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Braun - Series 3 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Blue
Average customer rating
4
(127 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 127 reviews
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64%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Braun - Series 3 Wet/Dry Electric Shaver - Blue
Customer Rating
3
Ok, but not great on dry stubble
on October 21, 2015
Posted by: SilverSparrow
from Edison, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Braun® Series 3-3040 is the second foil shaver I've used, temporarily replacing the Philips Norelco 3000 series shaver and disposable razor I normally use in my shaving routine. I use my Norelco when I'm in a rush and the disposable razor when I want a closer, cleaner wet shave using shaving gel. Most of my shaving needs target short chin stubble, since the longest I will go without shaving is two days.
I decided to follow the recommended manufacturing instructions and (1) use sideways movement, (2) shave BEFORE taking a shower, and (3) shave against the direction of beard growth. (I typically do the opposite of the first two aforementioned items in my shaving routine.)To test out the base capabilities of this device, I opted for a dry shave without any shaving creams or gels.
My first few experiences caught most of the longer hairs, but missed many of the shorter hairs on my upper lip and neck. I had to go over my upper lip three times to get all the hairs and ended up with some ingrown hairs and minor razor burn as a result. I've had similar experiences dry shaving, so I'm not surprised this time but also a bit disappointed. I rarely shave BEFORE a shower, since I find that a warm shower makes for a smoother shaving experience by first softening the hairs, opening the pores, and making delicate facial skin more supple and receptive.
The three "independently floating cutting elements" don't really offer much advantage over rotary shaving, since three mobile foils are not nearly enough to hit all the weird angles around the chin and neck. The shaver head is easy to remove and rinse clean, and the long hair trimmer works like any other long hair trimmer.
I've been able to get at least five shaves on a single battery charge (so far), so no complaints there. The Braun® Series 3-3040 is incredibly loud, so if you're shaving at the crack of dawn while your loved ones are sleeping be sure to extend them the courtesy of closing the bathroom door.
In conclusion, I'm not really impressed with this model since it takes twice as much time and discomfort to shave my chin stubble as a disposable razor would. My verdict is that while this model may be good for longer facial hair growth, its performance on shorter stubble is middling at best.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
braun 3 review
on October 9, 2015
Posted by: midnitexprs
from Benton, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] it shaves very well.i've tried others but, they don't even come close to this one.you get a nice clean shave.It's a steal for the price.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Shave, but a Little Noisy
on October 21, 2015
Posted by: rossut
from Mililani, HI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to receive my new Braun Series 3-3040 shaver in the mail!
In the Box
The box contains several pieces, including the shaver itself, a power cord, a cleaning brush, and a protective cap. The first time I picked up the shaver, I could tell that it was well-built. The handle has a rubberized portion, which results in a confident grip, whether you are shaving dry or wet.
The box contains several pieces, including the shaver itself, a power cord, a cleaning brush, and a protective cap. The first time I picked up the shaver, I could tell that it was well-built. The handle has a rubberized portion, which results in a confident grip, whether you are shaving dry or wet.
Operation
This is my first foil electric shaver, so I'm more accustomed to using a rotary-type shaver. That being said, I was a little worried that the "straight" blades would not result in as close of a shave around my chin or other curvy areas. The first thing I noticed when turning the saver on was the noise. It sounded more like an electric buzzer than an electric shaver. It's even noisier when using the trimmer portion. Honestly, the noise was a little intimidating.
This is my first foil electric shaver, so I'm more accustomed to using a rotary-type shaver. That being said, I was a little worried that the "straight" blades would not result in as close of a shave around my chin or other curvy areas. The first thing I noticed when turning the saver on was the noise. It sounded more like an electric buzzer than an electric shaver. It's even noisier when using the trimmer portion. Honestly, the noise was a little intimidating.
The Actual Shave
Despite the noise and my initial apprehension about whether the straight blades would be able to provide a close shave on the curvy parts of my face, I was pleasantly surprised after using the razor for the first time. The shaver provided as close of a shave as a manual razor, and the triple action free-float system had no problem gliding across the curvy parts of my face.
Despite the noise and my initial apprehension about whether the straight blades would be able to provide a close shave on the curvy parts of my face, I was pleasantly surprised after using the razor for the first time. The shaver provided as close of a shave as a manual razor, and the triple action free-float system had no problem gliding across the curvy parts of my face.
Clean-up
Clean-up was easy! Since the shaver is designed for both wet and dry use, I was able to simply rinse the entire unit in the sink. It was a little difficult to clean the hairs out of the shaver using the cleaning brush, but after about a minute of scrubbing, the shaver was good as new!
Clean-up was easy! Since the shaver is designed for both wet and dry use, I was able to simply rinse the entire unit in the sink. It was a little difficult to clean the hairs out of the shaver using the cleaning brush, but after about a minute of scrubbing, the shaver was good as new!
