On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
> Hi all
> just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun electric shaver...
>
> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety razor,
> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the 1980s
> which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and maybe the
> foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim' prior to a manual
> shave, if I've left it too long.
>

If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend 18
months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.

> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this going.
> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at
> the improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>

I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost difference
between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say its worth it.

> Note that I am not interested in something that keeps me buying
> 'disposable' blades at extortionate prices etc.
>
> Thanks
> J^n
>

Dave

On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>> Hi all
>>      just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
>> electric shaver...
>>
>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety razor,
>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the 1980s
>> which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and maybe the
>> foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim' prior to a manual
>> shave, if I've left it too long.
>>
>
> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend 18
> months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>
>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
>> going.
>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at
>> the improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>
>
> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost difference
> between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say its worth it.

Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
rip-off.

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On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>>> Hi all
>>>      just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
>>> electric shaver...
>>>
>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety razor,
>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the 1980s
>>> which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and maybe the
>>> foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim' prior to a
>>> manual
>>> shave, if I've left it too long.
>>>
>>
>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>>
>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
>>> going.
>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at
>>> the improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>>
>>
>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
>> its worth it.
>
> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
> rip-off.
>

Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
alternatives I have tried are useless...

Dave

On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:

> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>>>> Hi all
>>>>      just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
>>>> electric shaver...
>>>>
>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
>>>> razor,
>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>>>
>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
>>>> going.
>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
>>> its worth it.
>>
>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
>> rip-off.
>>
>>
> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
> alternatives I have tried are useless...

I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
foils and don't seem to wear.

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On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
>
>> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
>>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>>>>> Hi all
>>>>>      just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
>>>>> electric shaver...
>>>>>
>>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
>>>>> razor,
>>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
>>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
>>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
>>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
>>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>>>>
>>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
>>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
>>>>> going.
>>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
>>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
>>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
>>>> its worth it.
>>>
>>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
>>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
>>> rip-off.
>>>
>>>
>> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
>> alternatives I have tried are useless...
>
> I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
> the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
> foils and don't seem to wear.
>
>
>
I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...

Dave

On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:36:18 +0100, David Wade wrote:

> On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
>> On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
>>
>>> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
>>>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>>>>>> Hi all
>>>>>>      just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old
>>>>>>      Braun
>>>>>> electric shaver...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
>>>>>> razor,
>>>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
>>>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
>>>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
>>>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun
>>>>> recommend 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>>>>>
>>>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a
>>>>>> bit of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping
>>>>>> this going.
>>>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>>>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
>>>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
>>>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
>>>>> its worth it.
>>>>
>>>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set
>>>> of blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a
>>>> real rip-off.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
>>> alternatives I have tried are useless...
>>
>> I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener
>> for the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust
>> than foils and don't seem to wear.
>>
>>
>>
> I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...

I swapped the other way.
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On Sunday, 8 October 2023 at 12:36:22 UTC+1, David Wade wrote:
> On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
> > On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
> >
> >> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
> >>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
> >>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
> >>>>> Hi all
> >>>>> just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
> >>>>> electric shaver...
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
> >>>>> razor,
> >>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
> >>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
> >>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
> >>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
> >>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
> >>>>
> >>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
> >>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
> >>>>> going.
> >>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
> >>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
> >>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
> >>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
> >>>> its worth it.
> >>>
> >>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
> >>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
> >>> rip-off.
> >>>
> >>>
> >> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
> >> alternatives I have tried are useless...
> >
> > I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
> > the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
> > foils and don't seem to wear.
> >
> >
> >
> I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...
>
> Dave

Those are 2 very different animals, and people often have a strong preference for one or the other. Anyone that hasn't tried both should.

On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10:44:55 PM UTC+1, Animal wrote:
> On Sunday, 8 October 2023 at 12:36:22 UTC+1, David Wade wrote:
> > On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
> > > On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
> > >
> > >> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
> > >>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
> > >>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
> > >>>>> Hi all
> > >>>>> just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
> > >>>>> electric shaver...
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
> > >>>>> razor,
> > >>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
> > >>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
> > >>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
> > >>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
> > >>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
> > >>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
> > >>>>> going.
> > >>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
> > >>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
> > >>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
> > >>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
> > >>>> its worth it.
> > >>>
> > >>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
> > >>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
> > >>> rip-off.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
> > >> alternatives I have tried are useless...
> > >
> > > I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
> > > the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
> > > foils and don't seem to wear.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...
> >
> > Dave
> Those are 2 very different animals, and people often have a strong preference for one or the other. Anyone that hasn't tried both should.

