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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
Wet&Dry Shaver
on October 9, 2015
Posted by: vforestieri
from New Castle, DE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am Italian and I have some thick facial hair. I have to say that this is my first time using a shave like this and I am kind of impressed. Not to much tho. I had to go over my facial hair a few times before it removed anything. I still feel a bit of stubble where I shaved on my face. I did try it dry. But I am sure that its like when its wet. I have no issues with my 5 blade razor that I use. So yeah only three stars in my book.
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Customer Rating
3
An Average Razor
on November 1, 2015
Posted by: dickjkh
from Niskayuna, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When it comes to shaving, the most basic choice men face is manual or electric. Manual is great for closeness, but it is time-consuming. Electric is great for convenience, but you end up sacrificing how smooth your skin can be. An until Braun offered me a free Series 3-3040 to try (in exchange for a fair review), I thought all electric razors were of the rotary style heads. I forgot all about the foil style razor! But that's what the Braun Series 3-3040, a decent, basic electric foil razor.
In order to give the Braun a fair review, I used it exclusively and put the other stuff away for a week or two. I also used it as I would any other razor, which means I didn't try out any features I wasn't likely to use again.
Out of the box, it's obvious the Series 3-3040 is a mostly no frills model, though it does include a slide out trimmer, one of the best protective caps I've seen and a good grip surface along the exterior. In fact, everything that's light blue is part of the rubberized grip, which makes it difficult to drop when you have wet hands. I'm sure it also adds to the experience of shaving in the shower or other wet conditions, but that's a scenario where I still believe that water and electricity don't mix and I did not sample that feature.
The protective cap does one thing that I haven't seen out of other electrics; it covers the power button. A smart feature when travelling, but the cap still pops off easily when the razor was packed in my checked luggage (note the cartridge does not, as that needs more grip to pull off). The slide up trimmer works rather easily and is also protected by a depressible button, so you don't accidentally surprise yourself mid-shave.
The shaving process itself with the foil razor was really fast. In fact, it was probably the fastest I was able to shave in one go. Unfortunately, like I mentioned before, with razors you usually trade speed for smoothness. My face never felt truly freshly shaved and smooth after using the Braun Series 3-3040. And my 5-o'-clock shadow decided to report for work early, sometimes as early as Noon. This could be because of a quirk where my beard grows in from two different directions, and the change of the grain causes a beard crease down my neck, but this razor never really felt satisfying.
As far as cleaning goes, the Series 3-3040 is as simple as running it under water (but the manual recommends with the razor running, which feels wrong). To finish the cleaning, pull the cartridge head off and continue rinsing. Also included in the box is dreaded and often misplaced cleaning brush. Honestly, by now I'd assume a razor would have a slot to store such a brush so it does not get lost, but I digress. Using the brush does get most of the hair out of the mechanism and the cartridge, but I found that leaving everything to dry caused even more tiny hairs to leak onto the sink and the protective cap.
All in all, the Braun Series 3-3040 does shave the face, but for someone like me you might need to do it more often than normal to keep up your look. Ultimately, do you need it done smoothly or quickly?
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
3
Not what I was expecting.
on October 9, 2015
Posted by: Bobomax
from New Tazewell, TN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this shaver free from Braun to test it out. I wasn't impressed with it. Out of the box it looks aggressive and ready to tackle any shave. Sadly, it seems to miss places here and there so you spend a lot of time on covering spots you've already done. It says it's supposed to be good for a 3 day beard but I find I could still get it done with an actual razor just as quick if not quicker. I have a cheap trimmer with an exchangeable head that does just as good. The flip up shaper/trimmer, in my opinion, is the best part of the shaver. It's very handy for trimming up your mustache. The grip on it is fantastic for wet or dry conditions so I feel like it's easy to hold on to. Overall, it's pretty good but for what you'll pay for this shaver it really should do a better job. Shavers are supposed to cut down on your grooming time, but with this one you spend a lot of time hunting down and reshaving spots that the Braun 3 3040 just seems to miss.I think... *
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
First Braun Experience
on October 15, 2015
Posted by: LputzB
from Ballston Lake, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to be apart of this campaign. I use a foil razor every morning to keep around my normal scruff clean. The Braun Series 3 arrived and was really nice. The design is sleek and the weight of it made it feel sturdy and in charge. The first two - three times I used it, I had to wash my face after. It left a dark dirty mark in all the areas I shaved. Maybe it was the original grease on the blades? But after that it seemed to be ok. It does a good job of shaving hair, my only con is that it's a little too big for my liking. If you're not shaving your entire facial hair it's hard to clean up just around edges cause the foil part it large. I haven't attempted this in the shower. Thought of an electric razor against my face in water scares me a little so I prolly will never use it wet. All in all I like the quality and would recommend for full face shaving. And maybe cleaning it first before you begin first time usage. :-)
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
5
Wow, wow wow!!
on October 18, 2015
Posted by: kristykreme
from Honolulu, HI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just can't say enough good things about this shaver! First lets start with the shaver itself. For being cordless with a battery in it, it is extremely light and small. No bigger than your average tv remote. The blue rubber strip that surrounds the shaver is nice and soft. Feels great to the touch. And when I used it in the shower, it had a great grip, did not slip out of my hand. Cleaning it was simple, just run under hot water. Second is the save. I have used electric shavers for 20+ years, but this is the first one that I could use wet. I was skeptical at first, but it gave me the closest shave by an electric shaver ever. Both wet and dry were far better than my current shaver. Closer shave that lasted longer. It has 3 rows of blades that move and easily got all the contours of my face. And with it being cordless, I had an easy time shaving with no problems. Highly recommended for anyone looking to get an electric shaver.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
4
Impressive
on November 13, 2015
Posted by: sso1877
from Drexel Hill, PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Braun® Series 3-3040 from Braun to try and review. Although I generally don't use an electric razor I was fairly impressed with this item. I have used it primarily for dry shaving and have had good results with each shave. The attached trimmer is also a nice feature. It's not very heavy and is comfortable to hold.
Written by a customer while visiting us.braun.com
Customer Rating
5
braun series 3 foil razor
on October 26, 2015
Posted by: Gutierrez03
from Modesto, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would love to thank bzz agent and braun for my foil razor. I am a little late because I was saving my razor for when I went on vacation..I am on vacation and have used my foil razor everyday and it works wonderfully.i have been a loyal user of gilette razors but I finally found a razor to replace my manual razor.it took a couple of days to get my skin used to it but once it did, my face loves the braun series 3 razor.i cannot believe how close of a shave I got with this razor. I use it in the shower and it works great..now me and the wife do not have to fight over the sink.she can do her makeup and hair while I shave in the shower..I will write another review in a week to see if I still love this razor but I know i will
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Customer Rating
5
Durability a plus
on October 21, 2015
Posted by: gspeed78
from Lima, OH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Braun Series 3-3040 looks and feel so very well constructed. I was able to shave my face without any pulling or discomfort. The battery life is excellent I used it for over 25 minutes and still have battery power left.
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