hair. The Braun Series 5 electric shaver adapts according to your face’s natural contours. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.
2020 New generation – It’s worth noting that this shaver is from the 2020 new generation of series 5 shavers. There have been some changes since the pre-2020 models with pros and cons, but let’s stick to the current versions for this review article. The 5020cs, 5018s, 5035s, 5049cs, 5050cs are the US models, and the 50-B1200s, 50-W4650cs, 50-M4500cs , 50-W1500s , 50-B4650cs are the EU/UK models. They’re the exact same shaver and there are likely more model numbers, but that covers more than enough.