Braun Series 8 Electric Shaver for Men with Precision Trimmer & Clean & Charge Station, Cordless Foil Razor, Wet & Dry, 100% Waterproof, UK 2 Pin Plug, 8390cc, Silver Razor

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My son is 17, and has very sensitive skin – currently using an S3 that is pretty awful for razor burn. I’m curios too see how it will compare quality wise over the long run, but definitely a great start with this Serie 8 and foil type shaver for me. But then again, if a razor blade gets you better results, that’s perfectly fine as well and you should always stick to what works best. Certain Series 8 models, including the 8370cc reviewed here, will actually show a digit representing the remaining shaving time when it’s less than 9 minutes. I would however take into account the fact that your Series 7 is a few years old, so the blades don’t cut as well as they used to.

For example, only specific Series 9 solo models (93xxs and 94xxs) will work with a specific station, while none of the old Series 5 will pair with a station. The instructions showed taking the foils off and putting some oil on them and then showed a small brush and using that to clean the inside before replacing the foils. However, other models are actually available for purchase as well in the USA, including the original 83 variations. As for oils, I highly recommend the use of clipper oil, like the Oster blade lube or the Wahl clipper oil. As the name suggests, it comes with a cleaning and charging station that actually looks very similar to the one of the Series 5 (and 9).The Williams Lectric Shave is the cheapest and easiest to get in the USA, while the one from Speick for example is better in my experience, but costs significantly more and it’s not as easy to source. If you would still prefer a dry cleaning, you can use a small brush, but only on the inside of the head, never brush directly the outer foils as those will get damaged very easily. Make sure the head locking switch is always in the unlocked position before placing the shaver in the station. More of a question, given that the new Series 7’s primary advantage is balance while Series 7’s locking mechanism is shaky and Series 7’s shaving performance is a downgrade from earlier Series 7s, and given that the Series 8 has a superior battery, superior LEDs, a travel lock, and shaves very well indeed, it still isn’t clear why the more expensive yet declining Series 7 is recommended ? The cleaning stations of the Series 8 and 9 look exactly the same on the outside, but the one of the Series 9 is heavier and all of them are fitted with a fan that dries the shaving head once the cleaning cycle has been completed.

However, only the one on the right (as you hold the shaver with the front part facing you) is actually used for this; the other one is simply there for symmetry, despite even having the same eject symbol engraved on it. This allows us and our advertising providers to show adverts more relevant to you, limit how often you see an advert and build a profile of your interests. Also, when the trimmer is retracted, the blades won’t shear against each other when you switch the shaver on. The claimed 18 months are achieved under test conditions which are often not relevant for real world use. The last two times I have shaved with it it seems rough and it seems to be scraping my skin leaving the feeling of razor burn.The slide-out hair trimmer is mediocre at best, but that’s the case with all Braun electric razors with this type of trimmer. By this, Braun simply means that the Series 8 is fitted with a 10 000 CPM (cycles per minute) motor, just like the Series 7 and 9 (30 000 divided by 3 shaving elements).

In conclusion, the Series 8 is a good and capable electric razor that will be suitable in most situations. While this won’t be a detailed review of the Series 8 performance, I will briefly go over the most important aspects.If you can get past a few shortcomings of the 7, it is probably a safer (and better) choice than the Series 8 for most users. Otherwise, for slightly more money, you can get a Series 7 like the 790cc that is still an excellent shaver despite its age. This is particularly obvious when the hairs also stay flat on the skin or grow in different directions. This shaver features the same slide-out trimmer found on almost all of Braun’s current models (except for the S7 which has a totally different pop-up trimmer on the front). I don’t want to have to use the cleaning station to charge it as I travel and do not want to lug the cleaning station with me.

In typical Braun fashion, the Series 8 is offered in variations that come with or without a cleaning station. The S8 just seems to run at full speed all the time, which is good in my opinion, but I would rather use the old 7865cc, especially when shaving less often, like once every 3 days. That is an excellent observation btw, the S8 station does seem identical to the one that comes with the CoolTec. To me it’s surprising that the Norelco gives you a closer shave, in most cases the Series 8 should cut the hairs closer to the skin. Most importantly I hoped for a close shave in a reasonable time, akin to a wet razor shave (Chick Hydro).I get an amazingly close shave on my head but it’s a different story on my face, especially around the jaw line.