Braun Contour System 5500 Series 5790 Electric Shaver

by Braun

Product Features

• Contour System Shaver

Product Description

5000 Series Advanced Adjusts to your face for a close and comfortable shave Worlds No. 1 self cleaning shave brand Contour hugging head Automatically adjust to every facial contour Automatically Cleans Charges LED Panel provides information of battery capacity and cleaning status Rechargeable and corded operation Batteries fully recharge in one hour 5-Minute quick charge = 1 shave Up to 50 minutes (2-3 weeks) of cordless shaving Fully washable Washable under running water Automatic worldwide voltage adjustment Contents Shaver 5790 Clean & Renew One replacement cleaning fluid cartridge Deluxe travel case Special cord Clean & Renew Refill - 5.7 fl oz Clean & Renew System - Keep it feeling like a new shaver everyday Deep Cleaning Action - Cleans the shaver head in alcohol for optimal hygiene and less irritation on the skin Long Lasting Performance - High performance cleaning formula also lubricates the blades for optimal cutting efficiency Automatic Charging - Shaver battery automatically charged after shaving to ensure peak performance at all times Contour System - Adjusts to your face for a close and comfortable shave Contour Hugging Head (Advanced Feature) - Shave head automatically adjust with every facial contour for maximum closeness and comfort 3-Stage Cutting System - Twin foils and integrated cutter shave long hairs and stubble progressively closer Smart Foil - Unique foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer strokes UL Listed Two-Year Limited warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• ASIN: B000GXB82U
• Item model number: 5790
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Making a So So Shaver Better, October 13, 2008

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M. D. Young (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braun 5790 Contour Shaving System (Health and Beauty)

I have been using this shaver for about a year and it wasn't giving me a very close shave. My father recommended that I try Williams Lectric Shave. I don't know what that stuff does, but I now get a shave almost as smooth as a blade.

If you do have this shaver, you can make your own solution instead of the refill kits from Braun:

* denatured alcohol

* Singer sewing machine oil,

* McCormick pure lemon extract, This is optional. You'll need this if you want your razor to have that lemony fresh smell. Be sure to get extract, not lemon juice. Lemon extract is an oil made from the skins.

Directions:

Rinse the empty cartridge with water. I don't bother to completely clean it out. Just rinse it a few times, then let it dry.

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract.
1/2 teaspoon machine oil.
5 3/4 oz of alcohol.

I mix it in a little pitcher with a screw on top that I bought at Wal*Mart. After I shake it up, I pour it into the Braun cleaning cartridge.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shave!, November 21, 2007

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A. Fischer (Chicago, Il, USA) - See all my reviews
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Hey it's a razor what can I say.. It works! I get a great shave and the self cleaning feature is great. Battery life is excellent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best electric I've ever used, March 1, 2007

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Carlos R. Marin Jr. (Frisco, TX) - See all my reviews
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To make a long story short, I can't even think of shaving daily with blades because of irritation. I also own an 5-year-old high-end Norelco rotary (like it quite a bit), but I can only get a close shave with it while shaving (wet) every 3-4 days, I can shave with it (dry) daily with only minor irritation, but not a close shave... not close at all!

After researching insatiably, I decided to try a foil electric (Panasonic or Braun) because almost every review I read said that it provides less irritation and a closer shave than a rotary, and it's better for shorter hairs, making it ideal for daily shaving. My plan was to buy the Braun, use it for 30 days, return it and then give the Panasonic a try for the next 30 days, and then choose the one I liked most.

Let me put it this way, I know it takes the skin 2-4 weeks to get used to a new shaving system; I have owned the Braun for a total of THREE DAYS (that's right, 3 shaves) and I can honestly tell you that I will NOT be returning it, and not even thinking about trying out the Panasonic. This is the best shave I have ever had in my life, period!
The first shave wasn't as close as I was expecting, but after running it through the cleaning system, the next two shaves were spectacular... close, smooth and not one bit of irritation!

Oh, and don't pay attention to those who complain about the cleaning station being loud... I can't even hear the damn thing while the shower is running, and it only makes noise for about 5 minutes, after that it's all quiet... plus it has this really cool blue light that gives my sink counter a very high tech look.