Braun 8595 Activator Self-Cleaning Shaving System with LCD Display

Average customer rating: 4.0

Junk!
Good shave, but fragile head
Better than a blade!
Great shaver!
Lame

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Braun 8595 Activator Self-Cleaning Shaving System with LCD Display

Manufacturer: Braun
Product Group: Health and Beauty
Binding: Health and Beauty
ASIN: B0002Q67EA
2004-08-09

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Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready for a shaving breakthrough. With the Activator self-cleaning shaving system, Braun brings cutting edge technology to the modern face. At the heart of the system is a revolutionary new "Smart Foil." This unique material has differently shaped holes that capture hair growing in any direction for a closer shave in fewer strokes-- even in problem areas like the neck. The other key feature of the system is called "Clean and Renew," an automated cleaning technology that keeps the Activator feeling like a new shaver every time you use it.

All in the Head
The Activator's unique head boasts a number of clever innovations, not the least of which is the smart foil. The foil is made up of differently shaped holes which, in combination with other Activator technologies, effortlessly shaves any hair type in fewer strokes. The holes within the foil vary in direction, size and shape-- much like the hair on the face. This variation allows more hairs to be captured on each stroke. The smart foil provides no less than 20 different hair-capturing opportunities compared to ordinary shaver foils that only provide one.

What's more, the shaver head also oscillates from side to side. These micro-oscillations enable the shaver foils to capture even more hair, and provide smoother gliding for maximum skin comfort, even in sensitive areas like the neck. Meanwhile, the Activator's shaving head adjusts automatically to facial contours, ensuring the shaver foils are always in optimal contact with the skin. This contour-hugging action can be switched off for facial areas where manual control is preferred. A three-stage cutting system is integrated into the head that works to deliver smoother, faster shaving results. First, the top foil shaves short hairs and stubble. Next, the Activator's high-performance middle trimmer effortlessly cuts longer hairs, before the second foil completes the shave for an exceptional finish.

Clean Living
The Activator's clean and renew system keeps it feeling like a new shaver. There are three different cleaning programs available, one of which is automatically selected based on how often the shaver is used and how much cleaning it needs. During the automatic cleaning program, a fresh alcohol-based cleaning fluid is pumped through the shaver head, so it quickly and hygienically cleans away shaved stubble. During the intensive cleaning cycle the cleaning solution is heated, so even the most stubborn debris and grease is removed from the shaver head. The alcohol-based cleaning solution is specially formulated for optimal hygiene. As an added bonus, the cleaning formula also lubricates the cutting elements for optimal cutting efficiency.

Once cleaning is finished, the shaver is silently dried using an inductive heating system. This thoroughly dries the shaver head to extend durability and maximize the shaver's performance. After drying, the shaver is automatically charged leaving it fully powered and ready to deliver peak performance at all times. Washed away stubble is retained in the cleaning cartridge, which can easily be disposed off with regular household garbage. There are no filters to replace and no cleaning of the unit required. Everything is neatly contained within the cartridge.

Brain Power
The Activator uses a special control chip to optimize battery life. This "Smart Logic" system is activated every time the shaver is charged, and maintains the battery at its peak. The new chip monitors the battery performance and services the battery when needed by discharging and recharging it automatically. This means the Activator is always ready for ultimate shaver performance whenever you need it. The Activator 8595 model also features an LCD panel that displays battery performance and clear, useful information on your shaving habits.

Fully charged, the shaver offers up to 50 minutes (2-3 weeks) of cordless shaving. The batteries fully recharge in one hour, and there's a quick charge mode that gives you enough juice for one shave after a three minute charge. The Activator uses environmentally friendly Ni-MH batteries and features automatic worldwide voltage adjustment. If you desire, cord power can also be used with the Activator.

What's in the Box
Activator 8595, cleaning and charging stand, one replacement cleaning fluid cartridge, protective shaver case, power cord, user's manual.

Product Description

Now, the only self-cleaning razor in the world has irregular foil technology for the world's closest shave every time. Unique clean and charge system keeps blades clean and battery topped off. And the cleaning solution in the base keeps blades in pristine condition so they operate at peak efficiency. Irregularly shaped holes in the shaving foils capture every hair, so you only have to make one pass when shaving. Put the shaver in the multi-function base after use and it's ready to go next time you need it. LCD screen allows you to choose from a variety of shaving programs and view the current battery charge.

Customer Reviews:

Junk!.......2007-06-12

This is, by far the worst shaver you can buy. It is NOISY, heavy, It bites, and tonight I'm probably scarred for life. The thing took a big chunk of my lip! I normally use a norelco three head electric razor, but decided to try a Brawn, because of all the hype. My wife boughtit for Xmass and I have tried it for six months, not just the 21 days they tell you you should try it for. After the fiasco today, I'm bleeding for goodness sake, I am just throwing it in the garbage and buying another, light, quiet, smooth norelco three head razor. And a straight razor for when I need a close, close shave. DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE!!!!

Good shave, but fragile head.......2007-05-22

I like the shave, but am getting increasingly annoyed after two shaving heads have broken down in less than a year. The mesh seems to bend and tear and starts cutting one's face. My replacement head broke after three months. The razor and heads are both expensive and this is not what I bargained for ...

Better than a blade!.......2007-05-18

I've had this razor for over a year now and I can honestly say it shaves better than a blade! It actually provides a closer shave than those 3 and 4 blade razors. It also seems to be better for your skin, generating less in-grown hairs than a blade.

I still use a blade when I let my beard grow too long between shaves (my beard grows very fast, if I don't shave for a few days it is half an inch long). A blade is quicker for hacking off a long beard, but this razor will give you a closer shave with less irritation and the self cleaning feature keeps the unit clean and ready to use.

No regrets - the best shaver I've ever owned (and I've tried them all!)

Great shaver!.......2007-05-11

I got this for my husband for Christmas, and he was a razor shaver before I gave this to him. He used to have problems with ingrown hairs on his neck, and using this shaver every day has made them almost all disappear!! He absolutely loves the shave it gives him and my father-in-law (also a razor shaver) will sneak and borrow it sometimes, too!! I got a great price on it and I recommend it highly!

Lame.......2007-04-11

This razor is horrible. I have no idea what they are talking about in those other reviews. This thing doesn't even come close to a good shave. Watch out, becasue if you get and don't like it then you can't even return on amazon...it's becaus of the alchol that it come with (it's a non-returnable item). Wast of 200.00 earned dollars.

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