Side by Side Comparison of: Braun vs Hermitshell

I bought mine April 2014 and it finally broke a month ago (February 2017). The grooming tool part of it somehow got pulled up and off, but the roller blade part still works.The roller part of the system will shave close enough that, from a normal handshake distance, my face appears to be completely bald. If you look closely, some extremely short hair remains. It cannot get close enough to replace a straight blade, but no electric razors really can. You cannot get skin-close, but close enough for me. If you want to be completely skin-close shaven, you must understand that this product is not meant to replace a manual razor or barber.The back of the razor is what I use most. The grooming tool. If you drag it across your face it will leave a good 5 o'clock shadow length, nice and even and effortlessly. I can wake up hung over and 30 minutes late and trim my facial hair in less than 5 minutes and be on my way to work. I think that's the market niche that this product nails the best. I only use the roller blade maybe 4 or 5 times per year.In my opinion it works best on dry skin, against the grain. I haven't used it in a long time wet, but I do remember that it doesn't work as well wet. I've used it in sensitive areas too. It pulls a little but not enough to complain.I'm going to try to replace my broken unit with one of the exact same model if it's not out of production.

Firstly, I have not been compensated in any way for a review, ever. I never post reviews but I love this razor and found a lot of the information here to be totally inaccurate. I am in my 30s and have always had a very coarse beard. I have had about 12 electric razors over the years of every major brand other than Braun, and I inevitably gave up on them after a few months and returned to shaving with a blade. Most of these shavers are now in a box in the closet. This was my first Braun razor and I love it so much I bought a second one as a spare. It works great wet or dry with no irritation. I usually shave dry after waking up and it has no problem cutting through the various lotions I've put on my face overnight. I have never had any pulling, irritation or missed areas. One needs to go over an area multiple times with any shaving method and this razor is no exception. No method renders one's face baby-butt smooth with one pass, particularly with a coarse beard. It isn't magic. An experienced barber's hand guiding a straight razor still requires multiple passes on a face. That being said I can get a really smooth shave with about 3 passes alternating with/against/tangential to the grain of my whiskers - not bad on a dry face with no pre-shave ritual (wash, shave oil etc.). I have noticed a huge improvement in ingrown hairs and general irritation since switching from a razor - but as you so often hear give your whiskers about a month to adjust to a new shaving method. One charge lasts me about 10 days. I always drain the battery fully before recharging as I hope that by babying it, the battery will last longer. I also oil the blades weekly to try and optimize them. I hope this shaver gives me many years of use and I will only buy Braun in the future.

Got this for my boyfriend and I. It works wonders for my legs and for his facial hair. Very close shave. My legs would get infected easily because I have sensitive skin and I have mild keratosis pilaris. Before getting this I could not shave at all. Gel shavers would cause me and my skin allergy, disposable razors would flare up my legs in a terrible folliculitis and women shavers are horrible, they are overpriced and don't shave at all! Women shavers are a joke. If you're a woman get the real deal. My dermatologist recommended getting a good shaver. Along with my derma's help, prescriptions and a routine I have been able to shave my legs for the first time in months without the aforementioned problems.I love this shaver and I give it 5 stars because I cannot find any cons for this as of right now.Pros:• Rechargeable• Battery lasts a lot• Close Shave• Smooth on skin• Can shave off any hair and if not just use the trimmer• Very easy to clean• Can use in shower• Works on all kinds of body hair (fine to thick, curly to straight)• Good deal

