... However, after browsing vigouresly i saw the 'Braun Silk and Soft Body Shave 5100' and thought it a good deal. I was only looking for cheap leg shaver but to my suprise, the decription stated: underarm shaving, bikini trim AND leg shaving. Along with all the other features like: 'flexible ... Read review
Floating foil and long hair trimmer system. Integrated SoftStrip. EasyGlide cushion. ... more
Rounded shaver head for underarms. OptiShave attachment for legs. Trimming & styling for bikini areas. Wet & Dry. safe for use in the shower and washable. Battery powe...
Innovative shaving foil deigned for women. Unique SoftStrip. Optishave attachment. ... more
Extended long hair trimmer. Flexible trimmer for exact contours. Suitable for wet and dry use. Battery powered - Duracell batteries included. Manufacturer's 2 year guara...
Postage & Packaging: £4.99 Availability: Usually dispatched within 4-5 business days...
Innovative shaving foil deigned for women. Unique SoftStrip. Optishave attachment. ... more
Extended long hair trimmer. Flexible trimmer for exact contours. Suitable for wet and dry use. Battery powered - Duracell batteries included. Manufacturer's 2 year guara...
Postage & Packaging: £4.99 Availability: Usually dispatched within 4-5 business days...
1-3 of 3 reviews of Braun LS 5100 Silk+soft Bodyshave
Braun 5100 Silk & Soft Battery Shaver
Advantages: Easy to use, attractive, long life battery Disadvantages: Not the closest of shaves
I was fed up of disposables going rusty after one use and wanted something that I could use over and over again. I didn't have a lot of money to spend- i just wanted a basic shaver for my legs. However, after browsing vigouresly i saw the 'Braun Silk and Soft Body Shave 5100' and thought it a good deal. I was only looking for cheap leg shaver but to my suprise, the decription stated: underarm shaving, bikini trim AND leg shaving. Along with all the ... ...probably impressed to easily, because I had no idea what each feature meant, it just sounded better compared to others in the same price range. I was very impressed when I opened it because: 1, it was so easy to use (just popped in the batteries and off i went) and 2, money off at figleaves for my purchase!
~~Technical Stuff~~
>>'Flexible foil' <<
There's a rounded mesh at the top of the shaver ... more
I was fed up of disposables going rusty after one use and wanted something that I could use over and over again. I didn't have a lot of money to spend- i just wanted a basic shaver for my legs. However, after browsing vigouresly i saw the 'Braun Silk and Soft Body Shave 5100' and thought it a good deal. I was only looking for cheap leg shaver but to my suprise, the decription stated: underarm shaving, bikini trim AND leg shaving. Along with all the other features like: 'flexible foil', 'softstrip' and 'OptiShave attatchments'. I'm probably impressed to easily, because I had no idea what each feature meant, it just sounded better compared to others in the same price range. I was very impressed when I opened it because: 1, it was so easy to use (just popped in the batteries and off i went) and 2, money off at figleaves for my purchase!
~~Technical Stuff~~
>>'Flexible foil' << There's a rounded mesh at the top of the shaver which allows you to push right against your skin for a close shave, without being cut. It bends really easily but you skin doesn't get any where near the blades underneath. I personnaly find this really useful if the leg hair is short (or 'stubble') rather than long.
>>'OptiTrim' attatchments<< The shaver comes with 2 attachments:
1) One helps you get the closes shave as the head is at the 'optimal shaving angle'. Basically it helps you get the right angle to get closest to your skin.
2) One shortenens long hair rather than shaving it completely, to be used around the bikini area.
>>SoftStrip and EasyGlide<< These make sure you get close to your skin without irritation. It makes skaving easier as it is soft and makes the shaver glide.
>>Power<< 2x AA Batteries Yes this is battery powered! If i were to spend more money i would have thought about a rechargeable but for me, personally, it is easier for me to have battery power.
>>Waterproof<< Firstly, it's what i would call 'splashproof'. It says you can use it in the shower, but i prefer not to. You can use it on wet legs- for example the bath, but obviously dropping it in and submerging it with water will cause damage. Secondly, its washable, hoorah! A rinse under the tap and its all clean without rust!
>>Extras<< ~~There's a stand ~~Money off at figleaves (if purchased at argos) ~~A genuinely useful manual ~~Two options 'trin' or 'shave'
~~Opionon and Conclusion~~ Overall its value for money. I would be wrong to turn around and say its the best, but compare it to others and your getting your money's worth. Sometimes not entirely useful for short hairs but on the whole its a good, sll round, average shaver.
Advantages: Close shave and low irritation Disadvantages: difficulty in finding replacement parts
My husband bought this shaver as a present for me last christmas. I have used a large number of electric shavers before and have been sadly dissapointed in the results, often resluting in a less than close shave and a large amount of reaction and itchiness afterwards due to sensitive skin.
However, on using this one for the first time, I was impressed not only with the resulting shave and the closeness of the cut, I was also impressed with the ease ... ...was able to be used once charged.
This is possibly the last shaver unit I will be buying in a long time, far easier than manual razors, as the protector shield allows for intimate areas to be dealt with as efficiently as legs and under arms, while the foil head enables a close and none irritating shave for legs.
The charger unit is easily plugged in and is quick to charge, delivering a large amount of power.
The shave itself is easy and close, ...
nutty-tigger 22.05.2007 (21.05.2007)
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Advantages: Looks very nice. Waterproof. Changeable heads and settings. Disadvantages: Poor shave performance. Not a close shave at all.
I bought this shaver from Argos for approx. Ģ25 in search for something faster and more accurate than a hand held razor. It looks very nice as a shaver, and comes complete with 2 changing heads, a cleaning brush, 2 AA batteries and instruction booklet. I was looking forward to trying the shaver out, but I was then let down by it's performance. I'm sorry to say that this shaver is terrible.
It is extremely loud! One reason I wanted an electric shaver ... ...holiday, but I decided not to take this as it was so loud I would have been embarrassed to use it in the hotel bathroom.
The first time I tried it out I used the trim head and setting to trim the hairs down to shavable length. I then changed to the shave setting with shave head. It is really bulky and it is hard to shave the hard-to-reach spots. It is also hard to shave areas of the body that are curvy (i.e knees, underarms, bikini). I was quite ...
heydanielle 22.04.2007
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