A smooth shave in a flash with no rash, 20 Oct. 2010

Gimmicks. Apparently every gadget needs one in today's market. Braun's latest gimmick isn't all that awe-inspiring. The 'Clean & Renew' system's benefits are questionable. Does the protracted cleaning operation do anything a rinse under the tap can't do in five seconds? Not from my extensive scientific testing, which included doing both. You just don't get the snazzy blue neon light when rinsing under the tap, that's all...

For most the cleaning station that comes with the Series 5 590cc will be little more than a large, rarely used unit to find space for. And then there's the cost of refills, which will last the average male a month. True, the dock doubles as a charging station, but you can charge directly through the power chord anyway. It does have one major plus going for it, though. I love the smell of the cleaning fluid. You get a scent reminiscent of vodka lime while shaving. It's intoxicating. In fact, I'm probably high on shaver cleaning fluid as I write this...

This review is from: Braun Series 5 590cc-3 Electric Rechargeable Male Foil Shaver with Clean & Renew Charger (Personal Care)

Super shaving, tacky design, 28 Nov. 2010

Previously I've been using a Braun Freeglide, which takes a cartridge of shaving solution, and gives an excellent shave. But my Freeglide shaver is getting long in the tooth, and it's harder to find the cartridges of fluid.

This series 5 shaver is VERY much quieter in operation than the Freeglide, and gives a really excellent shave, even without the advantage of the shaving fluid used by the Freeglide (and to which I had gotten used). It's very lightweight and easy to use. And it does smell and feel fresh each time, after the automatic clean in the base. Usefully for travel purposes, it comes with a nice separate little case and can be charged without the base, by plugging the cable directly into the shaver. And it can be cleaned under running water.

The design/styling of the shaver is, however, outrageous! It is of a cheeky shape which frankly in a different colour, would look like something you'd buy in a sex shop (actually in black and silver-grey, it still...

This review is from: Braun Series 5 590cc-3 Electric Rechargeable Male Foil Shaver with Clean & Renew Charger (Personal Care)

Braun Series 5 590cc, 14 May 2011

Having tried a Panasonic, which gave a very close wet shave, but was faulty, I bought Braun, which I have used for many years. In my estimation this model gives a poorer result than a number of the Brauns I have bought before, which is a big disappointment. I have a light beard, but stubble reappears by late pm. The Panasonic gave a far superior result but could cut the skin and was horrendously noisy. No doubt Braun will claim the Series 7 models are much improved - they need to be!

This review is from: Braun Series 5 590cc-3 Electric Rechargeable Male Foil Shaver with Clean & Renew Charger (Personal Care)