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Braun - Series 5 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(72 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 72 reviews
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
94%of customers recommend this product.
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68 out of
72)
Customer Reviews for Braun - Series 5 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Black
Customer Rating
4
Good, but not great, electric razor
on July 31, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from Saint Louis, MO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Braun Series 5 5147s Men's electric foil shaver is a nice step forward in a lightweight, easy-to-handle foil-head shaver. It charges quickly and notifies you when the battery is full by a persistent but pleasant tone. Easy to clean, it can be used wet, dry or with a variety of shaving lotions, creams, or foam. You can rinse it out with water or a soap solution or brush it clean if you use the razor dry. But the crucial factor is - how well does it shave? For that, it's a toss-up. Not nearly as close or long-lasting as a blade, but better than older foil shavers. The head can lock to assist in getting the angle right for best shaving. It's a solid effort that can work well as a touch-up shaver in the evening, but if you have a heavier or tougher beard, this is just an okay shaver. Light beards will find this to be excellent.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Tried it and loved it
on July 31, 2017
Posted by: infinity33511
from Winter Haven, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been shaving for over 26 years and electric shaver tech has come a long way. I have been using the Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver for the last 3 weeks and must say that I get a very close cut and smooth shave every time. I give it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone.
On a side note..... My wife likes the way my face feels and does not want me to stop using it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great shave
on July 31, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from Clarkson, KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver is great. It is the best electric shaver that i have ever tried. all the other ones i have ever tried have pulled my hair. this one doesnt do that its great. it gives me a nice smooth clean shave. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a good razor #GotItFree
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Never used an electric shaver before
on August 1, 2017
Posted by: Jacejacejace
from Lexington, KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had never used any electric shavers before this, and I must say I am pleasantly surprised! The Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver does exactly everything it says it does. I used it for the first time without water and it shaves very nice and smooth, it even got the spots that were a little longer than stubble.
I took it into the shower with me the second time and used it with just water at first, but it was a little hesitant, so I added some soap and it shaved perfect. It was smooth and didn't pinch anything while shaving. The shave it gave was very close to the skin and you can't feel any stubble after shaving with it.
Next I tried it with shaving gel, which is my favorite product to shave with, and the results were outstanding. Perfect shave from start to finish.
The one thing I absolutely love is the fact you can just rinse it off under the faucet when the gel gets too caked on it.
The battery life is incredible also. I charged it one time when I first got it, and have shaved at least 10 times now and the battery is still almost full.
The Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver makes shaving so easy.
I took it into the shower with me the second time and used it with just water at first, but it was a little hesitant, so I added some soap and it shaved perfect. It was smooth and didn't pinch anything while shaving. The shave it gave was very close to the skin and you can't feel any stubble after shaving with it.
Next I tried it with shaving gel, which is my favorite product to shave with, and the results were outstanding. Perfect shave from start to finish.
The one thing I absolutely love is the fact you can just rinse it off under the faucet when the gel gets too caked on it.
The battery life is incredible also. I charged it one time when I first got it, and have shaved at least 10 times now and the battery is still almost full.
The Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver makes shaving so easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
5
I'm impressed!
on August 1, 2017
Posted by: Jcblancett
from Morgantown, KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best electric shaver I have ever owned. Over the years I have owned several, yet I never could get the close shave of a razor that I became accustomed to in the military. The Braun Series 5 shaver gives me that close shave with no razor burn. It charges fast and hold that charge, cleans up easily and the shaving head can tilt freely or be locked depending on preference.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Overall Passing Grade
on August 2, 2017
Posted by: Opine105
from San Antonio, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The razor is smooth operating and overall good quality. The Braun 5 Series Wet/Dry cleans easy, charges quickly, and doesn't leave razor burn. The razor does have some deficiencies when it comes to shaving then neck and upper lip close to the nose. Shaving dry before a shower or your washing face seems to work best but the neck is troublesome and takes multiple passes to get enough hair to make it look like you aren't patches o hulihan. Nothing is as close as shaving with a razor, but I would use this razor again. I would be curious as to how the 7 and 9 series compare as they have a more cutting system and appear to be better quality materials.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
A Cut Above The Rest
on August 2, 2017
Posted by: Fourguinness
from Muskego, WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've traditionally been an cartridge razor guy. I like the smoothness of the shave but hate running out of shaving cream, cartridges and the waste of time that shaving the old fashioned way. I have tried a rotary style shaver in the past and it beat up my skin something awful. I recently acquired the Braun Series 5 5147s. I was skeptical as to whether I would like it or not. I am happy to say that it works awesome. It does a pretty good job overall with skim smoothness. My face doesn't hurt and it is a snap to clean up because you can rinse it under water. I used the razor on dry skin with a single days growth and it worked fantastic with a nice smooth result. It didn't perform as great on 4 days growth. I had to work a lot harder and utilize the beard trimmer in a couple spots to achieve the same results. So, anyone that uses this should probably plan on a daily shaving versus every couple days as it performs a lot better. I did try using this with a wet razor head and wet skin and found it didn't do quite as good a job as dry skin and razor head. Lastly, I would prefer this razor to have a stand that it simply drops in for charging.
