But in my case, it doesn’t make much sense as I tend to shave often — every three days at most — so there’s no need to pre-trim my beard. I have been using electric shavers for more than 20 years and I’ve also tested some high-end, very capable models, so my experience won’t always be relevant. Easy to handle - The new ergonomic handle enables an effortless shave with simple, one way movement. While definitely more expensive than the 5018s, the 5140s for example is a better shaver in every way (if you can still find one). So this review will also be relevant in the case of the other models like the 5050cs, 5020s or the UK 50-B1200s and 50-W4650cs.

I find it too large and unpractical and I would very much rather have a pop-up trimmer always at hand.Decent comfort in my hand, fastness of the shaving increase a little (i feel series 3 and series 5 motor is the same performance and Power) . I would have liked to see that rubber insert extending all the way to the bottom, but it still does the job decently. Yes the motor is much more powerful but the flexing head without possibility of lock it, gives me spending much more time with shaving, and a closeness of a shave is a joke.

I tried cleaning my 5018s exclusively in this manner for the first 3 shaves just to see how effective it is. Firstly, if you have a beard, use the beard trimming attachment to reduce the length of your facial hair, so it is easier to shave.

Regarding the Series 6, I recommend reading this part of my comparison where I go into more details. Bear in mind that this electric shaver can be used for wet or dry shaves, so you can shave with or without shaving foam. The actual head is slimmer since there’s no foil frame surrounding the cutting elements and it feels more nimble and also glides easier on the skin. Apart from some glossy finish on the front and on the foil frame, the 5018s is entirely made out of matte plastic.

I’d say that the 5018s and the rest of the models in this lineup will be suitable for someone with light to medium facial hair. Panasonic Arc5 seems to have a more accurate correction, but in our country it is easier to choose between Barun and Philips.

The thumb rest area integrates the power button as well and it sits pretty much flush with the surface. Easy to handle : The new ergonomic handle enables an effortless shave with simple, one way movement. I used the 5018s both wet and dry, daily, every other day and I also skipped shaving on weekends to see how it copes with a longer beard. The pressure from the stream of water pushes those flaps inward and enters the head of the shaver, flushing away the hair clippings.

To my surprise, it was also good on the chin and under the nose, two areas where I have particularly thick facial hair. The 3 cutting elements also don’t protrude as much and while they do move independently, the range of motion is quite short and the movement is a bit jerky.The Li-Ion battery provided with each of the Braun shavers in the Series 5 range will offer up to 3 weeks of shaving on a single charge. Cleaning is simple and drying is easy if you give it a shake first - I shave in the shower so there is no debris left in the head. It actually resembles the one used on the entry-level Series 3 (pictured below in a side by side comparison) and it just feels like a cheaper part. As mentioned in the beginning, the Series 5 5018s (50-B1200s) will likely be the best pick in most cases unless you absolutely need a specific accessory.