Product Description

To bring back 100% shaving performance, replace your foil and cutterblock every 18 months. Change both parts at the same time for a closer shave with less skin irritation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #243 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Braun
• Model: Activator Combi Pack 8000FC
• Released on: 2004-08-09
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .1 pounds

Features

• Replacement foil and cutterblock for Braun's Activator models 8595 and 8585.

Customer Reviews

Pricey but worth it
The manufacturer recommends replacing the foil screen and cutter block every 18 months for maximum performance. I wholeheartedly agree. This cutting system seems to last a little longer than older models but it certainly doesn't last forever. While it might not be exactly at 18 months, you can readily tell that the blades are getting dull when it takes longer to shave and/or you begin experiencing skin irritation. The set is pretty expensive but Amazon.com seems to have a very competitive price (a lot cheaper than I've seen in any brick & mortar store). Having said that, it really is like getting a brand new razor each time you make the change so it's very worthwhile doing it. Not sure if you can even buy them separately, but changing both parts at the same time ensures a closer shave with less skin irritation because they work together as an integrated system.

New blade = better shave
What else can I tell you? Remember how great a shave you got when you bought it? Get a new foil+cutterblock and you can get it back! The manufacturer says to replace them after 18 months but I found 12-14 months to be more accurate - and I don't shave weekends either!!!

Does the job
Not matter how often you replace them (within reason), it's still cheaper than disposable razors.