On the other hand, rotary shavers are better for shaving select areas of the face and for trimming hair that grows in all different directions, since you use it in circular motions to nix all those errant hairs. Rotary shavers are better also for hair that is slightly longer, like three days’ length (though it’s recommended to try to shave every day or every other, for the easiest job). In addition to lubrication, cleaning your electric razor daily helps prolong its life. Depending on the model, foil shavers and trimmers are typically easier to clean than rotary shavers because hairs may be simply cleaned from the blade and foil with the included brush.
(Although, they’re all paramount—let’s not forget.) My partner tested the devices as well, to double the efforts and to measure them against his thicker stubble and more sensitive skin. If you prefer shavers with rotary-style blades instead of linear foil shavers, Philips Norelco’s S9000 Prestige is the most advanced option available. In addition to its premium blade design, the shaver head moves in 22 independent directions to ensure it stays contoured to your face and neck at all times. Its sophisticated design does a great job of limiting nicks and cuts, while delivering a close shave with one pass.
Following the same procedures as the original panel of testers, he compared each new Braun’s performance against that of the others as well as our budget pick. The top-of-the-line Philips Norelco model is the best rotary shaver we’ve ever used. We’re retesting our picks against Braun Series 8 shavers and the Panasonic Arc6, among other models.
Believe it or not, the latter is a rare sight with most top-tier Braun models as you’ll see later on. As stated at the beginning, the actual shaving performance (which isn’t particularly flattering) is the same throughout the entire Series 1 range. The Series 1 is the absolute entry-level family of shavers in Braun’s lineup.
Includes a 4-in-1 SmartCare center, Clean & Renew Refill Cartridges, Precision Trimmer and Beard Grooming and Stubble Trimmer attachments. Rather than using multiple blades that either cut hair below the surface of the skin or snag and pull on hair, the Bevel Trimmer Pro uses an adjustable blade to cut hair to the same level of the skin. Its blades are made of stainless steel and coated in graphite to reduce drag and maintain its sharpness. At the touch of a button, you can adjust the blade gap from 0mm to 2.5mm in 0.1mm increments. The ARC6 has an ergonomic design for in-hand comfort and a sleek matte finish.
Finally, I’ll address other important aspects like replacing the shaving head with the right part, finding a compatible cleaning station and getting the most out of your Braun shaver. You can use shavers in the shower, but a dry face is generally recommended to get the smoothest electric shave. We found that using shaving cream made for a foil-clogging, extra-gooey experience. Using shaving cream is likely to increase the amount of time you spend shaving, if you want to reach the closeness you’d get going dry. The uniquely designed Braun foils cut the hairs below 0.05mm and the AutoSense technology adjusts the power to your beard’s density—for a close shave even on dense beards.
For over 70 years, Braun has been designing grooming products that are simple, useful, and build to last. With smart head recognition, real-time coverage feedback, and built-in skin protection for your unique skin needs, Braun’s Skin i-expert offers you the benefits of the salon at home without the downsides.. My testing for the cream of the shaving crop focused largely on newer models from Braun, Panasonic … The biggest improvement in the design is the new 360° Flex Head shaver that contours to the curves of your face and neck.
They are very effective and catching and cutting hairs in fewer strokes and work particularly well when shaving dry plus a pre-shave lotion like the one from Speick. They are particularly impressive at cutting longer stubble (up to 5 days of growth) and are remarkably gentle to the skin, particularly the non-Pro models. But all of them are highly capable, comfortable and versatile electric shavers. Finally, we have what’s currently the flagship line of braun electric shavers, namely the Series 9, Series 9 Pro and Series 9 PRO+. It’s a gentle and highly capable electric razor that handles longer stubble well (up to 4 days, maybe even more if your beard grows slowly). The cleaning station situation is just slightly more complicated in the case of the Series 8 since we have two generations of shavers.
Two of the reasons you may prefer using an electric razor on your face instead of a manual razor are convenience (being able to shave anytime, anywhere without water) and safety (no risk of nicks). The powerful built-in Li-ion battery charges your shaver for up to 6 weeks of shaving without the need for a cable. There are a few things that separate the best electric razors from the pack. Here are the standards you should hold them to, with insights from the grooming experts I interviewed. For this story, I rounded up the top dozen devices based on research, reviews, reputation and conversations with my most trusted barber and grooming sources. I narrowed that list down to the eight most likely contenders, including the four distinct picks above.
As expected, we have -s (solo), -cs (solo with charging stand) and -cc (cleaning station) models. And in all honesty, that’s really all the flexing you need from a foil electric shaver. They are however identical performance-wise to the USA models and use the same shaving heads. The cost of ownership is also among the lowest with the reasonably-priced replacement heads that tend to last more compared to other entry-level foil razors from other brands. As a personal side note, I recommend getting a solo Series 3 (basic or ProSkin) since you’ll be saving some money and the shavers are easy to clean manually. Even though the Series 1 is underwhelming when it comes to shaving performance, I have to give props to Braun for including a hair trimmer on all models and also a protective cap.