I’ve been using my 9090cc since December 2016 with the head oriented in the original configuration (with the blue trimmer closer to the front of the shaver). The Braun Series 9 shavers also have the option of a 5-minute quick charge, so the lack of corded operation in the case of the newer shavers is less of an issue. There’s also a new color option available with the Series 9 Pro that roughly translates from German to Precious Metal or Noble Metal. Apart from the slightly larger battery, you’re not really getting any other significant features with the 93xx models.

I personally don’t find the Series 9 or 7 to perform significantly better with shaving cream as it’s the case with Panasonic shavers for example. If the first step is a fluid wash, perhaps the importance is not getting more than a couple drops of water into the cleaning solution so it is not diluted substantially. Sonic technology and 5 synchronised shaving elements comprising two specialised middle trimmers, two ultra-thin OptiFoils and one dedicated skin guard work in perfect harmony to give you a super-efficient and exceptionally gentle shave.Featuring Braun's unique ProLift trimmer, the Series 9 Pro range lifts and cuts tricky hair whether you have one-day-old stubble or a week of growth.

Your observation regarding the different results you get depending on the orientation of the shaving head is correct. The models ending in s, like the 9293s, won’t work with the stations included with the cc models, even though the shavers themselves are virtually identical.If your beard hair is over a week old, then simply trim it using one of Braun's beard trimmer products before shaving with your Braun shaver Series 9 Pro. Im a bit concerned about the trimmer breaking as i read here , do you mean the pop up sideburn/mustache trimmer ? The color is actually the only difference between the 9290cc and 9295cc models for example or the 9385cc and 9390cc. For a complete guide please check out this article that covers the techniques required by both rotary and foil shavers.