Braun Electric Series 3 Razor with Precision Trimmer, Rechargeable, Wet & Dry Foil Shaver for Men, 45 Minute Runtime, MicroComb and Long Hair Trimmer, Protects Skin from Nicks & Cuts, 4 Piece

Since the days when I first started to shave, to now being 56 years old, I have always used a Norelco rotary razor. The 7340XL is the razor that I have been using for several years. I used to be happy with it when I was able to find/purchase the HQ9 SpeedXL blades for it. The triple track blades always did a great job. However, with those blades no longer being available, I have been forced to switch to the SH50 blades. In my opinion the performance with these blades has greatly dropped, and I am not getting as near of a close shave as I used to. It’s not the razor’s fault that the blades are not as good, but I finally decided to see what other razors the world has to offer. After researching on-line, and a huge tip of the cap to ShaverCheck, I decided to give foil razors a look as they appear to offer a closer shave than a rotary. After much debating, I finally settled on the Braun Series 3 ProSkin. Venturing into the foil realm for $60 seemed like a good place to start as compared to going all in and spending $250+ just to find out that I don’t like foil razors. I received the new razor and charged it up. I admit that I was a bit nervous to try it – would I be happy with it or did I just waste $60? And if I wasn’t happy with it would I be doomed to putting up with a lousy shave for the rest of my life. Well call me impressed. What an incredible upgrade as compared to what I was used to. A significantly closer shave with no skin irritation whatsoever, all while still being very easy to use. And for only $60, granted I did then purchase a travel kit and a replacement cassette to have on hand. The $25 cassette was a nice surprise as well as it costs less than the crappy SH50 rotary blades that I had been purchasing. Bottom line is that I should have made this switch years ago!

Experience the grooming revolution with the Braun Electric Series 3, a game-changer in shaving technology. Bid farewell to disposable razors and welcome a shave that rivals the precision of a razor blade without the hassle. In just five minutes, achieve a smooth, irritation-free shave that lasts all day, thanks to its innovative design and cutting-edge technology. Plus, with the money you save on disposable blades, the investment will quickly pay off. Pros: 1.Precision Shaving: The Braun Electric Series 3 offers a shave that rivals the precision of a razor blade, ensuring a clean and neat finish without the hassle of handling disposable razors. 2. Time-efficient: With just 5 - 10 minutes, you can achieve a smooth and irritation-free finish that lasts all day, making it perfect for individuals with busy schedules who still want a well-groomed appearance. 3. Comfortable Shaving Experience: Say goodbye to nicks, cuts, and redness. The Braun Electric Series 3 ensures a comfortable and efficient shave every time, reducing the risk of irritation commonly associated with traditional razors. Cons: 1. Battery Life: Depending on usage patterns, the battery life of the Braun Electric Series 3 may not be sufficient for extended periods of use without recharging, which could be inconvenient for frequent travelers or individuals on the go. I have to recharge this every 3-4 days and I cannot use it while plugged in. But it does a fast charge. 2. Learning Curve: Users transitioning from traditional razors to electric shavers may experience a learning curve in mastering the technique for optimal results, potentially leading to initial frustration or dissatisfaction. You need to go over certain areas of your face / neck for a smooth shave. And you need to learn how to hold it to get an optimum shave. Plus it is a bit top heavy. While disposable razors are typically lightweight and easy to handle, the Braun Electric Series 3 offers a slightly heavier but still manageable weight for a comfortable shaving experience. 3. Auditory and Sensory Adjustment: Unlike blade shaving, which is typically silent, using the Braun Electric Series 3 requires users to adapt to the sound and sensation of the shaver. Some individuals may find the constant sound (like 500 honey bees buzzing in your ear) and vibration on their face during shaving uncomfortable or distracting, requiring a period of adjustment to fully acclimate to the experience. Overall - it does it's job and I am satisfied.

