Its just more effective at catching these hairs. Unsubscribe at any time. I have really thick and dense hairs on those areas, but if thats not the case, I dont think youll notice a difference. Over to you now Have you had the chance of trying it? However, on my 92S cassette theres actually some type of black plastic bit between those 2 springs so you cant see part of the foil. Also I saw the mannual of 9410S says it is compatible with 5430. Havent written a reply to an article in quite some time. Braun says that it can shave even a 7-day beard and I think thats doable. You are very welcome. Hey, buddy. I appreciate the time you have taken to update many of your articles! I personally have sensitive skin, in the sense that in the past I almost always got razor burn, pseudofolliculitis, ingrown hairs and so on after shaving with a razor blade. Hope youll enjoy shaving with your new S9 Pro, the shaves will get even better as you continue using it and making slight tweaks. While the power case is really nice and useful, its also very large and heavy (I will be getting into more details in the charging section). Many thanks for the comment, glad youre happy with your S9 Pro. I would have liked to see one of those textile/leather cases included as well and give the user an option when traveling. Speaking of which, Ive been using Braun Syncro Pro for about 4 months and I still believe it gives a closer shave than any other Braun shavers. If you have coarse and dense hair that grows mostly straight/upright, thats when the Arc 5 works best.
With a bit of effort, you would be able to shave right under the nose effectively with the Arc 5 as well. It is almost transparent, which again I think its a plus. Second questions might seem somewhat straight forward to most but I would like to know if there is anything to gain when deciding how to insert the 94s/94M cassette since the ProLift will be positioned differently when you can insert the head in two different positions? And while we were all expecting an all-new Series 10, Braun decided to follow the same approach as before and simply improve the existing Series 9.
First one is about Tabac Pre Electric Shave Lotion. Follow us on social media and stay up to date: Get only the important updates straight to your inbox. As I mentioned in the review, the Pro is a bit more aggressive and somewhat less forgiving than the standard S9.
In order to charge the cases battery, youll have to use the standard Braun charger (also included with each shaver). However, more Series 9 Pro models are beginning to show up on Amazon, like the 9465cc in Noble Metal or the gold 9419s. Your Norelco came with the excellent RQ12 heads, but are now probably worn out (and discontinued). And in many cases, the culprit seemed to be one of the two central trimmers. Ive always liked the way Braun foils stick out a lot more and have a greater range of motion. Ill be switching to the ES-LV61 going forward.
Braun Series 9 Pro Review: Should You Buy It? On the back of the Braun S9 Pro theres the usual slide-out hair trimmer, exactly as before. You can use the station less often if you prefer so again, theres a lot of wiggle room. Thank you for signing up! Braun definitely took their time with this one. Good review, as always. I already tried it on my 9385cc and 9290cc and it works perfectly. You could upgrade to a newer foil when that time comes, but as youve said, the improvements are mostly related to comfort. I have a Braun Series 5 8995 from 2007 that keeps a decent charge and until recently still worked great (and I shave nearly every day)! I purchased a brand new 92S cassette from a local retailer here in the U.K recently, that could be the reason why there is a difference between my 92S cassette and the 94M cassette. You are very welcome its definitely compatible, I tried it on my 93XX Series 9 and works perfectly.
For more details about the various Series 9 models, differences and compatibilities, you can check out my comprehensive guide. Where the Series 9 Pro still lags behind an Arc 5 for example is right below the nose and on the chin where my beard is really thick and dense. (I do LOVE the clean&charge station of the 9370 Im gonna miss that convenience but as you say, the Arc5 is easy enough to clean manually). First of all, Id say that the Arc 6 is absolutely identical to the Arc 5 in terms of closeness. I have sensitive skin and a tight curly beard.
