Cuts through a 1, 3, or 7 day beard with ease, while still gentle on skin. They’re also a bit more aggressive, especially if you shave dry and have sensitive skin. Their shavers have some specific pros but also cons when compared to .
I decided to tackle all three sub-series at once because as you’re about to see, there are a whole lot more similarities than differences between them. So regardless if you have a solo or cc Series 8, original or updated/Pro, it will work with the compatible station. Some 85 Series 8 like the 8577cc come with a charging travel case, the same we’ll also see included with several Series 9 models. There are three S8 generations available, the original one with models starting with 83 (like 8370cc), 84 generation (like 8457cc) and the latest 85 models introduced last year.
If you want cordless & corded operation, you will need to get one of the dry-only models like the 3000s or 3020s. As I mentioned a couple of times before, I would choose the Series 3 ProSkin over several other more expensive or theoretically better models like the Series 5 50, Series 6 or even the new Series 7 70 (360 Flex). In my opinion, unless you have a very specific need for other models or series, I think these are the ones you should be focusing on.
The Series 9 and Series 9 Pro/PRO+ are currently the most advanced shavers in Braun’s lineup. All S9 cassettes however are compatible with all Series 9 generations, including the original ones. I don’t clean my Series 9 after every shave with it, but more like once or twice a week. In the tables above you’ll find most of the S9/S9 PRO/S9 PRO+ models sold worldwide. The old Series 7 was really close to them performance-wise despite only having 3 cutting elements.
You should also follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacing foils and cutting blocks. Braun recommends replacement every 18 months (the block and foil come as a single unit, running about $30 for the Series 7 and $50 for the Series 9); Philips Norelco and Remington recommend annual replacement. To get the smoothest, most comfortable electric shave, no matter which shaver you choose, you need to remember that electrics can’t easily get as close as a blade. Most electric shaver makers offer advice on how to get the optimal shave. (“We recommend that you shave before you wash, since the skin tends to be slightly swollen after washing.”) Philips Norelco says to wash but not shower (“…otherwise your skin will be hot, puffy…”).
The Series 3 32b replacement head is also slightly less than the 53b required for the Series 6. It’s a very decent shaver, but again, for the price and for the Series 6 moniker, you may expect more. The Series braun shavers 6, while in theory should be a middle to high-end shaver in Braun’s lineup, it’s really not. You can also buy a solo Series 6 and you can use it with an existing Series 6 station from an older cc model.