🪒 Shave Smart, Live Sharp!
Product Description The new Activator shaving system easily removes any hair type on your face, even in problem zones. The revolutionary foil has a new geometry with different shaped holes. This combined with the shaver head, which moves in 4 directions, ensures that any individual hair growth pattern is captured effortlessly in few strokes. The unique Clean&Charge system automatically selects the best out of three cleaning programs based upon how much cleaning your shaver needs. It automatically recharges the battery at the same time, leaving yourshaver always fully powered and thoroughly cleaned. .com Get ready for a shaving breakthrough. With the Activator self-cleaning shaving system, Braun brings cutting edge technology to the modern face. At the heart of the system is a revolutionary new "Smart Foil." This unique material has differently shaped holes that capture hair growing in any direction for a closer shave in fewer strokes-- even in problem areas like the neck. The other key feature of the system is called "Clean and Renew," an automated cleaning technology that keeps the Activator feeling like a new shaver every time you use it.All in the Head The Activator's unique head boasts a number of clever innovations, not the least of which is the smart foil. The foil is made up of differently shaped holes which, in combination with other Activator technologies, effortlessly shaves any hair type in fewer strokes. The holes within the foil vary in direction, size and shape-- much like the hair on the face. This variation allows more hairs to be captured on each stroke. The smart foil provides no less than 20 different hair-capturing opportunities compared to ordinary shaver foils that only provide one. What's more, the shaver head also oscillates from side to side. These micro-oscillations enable the shaver foils to capture even more hair, and provide smoother gliding for maximum skin comfort, even in sensitive areas like the neck. Meanwhile, the Activator's shaving head adjusts automatically to facial contours, ensuring the shaver foils are always in optimal contact with the skin. This contour-hugging action can be switched off for facial areas where manual control is preferred. A three-stage cutting system is integrated into the head that works to deliver smoother, faster shaving results. First, the top foil shaves short hairs and stubble. Next, the Activator's high-performance middle trimmer effortlessly cuts longer hairs, before the second foil completes the shave for an exceptional finish.Clean Living The Activator's clean and renew system keeps it feeling like a new shaver. There are three different cleaning programs available, one of which is automatically selected based on how often the shaver is used and how much cleaning it needs. During the automatic cleaning program, a fresh alcohol-based cleaning fluid is pumped through the shaver head, so it quickly and hygienically cleans away shaved stubble. During the intensive cleaning cycle the cleaning solution is heated, so even the most stubborn debris and grease is removed from the shaver head. The alcohol-based cleaning solution is specially formulated for optimal hygiene. As an added bonus, the cleaning formula also lubricates the cutting elements for optimal cutting efficiency. Once cleaning is finished, the shaver is silently dried using an inductive heating system. This thoroughly dries the shaver head to extend durability and maximize the shaver's performance. After drying, the shaver is automatically charged leaving it fully powered and ready to deliver peak performance at all times. Washed away stubble is retained in the cleaning cartridge, which can easily be disposed off with regular household garbage. There are no filters to replace and no cleaning of the unit required. Everything is neatly contained within the cartridge.Brain Power The Activator uses a special control chip to optimize battery life. This "Smart Logic" system is activated every time the shaver is charged, and maintains the battery at its peak. The new chip monitors the battery performance and services the battery when needed by discharging and recharging it automatically. This means the Activator is always ready for ultimate shaver performance whenever you need it. Fully charged, the shaver offers up to 50 minutes (2-3 weeks) of cordless shaving. The batteries fully recharge in one hour, and there's a quick charge mode that gives you enough juice for one shave after a three minute charge. The Activator uses Ni-MH batteries and features automatic worldwide voltage adjustment. If you desire, cord power can also be used with the Activator.What's in the Box Activator 8585, cleaning and charging stand, one replacement cleaning fluid cartridge, protective shaver case, power cord, user's manual.