This is an excellent shaver and impervious to water. After you use it just remove the foil shave head and wash it out under warm water. I keep it charged all the time by perching it on its charger, but I think you could go a couple of weeks between charges. I recall one reviewer saying he seldom charged it. This shaver has a sideburn and mustache trimmer that is a nice touch, just be careful when you get close to ears, nose or any body part because it can nick you. It can be elevated and retracted so make sure it is retracted until you're ready to do trimming, and then keep it facing the opposite direction. It will keep your sideburns and mustache nicely sculpted. I like the look, feel, and ease of use of this shaver. It is an outstanding value and an excellent example of the latest shaving technology. You can even use it in the shower, or shave with cream of gel for a real smooth shave, although the lubrication somewhat defeats the cutting ability of the shaver. If you want a 5 o'clock shadow or stubble effect, shaving with cream is the way to go, and it makes for a relaxing, comforting shave. I'm really glad I discovered this shaver because it has saved me tons of $ on straight shaver blades. This shaver is strongly recommended; it delivers a smooth, clean shave and you will not be disappointed. One or two trips to the store to buy standard shaving blades will pay for this electric shaver. You can use it to shave body hair with decent results, but again, watch out for nicks with the retractable sideburn trimmer. This shaver is primarily designed for facial shaving.

After reviewing several electric shavers, I bought this one as a Christmas gift. My guy has very sensitive skin, so I was worried about the shaver irritating his skin. Also, he's not someone who is going to read through manuals and follow specific cleaning directions. I wanted a shaver that'd be easy to clean and delicate on skin. At first, I considered a Panasonic shaver due to the simple rinse-under-water cleaning method. But for the Panasonic, several reviews mentioned the need to replace foils and blades every 6 months. In addition to this, they were also displeased by the expense of such foils and blades.The Braun Series 3-340s checked all the boxes and exceeded my expectations. The closeness of shave is as good as a five blade Gillette razor, with no irritation. I really can't tell the difference in the shave between the shaver or the razor. In terms of the battery, he charged it for half the day on Dec. 26th, and he's used it nearly every day since (today being 1/10) and the battery is still working strong from the initial charge. The shaver is very easy to clean by shaking it under running water. Also, the manual states to replace the foils every 18 months, plus they are half the price of the Panasonic foils.I didn't expected him to use it so often, let alone call it his favorite gift. All around, we are both extremely pleased with this product.

I've never been able to use an electric razor because every time I did my face always ended up very dry and/or torn up. I'm not sure if it's just my skin or the razors I've chosen, but since I have been using the Braun 3Series 340S-4 Wet & Dry Shaver I have not had ANY of these problems. It's super easy to clean, it charges quickly, and it fits well in my hand while shaving. Oh, and the price is great.Pros:1. This shaver is excellent - it provides the best shave I have ever had from an electric shaver, and it comes about 90% as close as the shave I have been able to achieve with disposable razors.2. The shaver works dry, wet (with just water), and wet (with shaving cream). It can also be used in the shower without any risk of damage. I found that it cuts best with shaving cream after wetting your face with warm water, but I have dry shaved with it as well and it does quite well.3. It is VERY easy to clean. The directions recommend adding a drop of oil to it once a week if you clean it under water, but that is a small inconvenience for the ease of cleaning achieved by running it under water while running. It takes somewhere between 15 - 30 seconds to thoroughly clean the head. Ease of cleaning was one of the major reasons I had not recently tried an electric shaver, but this makes it easy.Cons:None that I can think of now.

This is my fourth electric shaver in the last 20 years. This is the best of them.I generally only shave every third or fourth day--I'm lazy. Other shavers had a tendency to pull at the longer whiskers. No pulling, here. That middle clipper row seems to shorten the longer hairs so the foils can handle them in just a few passes.I also appreciate that the cutting blades and foils are integrated into one unit. The design makes cleaning this thing is super easy, though I wish the little cleaning brush had a longer handle.Seems to have a solid battery, though I don't shave frequently enough to really stress it. I wish it could be used while plugged in, but if the battery is as good as it seems, it won't matter.I personally haven't had any irritation.This is a very good shaver for the price.

