Ok, for anyone skeptical about this razor, I can't think of a better story than mine. Three years ago, I bought a Braun razor - I believe it was a series 8000 or something like that. It used the Clean & Renew system like this one. That was the best razor. Then this past July when traveling, I lost my razor. I suffer from an acute case of seborrheic dermatitis which makes me break out for nearly ANY or NO reason including if the air goes from hot to cold too fast. My case got really harsh in my mid-30's and I could no longer use a blade razor. I had tried Norelco and all the others to no avail and then I came across that foil razor. It was amazing. So, to have lost it, I was in deep trouble to say the least. I researched and researched and even looked around for the same model on other sites because there just couldn't be a better razor than that one. I found a couple but they were used and I can't stomach the idea of using a razor that someone else has used.
So I went back to Braun's site and really dug into this razor. It's their top-of-the-line Braun and my head said get it but I've been fooled before. I was using a blade razor once a week until finally I had reached a point that my face was swollen 5 days each week and I looked like I had been in a fight. It had gotten embarrassing. I stopped shaving altogether for a little while. My beard is slow-growing but VERY coarse. Finally, I broke down and ordered this razor near the end of September - last Friday as a matter of fact. Today, when I got home from work, there was the razor. I was hopeful but trying to keep my expectations low. I took it out of the packaging and plugged it in and set it up for charging - setup took about 2 minutes - plug, plug, slide in cartridge, insert razor. I waited 3 hours for it to charge really not wanting to shave with it because I knew it wouldn't measure up to my other razor and my face would swell and I have a big day at work tomorrow with a lot of face time. But all the more reason to shave, right???
So just now at 10:00, I took the razor out of the charger. First, it felt different - BETTER. It really is easier to grip than the last one and the 360 head of the last one didn't pivot quite as much as this one. This one has a push-button power button rather than the slide like the last one. I was really dreading this. Then, I pressed the button and put it to my face. Don't apply pressure to this razor! Just let it glide over your skin. If you have a coarse beard like I did or if your beard is a little long, make two or three passes but don't press it to your face with any pressure. If your beard is long, do the typical trim to get it prepared for a shave. Then, just glide it. MAN, I LOVED the feel of this razor. In about 10 seconds, I felt at home again with my razor of three years but this one WAS better. IT JUST WORKS. Within 5 minutes, I was clean-shaven and my face was far from broken out - my skin was smooth and actually relieved now that the hair was gone. ABSOLUTELY NO IRRITATION. With the long beard, I expected there to be some pulling as my other razor had done that in its last few months. Not the first hair pulled. Oh, and those few little hairs that lie flat on the throat that you never seem to be able to get, I glided the razor over them just to see the results. Smooth and hairless after two swipes.
Better yet, I finished my shave and sat down to read the instructions. I know if any lady is reading this, she's saying "Typical man" at this point. With my old razor, the instructions called for replacing the shaving block every 6 months - those things were about $50. As I read this one, the instructions call for the block to be replaced every 18 months. So I'll have three times the use between block purchases now.
If you're not familiar with the Clean and Renew system, just imagine going a week eating every day and dropping the dishes in a sink and coming home to find them all clean and put away and ready for your next meal. That's what Clean and Renew does for you. Just drop your razor in, give it a second to tell you what level of cleaning your razor requires and press the button. When you come back tomorrow, the razor will be ready for you to simply pull from the "holster" and start gliding. I'm so completely impressed with this razor that I WISH I could be a spokesman for Braun on it. I am too ashamed to show my face when I was broken out from the dermatitis but it wasn't attractive at all. This razor allows me to live a more normal life - something a lot of guys don't have to think about when they are choosing a razor. I can't tell you how my stress level has decreased in just a few hours after opening and using the new razor.
Guys, if you think you have a tough beard, just try the razor. Ladies, if you have a picky husband who wants those that distribute the lotion, take it from someone who has tried that razor - the lotion dispenser gets clogged and dirty and the razor takes a lot of time to maintain. THIS is a real guy's razor. No maintenance except a little money for the Clean and Renew cartridges - my last razor used one every 4 - 6 weeks and I expect this one will do the same. The razor is always fresh and ready as long as you just press the button. THIS razor will make you WANT to shave - maybe even TWICE a day. Can I give it a higher recommendation? Can I say anything else to make you buy this razor? Well, my last Braun that I loved so much cost all of $300+ if memory serves. This one costs $206.99 at amazon.com. There is NO reason not to use this razor for your beard or not to spend a little extra money on your man to show him you care and make his grooming time a little less stressful. No cuts, no pulling, no hair and no cleaning. It just doesn't get any better than this. BUY THIS RAZOR!
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From the manufacturer
Series 7 Technology Promise:
- The smart shaver that reads and adapts to your beard.
- Made in Germany with German craftsmanship to last up to 7 years.
Braun Series 7 electric shaver is our smart shaver
for a close yet gentle shave without compromise
Exceptional shaving results combining both closeness and skin comfort, the Braun Series 7 uses its innovative shaving technology with intelligent features to capture more hair in one stroke allowing it to be powerful yet gentle to your skin.