R**0
The Best Electric Shaver I've Ever Had the Pleasure of Knowing
I've been using electric shavers for about seven years, and have gone through five. This isn't to say I use them until they stop working - I use them until the lure of something better comes along. I've gone from an old hand-me-down Remington to an under-powered little Braun, to an unsuccessful stint with a triple-head that was supposed to dispense soothing goo, to a fantastic Remington Microscreen whose life was cut short by the rigors of life in the desert (California, Kuwait and Iraq), to its similar but not-as-good Remington replacement.A common issue dogged these razors - wear and tear. Blades and screens spend more time touching your face than you do, and the "blade chamber" invariably becomes dusted and choked with stubble, skin and the detritus of electric shaving. The chaps at Braun, perhaps sensing a chance to set themselves apart from the electric shaving pack, came up with the Self-Cleaning Shaving System.And I must say I'm impressed.Now, the razor itself is keen. It has a nice size, a good heft, and a straight shaving head mounted on a rotating base that gives it just enough flexibility for under-neck shaving. The flexible screen abandons the "lots of little holes in a grid" concept for a crazy-cross hatched slot-and-hole screen that does a good - not perfect, but good - job of letting hairs at odd angles meet the blades. The shave itself is a dream. Those hard-to-get odd angled hairs aside, the razor works smoothly and almost imperceptably. It has a light touch, even if you push it hard into your skin.My observation in support of this is that I had no "adjustment period" switching from the Remington to the 8585. None. Therefore, I attest the 8585 is gentle but all business, giving a damn fine close-but-not-too-close shave with very little irritation.Now, back to the innovation here - the self-cleaning system. It is, without exaggeration, awesome. Using an alcohol-mixture cartridge, you simply place the 8585 in the charging stand after a shave. Now, I'm not sure how the system determines how hard to work at cleaning, but it thinks for a bit, and then picks either low (eco) medium (normal) or high (intensive). The process, as far as I can tell, is it soaks the razor head in the solution, the shaving scum is washed away, and the alcohol evaporates. You're left with a fully clean electric to use for your next shave with the faint scent of lemony gin.It keeps the blades sharp, the screen unclogged, and just plain works.As another reviewer astutely points out, if you want to conserve cleaning fluid, you can always charge the 8585 directly with the power cable. And, true to Braun's claim, the sucker charges quickly and will last quite a while without a re-charge.Finally, the 8585 comes with the razor, base, charger, one cartridge of cleaning solution, a sweet hard-shell case for travel, a screen guard and a brush for taking care of external stubble.Although I'm giving this puppy five stars, I do have two complaints/observations. Number one is that the trimmer, while aggresive and able to cut thick hair with ease, has trouble with smaller, fine errant hairs, especially on the neck. It's not a major issue, but electric shaving is never without its quirks. Next, the cleaning cartridges cost about eight bucks a pop, and if the thought of paying this much for the self-cleaning luxury bugs you, you probably shouldn't consider this razor.Another random note: if you absolutely cannot live without an LCD display on your razor, for about thirty dollars, Braun will sell you the 8685, which I presume is exactly the same razor. Save the thirty bucks, people. Razors do not need LCD displays.In summary: this is a fantastic razor well worth the cost. It isn't perfect, but it turns a previously glaring weakness of electrics - the chore of regular maintenance - into a strength. For a comfortable, easy going electric shaver, the 8585 is a charmer.
T**K
Doesn't cut hair on the neck
I have used a blade my entire life and i bought this razor expecting that it wouldn't shave as close as a blade. However, i expected it to be quicker/easier with less irritation. I have a pretty heavy beard and i have sensitive skin so i thought i would try this product to get away from some of the irritation of a blade. I WAS WRONG! It took me longer to shave with this and i had more razor burn/irritation than i do with a blade. The razor did okay on my face but on the jawlines and the neck it didn't cut a darn thing.Now after experimenting with almost everything i feel like i can tell you what the best shave is. If you want the best/quickest/least irriative/closest shave, this is what you need to do.first, the best blade is the Mach 3 Power, the other Mach 3's will do but the Mach 3 Power is the best. I tried gillete's new power fusion with 5 blades and it didn't even come close to the comfort and closeness of the Mach 3 Power.second, the best shaving cream is the Nivea Shaving Gel, i get the sensitive skin but any of them will do. Nivea is the thickest /creamiest lather you'll find.(make sure you shave after the shower when your face is hot and wet)
M**R
Decent Shaver, terrible charger / cleaner
I've had the Braun 8585 for four months now. The device does not age well.Despite the use of the included cleaning / charging base, two screws under the foil screen are rusting. I'm considering this a cosmetic problem until something actually falls apart.The main problem I have is with the cleaning / charging base. When I put the razor in the base, I have to jiggle it for several minutes to get the "Charge" light to come on or to get the base to determine a cleaning cycle to use.When I do get the base to start cleaning the razor, the razor always shakes lose during the same stage of the cleaning. At one point the razor turns on and begins running, and it's at this stage that the razor shakes itself lose and disconnects. The end result is a razor that refuses to charge in the base and isn't being cleaned.My wife managed to get it to hold still for a cleaning cycle with the careful use of a Q-tip to jam the razor against the wall of the case. This is an art I've been unable to master.While I can still charge the razor using the electrical cable, the major feature, the self cleaning functionality, is completely useless.In the end, I'm disappointed in the razor, and have no intention of purchasing a Braun razor in the future.
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