I purchased this shaver for my husband. His review follows. The Braun 3040s is a competent shaver and gets the job done. Although at first I found it inferior to nearly 30-yr old Braun technology, i.e., the Braun system 1-2-3 cl3525 shaver, also designated as 5567U, which I purchased in 1995. (Braun’s use of multiple product numbers and designations is very confusing!), I have learned to use it and am enjoying it more. I purchased the 3040 since my 5567 will not last forever. I’ve had the 5567 repaired a number of times over the years: new batteries, multiple repairs of the pop-up trimmer, replacement of a cracked gasket, and even a new case since the rubber nibs had worn off. Unfortunately, the locally owned shaver repair shop that serviced it over the years has now gone out of business. Through it all, the 5567 has been an excellent shaver, small, lightweight, reasonably quick, fairly quiet, cleanly shaves my beard in the areas on my face where the hairs lay flat against my skin (i.e., use of the pop-up trimmer), and the battery keeps its charge for at least a week’s worth of shaves. I routinely charge it weekly, when I also scrupulously clean it with a brush, compressed air, and then lubricate it. I purchased the new Braun 3040s because of my history with Braun, my preference for foil shavers, and since their shavers get good ratings. Also, I needed a new shaver since, as I said, mine is not going to last forever. I selected the 3040s since I didn’t need all the bells and whistles of the more expensive Brauns, and with respect to the pivoting shaver head on the more expensive models, I can see no value in it. As a customer with an engineering background the pivoting shaver head looks like it ups the cost and complexity of the shaver and does little or nothing to improve the shave. It seems to me that a good shave is all about the foil and conforming to my face. The swivel head seems like a problem and would potentially limit the force and control I have with a fixed head; in fact, one reviewer on Amazon said as much. Another feature I at first did not like on the current Brauns, except for the M90 (see below), is that they now have a double foil with a blade arrangement between. However, I must admit it does seem to cut my beard more quickly, now that I have learned to move the shaver across my skin much more slowly than with my older Braun. The new 3040 is larger and heavier, the head is too big to easily fit between my mustache and nose, it runs at a higher speed and so is buzzier. Apparently, there is a version that comes with a locking foil-retraction feature for one of the foils, that would make it easier to position under my nose, but according to Braun that is not available in the U.S. Even though the battery is newer technology I barely get a week out of a full charge, less than I get with my 5567. On the plus side, even though larger, it feels good in the hand. A minor disadvantage of the 3040 is that I cannot hear my whiskers being cut. With the 5567 I can clearly hear the difference between the foil cutting beard, vs. cutting on shaved skin. It makes it easy, without always having to run my fingers over my beard, to know when an area has been cut adequately clean. The 3040 does have some pluses over their 30-year old technology but still in ways I prefer the simple 5567 with the only needed improvement being a more durable mechanism for the pop-up trimmer. That would be fabulous. Perhaps Braun’s one major shaver “advancement” has been reducing costs. I paid $60 for the 3040 on Amazon, which is exactly what I paid for the 5567 back in 1995. But the inflation-adjusted price of the 5567 would be about $114 in 2022. So, Braun has succeeded in keeping costs down. As a side note, I did also purchase a Braun M90 just to give it a try, since it is a single-foil design like the 5567. It is less expensive than the 3040, but unfortunately does not have a rechargeable battery. It is nice and small, does not shave as quickly as the 3040, and it not quite up to the venerable 5567. To qualify the beard that is being used to assess the shavers, see the attached photos. I have to shave daily, not because my growth is that thick, but because many of my hairs grow parallel to my skin’s surface and I am prone to in-grown hairs if I do tend to them on a daily basis.

I’m a Black woman with PCOS, and facial hair has been something I’ve had to deal with for years. I did so much research on electric shavers because regular razors would leave my skin irritated and cause razor bumps. I finally decided on this one, and I’m so glad I did! I’ve had it for a few months now, and so far I love it. It gives me a really close, smooth shave without having to press hard, and most importantly, I haven’t been dealing with razor bumps like I did with regular razors. I usually dry shave, and it works great for me. If you’re a woman with PCOS dealing with facial hair and looking for a good electric shaver, I definitely recommend giving this one a try. It was worth the investment for me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This razor is incredible! The fit in the hand is great, not too heavy and not to light. The battery life also lasts for quite some time, for me (if I remember right) is at least 8-10 shaves before I need to charge it again. Cleaning it is not a hassle with the tools they provide and it takes only 3-5mins to do. The shaving closeness brings it down to skin level and gets rid of it completely. Of course if in parts of the neck where it's not flat it has a harder time getting them but it's still a great razor! The speed is also good. Not as fast as others but not too slow either.