By far the best electric shaver I've used. I got a 7series and it's not nearly as good. This morning I tried my best to get as much as I could off of a week old beard from the 7series, and it left me with a fairly grainy 5 o'clock shadow. Tonight at 8pm, I used the 340s-4, dry, without a mirror, and with the same five minutes and it left me very smooth except for the places I missed. I've also got a I think, 760 series at work, it functions well with a mirror so I can notice spots I missed, same with this one, but this one is much, much better and smoother.The 7series doesn't have the same: I've been lazy and need to use the beard trimmer for my beard before I start using the typical blade, option. For me that hits about a week and a half of not shaving. This one and the 760 does have that option. You get rid of the rough stuff with the beard blade first, maybe twice, then the actual blade works much better. I didn't read the 7series manual, but I figured it'd do both.In short, I'd give it a 5 star, but I don't think head is adaptive enough. You need to spot check the areas you think you've gone over. Yet, it's still the best electric shaver I've come across. And I still use the 340 at work to touch up when I run out of time in the morning before work. My 7series seems like it's trying to leave me gruffy. Again, this is my experience and I am not leaving a negative review on the 7series, as some people like that look, and I'm far more used to this model.I think it's an excellent razor, especially for the price.

Works better than the Panasonic shaver I bought for $90+ & the Philips shaver u got for 90+. Well worth the money. Don't let the fact that it was built in China deter you. I bought a Panasonic that was made in Japan but it seemed faulty. I don't know if it was or just plain bad. This one gives me a smoother shave than that one did.its not perfect. It has trouble shaving around & under my chin neck area but it does better than majority of other shavers I had. Ironically the pocket go $30 shaver I got from Braun may do the neck/chin area a bit faster. I haven't done a direct comparison, I'm only relying on my sometimes faulty memory.... But anyway this has been my best electric shaver thus far. I tried a Remington $40 shaver and didn't like that one either. I'm sticking with Braun foil shavers for life. Braun gives me the closest shave. The others left shadow of stubble or hairs behind or small cuts or all 3.

Battery has performed exceptionally over the past three months. Single charge is more than adequate for a FULL shave.Designed with solid construction that's easy to clean. Provides a close shave dry and an even remarkably closer shave wet with lubricant, a worthy upgrade from the Braun 3Series 320S-4 Shaver. Both models advertise a waterproof design for easy cleaning, but only the Braun Series 3-340s Wet & Dry Electric Shaver (this product) is recommended for wet shaving. I'm not brave enough to test the lower $60 model in the shower. This is definitely cleaner and more convenient than other electric razors I've owned.Price is a little steep, but by far a better value than the Braun 3Series 380S-4 Wet and Dry Shaver ($80 seems absurd for a travel case, "lockable head" and otherwise identical product). Comes complete with oil and cleaning brush. Clear cover and optional charging stand provide a nice bonus.The top-heavy appearance gave me initial concerns about the device tipping over in the charging stand, but I've yet to knock it over once. Regardless, the charging plug is removable to plug directly into the device if necessary.Shaver has occasionally generated a little heat after excessive use, but not enough to cause burn or real discomfort. My biggest issue is with the replaceable cutter head itself: after three months use, it appears to have dulled somewhat (although it's possible I simply haven't cleaned it regularly enough). Braun recommends changing the cutter every 18 months, but we'll see if that comes sooner.The cutter head also has a tendency to pop off the razor body unintentionally while in dry use, sending hair clippings everywhere. Fortunately, this has been infrequent and only in case when moderate force was applied (trying to get a close shave in a hurry).Overall, a recommendable product worthy of the price (especially if you can catch it on sale).

