A better shaver for very sensitive skin would be the Series 7 (it also costs a lot less than the Series 9), so I would consider it. somewhat surprised but not totally shocked as I think I read here somewhere that you mentioned clarity of Braun’s manuals is pretty poor). For other users that don’t have to deal with these issues, the differences may be minor, which is why some even prefer the Series 8 over the 7. The biggest difference was when I shaved those flat hairs on my neck that required quite a few more strokes during a dry shave. It does so via the two metal studs on the back of the shaver that come into contact with two small metal plates inside the station.

Blade lubrication: high-energy lubricants help maintain peak shaving performance by reducing friction between foil and under cutter.Compatibility: SmartCare center is compatible with Braun Series 9 (94XX, 93XX) and Series 8 (84xx, 83xx) electric shavers. Try to inspect them visually up close and see if you notice anything unusual with the two foils and the middle cutter.

It sounds like I’m going to have to concede to not being able to use the shaver with the cord plugged in – that’s ok. I had to recharge it to about 3 bars after the first week, and recharge it to full after about another 4 days. Regarding the foil getting a bit warm, as long as it’s still able to provide a decent shave, there’s no need to change it. So the choice between the Series 8 and Series 9 should be pretty straightforward; if your budget allows it and especially if you have wiry, coarse, flat-lying hairs (and shave less often), then get the Series 9.The operation itself isn’t very complicated (involves removing a few screws and panels), but I don’t think it would be the best option here.

The part number of the older S8 station (no drying function) is 81687143 (also referred to as Braun 5430CS S-8). However, considering the above-mentioned differences, getting an 84 Series 8 (aka Series 8 Pro) makes more sense, especially if you can get it for the same money as a similar 83 model. While this won’t be a detailed review of the Series 8 performance, I will briefly go over the most important aspects. However, I think the cassettes for the old Series 7 (like the 790cc) will continue to be available for years. First of all, I am looking for a new shaver to upgrade my older series 3, and your site is a great help.According to Braun, the sensor reads the density of the beard and adjusts the power output for optimum performance and comfort. For more thorough cleaning, especially if you use shaving cream, at this point you may add a few drops of liquid soap on the foils and let the shaver run for 10 to 15 seconds, so the lather can spread evenly over the foils. While the silver foil frame is slightly different in shape and size among these 3 families of shavers, the actual foils/cutters seem to be identical.