I am a long-time double-edged razor shaver who wants an "easier" shave while on long distance bike tours. I chose to try the Braun Series 3 3040s foil shaver for several reasons: 1. Braun's reputation for quality. 2. Disappointing results with a Norelco rotary razor. 3. Claimed battery life. I have used the shaver only once so far and offer the following observations. The shaver build quality is satisfying. It has good heft and the finish is good. The buttons are firm, the movable pieces (shaver head, extendable trimmer) do not rattle. The shaver is not overly loud. The cover snaps securely into place. The cover extends over the power button, preventing accidental switching on. The Braun is a wet/dry shaver, and I have used it dry only, as that is how I expect to use it on the road. The shave is decent, but nowhere near as close as that of a double-edged razor. This may be due in part to the advantages of a wet shave, so this is not a completely fair comparison. Braun recommends using the shaver "before washing the face" which calls into question the capabilities of the 3040s as a wet shaver. This first shave was on a three-day beard. I have a light beard; three days growth is about an eighth inch. Even so, the Braun 3020s did not cleanly remove the longer hairs lying close to the skin, especially on the neck and jawline. On the flatter areas, such as the cheeks, the shaver did a much better job, but still not as close as a DE razor. The size of the shaving head prevented me from shaving close to the nose. This is an issue with a DE razor as well, but not as great. The DE razor also allows a sharper trimming of sideburns than I got from the Braun. The Norelco rotary shaver I used decades ago always left me with razor burn on my neck, even with new blades. The Braun did not, even after multiple passes. Some reviewers have noted that the foils become hot during use, but I did not experience that. The shave was very comfortable with no pulling or burning. Overall, the Braun 3040s performs well enough for my intended purpose of maintaining an approachable appearance while spending a month or more on tour. Braun claims that a full charge will provide 45 minutes of run time which, if accurate, will provide about a week's worth of shaves between charges, a real consideration for long distance self-supported touring. While the Braun 3040s will not replace my DE razor at home I think it will become an indispensable part of my touring kit. I have found that I get the best results by starting with a close blade shave then maintaining by shaving about every twelve hours with the Braun.

I just wanted to show some appreciation for this razor, since I've been having such a good experience with it. I have tried several razors over the past 2 years and this one was surprisingly a standout over all of them. Why? It's convenient, affordable, and it gives me a smooth shave with minimal irritation. The good: + The shaver has a nice solid build. I really appreciate the grippiness of the rubber handle. I also noticed that my hand just wants to go to the sides of the razor where it's designed to be held. I have noticed with some other razors that my thumb often ends up on the power button and accidentally turns it off. This does not happen with this razor for me. + A quick, smooth shave: It only takes a couple of passes to get a decently close shave. I will say that I've had razors that cut closer than this, but that isn't necessarily a good thing. I get razor burn on my neck from electric razors, but this one has never given me razor burn, so that's a big plus for me for a smooth shave. Also, I have only gotten minimal ingrown hairs from this razor, which I can't say for a lot of others I have tried. + Convenient: This razor is fairly cheap. The replacement parts are fairly cheap. I have had other razors that are fairly high maintenance and require spending time cleaning with each shave. While I'm sure you *could* do a deep clean on this razor every time you use it, I have noticed that just shaking out the excess hairs from the guards seems to be enough without a huge hit on performance. So I would say it's easy to clean. I also appreciate that if I lost this razor on a trip that it would not be that expensive to replace, compared to some more pricey options. + Features: Perhaps the biggest thing I have noticed trying several different types of razors is that the cutter bar in the center seen on some razors (such as this one) is absolutely essential to a good clean shave. I have hairs that grow in several different directions on my neck that are really difficult to remove with some razors. What I have noticed is that razors that come with the cutter bar in the center of their foils tend to do a much better job of getting these hairs. I also like that this one comes with the built-in beard trimmer to get the hairs that get too long for the cutter bar. With this razor, I rarely get the random stray hairs on my neck that I have had at times from other razors. + Noise level: This razor is on the quieter end of electric razors I have tried. Not the quietest razor, but not noticeably loud. It's an electric razor -- it's going to make some noise when you use it. The bad: - It would be nice if the power cord came with one of those upright stands. I just think it would look nicer in the bathroom that way. - The power button doesn't really have a safety lock. It seems like it would be easy to accidentally turn it on while it's sitting in a bag. The plastic cover does also cover the button, but it seems like it would still be easy to accidentally press it even with the cover on. Overall, I would highly recommend this razor if you want something affordable that can also get a relatively smooth shave in a short amount of time. I appreciate *not* having to spend a lot of time in the bathroom shaving every morning, so I really appreciate this razor.

