Braun Series 5 Combi 51S Foil and Cutter Replacement Pack (Formerly 8000 360 Complete or Activator)
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Customer Reviews of Braun Series 5 Combi 51S Foil and Cutter Replacement Pack (Formerly 8000 360 Complete or Activator)
Customer Review: Great replacement pack, shaves like new and improved!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read several reviews, some positive and some negative. I have to admit that I waited a long time to replace my foil and cutter but honestly it seemed to shave the same since the day I purchased the shaver so there was no urgency to do so. The original foil and cutter had a tendency to snag hairs while cutting. At first it was annoying but I got used to it after awhile and just accepted that this is how it works and perhaps my face is not a perfect match. But it got the job done which was my end goal.
After finally deciding to replace the foil and cutter I was concerned that I would need to get used to a different way of snagging, heheh. The foil is configured differently than the original so I was concerned. But nothing could be further from the truth! When I shaved the first time with the replacement I thought at first it wasn't doing anything! It was as if either the hair wasn't getting cut or my skin was being numbed so I could barely feel anything. This foil and cutter does the job smoother than anything I've experienced without the snags! It cuts very well and evenly without the pain and discomfort of the original. It's like I purchased a brand new and improved shaver but at a fraction of the cost!
I rarely post reviews but I felt that this one was warranted, however, your mileage may vary. ;-)
Customer Review: Do yourself a favor and replace your cutter as recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't bother reviewing the overall performance of the razors themselves for which this is a replacement. Presumably if you're in the market for one of these it's a bit too late for that. So, I will just address the issue of whether or not you should bother buying this replacement. Does it make sense to replace the cutter head as often as the manufacturer states, or even at all? I can unequivocally verify that Braun is not exaggerating when they claim the cutter blocks wear out after a year and a half. I don't know how the heck they quantitatively compute a percentage increase for the efficacy of a shave (25% better?), but qualitatively there is a huge difference.
You probably think your razor hasn't deteriorated over the year and a half, but it has. You just don't notice it because it's gradual. However, when you put a new cutter in, the difference is dramatic. The shave pulls much less, and is much smoother.
You can argue it's a bit unfortunate that the Braun cutter blocks don't last longer. I tend to agree. But the truth is they don't. This is especially true once they went to the Gillette-made cutter (with the beveled cutting surfaces). If anything, I'd recommend replacement once a year.
Customer Review: 30B WORKS FINE
Summary: 5 Stars
I WAS BUMMED OUT TO READ THE REVIEWS OF THE BRAUN REPLACEMENT CUTTER/SCREEN FOR MY 8585 SHAVER WHEN IT WAS TIME TO REPLACE MINE. THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST SHAVER FOR MANY YEARS AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THEIR QUALITY WAS SHOT AND ALMOST TO THE POINT OF
"PERHAPS IT`S TIME TO SWITCH BRANDS" AND LOOKED AT THE PANOSONIC AND THOUGHT IT LOOKED LIKE A TRUCK. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE PERSON WHO RECOMENDED THE 7000 SERIES (NOW 30B) REPLACEMENT AS YES, IT FITS AND WORKS PERFECTLY ON MY 8000 BRAUN, IS CHEAPER, SAYS MADE IN GERMANY ON PKG., IS BLACK NOT SILVER (BIG DEAL), AND AS SOMEONE REPORTED THE PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVER DOES NOT FIT EXACTLY, BUT WILL STILL WORK, JUST DOES NOT SNAP IN PLACE.
Customer Review: Great value
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used these foil and cutter replacements, before. My razor and shave have benefited from this new foil and cutter. It cuts closer than previous styles, sometimes close enough to nick me. For the the 18 month life is only a dream because I not only shave my face but my head everyday, so I find the efficiency of the razor drops dramatically after the first month, then continues to slowly decline to where shaving is too slow to justify using the razor any longer (about 9-10 months). I would say that is average since I am shaving more than twice the normal facial area. It still beats regular razors!Customer Review: Razor is like new!
Summary: 5 Stars
Braun changed the package and how they number their razors/refills. I used this with my 8000 self cleaning razor, I think its an 8985 or 8595 or something. In any case, as usual after replacing this stuff it shaves like new. I purchased the razor in the spring of 2005 and change it about every 12 -14 months, still going strong. I considered buying the new braun but changed my mind when I saw how much it was and knowing that with the new blade mine will be 94% as good as the new 'improved' version.