It also takes just a bit of pressure in order to move them, so this system actually helps with keeping the foils in contact with the skin at all times. A very detailed review a lot to think about. Could I have, maybe, caused some damage to the shaver by accidentally dropping it on the floor ? The noise of the razor has a lower frequency and more tolerable than the higher frequency the Panasonic makes. If after having a Braun for more years than I can count would a change to the LV95 be a huge adjustment since you commented the former was more comfortable? This is what is available this week (prices in AUD): Braun Series 9 9467cc $449 Braun Series 9 9360cc $399 Braun Series 8 8453cc $275 Braun Series 5 5140S $199. As far as I could tell, it was the same Series 9 with an overall black color. Should I keep waiting for the 94m to be released in the US, or should I forget about it and get the 92m. It was a really good deal as well. Also, most of the clipped stubble remains trapped inside the cassette. Itll probably do the job (and quite well). Also, if you decide to get it, lubrication is particularly important for the best performance. The closeness should also be better compared to shaving dry. Coming from an old rotary you should see a clear improvement. But the Beard Lube has the consistency of a thick balm, doesnt foam at all and its almost transparent when applied to the skin. In conclusion, the trimmer on the Braun Series 9 Pro is mediocre at best, so just as it was on the regular Series 9. That said, there are some better alternatives in a couple of situations, which leads us to the next and final section of the review. My S9 Pro 9477cc also pinched the skin a couple of times and snagged a few long hairs. over the Series 9 Pro these are more comfortable and less aggressive. Thank you for taking the time to explain this in such detail thats very interesting. I also edited the review and addressed this, so thank you for bringing it up. Its also more comfortable. Being able to do this makes Braun stations really practical (as opposed to the ones from Panasonic or Philips). Charging a Series 9 Pro from the mains takes around 50 minutes. This is one of the changes specific to the Braun Series 9 Pro, a rather insignificant (and unnecessary) one. In the last two years I have mainly used the Panasonic and the braun, until a month ago I saw on the internet the advertisement of the new dual precision sh 91/50 heads for Philips 9000 series and I decided to buy them to see if the results with them were on a par with the other two foil razors. The first one is when you have a rather limited budget and the Series 9 Pro 9477cc costs more than what youre willing to spend. Thanks, Ovidiu, for your as usual thorough job. Which direction do you think I should be leaning Braun or Panasonic? You may have noticed that in Brauns official press images of the Series 9 Pro, the shaving head (cassette) always appears with the gold ProLift cutter towards the front of the shaver, and not the other way around: This may lead some users to believe that this is the correct way of fitting the cassette to the shaver. Obviously not. Learn more, PROS: very fast and powerful, comfortable, excellent closeness of the shave, great performance with longer and flat-lying hairs, easy to use, practical cleaning station, solid battery life, power case, CONS: pricey, not quite as comfortable as the standard Series 9. In practice, that claim is a bit misleading as the shaver itself cannot assess that; instead, it uses a simple timer-based logic to determine how long its been since the last automatic cleaning cycle. The Series 9, including the 2021 Pro, has 4. Try it both ways and if either seems to yield better results, then stick to it. Its a bit louder and feels punchier, even though on paper it is exactly the same.
I also found that the power case is quite robust except for the plastic bit that connects two sides of the power case it feels very thin and not the most robust solution Braun could put there could be just my impression but I feel like this might snap after a period of opening and closing the case.
Overall, I say bravo to Braun. But this time around, the changes do seem to be more significant than before: the new Series 9 Pro comes with a redesigned shaving head (cassette) and a really interesting accessory, the power case. Thank you. So I simply put the cassette back in place, turn the shaver on and rinse it generously with warm tap water.
Ive only managed to find the standard pre-shave gel that must be used with shaving cream, so basically for a wet shave (link to the product page).
With the Series 9 (the regular one), I did have a preference for one vs the other (the difference was subtle though). There was dried hair trapped. Flexing shaving head and a redesigned locking switch. Youre all good even if you shave daily.