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4 shaving elements3 cutting elements and the 1 SkinGuard work together to capture in one stroke what others do in two*. *Proven on a 3 day beard. IPI research institute, February 2015. |
Intelligent Sonic & Autosense Technology10,000 microvibrations and an adaptive shaving motor help to capture more hair in every stroke, even on dense beard. |
8-D Contour Adaptation8 direction flexible head and floating shaving elements, gently adapt to your skin and capture hair even in hard to reach areas. |
5 Turbo-/Sensitive-ModesChoose between five personalized shaving modes for extra power and gentleness at the push of a button. |
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Precision HeadEfficiency in every stroke, the Series 7 precision head allows you to reach any areas of your face - even the smallest and hardest areas under your nose or on your neck. |
Clean & ChargeThe world’s only 4-action alcohol-based Clean & Charge station automatically lubricates and charges your shaver. |
50 Min. Cordless ShavingThe state-of-the-art Li-Ion battery never loses performance and fully recharges in one hour. The premium display indicates the remaining battery time with 3 different steps. |
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| Price | $239.91 | — | $69.94 |
| Shaving Elements Capture different types of hair | 4+1 | 4 | 3 |
| Shaving Efficiency Cross-cutting actions per minute for efficiency | 40,000 per minute | 30,000 per minute | 30,000 per minute |
| Sonic Technology Helps capture more hair in every stroke | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AutoSense Technology Shave even denser beards efficiently | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contour Flex Head Head direction adaption for skin contact | 10 directions | 8 directions | 8 directions |
| Skin Guard To protect the skin in every stroke | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Precision Trimmer Built-in trimmer for accurate edges | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wet&Dry Shave dry, with foam, gel or in the shower | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Shaving time | 50 min. | 50 min. | 50 min. |
| Cleaning Center included | Yes – advanced with active drying system | Yes | Yes |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| head type | Rotary | Fixed | Foil | Foil | Foil | Foil |
| special feature | Dry, Includes Docking Station: Charges, Clean, Increases power in denser hair | Waterproof, Wet, Dry Shave, Cordless, Battery Indicator, Rechargeable | Water proof, Fast Charging, wet and Dry Shave | Cordless,Rechargeable,Waterproof | Not-Applicable | Dry Shave, Portable |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| number of blades | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Graphite | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| weight | 0.9 kilograms | 2.18 pounds | — | 0.77 pounds | 0.03 pounds | — |
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If nothing else sells you the cleaning station should.
I bought the Braun Series 7- 790cc Electric Shaver just about 1 year ago and wanted to wait until I needed to replace the shaver head before reviewing it. Per the instructions the shaver head should wear out in one year of “normal” use. Since that is a bit hard to define I will just describe “MY normal use” and let you decide where you fit in.FYI: I bought mine on sale for $166.99 on Amazon.For the record I have thin light brown straight facial hair and cannot grow a good beard. Just Google “Keanu Reeves Beard” and you will get the idea. I can usually go the weekend with little more than what others call a 5 o’clock shadow.I use the razor every weekday for about 10 to 15 minutes to shave my face and neck in full. I shave in the car on the way to work (shame) and I tend to leave the razor in the car for most of the week not on the charger. (More below)I rarely use the razor on the weekends, maybe 2 or so times a month.Ease of use:It fits well in my average sized hands. The vibration is noticeable but not at all uncomfortable even after extended use. The tilting razor head works very well to work its way around face contours and never requires an awkward position to reach any part of my face or neck. The sideburn shaver is less well positioned and requires a mirror and a weird hand position to get it right, holding the razor upside down and angled forward. That said it works as needed so Im not removing any stars for the odd positioning.Shave Quality: Braun Series 7 -v- Gillette Mach 3 RazorPrior to the Braun I was using exclusively the Gillette Mach 3 Razor to shave. I shaved only every other day with the Gillette due to the cost of blades and need to replace them after only 3 shaves. I will use a good shave from the Gillette blades to judge the closeness of the Braun.With the blades I would usually shave against the grain to get a truly baby soft stubble free shave.The Braun, and probably no electric foil razor, will ever really match that. However, the brawn is very close with just two or three circular passes. Around the neck is where it seems to fail a bit for me and often requires many (10 or more) passes in multiple directions before I stop feeling noticeable stubble. Otherwise the rest of my face feels like when I use the razor with the grain. That is just the slightest noticeable stubble. I have never felt any burning or irritation after shaving with the Braun. The closest I come to discomfort after shaving is a dry feeling that goes away after a few minutes. Visually I feel like I am well shaved and could go to any formal event without feeling the slightest bit grungy.Charging:I have yet to have it run out of battery power. Even after a full 5 day week of shaving without charging (or cleaning) it still worked perfectly without issues. I would dare say you do not need a travel charger for anything under a weeks vacation. Battery life has not depreciated at all after a full year of use.Cleaning:Here is where this razor beats the rest hands down. With the couple of electric razors I had tried and tossed in the past I had to open the head and bang/blow out the hair after each use or they would stop doing even a remotely good job. I have never had to open the Braun and manually clean it. Dropping it in the cleaning/charging station does the job 100% perfectly. I have been through 3 refills ($3 each) since I bought this almost 1 year ago and clean it usually twice a week. The rest of the time I leave it in the car and routinely will use it 3 or 4 days in a row before cleaning with no degrading of shave. After cleaning it in the charging station it has a fresh alcohol smell and on opening it is shiny and clean inside without even a tiny bit of hair left behind. I don’t know how long it takes to clean because it’s just drop it in, press the button and forget about it. If nothing else sells you on this then the cleaning station function should. Its just that great. I have added photos before and after cleaning. You can clearly see how great a job it does.All in all I cannot see myself going back to the ridiculously expensive blade razors again and unless something genuinely better comes out I cant see giving up my Braun Series 7. Well maybe for a Series 8 but only time will tell.
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