My Norelco of, oh, let's say 14 years because who can tell, finally started to go on me and I decided it was time to upgrade, after enveloping myself in the bevy of reviews and opinions in this apparently gargantuan electric shaving community it became clear a foil shaver would resolve my irritation issues - or so I was told. Well I'm happy to report in a time when we are constantly lied to this was not the case, the shave is much faster, very close, precise, and the attached trimmer is miles better than the rarely-used apparatus on my old one. I've even taken to using it for back hair and keeping the sideburns in check, it's so good the first time I cut off more than I thought it could handle yet the trimmer sliced through the sideburn like a hot knife through butter. The sole reason I dock a star is the planned obsolescence, which is something I will always hold against a product, the reason Norelco lasted through three and a half presidential terms is the ability to use it while plugged in, thus bypassing the dead battery, Braun has chosen to gloss over this feature. I am left wondering if I can rip it apart to replace the battery, google indicates I can take it apart, but indeed it seems replacing the battery is another matter entirely and I expect Braun would devour two legs and five fingers to do so.Overall I am very satisfied with the closeness of shave, the lack of irritation, and the features of this shaver, and dissatisfied with planned obsolescence.

In the past few years I've owned a Panasonic wet-dry "linear motor" razor and a Norelco HQ9-head rotary. The Panasonic cut very close, but was somewhat loud and would sometimes miss some neck stubble, leaving scattered whiskers to grow longer and longer. The Norelco was very quiet and got the stubs, but didn't give as close a shave as the Panny.The 340S-4 shaves close, almost as closely as the Panasonic, but is quieter, and it picks up neck stubble well. However, it's still very audible from the next room, unlike the Norelco. So far I've used it for two weeks on its first charge.Unless you need the very quiet operation of a rotary, this razor is a fine choice. The more expensive versions in the Braun "S" line appear to be built slightly "prettier" but they have features I've tried before and don't want to pay for again (a "cleaning system" base). The 340S rinses clean in just a few seconds under the tap.

My point of reference is a Braun 5520 which I have used for many years. PROs - much more quiet than the 5520 and easy to get used to! I figured that it would take me several weeks to get used to and so I made sure before I ordered it that I could get my money back if I was not able to get used to it. But I felt at home with it the very first time I used it. So far as I can tell I am getting as close a shave as I got from the 5520. Also, the recommended replacement interval for the foil and cutterblock is 18 months (with the 5520 I think that it was 6 months). CONs - Mostly I am very irritated that, as with the 5520, the battery will wear out from time to time and cannot be replaced by the consumer. Also I am just a little disappointed that it is not lighter. The 5520 has a metal body so it seems to me that this should be lighter but it weighs exactly the same.This is a wet/dry model, but, after talking to the guy who replaced the battery printed circuit board in my 5520 many times, I don't think that I will get it any where near water. He said that he's never seen a wet/dry model from any manufacturer that didn't have problems.

It works well enough, however like others have mentioned do not skip a day shaving or you will regret it. Any facial hair that has grown longer than a day has been mercilessly tugged/ripped out of my face by this thing as I'm shaving. When consistently used it provides a good overall shave for an electric razor. Seems like it has trouble in areas where my hair grows thicker such as my chin and upper lip so I usually avoid shaving those with this razor without going over those areas about 5 times with the precision trimmer.

The razor does what it is supposed to in a satisfactory fashion. Overall squarely mediocre in operation, it'll give a nice shave eventually it just takes more patience and passes than the electric razor i had years ago, which to be fair, was a rotary style and more expensive.I still like and intend to use this razor until the head needs replacing so it isn't horrible. In my experience it works best in this order by application; wet shaver < dry shaver < just out of the shower and patted dry/warm dry towel. In the shower it ran downright poorly so if that is your intention i would look at other options.My reason for purchasing was equal parts a preference for electric and frugality. With a standard razor (mach3) i used to go through a blade every 4-5 days @ ~$2 a blade that is $150+ a year. So this razor will pay for itself in a couple months and the same could be done with a top of the line model with a few more months. Used daily or near daily it doesn't take -much- longer to get a good result, but it does sap away a minute or two extra each morning. After a long weekend i would recommend a standard razor around if time is short.It doesn't hurt, pull hairs or anything like that, just misses a few every pass especially on my neck and corner of my jawbone. Looks and feels nice, battery seems good. Considering the price i basically flipped a coin between a 3-4 star rating, it really is a good value, just not great one for my face. Every face is different after all.

