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(168 customer reviews) 101 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Solid economical shaver,
October 22, 2008 Eagle Vision (Southeastern United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun Series 1 1-150 Men's Shaver (Health and Beauty)
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Braun has a diverse line of shavers from budget shavers, such as this one, to state of the art, innovative products, such as the $200+ Braun Pulsonic Men's Shaver, Panasonic Vortex, Norelco Arcitec,
Braun Pulsonic Shaver
Budget shavers for cost conscious consumers are an important niche. With more and more 'blades/foils' (for example, the Panasonic Arc), simplicity of design still has its place.
I have tried numerous shavers by Remmington, Norelco, Panasonic, Braun, 3 generations of Panasonic Linear shavers and I currently use the Panasonic Arc Shaver (by the now defunct, Sharper Image).
What comes in the box:
Shaver
Foil guard
Plug
Brush
Lubricating solution
DESIGN:
The shaver is a no-frills shaver with a single floating foil and single 'blade'. A pull out trimmer is integrated in the back. The unit has a separate on and off button, and the only indicator light lets you know when it charges...Read more
108 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Entry-level shaver, relatively inexpensive,
October 22, 2008 This review is from: Braun Series 1 1-150 Men's Shaver (Health and Beauty)
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The Braun Series 1 150 would be my third electric shaver in the past 4 years. I switched to my second one about 4-5 months ago for no particular good reason other than my previous unit was getting old and the new one was requiring less maintenance. I was very happy with 'BrandX' but I decided to give the Braun a try.
This morning, I did what seemed to be fair, given that I can't offer any scientific expertise, which was comparing this Braun model to the BrandX (my current shaver) by shaving half of my face with Braun and the other half with BrandX. To be fair, it should be known that BrandX is currently selling at Amazon for about $30-40 more than this unit.
- Noise: Braun is noisy to the point of being annoying. By contrast, BrandX is barely audible.
- Vibration: Braun's vibrations can be felt in the hand. BrandX feels steady by comparison.
- Cleaning: Braun requires that the cutting block is washed and brushed (with the supplied brush). BrandX gets...Read more
52 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Compares well to a blade and causes little irritation,
October 21, 2008 C. Stephans - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun Series 1 1-150 Men's Shaver (Health and Beauty)
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This is my first power shaver in years after being burned and disappointed by them when I began shaving. This shaver exceeded my expectations and may cause me to bring the blades out only for special occasions.
It definitely provides a smooth shave, not quite as close as a blade but almost. My biggest surprise is that it does not burn my skin or cause irritation around the neck and jawbone areas.
The shape makes for a nice fit in the hand and is compact enough to travel easily. It can be cleaned by rinsing and using an included brush. Braun recommends replacing a couple parts after 18 months for continued quality. The charger plugs in and the NiMh battery should provide an adequate charge without wearing out.
If you regularly use shavers or are considering trying one, I recommend this Braun. It made my wife happy with my close shave and that's what counts.
