LA63 vs. Braun 7 series: I love my LA63 and am planning to stick with it, but has anyone out there had an experience similar to mine, or, indeed,opposite to mine?
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I switched to this FROM the Braun. The self-cleaning system seemed nice but it's kind of like having a subscription to your own razor, as you have to keep buying the cleaning solution. This one being a wet/dry razor, allowing me to rinse it off in the sink, makes cleaning it easy enough that I don't miss the self-cleaning Braun I had. The shave itself is very similar in closeness, though I find this Panasonic deals better with longer hairs (e.g., weekend without shaving).
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Don't despair S. Gunnell, whenever you change shaving methods (blade, foil or Phillips rotating cutters style) it takes three weeks or more for your skin to adapt to the different methods. I myself experienced this when I switched from my old Braun to a blade, then again when I purchased this braun. I have found this to be the best electric shaver I've ever used to the point that I'm considering buying another when they discontinue this model to eventually replace my current 8995 when it wears out!I have no experience with the Pulsonic, however. I found it curious that the replacement cutter/foil is more expensive with the 8995 than the Pulsonic.(At least in my local stores) Don't despair S. Gunnell, whenever you change shaving methods (blade, foil or Phillips rotating cutters style) it takes three weeks or more for your skin to adapt to the different methods. I myself experienced this when I switched from my old Braun to a blade, then again when I purchased this braun. I have found this to be the best electric shaver I've ever used to the point that I'm considering buying another when they discontinue this model to eventually replace my current 8995 when it wears out!I have no experience with the Pulsonic, however. I found it curious that the... » Read More Don't despair S. Gunnell, whenever you change shaving methods (blade, foil or Phillips rotating cutters style) it takes three weeks or more for your skin to adapt to the different methods. I myself experienced this when I switched from my old Braun to a blade, then again when I purchased this braun. I have found this to be the best electric shaver I've ever used to the point that I'm considering buying another when they discontinue this model to eventually replace my current 8995 when it wears out!I have no experience with the Pulsonic, however. I found it curious that the replacement cutter/foil is more expensive with the 8995 than the Pulsonic.(At least in my local stores) « Show Less
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I find it pretty good for me. I used to have a Braun ( a cheaper model) and if wasn't nice around the upper lip/ nose, didn't get everything and was rashy from it. I think it would depend on your nose shape for getting around it. I can use it every day and it does't bother me, especially in the areas that previous phillips 3 rotary and the braun foil did. For 100.00 it was well worth it to me:) Hope that helps.
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I would never buy the Clean and Renew system again. I only bought it with my first Braun. It is a gimmick which is expensive. You can easily brush out cut whiskers or carefully wash them out. It is not like the whiskers are actually dangerous and a health concern. I know of wha I speak.
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Would recommend the Panasonic over the Braun due to better shaving experience. I found the Braun to perform poorly.
1285339
back in the day we always purchased black & decker (under the cabinet) coffee makers. loved them! this was our first mr. coffee model for the countertop. we've been really pleased. we make 3-pots per day on average and clean the machine once a month. even so...we still only get roughly a year from our m.c. models. my mother gets less than a year using a braun coffee maker (3x the $$ of our m.c.) seems a waste of money? best of luck! cheers, ~ tom
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I tried three of the same model...all with the same results....frustration and zero performance. If anyone ever finds a brand that actually works, I'd give half my Empire to know about it. It's a small empire.....but hey. :-) Good Luck.
1806912
I am sorry the only source I looked at was consumer report. I did not look at the aluminum removal. It is rated higher than braun .
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I had this exact same problem. It's very frustrating that Braun will not stand behind this product at all and just takes our money to the bank laughing. I will never buy another Braun product again because of this horribly expensive experience.
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A lot has to do with how heavy of a beard and stash you grow, that being said everything wears over time but Braun is not made nearly as cheap as remington and the foil will last much longer then theres, Panasonic also make quality shavers, I do like Brauns shaver better but Panasonic's a close second.....
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I have had a Braun shaver since 1986 always liked it, close shave. I was in the retail business and one of our products was electric razors. I always told a customers if you are happy with your shave results don't change brands just upgrade existing. The ones that decided to purchase a Braun because of my reviews had 30 day money back guarantees. Why series 7 over #5 ? The reviews I read made me feel like the #7 had all the bells and whistles and the razor felt good in my hand. I have shaved pretty much every day for over 40 years , a medium heavy beard my wife had to tell to quit bragging about getting the best shave of my life with the series #7. Best features swivel head, great on the neck, cord can be taken on a trip without the cleaning unit. You can refill the cleaning canisters, it does well on a 3 day growth. Pricey yes, I am retired , If my son had a razor on his gift list this is the one I would buy. Sorry I couldn't make a big comparison.
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I really can't help much with that. My cleaning system did not last long so I don't use it anymore. I also have an older Braun with a cleaning system and that works great but the Panasonic shaver is far superior for a close shave.
1092605
My sons and father own various versions of the Braun 7000. They are all satisfied with them. No complaints
196125
Hello JJI. I have been meaning to respond to your post and used my braun 9595 for the 2nd time only today. I'm a doctor and appreciate your concern which is genuine and as you explain, far from ideal to end up with hairs in your trachy site. Unfortunately, I think you're safer staying away from this shaver for your particular concern since there was a considerable amount of small hairs that fell during my shave today. I could clearly see those hairs in the sink and since they fall out dry, they are more difficult to extract and clean. I don't know if you currently shave with 'wet' razors, but I would imagine that is the safest and cleanest way to shave around the area. Dry hairs tend to be problematic to remove and most likely to elicit the undesired inflammatory reactions although less likely obstruct the area due to their minute size. This shaver does not have a vacuum system and I don't know how it compares to others since this is my first electric shaver. Also, I can't even comment on the quality of shave at this very early stage yet but I'll leave a review in due course. I hope this is useful but please accept this at face value as my opinion only from what I've experienced personally so far. Its worth mentioning that my stubble is slightly thicker than your average stubble. All the best.
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I was interested in this product as gift for my wife. Please let me know if it's the same model as listed i.e. 7681 and if all the attachments are included as shown on the Braun website / packaging vs. New EfficiencyPro cap, Underarm cap, Additional shaver head with trimmer cap, Facial cap. I am curious as the listing picture shows the attachments, but the description doesn't talk about it. And one of the reviewers found them missing in the package. Please Suggest.
2270637
My is B6 and it's excellent. Difference between B6 and B7 are listed in their specs. It seems to me that B6's micro is a better one.
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I switched to this FROM the Braun. The self-cleaning system seemed nice but it's kind of like having a subscription to your own razor, as you have to keep buying the cleaning solution.This one being a wet/dry razor, allowing me to rinse it off in the sink, makes cleaning it easy enough that I don't miss the self-cleaning Braun I had. The shave itself is very similar in closeness, though I find this Panasonic deals better with longer hairs (e.g., weekend without shaving).