Braun Series 3 390CC: That really was a close shave, Gromit!
At first I was quite pessimistic at using an electrical shaver as when it comes to shaving I’ve always trusted a razor, plus I’ve maintained my beard for a good 5 years now and was really reluctant to get rid of it. However the rest of the Stylenerds thought I was the correct candidate to test the new Braun Series 3 390CC, probably because I have the most facial out of the lot. So after realising that once I shave I can have a full grown beard within a week, I accepted the challenge.
Upon using it I was quite surprised at how close of a shave I had, it took every hair on my face and left it really smooth, and in no time too. Also no rashes were visible, so that’s a plus when using a new product. It flowed easily across the contours of my face and the weight and shape of the razor is actually ideal for prolonged holding, as my hands didn’t cramp up at the end of the session.
A very cool aspect of the razor is the new Clean&Renew System. Not only does it automatically clean, lubricate and charge your razor, but it does all of this while emitting a neon liquid blue glow from the base of the product. Very Cool.
It’s not as good as a wet shave from a razor, but overall I was quite impressed with the results. If you’re not that bothered with a ‘super clean shaven face’ and want something that does the job quick then the Braun Series 3 390CC should be on your Xmas list this year.
Gillette Loves The Stylenerds – The New “Fusion Power Gamer” [Update]
8 July 2009 – Update
After taking a good look at the contents of this snazzy new Mezzi briefcase, which included the new razor from the Gillette stable along with spare blades, a bottle each of Fusion HydraGel and Fusion HydraCool and a pack of Gillette disposable razors (Cool Plus 3), the mission is to pit the disposables (and high quality ones at that) against the new Gillette Fusion Power Gamer on each side of the face, for a week.
On first impression, it seems like a non-starter since even the original Mach 3 was far superior to any razor at the time – especially disposable razors. However, having used various razors including the Mach 3, the Fusion and several lines from other manufacturers including Wilkinson Sword; The Stylenerds are certainly up for the challenge.
The Gamer comes in 2 flavours – ‘Manual‘ and ‘Power‘, with ‘Power’ obviously referring to the battery powered ‘micropulses‘ that apparently reduce friction and provide a smoother shave. In addition, the Gamer now includes a microchip to help moderate these ‘micropulses’ for consistent power throughout the shave.
Read more about the razor over at the Gillette Fusion Gamer site and keep your eyes on this post for updates throughout the week.
7 July 2009
Ok, I haven’t actually been to Stylenerds HQ yet to check this parcel out, but from the pictures I have been sent initially, it would appear that Gillette have sent us some kind of Top Secret mission and require us to document whatever-it-is-they-want-us-to-do.
Anyhow, we thought it was only fair to share this with our readers, so keep an eye on this post for progress…
Gillette Briefcase
Gillette Briefcase Contents
Gillette Briefcase Contents In Detail
