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US Mall 1 - Braun 8995 360 Complete Men's Shaver
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List Price: $219.99
Our Price: $173.50
Your Save: $ 46.49 ( 21% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Braun
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Braun
EAN: 0069055839966
Feature: Gillette Blade Technology - New blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Braun
Manufacturer: Braun
Model: 360 Complete - 8995
Publisher: Braun
Release Date: 2006-07-11
Studio: Braun
Warranty: 1
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Features
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Gillette Blade Technology - New blade technology cuts hair close in a single stroke without pulling or tugging
Active Head - Pivoting head with micro oscillations provides comfort and smoother gliding for a close shaver; Power-Comb - Patented technology lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to avoid missed hairs in hard to shave areas
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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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Almost beats a blade, better on neck, less hassle.
Comment: I purchased and started using the Braun 8995 in January 2008. I love it because it gives me a great shave. I find it takes about 4-6 minutes to get it done right. I can also redo something I missed with ease. The unit is solid enough but could use an all metal body. It is big enough for those with dexterity issues, though it would be better for me if it was slightly smaller.
I used to use Mach 3 and Sensor razors with my Conair lather heater. They worked but I tired of hot sticky lather on my face everyday after showering. I never really got them to shave my neck well unless I re-lathered and that was too time consuming. If you do shave like this though, use a lather heater. It is so much better.
I can get a fair amount of ingrown hairs on the sides of my face, usually they do not get too inflamed or go very deep but they seem less numerous with the Braun. I have fine curly/wavy blond hair that seems to want to get near the surface and then go sideways.
Braun usage info:
You will likely need a few weeks to get used to it.
Use it with a clean, dry face (at least 30 minutes after showering) or you will bring out the "intensive cleaning needed" message. Never try and blow matter from the cutter block for the same reason.
I pop and "buzz" the cutter/foil after use and clean it using base every other day (24 hours clock time) an and usually it always comes up "economy" cleaning (I suspect it will become "normal" after 36 hours.)
The cleaning stand does work well but I don't leave it plugged in all the time. In warmer weather I am covering it in a plastic grocery bag (closed and draped around base with the handles tucked under the cord stub protruding from base) and testing to see if it cuts evaporation of the solution. My first alcohol refill (used from January to March or April) lasted about 25% longer or 8 uses than the second refill (burned out in June.) So far I am on track to match that first refill.
I tried using to clean razor for a week or two without the base using brush and manually oiling it. The Braun is better with the alcohol. It irritated my skin somewhat to use oil and the razor did not shave as close. The silicone in the alcohol is a better lubricant in my opinion.
I think the shave counter is annoying in that it should only count shaves of 2 minutes or more as shaves. I often shave, wash my face, let it dry a few minutes and then shave any spots I missed getting well which only takes 30 seconds but counts as another shave.
I have had no issue with making holes in the foil. I try not to press it too hard against my face.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Convenient, not as close as a blade
Comment: I've been using my new Braun 360 Complete for about 3 months now - each day exclusively; haven't used a blade razor since receiving it. And I intend to keep using it that way.
That said, for me it's the convenience and the quality of the Braun razor that I like, not the closeness of the shave. It's closer than a very much older Braun that I had, but still not as close as the blade razors that I regularly had used.
My theory is that no matter how thin the foil head of an electric razor is, it is still more of a space (between cutting blade and base of hair) than the fine edge of a blade razor. But for me, I like the convenience of shaving anywhere and any time I want.
A final thought is cost. This is the most expensive razor by far that I've ever bought - I'll need to get many years of shaves from it to bring the cost per shave down to the blade razors that I had been using.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a good one but a little bit too big
Comment: I bought this product for my husband. He likes it for it is efficient and easy to handle. Just feeling the size is a little bit big. If it can be smaller, would be better!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Braun 8995 360 Review
Comment: Great Shaver!!! After using it for about three weeks, I can definately say that I'd buy another one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Braun still not a Remington
Comment: I went from a Remington to this Braun about 6 months ago. Immediately noticed the clipping blade/mechanism is not as powerful or effective as the Remington's. Now I rarely need to shave every day so it is often the case I will use the clipper to trim it down. With this shaver it was simply not possible and i have anything but a thick beard.
