Review (5/5): Correcting An Expensive Mistake
About 6 months ago and after over 10 years of faithful service, my old Norelco was in need of a replacement. So I, as you seem to be doing, decided to research the current state of electric razors and discover how many models were being rated by end users. I read reviews of available models from both manufacturers and sellers. Based mostly on reviews posted on seller's websites, I finally settled on a Braun Series 7 Pulsonic.
I received and used the Braun for a little over 2 weeks before I wrote a short review of the razor on the seller's website. I basically said it had a few nice features (user friendly charging/cleaning system) and that my face was still becoming acclimated to the razor.
Fast forward 5 months. I really tried to like the product but my face never became "acclimated" to the razor. I have a mustache and goatee and using tweezers (out of necessity) had become part of my shaving ritual. As much as I disliked the idea that the ~$200 I spent on the Braun was a bad investment, my frustration with the razor convinced me it was time for a change.
Why tell you the above? This review is based on a real world comparison to a "top-of-the-line" Braun model.
Evidently my face likes the technology behind this razor as there was no "acclimation" period. I received a great shave on its first use. In comparison to the Braun, the razor is lightweight, relatively quiet, and negotiates the contours on my neck and face with ease. Unlike the Braun, it is very easy to use shaving around my facial hair. It performs equally well for my daily shave, an occasional refresher shave for an evening out, and for a Monday morning shave after giving my face a weekend off from shaving. The "time remaining" feature is fairly accurate and the razor fully charges in about an hour. I don't use the sideburn trim feature so can't speak to its usability. The ability to use hot water to clean the heads is great as I never liked having to purchase cleaning fluids for either the Braun or my old Norelco. Bottom line, I highly recommend the Norelco and anticipate also using this one for 10+ years.