Battery life on this is TERRIBLE. Bought this for travel use but I'm returning it because I would have to charge it after every use. Before the end of one shave, the battery light is already blinking even though it is fully charged at the start.Also, it didn't give a close shave. It feel felt stubbly after a thorough shave. I wasn't expecting a razor close shave but definitely was expecting better.It has a nice build and decent quality overall but the poor battery life kills it for me. I have bought razors have the price of this one that are better quality, closer shave, and I only have to charge once a week!Returning this and would not recommend. Look elsewhere.

I purchased the 340S to replace my Panasonic ES8103S. I was disappointed. First, it feels like you're holding a brick. Second, there is no comparison between the closeness of shaves. The Panasonic beats the Braun in almost every facet . . . the only exception is noise. The Braun is quieter than the Panasonic.The Panasonic shaves closer, quicker, charges quicker, and replacement blades are also much cheaper.

I have owned countless Panasonic wet/dry shavers over the past 15 years and replaced my last busted Panasonic with this Braun shaver. My review compares this Braun to the Panasonic shavers I've had. I have owned regular Panasonic shavers as well as the ones with the "Linear" motor. I've had the Braun for about 2 months now. I have a pretty thick beard that's still somewhat visible after any type of shave (electric or razor) and I must shave everyday. Regular razors tear up my skin and cause breakouts, so I have to use an electric shaver.Wet shave (while in shower):The Braun is so much quieter than any Panasonic shaver I've owned. The Braun does a nice job with a little bit of foam shaving cream (I don't recommend shaving gels since they are too thick). My shave comes out very close and it only takes about 2-3 minutes. The only part of my face that doesn't come out well is my neck. I usually have to do some touch-ups on my neck after I get out of the shower. I would say the Braun shaves slightly better than Panasonic and a few minutes faster.Dry shave:Dry shaving performance is not acceptable if I was going into work the same day. It simply doesn't shave close enough for my boss' liking. But it's close enough for weekends and days off. Dry shaving is super quick. But I would say the Panasonic shavers work better for dry shaving.Other random thoughts:The Braun seems well made and is a bit bigger than the Panasonic shavers. It charges in an hour using a NiCd battery and I can get about 8-9 days out of a single charge (I expect to charge the unit more often as the battery ages). The trimmer works fine. It also comes with an international voltage charger and a protective cap for the blades to be used when travelling. Braun's marketing material claims this shaver will last 7 years, but I really doubt it! This model of Braun is one of the few Brauns that can be used in the shower- most Brauns are dry shave only. So pay attention to the specs!Overall, I like this shaver better than Panasonic shavers. The problem I have with Panasonic shavers is that the rubber seals break after about 1-1.5 years. When the seals break, water gets in the unit causing the display to malfunction and for the unit to not charge. Panasonic offers a 2 year warranty on most shavers and I sent a couple of shavers in to be serviced, but the seal ALWAYS breaks again a few months later. Then when you get close to the end of the 2 year warranty, the dilemma is "Do I send it in to be serviced again and replace the blades and foil (which are about forty to fifty bucks) and risk it breaking again, or do I buy a new shaver for about ten bucks more?" I always chose to buy a new shaver. (Of course if you use the Panasonic for dry shaving only the seals should be ok for years.) The other problem with Panasonic shavers is the "Linear" motor, which uses a lithium ion battery and is much more powerful than their standard shavers which use NiCd batteries. The Linear motor is so powerful that the vibration loosens up the shaver's case and blade cartridge in a few months and causes the unit to rattle VERY loud when beng used. Interestingly, I found no difference between the shave quality of Panasonic's Linear or standard shavers, but the Linear is a faster shave.Hope this helps.