Overall I was happy with this product. The only real concern I had was that it was a little noisy to use. This wasn't really a problem, but it could be a little irritating when shaving near the ears.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
3
A neat little electric razor
on October 14, 2015
Posted by: Senacchrib
from Cleveland Heights, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have fairly low amounts of facial hair, which I would normally shave off every three days or so with a cartridge razor. This is also the first electric razor I have used. The Braun requires no shaving cream or after shave for use, and is a fairly sleek looking instrument that does not feel cheap or breakable. The battery charges rapidly.
I would say that this electric shaver takes slightly longer for me to shave than with a normal razor and shaving cream, as even if I pull my skin tight (as per the instructions) and make a pass or two over my skin, hair follicles remain. I have to make multiple passes over my face to achieve similar results to the razor, and sometimes a rogue, long hair will remain. However, my skin normally can dry out using a normal razor in the winter, and the Braun does seem to be less irritating to my skin, which is certainly a plus. It is also less messy without the need for shaving cream. However, it seems to be only partially effective in removing all of the hair from my neck and face, regardless if I am going with or against the grain. I will probably use the Braun mainly for travel shaving, as it is compact and easy to clean up after.
If I were a consumer and wanted to know everything about this purchase, I would want to know that the efficiency that this razor cuts facial hair is a little bit lower than I expected. It is not a bad product, but it just doesn't grab hair like I would expect it to, and misses some hairs occasionally. However, the convenience of not having to use shaving cream and do a lot of cleanup makes this a decent product when compared to a cartridge razor. Thanks BzzAgent and thanks Braun for this Sample opportunity.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Good not Great
on October 26, 2015
Posted by: hendyunlv24
from Henderson, NV
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this Bran Series 3-3040 razor for free from Braun and I really like. It's not the best thing I have ever used to shave my face but it works really well. I like that it gets a really close shave no matter if it's been one or three days since I have shaved. That's one great plus! It also it super quick. I have used it in a hurry and I haven't had any issues. I have tried it in the shower, as well, and prefer to use it in there rather than on my dry face. The only thing is I get razor bumps. This isn't Braun's fault! I just always tend to get them when I use an electric razor. So that's the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating!
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
lose Shave, Loud, but still have razor bumps
on October 30, 2015
Posted by: Willywang
from Los Angeles, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got this as a free trial to review the product. At first the box didn't look very appealing as a consumer. I didn't expect much from the cover of the box but needed to give it a shot anyway. The packaging inside the box was very simple: Styrofoam with the razor, cap, brush, ac adapter, and manual. I guess I expected something fancy since you're purchasing an electric razor.
However when using it as a dry shave and shaving the same spot 2 to 3 times, the shave was pretty good. There are some stubble and razor bumps, but the shave is pretty decent. The bumps may be better when shaven wet I believe. However, the shave was not as smooth as compared to the Panasonic Arc series. I would definitely recommend those over these. These are quite loud and solid, but it still gives me a sense that it's cheap.
However when using it as a dry shave and shaving the same spot 2 to 3 times, the shave was pretty good. There are some stubble and razor bumps, but the shave is pretty decent. The bumps may be better when shaven wet I believe. However, the shave was not as smooth as compared to the Panasonic Arc series. I would definitely recommend those over these. These are quite loud and solid, but it still gives me a sense that it's cheap.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
1
Not Up To Par
on November 1, 2015
Posted by: medicgbh
from DeWitt, MI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I expected more from a Braun product. This shaver was terrible. It is a beautifully designed piece of machinery, but it doesn't shave nearly as well as a disposable safety razor. It left me with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and pain from hairs being pulled out of my face instead of cut off. I received the shaver free as a testing trial sample from Braun. Even with it being free it will be sent to be recycled or, perhaps, used to remove lint pills from my clothes. It's that bad. Sorry, Braun. This was an epic fail.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Great shaver
on October 19, 2015
Posted by: TwistedReality
from Reisterstown, MD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So I have been using the Braun 3-3040 for about 2 weeks now I tend to lean more towards using electric razors over manual ones because the cost of manual razors and their refills and they just don't seem to cut my facial hair very well, I could go on but I will stop there. First thing I was surprised about is the weight. It looks big and bulky but actually it doesn't weigh much more then any of the other cordless razors I have used. It also feels good in your hands and is not cumbersome at all you can really get a good grip on it. After reading the manual I was happy that this thing can be used wet, dry and with gel. I haven't used it with gel at all just seems to much of a mess to clean up and added time that I don't have in the morning. But I have used it wet and dry and it cuts the same either way I do like using it wet because it just feels better on my skin this way. I was very surprised that there was no break in period, usually when you use a new cordless razor there is a small break in period where your skin needs to get use to it before you get a totally painless shave. It also charges very quickly and surprisingly it is quite easy to clean by running it under water. My only complaint in the noise on this thing. My other razors are just about silent compared to this thing. Its so loud it sounds more like some hedge clippers you use on your bushes outside then something you should be using to shave your face. Even with the bathroom door closed it is still loud enough to be a bother if you are using in a quiet house in the morning.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com