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Braun - Series 3 Wet & Dry Solo Shaver
Average customer rating
4.1
(102 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 102 reviews
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Star
4
Customer Reviews for Braun - Series 3 Wet & Dry Solo Shaver
Customer Rating
3
Not bad at all.
on October 12, 2015
Posted by: morpheouspr
from Fort Gordon, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free from Braun to review. The Braun Series 3-3040 is a good shaver, for a quick shave or touch up. This did not harm my face at all; there were no reactions to this razor. I found that no matter how hard I tried there were certain spots that it just left hair behind. The shaver does not provide a close consistent shave. I guess it just isn't too good for thick hair. Charging it is easy because I just plug the charger to the bottom of the shaver and it's ready to use a little before an hour. And its water proof you can use it in the shower not plugged in of course. The razor is light and contoured; itâs a good complement for my morning shave routine.
Customer Rating
4
The best electric razor I've used but...
on October 13, 2015
Posted by: dreamwalker
from Willows, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before I got this product, I wanted to make sure I knew what I was getting. I wanted to make sure that I got a good close shave since most of the electric ones I've used always left me very prickly. That was my main focus that I wanted. I really wasn't disappointed. It gives a really nice close shave but there's still just something I can't get used to electric razors. It has although been the best one that I have tried. It doesn't pull any hairs, It has two heads which is nice. One for the overall shaving experience and then a thin one for details and getting those sideburns just right. Overall I did like it. Will I continue to use it? I wouldn't say I would use it a lot. probably just for a quick shave but I still prefer my handled manual razors.
Customer Rating
3
First impressions... pretty underwhelmed
on October 14, 2015
Posted by: DSMTurboAWD
from Duluth, MN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This will be my initial reactions to the Braun series 3. I have not used it long term. Additionally there is a break in period for each person when it comes to an electric shaver, if one has been using a normal bladed razor. This is due to the change between wet shaving and dry shaving. Which, Dry shaving can be irritating to one's skin.
Anyway, Onward!
Anyway, Onward!
Design / Construction / Materials
4/5
It looks really nice. It fit really well in your hand. It feels very natural to use. Almost like a very large bladed razor. Handle is super bright blue, which is nice. High quality materials, overall, pretty nice.
4/5
It looks really nice. It fit really well in your hand. It feels very natural to use. Almost like a very large bladed razor. Handle is super bright blue, which is nice. High quality materials, overall, pretty nice.
First shave
1/5
Note: This was a wet shave, with shaving cream, per the packaging, you can wet shave with this device. So I did.
1/5
Note: This was a wet shave, with shaving cream, per the packaging, you can wet shave with this device. So I did.
The photo on this review is from the initial wet shave, and I can tell you I did NOT like it at all. I started with about a week+ beard, which for me is like a 3 day beard. I used the clipper end to de-bulk, which worked pretty well. Then I applied the shave gel, and begun the 'normal' process of shaving.
It was pretty bad. Hairs were pulled. Hairs were not cut. I went over areas several times without being able to remove the hair. It was very frustrating for a shaver of this quality/price. I expected a lot better. I ended up having to 'finish' the shave with a traditional bladed (disposable) razor.
I am not sure how else to explain it. The shaver did not clean hair from my face as any razor/shaver should.
It was pretty bad. Hairs were pulled. Hairs were not cut. I went over areas several times without being able to remove the hair. It was very frustrating for a shaver of this quality/price. I expected a lot better. I ended up having to 'finish' the shave with a traditional bladed (disposable) razor.
I am not sure how else to explain it. The shaver did not clean hair from my face as any razor/shaver should.
Shave 2
3/5
This went a little better, I dry shaved for this one after about a day. I had barely stubble, which the shaver seemed to do fine with. Marked as 3/5 due to the irritation the blades cause, which truly is 'normal-ish' but when you have an option to wet shave, and you cannot due to the shaver not handling it well, you dock stars off.
pretty basic normal shave. Apply lotion afterwards to ease irritation. W00t
3/5
This went a little better, I dry shaved for this one after about a day. I had barely stubble, which the shaver seemed to do fine with. Marked as 3/5 due to the irritation the blades cause, which truly is 'normal-ish' but when you have an option to wet shave, and you cannot due to the shaver not handling it well, you dock stars off.
pretty basic normal shave. Apply lotion afterwards to ease irritation. W00t
Shave 3
1/5
1/5
The Grandpa shave
My father in law who was visiting (and conveniently forgot his shaver) needed to shave his starting Santa beard (he grows face-hair much faster). He hated it. It definitely could not debulk his hair with the clipper ends. He tried to clean shave after using my beard trimmers to debulk, and again, same complaint. Hair gets pulled, pinched, and irritated. The shaver does not handle the thicker hair. Another complain my father-in-law mentioned, was that with his shaver, the pucks collect most of the hair for him, where the Braun did not. He ended up having a ton of hair on him, after shaving. Short story, he did not like it at all.
Cleaning and maintenance
4/5
4/5
This is actually not too bad. Device holds a pretty decent charge. It feels really durable. It is super easy to clean. Does not have the crevasses to collect hair and filth like other shavers. Overall I would say this aspect is pretty good.
Final thoughts.
I am pretty mixed on this. I feel like I need another couple of days/shaves before I make my final decisions. The shaver does work with minor stubble, and as with any dry shaver, one does need to give some time, for ones skin to get used to it.
I am pretty mixed on this. I feel like I need another couple of days/shaves before I make my final decisions. The shaver does work with minor stubble, and as with any dry shaver, one does need to give some time, for ones skin to get used to it.
I will likely update this review with my final thoughts, after I give it a bit more time.
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.
Customer Rating
4
Great shave after a few passes, good for those on the go
on October 14, 2015
Posted by: Chewyp0rk
from Charlotte, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am your typical "hate to shave", "let your facial go for a few days" kinda guy and I got this product free from Braun to try. The packaging it came in was pretty appealing, but there was not much more in the box than the electric shaver and a small brush to clean it. The first thing I noticed was how great it looked and how nice the grip was on this thing, it's a really well made shaver, has a little weight to it, and fits well in my hand. You can definitely tell that is designed to work in a wet or a dry setting. I let the shaver fully charge, and I quickly noticed that it cannot run while it is plugged into the wall; you must first unplug it for it to turn on.
Once on, it's got a typical electric loud buzz, but not overly loud. I quickly started using it to remove my few days old stubble and scruff, with my face being dry. The first pass of the foil over the hair, it got a lot of it, but it definitely required a few more times at different angles to get all of it down to "the nil." I have pretty soft skin, and it felt pretty smooth after a few passes with this thing. I wouldn't say that this was as a good of a shave as a razor blade, but it did a pretty good job. I plan on trying to using it with shaving cream and a more wet face to see if that gets the shave even closer.
I used the detail trimmer on the side of the shaver to trim up my side burns and it seemed to do the trick just fine. It works like you'd hope it would.
It's also very easy to clean, you can run it under water and it will clean up pretty well.
This thing seems perfect for someone like me who wants a quick shave to clean up their facial hair, or for someone on the go. Braun has done a great job with a sleek design foil shaver, that serves a multi-purpose. I'll be using it every few days.
Customer Rating
3
good in a pinch
on October 14, 2015
Posted by: mikelm
from Ponca City, OK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think this product works well. I don't get the close shave that I would like. However I was on a campout and took it. It works well when you don't have the chance to use a regular razor. I have tried both the wet and dry mode and I thing the wet works better. The long hair clipper was good for trimming my mustache.
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.
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. :-)