I've had this shaver for about a year now and all I can say is I'm very disappointed. This is my first braun shaver, I purchased it because all of the hype that surrounds this brand for being the very best shavers available. What I got was a shaver that can't even handle a one day stubble, I can go over my face for a half an hour with this thing and it leaves uncut hair all over. I can't say I've gotten a clean shave once using this shaver, it pulls hair as well which isn't pleasant. I've been using my $15 Remington travel shaver that operates on batteries for the past month or so which does a far better job than this product. I really like the Remington but having to replace batteries isn't ideal or practical so I'm looking for a new rechargeable, something other than Braun. I don't recommend this shaver, I've been shaving for 30 years and this is hands down the worst shave I've gotten from a rechargeable shaver.

OMG....I AM A SMOOTH AS A BABY'S BUTT! Or rather my face is. I shave all the hair on my head (the one ABOVE my shoulders) and this darlin' allows me to do it in a snap minus the drudgery of cleaning the shaver (that I experienced with my rotary head norelco). Charging it is a snap too seeing as you just mount it in the charging stand and ZZZip in a few minutes you are all set to go. The only drawback is that it is not a dual voltage...but then, who cares; I have decided to stay on this continent anyway.But, to clean properly, you have to open it and get the "junk" out on a paper towel and throw this in the trash. Too much razor "smegma" casually rinsed off the shaver causes the drain to clog over time! I like Panasonic better!

I bought this for my husband in September 2015. He had used a Panasonic for a number of years and after the battery life diminished,he opted to change to this Braun after the many good reviews on Amazon. He was very impressed with it. It was much quieter than the Panasonic and he got more quality shaves in one charge than the Panasonic. He is an every day shaver except on Sundays. He used it up to yesterday and it worked fine. The red light indicator indicated a low battery and he charged it as usual. He went to use it this morning and it would not start. An orange light keeps flashing when he presses the power switch but the shaver does not come on. The manual that came with it gives no insight to the problem. He replaced the head to no avail.We expected that Braun with its much vaunted German technolgical know how would have produced a product of much higher quality. A careful examination of the packaging reveals that this shaver was manufactured not in Germany but in China ! So I suppose it is back to Panasonic which experience has shown to be a better quality and more durable product. Buyer beware.

Over many years of shaving I've tried several electric shavers and each time I'm disappointed. I keep hoping the next generation of whisker whackers will improve and each time I feel like a sucker. This time was no exception. Yeah, I know. Ya gits what ya pays for.I really wanted this shaver to work for me. I tried it dry, wet, with lotion, with foam and in every direction. Sorry, guys. I could do better with a dull axe and saddle soap. Back to the Gillette Mach 3's.

I've been shaving with rotary style shavers, mostly Norelco, for 20+ years. Decided to change things up & try a foil shaver. Won't do this again. the build quality on this shaver is good. It feels solid, nothing cheap or brittle here. But that's about where the good part ends. The shaving experience is loud, but that was expected. But the 2 things that have driven me to junk this shaver after just a month are as follows:1- This shaver does not trap the cut hairs in its shaving head. They fall all over the place. I use an electric shaver so I don't have to stand in the bathroom, over the sink. If I shave while sitting at my desk with this unit, my desk and I get covered in cut hairs. I have never experienced this with a rotary shaver, and I wonder if this is true of all foil shavers, or if this design is just subpar for hair retention. If I have to stand over the sink to shave, I'll use a regular multi-blade razor, because that still offers the absolute closest shave.2- I tend to shave every 2-3 days, as my beard growth is slower than average. Day 3 for me is barely day 2 for most guys. And no matter how long I wait in between shaves, this shaver just won't give me a complete shave. I run my hand over my face & neck, I always find leftover hairs. I go over them again & again, I try stretching the skin, check my shaving angle (instructions said to keep it 90 degrees to the skin surface), etc., etc. and I cannot get a complete shave. No matter how many passes I make, no matter how much time I spend, I always have to pull out my Norelco rotary shaver to finish the job.Goodbye, Mr. Braun.

