 • Buy this item from our featured Merchant - Featured Price: $199.99
 |
Product Reviews:
Braun 8595 Activator Self-Cleaning Shaving System with LCD Display |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: A best-purchase, even when compared to newer models
Comments: The pressure facing health and beauty grooming appliances is tough... they have to constantly think of new and better ways to improve their products, EVEN THOUGH they may have already reached a technological ceiling. It's because of the competitive nature of business. They could make subtle improvements in an existing shaver and price it less, however people will not purchase it because there isn't some compelling difference. So, companies keep trying to invent catch phrases and I ambiguous functionality.
How much better can a foil shaver get? Braun reached a major pinnacle with the 7000 series. The Syncro line was the 1st introducing a head cleaning system, as well as a quicker motor with side-to-side vibration. You take a shave with a 7000 series and the new 7 series, and guess what? You will not feel a noticeable difference. [...]
however the 7000 series isn't as well built as the 8000 series. The 7000 series had some issues, almost all notably with the cleaner (the securing clasp weakens and will not hold the shaver in place) and the shaver casing. My 7000 still works, however the side grips have warped. And it's noisier than the 8000 series. My 8595 is solidly built. It works quickly, doesn't become hot to the touch, and charges fully within 60 minutes--enough to last alalmost all2weeks. The cleaning station is a notable improvement over the 7000 series.
As some other reviewers have pointed out, you do not need to use the cleaning station after each shave. I use mine once e couple of weeks, then recap it and put it away. In between, I just dump the whiskers into the sink after each shave. This makes the fluid last about 20 times as long.
I also tried the newer 790cc series (borrowed from a friend). I did a shaving comparison with the 8595 on1side and the 790cc on the other. Guess what? No difference. Plus, the 8595 has the LCD technology that gives you more information (Braun removed this to save $$ on production costs in the later models).
So, in my book, this is the best foil shaver you can get. Well, the 8995 model is basically the same, with just some minor cosmetic changes to the casing.
If you are cost conscious and looking for the optimal Braun shaver, look no further than the 8595 or 8995. :-) |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Braun 8595 Activator Self-Cleaning Shaving System with LCD Display
Comments: It was great while it lasted. Started going through foils to quickly. Upgraded to the 7 series. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: nice product!!
Comments: purchased this item refurbished, saved a bunch of money, and have a nice product. No complaints so far - close shave!! |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Works great
Comments: My husbands had this a couple of years. It is now starting to fall apart, still shaves great though. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Best I have ever owned!!!!!!
Comments: This is the 1st electric/battery powered shaver that can handle2weeks of beard by itself. |