The model I used had a cord which needed to be plugged in to the base of the razor for charging.
That was a little cumbersome and annoying but tolerable. Overall however, I found this razor to do a great job and would highly recommend
I've traditionally been an cartridge razor guy. I like the smoothness of the shave but hate running out of shaving cream, cartridges and the waste of time that shaving the old fashioned way. I have tried a rotary style shaver in the past and it beat up my skin something awful. I recently acquired the Braun Series 5 5147s. I was skeptical as to whether I would like it or not. I am happy to say that it works awesome. It does a great job overall with skim smoothness. My face doesn't hurt and it is a snap to clean up because you can rinse it under water. I used the razor on dry skin with a single days growth and it worked fantastic with a nice smooth result. It didn't perform as great on 4 days growth. I had to work a lot harder and utilize the beard trimmer in a couple spots to achieve the same results. So, anyone that uses this should probably plan on a daily shaving versus every couple days as it performs a lot better. I did try using this with a wet razor head and wet skin and found it didn't do quite as good a job as dry skin and razor head. Lastly, I would prefer this razor to have a stand that it simply drops in for charging. The model I used had a cord which needed to be plugged in to the base of the razor for charging. That was a little cumbersome and annoying but tolerable. Overall however, I found this razor to do a great job and would highly recommend.
The model I used had a cord which needed to be plugged in to the base of the razor for charging.
That was a little cumbersome and annoying but tolerable. Overall however, I found this razor to do a great job and would highly recommend
I've traditionally been an cartridge razor guy. I like the smoothness of the shave but hate running out of shaving cream, cartridges and the waste of time that shaving the old fashioned way. I have tried a rotary style shaver in the past and it beat up my skin something awful. I recently acquired the Braun Series 5 5147s. I was skeptical as to whether I would like it or not. I am happy to say that it works awesome. It does a great job overall with skim smoothness. My face doesn't hurt and it is a snap to clean up because you can rinse it under water. I used the razor on dry skin with a single days growth and it worked fantastic with a nice smooth result. It didn't perform as great on 4 days growth. I had to work a lot harder and utilize the beard trimmer in a couple spots to achieve the same results. So, anyone that uses this should probably plan on a daily shaving versus every couple days as it performs a lot better. I did try using this with a wet razor head and wet skin and found it didn't do quite as good a job as dry skin and razor head. Lastly, I would prefer this razor to have a stand that it simply drops in for charging. The model I used had a cord which needed to be plugged in to the base of the razor for charging. That was a little cumbersome and annoying but tolerable. Overall however, I found this razor to do a great job and would highly recommend.
Pros
-Smooth Cut
-Easy to Clean
-Fairly Quiet
-Head swivels with contour of face or can be locked in fixed position
-Battery life seems excellent. Have used for 3 weeks without charging
-Smooth Cut
-Easy to Clean
-Fairly Quiet
-Head swivels with contour of face or can be locked in fixed position
-Battery life seems excellent. Have used for 3 weeks without charging
Cons
-Have to plug cord into razor versus dropping it in a stand to charge it
-Have to plug cord into razor versus dropping it in a stand to charge it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
I'm Imprressed
on August 6, 2017
Posted by: Paulyshots
from Lithia, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Braun Series 5 5147s Men’s Electric Foil Shaver does a pretty decent job and is easy on the skin. It did take a few passes to get a real smooth shave. I have really course hair and very sensitive skin and It didn't irritate at all. The razor was sharp and didn't pull any of the hair when cutting, which other razors I've used have. I don't know if it will continue to cut clean after many uses, but does pretty good now. The trimmer is a great option, but was a little disappointing. I had to keep going over and over the same trimming area to get a clean sharp edge compared to a straight razor. The motor seams to have plenty of power to cut and the recharge last for a very long time. Overall; I'm really satisfied with the Braun Series 5, it's great for sensitive skin.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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