REVIEW - Braun Series 7 Shaver

When it comes to male grooming, the most important piece of kit in your arsenal is a good quality razor or electric shaver. I have in the past featured Braun shavers on this blog, my guest poster Sam gave the Series 3 a run for its money. This time round I was sent the Series 7 to put through its paces so I got my man on board.

This shaver features Sonic Technology, up to 10,000 vibrations stimulate the hair and lift it making it easier to get that all-important close shave. You can also rely on the Gillette blade technology for precision comfort that doesn't tug and pull.

What it does well

The looks and feel of the Braun Series 7 scream quality. It's solid and durable yet sleek enough to look stylish in your bathroom. The grip on it is spot on with a practical rubber covering to the reverse of the razor along with grooves on the front of the razor to stop any slipping when using with soapy hands.

The trimmer feature is also an added bonus providing an easy switch from shaving to tidying up beards or sideburns. Perfect for the man in a hurry. I was surprised by how gentle to shaver is, you barely feel a thing which makes it a great choice for someone with sensitive skin.

Cleaning is simple to do, just wash under running water between shaves. It also comes with a handy brush that makes quick work of dusting away stray hairs. Everything fits into a great holder keeping dust and dirt away from your razor. The brush neatly fits inside its own compartment. You also get some maintenance oil, as with everything it will last longer if you take good care of it.

There's a clear display so you can keep track of when you need to put your razor on charge, and you'll notice that it recommends batteries are changed every 18 months. Not too bad I wouldn't say. I wonder whether you could get away with longer that that? You only really need to charge it for about an hour and you'll get at least 40 minutes of use out of it.

Downsides

My tester found this razor to work really well across most of the face, but it did fall down slightly when shaving the coarser hair under the chin where it's also harder to get the perfect angle. He felt the need to go over this with a conventional razor but that's not to say you will need to do the same. It all depends on the coarseness of your own facial hair which obviously varies from person to person.

Want one?

If you think the series 7 is for you then beware, it's a bit of an investment at an RRP of £199.00, however if you are well-suited to an electric shaver then you won't get much better than this one. If you can afford it, there's the added option of a Clean and Renew model, the Braun Series 790cc - you'll pay an extra £50 for this. Shop around online and you will undoubtedly be able to get a bit of a deal on either of these shavers knocking some wonga off the RRP. Either that or drop a few hints and see what you get for your next birthday.

See how the two Braun Series 7 models measure up