The LED display is brighter and is more detailed than some of the pricier models of Braun. To make things even sweeter and more comfortable, I use a pre-shave lotion. This doesn’t cause my skin to be lumpy and the shaver to drag over it when I’m going fast.
Sure, it lacks the dedicated “Sensitive Skin” mode like that of series 7 or 9. But still, you’ll get a solid performance out of it. To get the most out of my cleaning liquid, I have a few tips and tricks of my own.
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 this end, I would recommend avoiding any Series 5 models that do not come with a cleaning station. I’ll be straight up, the cleaning station takes all the hassle away from cleaning your shaver.
The universal voltage converter (100–240v) allows you to use 5018s anywhere in the world, so you can definitely consider it as a travel shaver. This means you can rinse them with water, but also shave in the shower or with your favorite shaving cream or gel. We’ll see how well it works Braun Series 5 in the cleaning and maintenance section of the review. And while the 3 cutting elements can move independently, the head unit of the 5018s is fixed. 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.
My aim with this site is to help you get the best shaving products. If, you are… go for the upper echelon Braun or Phillips shavers. Sure, there’s Panasonic 4 products… but they’ll demand more from your wallet than this machine does. I have a decent beard growth and have a 5-o’clock shadow sooner than most people . Even then, I could shave my “Monday” beard off in a reasonable time.
Charging and Battery – The rechargeable Li-Ion should provide a user with 50 minutes runtime and it takes approximately 1 hour for the battery to fully charge. The station model number is actually 5434, not 5435 and it will work with your Series 5. Regarding the Series 6, I recommend reading this part of my comparison where I go into more details. Philips Norelco Shaver I personally like the Series 6 more, mainly because of the flexing head, but the performance overall is very similar. I wouldn’t recommend it to users with coarse, wiry hair or if you plan on shaving every three days for example. Snap the cassette back in place, add a bit of water to the foils and then pour some liquid soap on the foils.
This may vary according to your beard growth and environmental temperature. Clean&Charge Station is placed on a flat surface. When a cleaning Braun Series 5 cartridge is installed, do not tip, move suddenly or transport the station in any way as cleaning fluid might spill out of the cartridge.
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