Good for a shaver within its price range and does the job OK, with effort though. For head-shaving the model that comes with extra attachments might be best suited. A user can trim the hair on their head first before shaving with the foils. However, these attachments are never as good to use compared to using a dedicated trimmer and I find these attachments next to useless.
Blades – This shaver is a foil type that operates with three flexible blades. These movable blades adapt to the contours of a user’s face. Works well, easy to hold and use even with limited use hands. Not as close as some but no neck rash issues.
The different numbers correlate with color, the country they are sold, and the accessories or attachments the razor is sold with. In my experience, the differences between the old Series 7 and the Series 9, especially since you shave more often, would be minor. In terms of closeness, Remington Shaver I personally don’t see any differences and I also have sensitive skin. Some users do, others don’t, but I think it would be a very safe choice for you and for anyone that deals with post-shave irritation. I think it will also be a significant update from your current Series 5.
Being a mid-range product, this thing comes with a hard-plastic body. You have a sturdy product with a sleek look. I had to choose between Matte and Glossy finishes. I ended Braun Series 5 up choosing Matte over glossy as it goes well with other shavers that I have in my inventory. To round everything up, there’s a protective cap and a manual in place.
I tried to test it in a variety of scenarios so I can get a better understanding of its pros and cons and when this shaver would be a suitable option. For this review, I’ve been using the Braun Series s exclusively for almost two weeks. The battery indicator is very basic, with only 3 levels, each one representing a third of the battery capacity. Charging the 5018s from 0 to 100% takes around one hour. The charger (type 492-XXXX) has a USA plug and will work anywhere in the world (100–240v). Nevertheless, the battery life has been solid during my tests with the Series s.
In our test of the two, the micro-vibrations made a slight difference to the shave but not so much that we would declare the end result of the shave superior. If you think the shaving unit looks familiar, that’s because it is. The shaving unit is identical to the one found on top of the Braun Series 7 (Model 790cc-4). Simply press the button in with your thumb while sliding upwards and the trimmer will spring right up. Even things like button placement and charging port are almost the same. Oh, and they feel near identical in the hand too.