I suffer from a very sensitive skin that often results in skin irritation after a shave, especially around the neck area. What am I missing? Other icons that show up on the display of the S9 Pro are the foil replacement reminder, cleaning indicator (cc models only) and low charge. The 7 wont be quite as good as the S9 (Pro) with longer hairs, but its still better than most foil razors out there. Thank you for the comment, much appreciated. I usually have to use my thumb nail to slide it down. In my opinion the parts that are most at risk in the case of mechanical shock are the cassette/head and the motor with its linkages to the cutters. Theres some backlight bleeding around the symbols when they show up on the display. Just as before, I like to remove the cassette and tap out the bulk of hairs trapped inside. overclocks the motor).
In the past generations, this was only available on a few specific models. Something I dont seem to need.
Certainly the smoothness is better. Again, this is pretty obvious in the case of other shaver brands that use a similar technology as you can hear and feel the changes in speed. I was using the Braun Series 9 Pro to shave my face and, unexpectedly, the shaver somehow slipped out of my hands and fell onto the floor. I wrote about it in this tutorial and theres a quick fix in there (provided the gasket isnt completely ruined). I havent noticed any issues as of yet.. From the outside, the shaver looks fine but maybe there could be some sort of internal damage due to it falling onto the floor such as the battery being damaged or something of that sort. That particular Series 9 is a very good deal at that price. However, I saw 2 different types of 5430, one with an even panel, while the other with a step on the panel; one with 2 charging contact points at same level, while the other has 2 charging contact points one upper and one lower. I often shave up to 4 days of beard, so I have been planning to replace it with the 94m from the Series 9 Pro for better performance on longer hairs, but the 94m is still not yet available in the US. I personally dont find it better with regards to comfort in fact, the standard Series 9 with the 92s seems slightly gentler. Ovidiu, Is it ok to remove the cartridge from the base and rinse it with water (and also rinse the base) prior to placing the shaver in the cleaning unit? I went ahead and purchased the S9 9310cc from Costco. The letter M only designates the matte silver color of the foil frame. Just make sure the shaving head is dry before storing the shaver in the case, otherwise it may develop a funky smell in time. I personally do that when I travel by plane, but I think I would take the power case in other circumstances.
The closeness, especially on the neck and cheeks is among the best Ive got (while shaving dry). The cleaning station is also an improvement compared to the 9090cc. Thank you for the comment, glad you found the review useful.
And youre right, it could probably get you through a month of traveling. The new shaving head/cassette of the Pro models (94s/94M) features a redesigned cutter that in theory doesnt have any influence on closeness. Finally, how would you compare the Braun Series 9 Pro to the newer Revision G Panasonic Arc 5 in terms of closeness of the shave ? Black men should also consider the Braun S9 Pro as its performance is among the best with wiry, curly hairs that tend to become ingrown. Firstly, awesome review, very detailed and thorough. No spam, just the good stuff. My guess is that the AutoSense sensor is just more liberal with the power, hence the Braun Series 9 Pro runs at peak power most of the time.
The head is pretty slim for a 4-blade foil razor and conforms easily to the different areas of the face. Most users will shave dry anyway, so the dry shaving performance of the Series 9 Pro was a priority during the test period. because I read only shaving foam or shaving gel? That S9 head just looks so big.
Because, as youve already mentioned, the pop-up trimmers dont work as well. Thank you for all your efforts researching and testing electric shaver performance. However, you may have noticed in some of the official product images of the Series 9 Pro that the display shows the digit 9: That is a bit misleading and some users have rightfully thought that they got a shaver with a less advanced display. The very simple head flexing system and the generous range of motion for the individual cutters allow optimum contact with the skin without much effort on your part. After reading your reviews Im leaning toward the Braun Series 9 or Series 9 Pro.
Water + soap is really effective and youre also lubricating the cutters, so its all good. Thats pretty good and above the industry average.
I dont think its really necessary to wait instead of shaving right away since the hair on the head is nowhere near as coarse as facial hair. Many thanks for the kind words glad you found the info useful. Finally, if youre extremely particular about the closeness of the shave, youll probably want a Panasonic Arc 5. Amazing and very informative review as always! Although heavier and bulkier than the conventional leather or fabric, with a fully charged case you could probably travel close to a month (or more) with just shaver and case, depending on how you shave, and it will certainly protect the shaver. 
