Braun Activator 8585 Solo Shaver, Refurbished
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Braun Activator 8585 Solo Shaver, Refurbished Details
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Release Date: 2006-04-26
Model: 84207
Color: Black/Silver
Product features:
- Offers 20 different hair-capturing opportunities
- Effectively captures and cuts more exposed hair in fewer strokes
- Smart Logic monitors the battery performance and services the battery
- Batteries fully recharge in one hour to provide up to 50 minutes
- Product is refurbished
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Customer Reviews of Braun Activator 8585 Solo Shaver, Refurbished
Customer Review: Quite Pleased with the Braun 8585
Summary: 5 Stars
After six years of constant use, my Braun 6520 finally stopped working. In searching for a replacement, I came across this factory reconditioned model.
The fact that this is a refurbished model is of no consequence to me. It came in excellent working order with no scratches or defects. It also has a full two-year warranty so it might as well be brand-new.
In comparison to my older Braun 6520, this model is an upgrade. The 8585 has a good look about it, looking slightly more modern than my old 6520. The 8585's slider button is of a better designed as it is recessed, unlike my previous Braun. One nice improvement in the new Braun is that the power cord clicks into the bottom of the razor. On my old Braun, the cord was held in place by friction only and tended to slip out during corded shaving. The 8585, gratefully, does not suffer from the same problem.
Braun changed the foil release button style for the new 8585. It no longer sticks out from the body of the razor, giving it a cleaner look. On my old 6520, the foil would release directly after pushing the button. On the new Braun, one still has to tug upward on the foil to disengage it from the shave her head after pushing the button. While this would preclude someone from accidentally dropping the foil, I never had that problem so the extra step seems unnecessary but is of no real inconvenience.
The 8585 shaves a little bit better and an ever so slightly closer than my old Braun. It felt like the 8585 needed fewer strokes and caught the hair better in its new improved shaving foil. I noticed a definite improvement in the shaving of my chin area. The lower neck area however was still a slight problem. My old Braun rated an eight out of 10 whereas this one would rate a nine. There is only a slight difference between a Braun 8585 shaver and the newest blade razor (that orange one). Unless you're pushing down and pulling against the grain, there is virtually no difference. I would have been confident to go through a Marine Corps inspection having used this 8585.
The other nice improvement with this Braun is that the mustache trimmer comes straight out at a 90° angle from the trimmer body. My old Braun angled down slightly making it harder to see where you were actually trimming. Though the trimming head is slightly smaller on the 8585, I find that's actually a benefit as I feel like I have better control and can definitely see where I'm trimming much clearer than before. It's a small yet noticeable and appreciated improvement.
As stated in an earlier review, one can easily obtain the cleaning station online either from Braun or other sources. For six years all I ever did was remove the shaving foil, turn on the razor, and bang it against the sink a few times to dislodge the hairs. It might remember to pull a brush out in clean of foil every six months or so. The 8585 seems like it will clean in a similar fashion, so to me the cleaning unit is somewhat superfluous. I may end up purchasing it though after reading how it works as it seems like it would really keep the razor clean.
All in all, I'm very happy with the razor and ecstatic over the price. I can't see anyone paying retail for this. It's just too good a price for an outstanding electric shaver.
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