The Braun Shaver Series 5 590cc is an electric shaver that comes with a unique Power Comb that lifts and cut problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard-to-shave areas.
The shaver is using Gillette Blade Technology that cuts hair in a single stroke without pulling or tugging for an exceptional closeness and comfort.
With the help of the contour-hugging head that automatically adjusts with every facial contour, the Series5 590cc delivers thorough shave all over the face with a maximum closeness and comfort. The slim Precision Shaver Heads that comes with the shaver provides an effective shvae even in hard to shave areas.
The grip-friendly ergonomics design meanwhile helps the users to have a total control all over the face with no missed hairs.
To capture hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer strokes, the shaver is equipped with a unique SmartFoil.
The new Braun Shaver Series 5 590cc also comes with a Clean & Renew System that automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver at the touch of a button. Even without the cleaning system, the Braun Series 5 can be washed under running water.
The shaver also comes with an integral, adjustable long hair trimmer for beard, moustache and sideburns.
Below are the pros and cons of the Braun Shaver Series 5 590cc as experienced by its users.
Pros
- The shaver uses the same power cord for rechargeable and corded operation.
- The shaver feels comfortable and solid in the hand and looks nice.
- The cleaning station also acts as a charger.
- The shaver is powerful yet quiet (compared to one of the user’s old Remington), and gives him smooth, dry close shaves.
- The head and cutter is washable under running water and if that’s not enough, you can use the Clean & Renew System.
- The shaver head is flexible.
- The head sensitivity is adjustable.
- The shaver is made in Germany, not China like their low-end ones.
- The handle is more ergonomic than the previous generation.
- The shaves are nice and close with almost no irritation.
- The shave is smooth and does not cause any painful razor burns that you get with cheap electric razors.
- Compared to the Norelco Arcitec, it shaves much faster and does a better job on the neck.
- The shaver can be used while plugged in.
Cons
- The shaver was relatively expensive.
- The cleaning station base footprint was large.
- The cleaning base is essentially a really cheap looking injection-molded piece of plastic.
- The Clean & Renew fluid is kind of a rip-off because if you use it as much as the manufacturer suggests (every day, all the time), that’s about an extra $75 a year.
- This shaver has no power whatsoever according to one of the user. Each time he shaves, it plucks a few hairs out by the root.
- Charge light blinks and is distracting. Lights should have been more stylish
- For the price, the shaver doesn’t deliver on tougher beard hairs.
Find more details of the Braun Shaver Series 5 590cc here.
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