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Braun Series 5 8985cc Men's Shaver

Braun Series 5 8985cc Men's Shaver

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Brand: Braun
Category: Health And Beauty

List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $125.00
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 226 reviews
Sales Rank: 333

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 10.1 x 6.3
Warranty: 1

MPN: 8985
Model: 360 Complete - 8985
UPC: 069055853122
EAN: 0069055853122
ASIN: B000G1785S

Release Date: July 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Gillette Blade Technology - New blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging
  • Power Comb - Patented technology lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas
  • Active Head - Pivoting head with micro oscillations provides comfort and smoother gliding for a close shaver; SmartFoil - Unique foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer strokes
  • 3 Stage Cutting System -Twin foils and integrated cutter shave long hairs and stubble progressively closer
  • Clean&Renew System Cleans the shaver head in alcohol for optimal hygiene and less irritation on the skin

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The new 360 Complete, model 8985, provides Braun's closest most complete shave ever. 360Complete features Gillette Blade Technology that cuts hairs close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging. Braun's patented Power-Comb lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas. The unique SmartFoil pattern captures hairs growing in different directions while the 3-Stage Cutting System progressively shaves long hairs and stubble for a closer shave in fewer strokes. The 360Complete's Clean&Renew System automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges to keep the shaver feeling like new every day. This rechargeable shaver features an ergonomic shape and non-slip handle for easy maneuvering. Includes charging and replacement parts indicator, 50-minutes of cordless shave time from a 1-hour full charge and a 5-minute quick charge for 1 shave.

Amazon.com Product Description
Every man's style and stubble is different - the Series 5 is as happy tackling light overnight stubble as it is a weekend's worth of heavy growth by getting rid of those frustrating problem hairs that lie flat to skin.

Pressing the shaver harder, repeatedly going over the same area, risking skin irritation is no longer necessary because the sleekly styled Series 5 helps give you a hassle-free, close, and comfortable shave any day of the week.

The Series 5, model 8985, captures the hairs other shavers leave behind. Series 5 features Gillette Blade Technology that cuts hairs close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging. Braun's patented Power-Comb lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas. The unique SmartFoil pattern captures hairs growing in different directions while the 3-Stage Cutting System progressively shaves long hairs and stubble for a closer shave in fewer strokes. Series 5 Clean&Renew System automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges to keep the shaver feeling like new every day. This rechargeable shaver features an ergonomic shape and non-slip handle for easy maneuvering. Includes charging and replacement parts indicator, 50-minutes of cordless shave time from a 1-hour full charge and a 5-minute quick charge for 1 shave.

Product Details
Feature Series 5 8985
Shaving System Foil
Cleaning Method Clean&Renewa System
Display 2 LED and Foil LED
Power Source Cord/Cordless Operation
Cordless Shave Time 50 minutes
Charge Time 1 hour
Quick Charge Time 3 minutes
Voltage 100-240 V
Shaver Key Features and Benefits
Gillette Blade Technology
Unique blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging for exceptional closeness and comfort.
Power-Comba
Patented technology lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard-to-shave areas.
Contour-Hugging Head
Shaver head automatically adjusts with every facial contour for maximum closeness and comfort.
SmartFoil
Unique foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for a closer shave in fewer stokes.
Clean & Renewa System
At the touch of a button, automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver.
Precision-Comfort Blades
Remove more of each hair in a single stroke without pulling or tugging, for exceptional closeness and comfort with less hard work.
Active Head
Micro-oscillations provide comfort and smooth gliding for a close shave in sensitive areas like the neck.

Series 5 Model Overview

Series 5 8985

Series 5 8995

Series 5 8975
Power-Comba
Gillette Blade Technology
SmartFoil
Contour-Hugging Head
Clean & Renewa System
Active Head
Multiple-Stage Cutting System
Ultra Thin Foil
Quick Charge 3 min 3 min 3 min
Battery Recharge Time 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour
Cordless Operation 50 min 50 min 50 min
Battery Cells Nickel-Hydride Nickel-Hydride Nickel-Hydride
Voltage Type 100-240 V 100-240 V 100-240 V
Smart Plug
Visual Indicators 2 LED and Foil LED LCD 2 LED and Foil LED
Color Black/Silver Silver/Silver Black/Silver



Customer Reviews:   Read 221 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Nice   October 31, 2008
Blane Swain (Lansing, MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This shaver looks great and cleans itself well, but it doesn't give a super close shave. I'm aware that electric shavers normally don't give a very close shave, but all the reviews and ads made this one out to be the messiah of all shavers so I expected more.


1 out of 5 stars My face hurts...   October 17, 2008
Alfred Da Muli
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have used manual razors all my life and thought I would give a good quality electric razor a shot. I haven't given an electric razor a try in about 8 years and figured they have improved by now. This electric razor reminds me of the experience I had a long time ago but worse. It's terrible at cutting hair and irritates my skin far worse then a manual razor. The instructions say to give your face 2 to 3 weeks to "get used to the razor"... omg. I am not gonna go to work with razor burn and stubble on my face for 3 weeks. Braun, your razor should adapt to my skin, not my skin adapt to your razor.



1 out of 5 stars Not worth the money   October 9, 2008
Eric (Austin)
I have two shavers, an older Norelco 8160XL and a new Braun 8985. The Norelco provides a much closer shave and shaving time therefore shorter. The shaving head in the Braun is more flexible, which gives the Braun a slight edge on surfaces of your skin that are not even. However the Norelco is more sturdy and does not bend away when you try to shave an area. Thus on your cheeks and most of the neck the Norelco does a better job. I have to replace the Norelco's blades about every 12 months. The Braun states that blades should be replaced every 18 month, so this seems to give the Braun a slight edge.
The cleaning station is nice, but has one big disadvantage. If you put the shaver in the cleaning station it gets hot. So if you have to shave an area again because the shaver did a lousy job and you did not realize that, then you have to do it with a hot shaver.
Overall I am less then happy with the product. The shaver comes with a 60 day return policy. So keep the package and you can return the product to Braun.



5 out of 5 stars It's not perfect, but close to it   September 20, 2008
Igor Faynshteyn (Brooklyn, NY United States)
I am 26 years old and I have been shaving primarily with Braun since I started shaving. I had Braun (model 6520), which I got for my 18th birthday, and it lasted me almost 8 years. Throughout the 8 years, I changed foil only once. The old model gave me a shave whose closeness was competitive to manual razors.

Finally I decided to get this new model. While it's not perfect, it comes very close to it. It gives a closer shave than my older model, provides a softer feel while shaving and does it faster. It still leaves room for improvement, such as providing a better shave in the neck area, but its performance is still much improved over older models.

I cannot say that I shaved with many good manual razors, like Mach III or others, the ones I did shave with, didn't actually provide a better shave than this electric model. Of course the big plus with electric is that it doesn't cut my skin like razors do. Moreover, it's faster and without any mess.

It should be noted that face should be dry prior to shaving, or else shave will not be nearly as close. All in all, it's a great product in terms of performance, reliability and comfort.






4 out of 5 stars Braun 8985 Razor   September 11, 2008
MinnesotaSunshine (Minnesota)
I would say this is a pretty good shaver. The best of the 3 that we have had. We have a special needs adult to shave, and it is always a challenge. This one does not give a razor burn. cuts pretty close, although could be a little better. Hard to get under the nose, but this could be because our son is not able to help us out. Overall not a bad razor.



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