My two main problems with razors is I tend to let my beard grow for a few days before shaving (not long enough to warrant the beard trimmer) and my neck is difficult to shave. I was hoping the 'integrated middle trimmer' would help with this. The first time I used the shaver things did not go so well. The foil parts were ripping my hair out as the middle thing simultaneously assaulted my skin but I persevered, determined to finish, eventually getting it done. On the plus side, it has trained me to never let my hair grow too long lest I have to face the wrath of this meat grinder again. Using it with shorter facial hair eliminates the ripping, but not the sawing from that middle thing. The long hair trimmer is average. I am thankful for the money back guarantee and hope it goes more smoothly than my shaving experience.On a side note, this is a great gift for someone you hate who also lets their facial hair grow out for a few days before shaving

I held off on reviewing this item for a long time because I had mixed feelings. There are parts of my face it handled better than the Norelco I had been using previously; also parts it handled worse. I threw it away the other day and went back to the Norelco. The thing that moved this out of the realm of performance and into the realm of safety is the head. First, the head containing the screen will come off while you are shaving. This leaves two sets of vibrating plastic arms inside to scratch and cut your face. The fact that the head pops off so easily is very bad. A few weeks ago, I was shaving and started feeling cuts on my face, which should not be possible with an electric shaver. I looked at the head, and parts of the screen had broken, allowing some metal supports underneath it to emerge and scratch me. That was the end of that.

Plastic clip holding the foil kept coming off whenever you have to clean the shaver. I've been careful about putting it back on when it happens. Yesterday the part came off again, but this time it went down the drain. I called Braun, thinking they could just send me the replacement clip, but they directed me to an authorized repair service, and they require me to send the shaver in. Which means that I have to pay for shipping, and wait 7 days for them to turn it around. I've been a lifelong Braun user, but just like everything else, newer shavers are not like what they used to be.

Bought one over a year ago....stopped working after about 8 months (battery died even though shows a green light). Called Braun Customer Service (since it was still under warranty) they told me to ship it back and I'd have it repaired in about three weeks. Figured it wasn't worth the time /bother / cost of shipping it back - just bought a new one (thinking the problem was just a one off). The new one worked fine - in fact I bought one for my dad because I liked it so much - so now I'm into just under $175.00 in Braun Shavers for all three . Mine just stopped working AGAIN - same issue battery dead even though still shows a green light !!!!!!!! I called customer service explained to them what the problem was this time also noting I've bought three so far - this had the same issue as the first. Rather than offering to send me a replacement right away (not that I was looking for a freebie - but come on - I've spent $175.00 so far !!) they told me to ship it back at MY COST and wait three weeks (which I did). Ok....its now been two weeks and I've emailed customer service for status - NOTHING - CRICKETS. So - thanks for nothing Braun !!!!!

The rear foil randomly starts violently shaking and making a loud raucous grinding sound. Sometimes it stops grinding when I turn it off and then on, or push on the foil, or take off the head and replace it, or clean it; sometimes it continues despite my attempts to fix it, and the grinding will randomly stop. It is 3 days past the Amazon return cutoff, so I must return it on my dime to Braun and wait 10 weeks for a refund. I will go back to the Panasonic brand. I had a Panasonic that lasted 12 years and the shave was closer. That beats the heck out of Braun.

This is the worst shaver I have ever owned. What it does is make noise, what it doesn't do is effectively shave a face. You have to go over your beard at least 5 or 6 times to even begin to get a cut. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone who is over 15 years of age with an adult beard. As a first shaver, for peachfuzz, it just might work. German engineering, hummmmm....

I am very disappointed with this shaver. I have had for around a month and now it fails to turn on. I will be returning it to Braun. I don't think all Braun electric shavers are bad. I found a 7 Series and it performs very well. I'm totally satisfied with it.