I think it will also be a significant update from your current Series 5. There’s no lubricant included with the Braun Series s, but you can use any light oil like sewing machine oil, clipper oil or even a spray lubricant for electric shavers. Philips Norelco Shaver None of the new Series 5 models are available with an automatic cleaning station. If you’re in a hurry, the quick charge function can come in handy. Charging the shaver for 5 minutes should provide just enough juice to complete a shave.
To say that I am disappointed with its performance is an understatement. You have to go over an area, again and again, and if there is more than one days growth, it takes twice as long. I don’t have a heavy beard, so it should do the job easily. I’ve tried everything that is suggested in the booklet, but it still does a very ordinary job. I’ve tried to call, E mail Braun many times as I thought maybe there was something wrong with the shaver foils, but I got shoved fr…
It has an EasyClean system that lets you clean your shaver without needing to detach the head, making maintenance a piece of cake. The design of the storage unit with the cleaner isn’t the best. It’s a little lop sided and unsightly in the bathroom, but can be stored in cabinet if you have a charging point. Ird time I tried dry and gave up because it just won’t give me an all-over smooth finish.
Alternatively, you can also throw in your method — using the Jet Clean solution which is detergent-based and should work really well. It also has lubricating properties, but unless you’ll be using it after every shave, I think you’ll still have to oil the shaver yourself once or twice a week. The 5140s is usually less expensive than other Series 5 variations, particularly the cc models that come with a cleaning station.
Unless you’re particularly concerned with getting the closest possible shave, you’ll probably be satisfied with the performance of the Series 5. You can squeeze more cleaning cycles out of them by using the station less often and performing a manual cleaning when you’re not in a hurry. This will help you get more cleanings out of the cartridge before needing to be replaced. I personally do it every time as it takes only a few seconds. It works excellent for cleaning and sanitizing the shaver and also dries very fast.
For over 20 years, I have offered quality shaving products and unparalleled customer service to my clients. Provide the best shaving product reviews and shaving advices to the wetshaving community and friends. Although this shaver is not the best to groom long hair, it is adequate for people who shave every two or three days. Series 5 shavers belong to the lower-end lineup, so they would cost less.
Each of these models has super thin foils that let you get really close. Another addition from previous models is the quick charge feature. This feature gives you the ability to charge shaver enough for one shave in 5 minutes. The feature ensures you get the full power of the shaver even at low battery levels.
Depending on your Clean&Charge Station model and/or program selected, the cleaning time takes up to 3 minutes. It takes several hours until remaining moisture evaporates depending on the climatic conditions. So the 5018s should be better than your current shaver in that regard and quite a lot better than the slide-out trimmer on the 3040s which is in my opinion pretty bad. Considering that you’ll be using the trimmer most of the time and occasionally the actual shaving head, the new Series 5 looks like a good option.
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 time. It has a new overall design and some new handy features like EasyClean which enables you to clean it without removing the head.
When we compare the two different models we find that Braun Series 3 doesn’t come with a pivoting shaving head. This may make it a little harder to use, especially Remington Shaver if you are looking to use it on the top of the head. The charging stand this shaver comes with has no groundbreaking features and has not much to talk about.