Here are some easy, actionable tips on how to make the refills last longer. On the flip side, it is flammable and there are restrictions to storing and shipping the cartridges. I cannot wrap up the performance review of the Series 5 without addressing the elephant in the room — how it compares to the Series 7. If your skin is a little damp it can hop and drag over the skin. I used Williams Lectric Shave, but any pre-shave of your choice will do. Using a pre-shave lotion does help in making the Series 5 glide more smoothly over the skin.
The only reason for updating to a Braun was that the Phillips shaver looked a bit worn. This machine is most sorts after for its performance standards and greatly improved precision which means better performance with precision accompanied. The market now days are filled up with plethora of shavers and trimmers that challenge each other features wise. But when it comes to Braun Series 5 we have come across some major improvements in the shavers that mean business.
Unlike Series 5, the Braun Series 7 has its trimmer placed in front of and perpendicular to the shaver. This placement, unfortunately, does not resolve the problem that the previous models have. That said, we have a better experience trimming with this electric shaver than the series 5. Like theBraun Series 7 790cc-4, the Series 5 has an auto-sensing motor that adapts its power to the density of your beard to minimize pressure on your skin. ThePhilips Norelco 7500is another good choice for sensitive skin, especially if you’re a fan of rotary shavers. Again, the new Series 5 shavers are made with EasyClean system.
Once fully charged, you can use this shaver for four to five shaves. However, if not in use, it can retain power for a good period of Remington Shaver time. It has a new overall design and some new handy features like EasyClean which enables you to clean it without removing the head.
My old series 5 is still working and actually is much lighter and faster and closer shave. I haven’t used an electric razor for over 20 years due to getting a rash from them and I bought this to give it a go. It also has the added benefit of adjusting the pressure point for the shaving head which adapts itself according to the surface that it is on. So, no matter which surface of the skin and which area is being shaved the appropriate amount of pressure is adjusted by the machine itself. The trimmer of Series 5 slides out from the back of the shaving head.
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. The new shavers are a complete departure from the current Series 5 that we all know. The 8 barely gets a mention – and actually doesn’t get very good reviews on other sites.
The only difference between the two shaving units is that the molding on the Series 5 shaving unit is slightly longer. Because of this, while the Series 7 shaving head will fit the series 5, that of the Series 5 won’t fit the Series 7. Unfortunately, Philips Norelco Shaver the pop-up trimmer sits almost at the same height as the shaver head. This makes it incredibly difficult to see what it is you are trimming. When travel lock is activated, a red padlock will appear on the Series 5 display screen .