I find the shaver is adequate if the hair is standing straight but if you have irregular facial hair at all (growing along skin or flatter) it completely misses the hair, even the clipper does not get it all.
Thankfully Walmart takes anything back and i was able to exchange for the Remington Titanium for less than 50% the cost of the 360 and for my face it is twice the shaver.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Almost beats a blade, better on neck, less hassle.
Comment: I purchased and started using the Braun 8995 in January 2008. I love it because it gives me a great shave. I find it takes about 4-6 minutes to get it done right. I can also redo something I missed with ease. The unit is solid enough but could use an all metal body. It is big enough for those with dexterity issues, though it would be better for me if it was slightly smaller.
I used to use Mach 3 and Sensor razors with my Conair lather heater. They worked but I tired of hot sticky lather on my face everyday after showering. I never really got them to shave my neck well unless I re-lathered and that was too time consuming. If you do shave like this though, use a lather heater. It is so much better.
I can get a fair amount of ingrown hairs on the sides of my face, usually they do not get too inflamed or go very deep but they seem less numerous with the Braun. I have fine curly/wavy blond hair that seems to want to get near the surface and then go sideways.
Braun usage info:
You will likely need a few weeks to get used to it.
Use it with a clean, dry face (at least 30 minutes after showering) or you will bring out the "intensive cleaning needed" message. Never try and blow matter from the cutter block for the same reason.
I pop and "buzz" the cutter/foil after use and clean it using base every other day (24 hours clock time) an and usually it always comes up "economy" cleaning (I suspect it will become "normal" after 36 hours.)
The cleaning stand does work well but I don't leave it plugged in all the time. In warmer weather I am covering it in a plastic grocery bag (closed and draped around base with the handles tucked under the cord stub protruding from base) and testing to see if it cuts evaporation of the solution. My first alcohol refill (used from January to March or April) lasted about 25% longer or 8 uses than the second refill (burned out in June.) So far I am on track to match that first refill.
I tried using to clean razor for a week or two without the base using brush and manually oiling it. The Braun is better with the alcohol. It irritated my skin somewhat to use oil and the razor did not shave as close. The silicone in the alcohol is a better lubricant in my opinion.
I think the shave counter is annoying in that it should only count shaves of 2 minutes or more as shaves. I often shave, wash my face, let it dry a few minutes and then shave any spots I missed getting well which only takes 30 seconds but counts as another shave.
I have had no issue with making holes in the foil. I try not to press it too hard against my face.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Convenient, not as close as a blade
Comment: I've been using my new Braun 360 Complete for about 3 months now - each day exclusively; haven't used a blade razor since receiving it. And I intend to keep using it that way.
That said, for me it's the convenience and the quality of the Braun razor that I like, not the closeness of the shave. It's closer than a very much older Braun that I had, but still not as close as the blade razors that I regularly had used.
My theory is that no matter how thin the foil head of an electric razor is, it is still more of a space (between cutting blade and base of hair) than the fine edge of a blade razor. But for me, I like the convenience of shaving anywhere and any time I want.
A final thought is cost. This is the most expensive razor by far that I've ever bought - I'll need to get many years of shaves from it to bring the cost per shave down to the blade razors that I had been using.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a good one but a little bit too big
Comment: I bought this product for my husband. He likes it for it is efficient and easy to handle. Just feeling the size is a little bit big. If it can be smaller, would be better!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Braun 8995 360 Review
Comment: Great Shaver!!! After using it for about three weeks, I can definately say that I'd buy another one.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Braun still not a Remington
Comment: I went from a Remington to this Braun about 6 months ago. Immediately noticed the clipping blade/mechanism is not as powerful or effective as the Remington's. Now I rarely need to shave every day so it is often the case I will use the clipper to trim it down. With this shaver it was simply not possible and i have anything but a thick beard.
I find the shaver is adequate if the hair is standing straight but if you have irregular facial hair at all (growing along skin or flatter) it completely misses the hair, even the clipper does not get it all.
Thankfully Walmart takes anything back and i was able to exchange for the Remington Titanium for less than 50% the cost of the 360 and for my face it is twice the shaver.
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