This is a five-star review. I’m posting it under one star to inform buyers, like me, who read one-star reviews first and are switching from blade shaving. When I first started electric shaving ten years ago, a long-forgotten review taught me the difference and how to get the most out of my Braun. I want to pass on that lore. With blade shaving, you lather up and pass the blade once over your face. The blade catches every hair, but sometimes a little skin. That’s why I switched: I cut myself often enough that shaving became a sometimes-painful nuisance. Blade shaving also isn’t cheap, and it puts a lot of sharp and still-useful steel into the trash. Electric shaving is different. You have to pass an electric shaver over every part of your face not once, not twice, but several times. Why? To get cut, each little hair has to find its way into one of the many little holes in the cutting screen. That’s a random process, and it takes several passes. I suppose it takes me about five minutes per shave, and I have a small face. But when I’m done, there are never any nicks, cuts or scrapes. My face feels fine, fresh and smooth, without using any liquids. (I do a dry shave.) To verify how much I’ve shaved and keep the screen clean, I take the screen fixture off after every shave, strike it hard, inside down, on a bit of paper towel on the bathroom counter. Then I use the little Braun brush (supplied) to clean out the revealed shaver top and its cutting mechanisms, all over the same piece of paper towel. Before I crumple it up, I notice how much hair is in it. I’ve only used my new Braun Series 3 twice now, once last evening just before a dinner, and once this morning. As far as I can tell from the amount of hair cut, the new Series 3 works as well or better than my ten-year-old one. To boot, the hair cut is black, not white, though I’m 77. (I’m still trying to figure that out. Maybe the new shaver cuts deeper?) My new shaver is practically unique in standing the test of inflation, over ten years. IIRC, my ten-year-old Series 3 cost in the $65 range. This one cost $55, including tax. My old shaver, but not the new one, had a vertical stand, a neat, zippered cloth carrying case, and a way of pulling back one side of the cutter’s edge for shaving your upper lip. The stand broke a long time ago; I still have the case; and the pull-back feature I stopped using years ago. Over those ten years, a good, close shave cost $65 for the shaver and less than $150 for six replacement screens, ranging from $23 to $25 each. That’s less than $22 per year—IIRC, much lower than blade shaving. As for the stand, after mine broke I made my own (pictured), from three pieces of wood, some velcro tape, and a keyholder circle. It keeps the shaver clean, dry and handy while charging.

Barbeador elétrico de marca não disponível na minha cidade. Chegou no prazo. Muito contente

Es una excelente afeitadora. No he tenido problemas en nada. La batería (de carga rápida) dura bastante. En barba muy corta no es necesario estarla pasando demasiadas veces, solamente hay que pasarla en el ángulo correcto. Ahora, sobre este punto es necesario aclarar algo: ninguna máquina dejará la piel sin bello o barba al primer roce, hay que pasarla pocas veces y esta máquina deja la piel impecable con poco contacto. Es ergonómica y eso favorece mejores roces con la cara. La cabeza no se safa y es muy fácil de limpiar. Se puede mojar sin problemas y el agua no entorpece el agarre ergonómico. No se atasca con la espuma de afeitar y eso es sensacional. Recomendable al 100 %

After doing a good bit of research I bought this for my son as his first razor. I have never really used electric razors before but my son took to this quite easily and I have to admit I have pinched it a coupe of times :) It works really well and doesn't seem to cause any skin burn. The side clippers are great for trimming down side burns while the main shaver is great and easy to clean. Charges easily and battery lasts for a good while, all over a successful purchase and a really good unit.

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Little technique & wet shaving results this much result within 5-6 minutes. Now if your wrist can act like pivoting head to follow the contours of your face then this is the perfect shaver. Also sensitive skin with dry shave can lead to read marks but why use dry if we can finish within 5 minutes with foam or gel. Just wash it with a hot water while shaver is on & it will clean itself perfectly. Super easy!!! As no one can guess that whether you used saftey razor or this shaver. It's completely value for money. I become a fan of Braun with its cheapest line of shaver series. No doubt this is the no 1 brand in the world for electric foil shavers.