The main purpose of a travel case is to offer protection from mechanical shocks and a soft pouch offers none. I’m just a little sad that it’s apparently not quite as good in terms of battery life, noise, and power/speed as the Series 8. Having used various shavers with this type of technology, including Panasonic and Braun’s very own Series 7 with its personalization modes, I very much prefer shaving with full-on power at all times. Any specific advice just to not to be disappointed like i was 20 years ago and should I expect more gentle shave without irritation?

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One major problem is that it doesn’t come with a case and the Braun Webb site does not list one to purchase. First of all I think any of the shavers you mentioned will be a significant improvement over the ES-SA40.Never had any problems with electric shavers and the ones from Braun are particularly gentle and forgiving, including the Series 5. It DID come with a plastic, protective cap which I think should always be included to protect the delicate foils.

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The only difference is indeed the cleaning station and I don’t think it’s worth spending more money on the 5090cc model just for the two extra cleaning modes. Since you’ve been using rotary shavers for years, I think there’s still a lot of room for improvement since you’ve recently switched to a foil shaver. As for maintenance, always wash the cassette (inside and out) after every use with warm tap water and every once in a while use some liquid soap for a thorough cleaning. Would you tell me the compatible Spare Foil Model Code for separate purchase please…for this Shaver ? With the Series 9 only the first generation (dry only) shavers can be used while charging (9090cc, 9093s).I don’t want a bulky head obstructing my view of the foils as I try to shave along the edges of my beard.

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The Series 5 from Braun is a mid-range line of electric shavers that fills the gap between the entry-level Series 3 and the best-selling Series 7 shavers.The coarseness of the hair, how often you shave and how well you take care of your razor will ultimately affect the lifespan of the foils and blades. The Series 5 is in my experience superior to the Series 3 performance-wise, but for someone with a light beard who also shaves often, this difference will be a lot less obvious. Which are the exact differences between the models 5090cc and 5050cc on the European market – do they really have different cleaning stations and is it worth to go for the higher spec one?

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I am used to the wet shave (traditional), but you mentioned that Braun series is not recommended for wet shaves. After I read your fantastic article I was thinking to purchase a 5030s, however, this model is not available currently in my country. The 5195cc variation is identical to the 5190cc except for some minor differences in color and the inclusion of a travel case. Before the first use, plug your shaver for recharging the battery and do not unplug it before 2 hours although the battery is already recharged (it will take only 1 hour for a full charge from the next recharge).

All the other ones only include a soft pouch that offers little to no protection in case of mechanical shocks. The Series 9 with the station is actually a good option, so depending on your budget and needs, it could be a good choice. Only gripe I have is (as you rightly mentioned) the trimmer is a bit small and hard to use given the slight curve it has. Will the 51xx generation of the Series 5 be discontinued soon, now that Braun has released the new family of Series 7/6/5 shavers?