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Braun - Series 3 Wet & Dry Solo Shaver
Average customer rating
3.9
(140 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 140 reviews
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Star
10
66%of customers recommend this product.
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25 out of
38)
Customer Reviews for Braun - Series 3 Wet & Dry Solo Shaver
Customer Rating
3
Good Shaver but can't beat my crazy hairs!
on October 28, 2015
Posted by: mavsman13
from Fort Worth, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall this is the best electric shaver I have used. I must start of with saying my beard/hairs grow every which way. The shaver does a good job fast, but as the pictures illustrate I still can't get the close shave I want.
I still start with an electric shave and follow up with a quick wet shave with a 5 blade razor. So again overall nice razor if your face allows it!
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
5
Good smooth shave
on October 28, 2015
Posted by: rtlivingston
from Afton, OK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just recieved the Braun® Series 3-3040 from Braun for free to try. The trimmer is excellent . The shaver works perfect. It gives you a good smooth shave. I like the rechargeable convience of it and you can take it with you if you're in a hurry.
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Customer Rating
4
Alright Shaver
on October 9, 2015
Posted by: smartinezjr
from Vista, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off thank you Braun for this awesome opportunity to try out this shaver free!!! Let's get down to the shaver my first impression was this a simple straight forward machine that requires lil maintenance not a whole lot of gadgets just the shaver the charging cord and a lil brush to clean the internal parts when needed. Also this is a wet/dry shaver that's a plus not too heavy or bulky just the rite size easy on the eyes. For its first test run I gave myself a good 5 days with no shave to really put it to the test I used lite shaving cream and I began it took a good amount of passes to actually get a pretty descent shave. Down side was it didn't really get all the hair it took more than a couple passes to get most of it and would of been nice to get a cheap bag to store it in but all in all not bad. I did a dry shave to touch up a razor shave it performed well for a quick touch up not a bad machine but didnt really cut down on the shave time so if you're looking for a good touch up machine with an edger this is it.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Travel Shaver!
on October 15, 2015
Posted by: trinibm
from Kennesaw, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First of all I think this shaver is a great travel shaver, the best Iâve ever used. Since the Braun 3 shaver was made to be user in the shower, I tried the shaver in both wet and dry applications with varying hair lengths. When it arrived I did not charge the shaver. The shaver comes about 50% charged already. The first thing I noticed was the compact size, and the rubber grips on the sides to prevent the shaver from slipping in the shower. Now as far as performance. I shave once a week in the shower, so I need a shaver that can handle moderately long hair and waterproof. The shaver requires some âscrubbingâ against the face, but does achieve a very close shave. The pop out trimmer is great for places the shaver head cannot comfortably glide. Next, I waited another week and tried to achieve the same results out of the shower. Without the water a bit more âscrubbingâ is involved, and the closeness is not the same; however, time it actually takes to shave is reduced. This is why I say this is a great travel shaver, since it will work right before an interview to help you look great in your car, or on a trip so you donât have to buy disposables. I achieved similar results with 2 day hair growth. The wet was closer, and the dry was quicker. Two things that really astonished me was clean up and battery life. For clean up you press the two side of the head, then run some water (about 10 seconds start to finish). Over this entire process, I did not charge the shaver once, sI still havenât charged it, and it held itâs charge over weeks (remember I started with about 50% to start with). I am glad I was given this opportunity by BzzAgent, and still enjoying the Braun 3040 shaver.
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Customer Rating
4
Good But Not Amazing
on October 28, 2015
Posted by: mikestead1
from Milwaukie, OR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, I really wanted to love this razor. The packaging is amazing, and straight out of the box the razor feels substantial and well-built. The little trimming accessory is a great touch and works really well. The razor itself however is good, but not great. It can take several passes for it to remove all of the stubble on your face if you have more than a day or two of growth. If you are an everyday shaver this razor will likely be a great fit for you, but if you are lazy or slack on shaving daily (as I often do) then you may have better success with a different product. I will say though of any razor I have ever used, this provides the closest shave and left my skin feeling soft for a long time.
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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