Cordless
     Rechargeable Shaver
Philips Norelco 7310 and 7340 Men's Shavers
Philips Norelco 8240XL Men's Shaving System
Philips Norelco 9160XL Men's Shaver
Philips Norelco Arcitec Men's Shavers
Philips Norelco BG2020 Men's Bodygroom
Philips Norelco Facial Trimming Systems
Philips Norelco Hair Grooming Systems
Philips Norelco Moisturizing Shaving Systems
Philips Norelco NT9110 Nose and Ear Trimmer
Philips Norelco Speed-XL 8140XL Men's
     Shaver
Remington Men's Shavers
Wahl Beard and Mustache Trimmers
Wahl Hair Kits and Trimmers

Reviews

Braun CruZer3 Men's Shaver
Braun has restructured its shaver products. The CruZer3 is one of its cheaper models, aimed at a fashion market. It is sold as a three-in-one product, capable of shaving, trimming and styling. You can read more at the Braun corporate website.

Here is a product description:

Going for the stubble look - like the five o'clock shadow. The Braun Cruzer3 shaver is the only product that allows you to shave your style. An independently floating wide foil produces a very close and comfortable shave.

A wide shaper for large areas and a narrow shaper for precise lines and edges allows you to create any facial hair style imaginable. Add a multi-length beard trimming attachment, and you have the only shaver with three-in-one functionality (shave, style, trim).

Features: Independently floating wide foil for closeness and comfort. Wide and narrow shapers for facial hair styling. Multi-length beard trimming attachment trims from stubble length to short cropped beard length. Washable - easy cleaning under running water. Cord and Cordless (30 minutes Cordless Shave Time). Ergonomic shape fits perfectly in the hand. Charging indicator. Full battery charge in 1 hour. 5 minute quick charge for 1 shave. Worldwide rechargeable. Includes charging cord, cleaning brush, accessory trimming attachment and instructions.

The AskMen.com website features a Q&A on the CruZer3 (although it says that it is "sponsored in part" by Braun):

WHO IS IT FOR?
The guy with an open mind about his face. The CruZer's multiple tools allow for dozens of facial hair-sculpting options, from the straight shave to the Soul Patch to the Lincolnic. So indulge your creative side -- just don't go too crazy. It's still your face, after all.

WHY IS IT UNIQUE?
More than a gimmick. The notion of a 3-in-1 shave may seem a bit gimmicky, but the CruZer offers more than novelty. Cordless and waterproof, the CruZer was engineered toward functionality as much as it was originality.

A YouTube review is here.

I have not been able to find online any independent, objective reviews of the shaver. However, sales sites like Amazon.com have numerous reviews from actual users, and these are often quite perceptive and can be very helpful to potential buyers.

Here is an excerpt from an Amazon.com review (under the title "Sleek and sexy little thing"):

I got mine on clearance at Target for about twenty five bucks, but mainly use it as a trimmer. The foil shaver is good but still not as easy and close as using a plain old razor blade, and does irritate my skin unless I use some sort of aftershave toning cream afterwards. So instead I now use the trimmer to shave...this leaves me with a five o'clock shadow look but it's much faster and doesn't require the lather-up-and-rinse process of using a blade and shaving cream.

Really appreciate the ergonomics of this thing, it fits perfectly in my hand. The battery holds a decent charge, I recharge it maybe twice a month tops. It's not too loud either, which is a plus.

* Get the latest price on the Braun CruZer3 Men's Shaver. And see also the cheaper Braun CruZer Z-50 Men's Shaver.

September 19th, 2008