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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
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!
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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
Customer Rating
5
Awesome shave
on October 8, 2015
Posted by: JeffreyscottwilliamsonII
from Lompoc, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think it's a greater product. It is a vary close shave. And no irritation of the skin like most electric shavers. And it's water proof you can use it in the shower not plugged in of corse.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
5
So excited!
on October 29, 2015
Posted by: Ortegaswagger
from Kaukauna, WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband has tried several different shaving system things. He tends to always avoid the old fashioned safety razor, so finding a good electric shaver that delivers time and time again is important. He has had / used 3 different rotary shavers and they all pulled his hair and are painful to use, even when new but moreso when worn. His first shave out of the box gave him a shave closer than a rotary, just as fast or even faster, and without the pain. It's also more conforming. I may update this review after further use but it as so far given him a very good first impression. Easier to clean too. I definitely recommend from all his compliments and all his handsome looks! I received this product for free from Bzzagent for my unbiased opinion.
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Customer Rating
5
The best electric shaver that I have ever had hands down!
on October 12, 2015
Posted by: orangeimfc
from Des Moines, IA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upon receiving the Braun® Series 3-3040 for free in the mail to review I immediately tore open the package to charge it and get to shaving! While waiting patiently for the shaver to charge two things caught my attention while reading the package. The first was the fact that it is able to be used dry, wet or wet with actual shaving cream, and the second being the trimmer that is attached to it. The anticipation of the functionality of this shaver was more than I could handle, and boy did it deliver. The attached trimmer, unlike the trimmers on other electric shavers that I have used in the past, works like a dream! I always have mostly a full beard and use a secondary beard trimmer in conjunction with a shaver, with the Braun® Series 3-3040 I am no longer in need of two tools. The other great thing about the Braun® Series 3-3040 is the fact that it can be used wet or dry. This is an amazing fete in itself. Using this shaver dry doesn't get 100% of the stubble, but, if you get the remaining stubble wet the Braun® Series 3-3040 rids the neck of the rest of what is left behind. Lastly the contouring foils are much better than the standard stationary foils on other shavers. There is virtually no razor burn due to the mobility of the parts. All around this razor comes with my highest of recommendations of any and all razors that I have ever used. I will happily continue to use the Braun® Series 3-3040 weekly and I will continue to sing its praises.
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