I've had this for years, but forgot why I stopped using it. I had a Panasonic that lasted many, many years, and gave a superior shave. What I'd forgotten about this one is that though I had a slightly earlier model of the Series 7, it had the same blade placement and layout as this current model. The Panasonic finally died, and I reverted to this one and an even older Braun Series 3. I generally use the Series 3 over the Series 7, particularly if I've let my beard grow two or more full days. The head on this model will "grab" the longer beard hairs out at the ends of the head and simply try to pull them out of my face! It's quite painful, and occurs every two or three passes through the 2+ day old growth, until I've got it down to about a day's length. Therefore, unless I'm only saving a single day's growth (1½ days at most), I simply will not use the Series 7 - I just use the old Series 3. IF I'm only shaving about a day's growth, the Series 7 does a little faster job, and overall does a much closer shave (generally almost as good as an old blade razor with shaving cream). But the pulling of hairs by some means, out at the ends of the shaving head, is a game-ender for me with this model. When this and the Series 3 die on me, I will not chance going back with another Braun (previously one of my top preferred brands).

The main cutter head is very lite and flimsy

Series 7, not a real close shave, but good for the price.

Does not give a close shave. (especially with a heavier hair growth)

Does the job quickly, and comfortably.

Tried to order yesterday at sale price and said was out of stock. Of course it's in stock today at higher price.

Returning this ASAP. No good if you have more thsn 1/2-1 day growth. Looks nice, cleaning stand great but simply does not cut 2 or 3 days growth. Really sad to have to return.

Just got this today…went from a Panasonic Arc 5 to this…very impressive! It quickly gave me a smooth shave using my Nutrogena Shave cream. Loving the quietness compared to the Arc 5. glad I purchased this…and with the sale it made me extra happy :-)

This is a terrible razor, and I wasted a lot of money on it. It does not give a close enough shave and the cleaner on it has to be started/stopped manually so you never know if it's actually clean.

When the item was on sale last week for 109.00. I ordered the Braun shaver.My order was cancelled by SAMS because the item was no longer available.Now today for 149.00 it seems SAMS is advertising that this item is available again?