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Braun Series 5 Combi 51S Foil and Cutter Replacement Pack (Formerly 8000 360 Complete or Activator) |  | Brand: Braun
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $43.99
Buy New: $27.99
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Seller: Cass' Odds and Ends
Rating:  27 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 1.0 EA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 4 x 4.4
MPN: 069055853979
Model: Series 5 Combi 51S/Form. 8000 360+ACT
UPC: 069055853979
EAN: 0069055853979
Release Date: March 11, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Replacement parts for Braun's series 5, 8000 series, 360 complete and activator models | | • | Blades should be replaced every eighteen months | | • | Replacing your blade gives a 25 percent better shave |
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Product Description
Braun 51S Series 5/8000 Series/360 Complete/ Activator Foil and Cutter cartridge. Replacement parts for Braun's Series 5, 8000 Series, 360 Complete & Activator models. To maintain optimal shaving performance you should clean the shaving parts regularly with Braun cleaning agents and consider replacing the foil and cutter block every 18 months.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 New foil design is terrible August 31, 2010
Jason L. Kraft (Milpitas, CA)
I recently replaced the foil and cutter for my Activator shaver, and the new foil design (with the blue grille) is much worse than the old foil (with the silver grille), as the new foil irritates my skin to the point where I can longer use the shaver.
Unfortunately the new foil is standard on all new Braun shavers and the old silver foil is no longer available, so it looks like I'll have to try a competitor. It's a shame, because the Activator is an excellent shaver that worked very well for years, but the new foil renders it unusable for me.
I've contacted Braun on this issue and all they could say was that they would forward my information to their marketing department.
Painful! August 23, 2010
Barry (East Moriches, NY United States)
A few years ago when I asked Braun about upgrading to the "360 Complete" head for my Activator 8595 shaver, I was told it was not compatible. Funny thing: A couple years later the only replacement head offered is this one that magically fits all three generations of the shaver.
Like the other Activator owners here I am also in for a painful experience whenever I skip a day of shaving. The cutter grabs and pulls the long hairs -- something that never happened with the original Activator cutterheads even as they were wearing out.
If you shave every day you'll probably be OK. I, on the other hand am too lazy for that. And I never shave on my days off which means first day back to work: OUCH!!
Unfortunately, short of ditching your $100 shaver and buying a new one, there's really no choice. We can only hope that someone from Braun will see these reviews and make a change. I'm not holding my breath!
 If you like pain...then this replacement foil is for you July 21, 2010
David Latka (Michigan, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you're like me, you enjoy the most painful shave in the morning to help wake you up. Well then, you'll love this replacement foil. Unlike the original "Activator" branded foil that came with my razor, this one locates the long hairs and grabs on to them tightly. As you move the razor, you'll get that eye opening riiiipppp, that just screams, "Welcome to the new day!". I think I had 'tears of joy' after using this new foil after a long weekend where I hadn't shaved for three days. My family relished in my "delight" as I exclaimed "Ouch!", "#$&%!" and "*%$&!" throughout my shave. With the volume of my voice, the whole household knew that I was getting that Epilady close shave that everyone enjoys.
The reason I only gave this replacement foil 2 stars is because the excruciating pain that I love so much, is only possible when I haven't shaved for a few days. If I shave everyday and don't let my beard get too long, I get that unsatisfying comfortable, "pain-free" and close shave that absolutely nobody would want. Please Braun engineers, work harder to take this technology even closer to the shear terror that everybody so enjoys in a painful shave. Also, many thanks for discontinuing the Activator branded replacement foil that gave me a comfortable shave every day for 2 years.
 It fits, just pulls my hair July 20, 2010
Gabriel Issa (california)
I have been using this product for two weeks now, and when I don't shave on the weekends my hair grows out a little. Then when I shave Monday morning I have to move very slowly to reduce the pulling of facial hair. I have only experienced this before when I was shaving really fast or on a low charge. Not very happy with this new foil and cutter, but what are you going to do about it. It does shave close and a little smoother then my old cutter and foil that is now worn out. If you have thick facial hair you may want to consider another replacement.
Terrible! July 5, 2010
A. Fry (Lititz, PA United States)
I never thought I'd say anything bad about my Braun 8585 shaver, but the replacement foils and cutterblock have ruined a wonderful shaver.
Here's what happened....I used my original blades and foil for 2 to 3 years. The shaver gave me a GREAT shave. Then I replaced those blades with replacement foil and cutterblock. What a mistake! Apparently Braun was bought out by Gillette in 2005. Gillette changed the design of the blades and moved the manufacture of them to China. Well, now blades that are supposed to last 18 months only last 2-3 months. They are HORRIBLE.
I am so frustrated because it now takes me 3 times as long to shave and the results are just terrible. The shaver is cutting my face and not my hair. Yesterday, I ordered a Panasonic shaver because I can't afford to replace the blades every 2-3 months and get a crappy shave.
I used to love this shaver. What a shame.
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