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Braun shavers: the different series

1.8.2017

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With its four series of shavers, the Braun brand caters for all levels, from beginner to Premium. Discover the differences now and find the shaver that's right for you!

The technology: vibrating foils

Braun shavers all feature the system known as vibratory - they're also known as foil shavers. They consist of a blade holder and an overlying shaving foil. When the device is activated, the blades vibrate in small, rapid movements from left to right, shaving the beard. The skin is protected from irritation and cuts by the foil above the blades. You run the razor over the skin in a straight line - preferably against the direction of the hair - to get a good grip on the hairs.

The product lines

The four best-selling Braun appliance series: series 3 as the entry-level segment, series 5 as the mid-range segment and series 7 and 9 in the high-end segment. All Braun shavers are produced in Germany. The shaving heads are always identical for each series, and the only differences between the models are their colour or accessories, such as the cleaning station. All models have an integrated long-hair trimmer. All Series 7 and 9 shavers can also be used underwater. This means you can also use shaving foam on wet skin for a refreshing, skin-friendly shave. All Swiss "CH-Edition" Series 7 and 9 models also come with a 4-year warranty.

Series 9 - for the most demanding shavers: the only series to offer such meticulous, gentle and fast appliances

The Series 9 shaver is Braun's most advanced shaver. It includes the highest quality blades and notably 2 intermediate trimmers. One of them is equipped with a special skin-friendly titanium coating (anti-allergic) and therefore glides particularly smoothly over the skin to prevent irritation as much as possible.

Precision: ★★★★★
Skin protection: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Effective on dense hair: ★★★★★
Effective on three-day beards: ★★★★★

Shavers

Braun Series 9 CH Edition

Series 7 - for sensitive skin

The 7 Series, unlike the 9 Series, does not offer the titanium-coated intermediate trimmer which, apart from being highly skin-friendly, is also ideal for a perfect shave for 3-day beards. The side foils, however, are identical to those on the 9 Series, ensuring the same shaving precision as the 9 Series. Precision here essentially means how close the shave is done.

Precision: ★★★★★
Skin protection: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Effective on dense hair: ★★★★★
Effective on three-day beards: ★★★

Shavers

Braun Series 7

Series 5 - for sparse beards // for maximum performance in problem areas

Braun's Series 5 reflects its mid-segment shavers. The 5 series, like the 7 and 9 series, has a movable shaving head that adjusts to the contours of the face, avoiding pressure points. The difference with the two Premium series is a simplified shaving head and a weaker motor. As a result, hard, dense beard hair often requires repeated shaving, which means more friction, more irritation and more time. Series 5 is therefore for people who don't have too dense a beard.
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Precision: ★★★★
Skin protection: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
Effective on dense hair: ★★
Effective on three-day beards: ★★

Shavers

Braun Series 5 - 5090cc

Series 3 - for daily shaving // for a close first shave

Series 3 is the basic model. The shaving head and motor are simpler than those of series 5. For example, the shaving head is not movable and the intermediate trimmer is narrower, covering fewer hairs per stroke. This makes the shaver suitable for people with little beard or who rarely, if ever, have a 3-day beard.

Precision: ★★★
Skin protection: ★★
Speed: ★★
Effective on dense hair: ★
Effective on three-day beard: ★

Shavers

Braun Series 3 - 390cc

Cleaning is essential to getting the most out of your razor and shaving head over the long term. Grease and limescale are deposited in the shaving head by using the appliance and cleaning it under running water. With the use of a self-cleaning system or a cleaning spray, the shearing elements will not lose their performance, as could be the case with limescale deposits on the blade. To ensure the highest cutting performance over the long term, we recommend cleaning the shaving head about twice a week with the cleaning station or a cleaning spray. Well-maintained Braun shaving heads have a lifespan of approximately 18 months.

Hair removal accessories

Braun Shaver Cleaner - cleaning spray

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Braun shavers: the different series

The technology: vibrating foils

The product lines

Series 9 - for the most demanding shavers: the only series to offer such meticulous, gentle and fast appliances

Series 7 - for sensitive skin

Series 5 - for sparse beards // for maximum performance in problem areas

Series 3 - for daily shaving // for a close first shave

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