Braun LS 5100 Silk+soft Bodyshave

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.  

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