Braun electric shaver. Short and curly review. (Braun 5414 Mains/Rechargeable Shaver)

Member Name: firemanspam

Product:	Braun 5414 Mains/Rechargeable Shaver
Date:	05/01/09 (342 review reads)
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Advantages: A very smooth and close shave for en electric.

Disadvantages: Never will be as good as a wet shave.

A short and curly review on the Braun shaver.

I must admit I got mine because someone was chucking it out, when I asked what was wrong with it, I got the blunt answer that it was broken. I detest throwing anything away, so I looked and saw the plug was shattered, I assumed there was something else wrong, but decided to replace the plug and give it a try anyway.
The shaver buzzed into life, and several years later I still use it from time to time. I only use this as a second shaver, because I much prefer a wet shave. However, I do recommend this shaver for those who would rather use an electric one. My stubble is like me, rather thick, so a good wet shave is the only way I can get rid of my five O clock shadow.

Replacement foil heads are still available for this shaver, and cost less than Eleven Pounds, there are many spare parts still out there if you search around. My shaver is black with yellow stripes, I don't think there is a choice of colours. I think this is a marketing error, because designer colours do sell!

I consider myself fortunate to have a good one, these have a two year guarantee, and apparently it is not uncommon to find these packing up, just after it expires.

The leads on these are plenty long enough, and the quality of the wire is good. If you do damage the lead, it can be replaced very easily. The controls feel solid, even after a lot of use. I do find that the foil head clips off to clean it very easily. The noise is not any worse than other shavers, and the vibration is acceptable.

The important thing of course is how close it shaves, I must say even I was impressed, it leaves my coarse stubble reduced to a smooth skin very quickly. I have not experienced any soreness, or scratching. The feel of the shaver in my hand is more than comfortable, and the weight, although heavy, is acceptable.

I didn't receive any packaging, (Having retrieved it from a dustbin) so will not comment on this. Other Braun products I have owned have always been well packaged.

The Braun company do have a website, see here:-
www.braun.com/uk

The shaver seems to hold it's charge for a long time. It is comfortable to hold, and does the job, even on my stubble.

I have not tried it on any other hairs, Hmmm, not yet!

Summary: A very good electric shaver.