On the back of the Series 5 you’ll find a long hair trimmer, similar to the ones used on the Series 3 and Series 9. The head of the Series 5 can also be locked into place when more precision is needed. All of them are however waterproof and can be cleaned with water.
The first thing you will notice when you turn the shaver on is the vibration of the shaver body. Annoyingly strong to the point that if you have ticklish hands then this shaver will send you into fits of giggles. As we mentioned earlier, Braun’s charger is the only one to ship with a coiled cord. Like the kind you find on the handset of your office phone. As you are no doubt aware, you face isn’t exactly flat.
There’s really no right or wrong approach to using the cleaning station. I do find using it after 2 or 3 shaves to be a great compromise. I recommend tapping out the hairs after each use, regardless if you’ll be using the cleaning station or not. The Series cc is highly effective, affordable and gives you a close and stylish shave. A cheap and quick razor to get that refined look for your beard. Braun electric shavers give you a smooth shave without pulling or plucking out hair follicles, which results in clean and close shave.
The best way to clean a waterproof shaver is with a bit of liquid soap and warm tap water. Precisely, it’s a workaround that should allow you to clean your shaver with water without removing the cassette. The Braun Remington Shaver Series s is actually quiet for a foil electric shaver. The 3 cutting elements also don’t protrude as much and while they do move independently, the range of motion is quite short and the movement is a bit jerky.
With the cc models like 5090cc or 5190cc you won’t have to worry about doing these operations yourself as the cleaning station that takes care of everything. While not required, it helps to remove the shaving head and gently tap it on your sink to remove the bulk of hairs before using the station. The cleaning station included with the 5090cc/5190cc has a minimalist design with a single button that starts the cleaning process. There were quite a bit of fine hair clippings left behind, even though the shaving head seemed perfectly clean.