The Arc 5 would be the closest shaving of them all, but if you cannot get it in your country, the 7840 would be my pick. I personally have very sensitive and dry skin, especially on the neck, but didn’t have any major issues using the 5018s. Bear in mind that this electric shaver can be used for wet or dry shaves, so you can shave with or without shaving foam. Shaving flat and long hairs with the 5018s is when the downgrade from the previous cassette is the most obvious.

I tried cleaning my 5018s exclusively in this manner for the first 3 shaves just to see how effective it is. I frequently only shave once a week, using only the integrated trimmer on my old shaver, leaving a light stubble.I don’t mind the always flexing head, but I just find the comfort a lot worse compared to the Series 5 and it’s not much better with flat-lying hairs either. Since you’re switching from a manual razor, you will likely need at least a couple of weeks to start getting good results. While the bulk of the hairs were removed, there were still plenty of finer strands left, especially towards the extremities of the three cutters on the inside of the cassette. And that’s a bit odd since all of them are actually compatible with the stations shipped with the 2020 Series 7 and 6 (the station type is 5434). There’s no lubricant included with the Braun Series 5 5018s, but you can use any light oil like sewing machine oil, clipper oil or even a spray lubricant for electric shavers.

Accessories included: protective cap, smart plug for automatic 100-240 voltage adjustment, cleaning brush. All these aspects combined lead to longer shaving sessions, at least when compared to the previous Series 5 or 7. I again recommend using the Series 5 5018s on shorter facial hair to avoid any potential discomfort. Secondly, the flat hairs on my neck required many passes and even so, a few odd stray hairs just refused to surrender.It actually resembles the one used on the entry-level Series 3 (pictured below in a side by side comparison) and it just feels like a cheaper part. The universal voltage converter (100–240v) allows you to use 5018s anywhere in the world, so you can definitely consider it as a travel shaver.

The power button is also used to activate the travel lock function; you do that by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. Includes a sleek Precision Trimmer attachment for trimming fiddly areas such as moustaches and sideburns.The closeness was about the same when fitted to the Series 5 (the Series 7 with 73b on the other hand cuts a bit closer). You won't have to remove the shaver head of your Braun Series 5 electric shaver to keep it clean either thanks to Braun's EasyClean system. And as long as i use the same pre shave lotion as i use with my other shavers, it shaves just as quickly and closer as my panasonic arc 5. Firstly, if you have a beard, use the beard trimming attachment to reduce the length of your facial hair, so it is easier to shave.

How often should I perform this operation, considering that I wash my shaver with tab water after every use (daily)? A new, ergonomic handle with soft grip and slim design make for easy handling with a simple, one-way movement. I particularly enjoyed using the 5018s wet mainly because of the added slickness; the head just glides over the skin effortlessly.As mentioned in the beginning, the Series 5 5018s (50-B1200s) will likely be the best pick in most cases unless you absolutely need a specific accessory. my question to you is this: (after reading your posts) are the older series 7 shavers really that much more comfortable than the series 9? And with a precision attachment included, you can be confident that you'll look sharp after tidying up your beard. And while it wasn’t by any means horrible, the Braun Series 5 5018s did require more work when used on a 3 days beard.