I've used a Braun for years. At one time it waspossible to replace just the foil. That was 'improved' by having to replace part of the head. At present the whole bloody thing hs to be replaced. Increased costs all the way

Braun are a greedy shower of b******s

On Monday, 9 October 2023 at 10:45:29 UTC+1, fred wrote:
> On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10:44:55 PM UTC+1, Animal wrote:
> > On Sunday, 8 October 2023 at 12:36:22 UTC+1, David Wade wrote:
> > > On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
> > > > On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
> > > >>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
> > > >>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
> > > >>>>> Hi all
> > > >>>>> just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
> > > >>>>> electric shaver...
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
> > > >>>>> razor,
> > > >>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
> > > >>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
> > > >>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
> > > >>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
> > > >>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
> > > >>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
> > > >>>>> going.
> > > >>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
> > > >>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
> > > >>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>>>
> > > >>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
> > > >>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
> > > >>>> its worth it.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
> > > >>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
> > > >>> rip-off.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
> > > >> alternatives I have tried are useless...
> > > >
> > > > I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
> > > > the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
> > > > foils and don't seem to wear.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...
> > >
> > > Dave
> > Those are 2 very different animals, and people often have a strong preference for one or the other. Anyone that hasn't tried both should.
> I've used a Braun for years. At one time it waspossible to replace just the foil. That was 'improved' by having to replace part of the head. At present the whole bloody thing hs to be replaced. Increased costs all the way
>
> Braun are a greedy shower of b******s

+1

On 09/10/2023 18:42, Animal wrote:
> On Monday, 9 October 2023 at 10:45:29 UTC+1, fred wrote:
>> On Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 10:44:55 PM UTC+1, Animal wrote:
>>> On Sunday, 8 October 2023 at 12:36:22 UTC+1, David Wade wrote:
>>>> On 08/10/2023 10:35, Bob Eager wrote:
>>>>> On Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:34:09 +0100, David Wade wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 07/10/2023 19:50, Sam Plusnet wrote:
>>>>>>> On 07-Oct-23 15:02, David Wade wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 07/10/2023 11:31, jkn wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi all
>>>>>>>>> just wondering if it is worth upgrading my 40-year-old Braun
>>>>>>>>> electric shaver...
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I am a lazy shaver and not over-hirsute; I usually use a safety
>>>>>>>>> razor,
>>>>>>>>> perhaps twice a week. But I also have a 'classic' Braun from the
>>>>>>>>> 1980s which I occasionally use. I replaced the batteries once, and
>>>>>>>>> maybe the foil and/or cutter ... I mainly use it for a 'pre-trim'
>>>>>>>>> prior to a manual shave, if I've left it too long.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If you haven't replaced the foil it will be very sad. Braun recommend
>>>>>>>> 18 months, I would say 12 is nearer the mark.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The batteries are getting a bit sad again and even though I am a bit
>>>>>>>>> of a skinflint, I was wondering about the economies of keeping this
>>>>>>>>> going.
>>>>>>>>> Just how much has electric shaver technology improved over the last
>>>>>>>>> few decades, or is it mostly marketing? Would I be astounded at the
>>>>>>>>> improvement with a newer low-end (< £75 quid, say) model?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I doubt you would be astounded, but given the cost small cost
>>>>>>>> difference between a new series/3 very a set of blades, I would say
>>>>>>>> its worth it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Given the small price difference between a replacement foil (or set of
>>>>>>> blades), and a brand new shaver, I think the price structure is a real
>>>>>>> rip-off.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Isn't that true for all shaving gear? However the third party
>>>>>> alternatives I have tried are useless...
>>>>>
>>>>> I use a Philips rotary shaver. Had it for years. I bought a sharpener for
>>>>> the cutters, and use it every few months. The heads are more robust than
>>>>> foils and don't seem to wear.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>> Those are 2 very different animals, and people often have a strong preference for one or the other. Anyone that hasn't tried both should.
>> I've used a Braun for years. At one time it waspossible to replace just the foil. That was 'improved' by having to replace part of the head. At present the whole bloody thing hs to be replaced. Increased costs all the way
>>
>> Braun are a greedy shower of b******s
>
> +1

I disagree, Braun heads are cheap compared to the Philips ones ....

Dave

On 08/10/2023 12:36, David Wade wrote:
> I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...

I swapped from a Phillips, to a Lidl centre isle special cheapy, and I
wouldn't go back. It has near enough the same head style, rechargeable -
like the Phillips, and does as good a job, for 1/4 th cost.

On 16/10/2023 12:19, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:
> On 08/10/2023 12:36, David Wade wrote:
>> I swapped from a Phillips to the Braun. Would never go back...
>
> I swapped from a Phillips, to a Lidl centre isle special cheapy, and I
> wouldn't go back. It has near enough the same head style, rechargeable -
> like the Phillips, and does as good a job, for 1/4 th cost.

This thread makes me curious. I've only ever had one electric shaver,
like, but not, a Braun, and it was awful. It felt like it was plucking,
rather than cutting. So bad, I never tried again. Now I just use
hair/beard trimmers, which is fine, it cuts, not plucks. But, it takes a
long time and isn't a close shave. I only bother once a week, which
thankfully seems more socially accepted nowadays.

Is this Lidl one painful?