Rasoir électrique Braun Activator 8595

Pros: Ultra-close shave; _very_ light five o'clock shadow later in the day, self-cleaning

Cons: Moderate to high initial cost, on-going maintenance costs (cleaning cartridges/replacement foils/cutter block)

The Bottom Line: Incredibly-close electric shave with a touch that is particularly gentle to sensitive skin. Blade-like closeness; when self-cleaning function is used--like using a new shaver every day.

Review: I received my Braun Activator as a gift for Valentine's Day. Having been a user of another, albeit lower-priced ($24) Braun shaver, I was curious to see how much closer a shave I could get from a shaver that cost 7 times as much. My first impression ...

Pros: Hygienic automatic cleaning base, Efficient smart foil, quick charging, informative LCD display

Cons: Price tag

The Bottom Line: If you want an amazing shave with no mess, the Activator 8595 does the trick. The hygienic Clean&Renew system and the advanced foil make this razor a pleasure to use.

Review: My last electric razor purchase had been about 6 years ago when I had bought a top of the line Norelco with the lift and cut system. I had such a terrible experience with that electric razor I swore I would never leave the Gillette Mach 3 again! ...

Pros: Excellent, close shave and a cleaning system that really does make a difference

Cons: High initial cost with occasional ongoing expenses to maintain it

The Bottom Line: Outstanding though expensive razor, offering a close shave and quiet operation. The cleaning system really does make a difference in the quality of the shave and your skin.

Review: [12/9/05 - AN UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL REVIEW WILL BE FOUND AT THE END] I've been a confirmed user of Braun foil shavers for more than 15 years. After my 6-year old Flex Integral gave up the ghost (the pins that held the foil popped loose so the foil ...

Pros: Comfortable shave. Low maintenance

Cons: Expensive. Recurring costs.

The Bottom Line: If you are fed up with blade shaving and/or rotaries don't work for you, this is the model to try.

Review: Introduction I had grown tired of blade shaving years ago. The razors cut up my neck, shaving was messy and took up a lot of my time. I had fiddled with the Norelco rotary units a couple times with decent results, but I felt I was putting in ...

Pros: Every shave is like the first time.

Cons: Difficult to repair.

The Bottom Line: A good product. Appears somewhat cheaply made. But time will tell.

Review: I have been using my Braun 8595 for about 8 months now and am rather pleased with it so far. That's meaningful because I'm usually a pretty tough critic. The automatic cleaning system seems to work really nicely. It must be what's responsible for ...

Pros: Only the best shaver and the best shave EVER!

Cons: $100 might seem like a lot, but it's a great value

The Bottom Line: This is the best shaver and the best shave ever! It's a great value (at Costco) when you consider the cost of replacement blades.

Review: I've owned three electric shavers before this one, all of them rotary Norelcos. This shaver is so far above and beyond all of the others I've tried that I am completely amazed. I can get a better shave with this than with a blade, which I imagine ...

Pros: Quality product, cleaning base and charging station.

Cons: Price. Size of charging base.

The Bottom Line: Although a little pricey, a great razor that performs very well!

Review: I have traditionally used rotary razors in the past and decided to give the Braun Activator a try. I purchased my razor at Costco for $139.00. The price was a bargain considering the razor came with an extra foil and razor block. I like the fact that ...

Pros: Quick charge, Cleaned shave blades, No irritation, Quality

Cons: To big for travel, Shave isn’t close

The Bottom Line: Quality is very good never had any problems and always clean before shave. Little pricey for unit and scent solutions.

Review: I’ll get to the point. This is my first electric razor and have it since 2005. It took a few months before my skin really felt comfortable. Since the razor blade always irritated my skin it was a pleasure using Braun 8595. When first purchased ...

Pros: As close as blade, sturdy, nice features

Cons: Maybe a bit pricey, but you get what you pay.

The Bottom Line: Great product. Performs better than expected. Looks and feels that it will last for many years.

Review: I finally gave in and purchased a new shaver. I had looked primarily at the Norelco's and Braun's. I finally decided on the Braun Activator. Of course, I had read many reviews (thanks to all of you consumers who shared their experiences and comments), ...

Pros: Close shaves, easy cleaning process, battery holds charge well, quality feel.

Cons: Fairly expensive, noisy cleaning cycle.

The Bottom Line: If you are willing to spend the money on a premium electric razor, you should strongly consider the Braun Activator 8595.

Review: Over the years, I've tried several brands of electric razors, only to return to a regular blade. The reasons? Never could get a "close" shave, difficult to clean the razors, batteries that eventually would not recharge. I have seen the ads for the ...