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Terfex.com - Braun Free Control 1775 Men's Shaver
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List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $47.50
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Braun
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Braun
Color: Black
EAN: 0069055837924
Feature: FreeFloat shaving system - an extra-wide foil that adjusts to your facial contours for a smooth, close finish
Label: Braun
Manufacturer: Braun
Model: 1775.00
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Braun
Release Date: 2005-07-05
Studio: Braun
Variation Description: Black
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Features
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FreeFloat shaving system - an extra-wide foil that adjusts to your facial contours for a smooth, close finish
Rechargeable for 30 minutes shave time in only 1 hour
Washable for easy cleaning
Extendable long-hair trimmer
Streamlined design - shaver fits perfectly in your hand
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Editorial Reviews:
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Free Control Rechargeable Shaver With The Free Float System, For A Close Shave Effortlessly, Rated Best Buy Shaver By A Leading Consumer Ratings Publication, New Free Float System With Extra Wide Foil, Unique Floating Foil System Effortlessly Follows Your Facial Contours For A Smooth Finish, Extra Wide Foil Covers Greater Shaving Area For Minimum Effort, Ultra Thin Foil Technology Provides An Exceptional Close Comfortable Shave, Washable, Easy Cleaning Under Running Water, Easy Handling, Ergonomic Shave Fits Perfectly In Hand, Non-Slip Grip For Easy Handling Even When Shaving With Wet Hands.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: I was skeptical
Comment: I had serious doubts about switching to electric but I figured, what the heck - its under $40 and people seem to like it. Overall, its an awesome product. One thing I'll say is that it took me at least two months to get used to. Also, if you have a tiny washbin get ready to clean up afterward (tiny cut hairs). But in terms of closeness and convenience, you can't go wrong with this thing. Recommended
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Summary: An inefficient, time-consuming shaver
Comment: My frustration with this shaver is how long it takes to get the job done. You have to repeatedly go over and over the same skin in order to get all the stubble, whereas an "old-fashioned" disposable, multi-blade shaver that is used with shaving cream usually requires only one, maybe two passes.
The other limitation of this shaver is that it does poorly with anything other than short stubble. If the hair is an eighth of an inch or longer, you have to cut it down to size with the attached trimmer, then go back to it with the shaver. You have to use the same process with a hair that is lying flat against the neck.
In conclusion, I would NOT buy this style of shaver again. My next shaver will be another Norelco with rotary blades.
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Summary: Not the best, but the best for the price
Comment: Absolutely the best low cost electric razor available. Extremely close, comfortable shave. Good ergonomical design. Not the best, but absolutely the best for the money. No other brand can touch it in this price range.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not a Good Electric Shaver
Comment: When my last electric razor stopped working, I had to purchase a new one. The Braun model I had previously owned was no longer being manufactured. However, since I had such a good experience using that Braun electric razor, I looked for the Braun model currently available that was closest in style and features as my last razor. That Braun electric razor that was closest to my last one was the Braun FreeControl 1775. This shaver is very similar in size and style as my old razor was. It also has some of the same features: a long hair trimmer, foil protection cap, and a rechargeable power cord.
In addition to the usual dry brush cleaning method, the Braun FreeControl 1775 also has a shaving head that can be cleaned by rinsing with soap and water. This was a feature I was really looking forward to as the shaving head of my previous electric razor could not be cleaned this way.
I have been using the Braun FreeControl 1775 Shaver for about three months now and though it is similar in size and style as the previous Braun electric razor I owned, it is not a very good electric razor at all. With my old Braun razor I was able to usually shave in five minutes or less, even if I hadn't shaved for 7-10 days. It now takes at least twice as long for me to shave each morning. The main reason for this is that the 1775 doesn't shave very close to the face and it takes 2-4 times shaving over the same area before that area is smooth. Even doing that, the 1775 doesn't cut all the hairs on one's face; I usually have to go back over my face with a regular razor after using the 1775 because of the random hairs it misses.
The 1775 is a nice looking razor, but it just doesn't do the job very well at all.
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Summary: this shaver + my face = pain, bumps, & redness
Comment: This is my second electric shaver purchase ever (not counting a beard-trimmer). First one being a Norelco, when I was 15, which I used happily for ~7 years. I certainly have no ill feelings towards Braun or this shaver; it's starting to become pretty clear to me that it's A GOOD THING there are so many different brands and types of shavers. What works perfectly for one guy may be the worst thing ever for someone else. So... that said, here's my experience.
Bought this from a local Target store and was pretty psyched, based on all these reviews. I was STILL pretty excited a minute after my first shave (even though it took me 5+ minutes to do it). Two minutes after though, I started to feel the burn. Man, was I scared after five minutes. ... I'll save you all the gory details. Suffice it to say, I gave it a chance for two weeks and that was all I could stand. The initial excitement was due to the fact that it cut very close to the skin (was NOT expecting this--my old Norelco wasn't a very close shave), but it still missed MANY hairs. I don't understand why. The result of this: every time I ended up running it over my face repeatedly, repeatedly, repeatedly.. trying to get all the random stray hairs (which irritated my face all the more). This means it has been sitting in the box it came in for the last two weeks and is going back to Braun.
In summary, I really like: price, design--it's so slim (much cooler than my old bulky rotary Norelco).
I didn't like: it's CRAZY-LOUD--I mean, you'll-be-afraid-your-hotel-neighbors-will-call-the-front-desk-on-you loud; trimmer-thing is scary and seems dangerous (though I suppose it isn't); it's not easy to clean at all (running it under water doesn't really clean the blades--neither does brushing); it irritates my face horribly and doesn't get all the hair in two or three.. or four passes.
So there you go. That's my experience. Take it with a grain of salt--that's really all you can do with these reviews. Here's to hoping your next shaver purchase is a good fit for you!
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