Product Description

Braun 51S Series 5/8000 Series/360 Complete/ Activator Foil and Cutter cartridge. Replacement parts for Braun's Series 5, 8000 Series, 360 Complete & Activator models. To maintain optimal shaving performance you should clean the shaving parts regularly with Braun cleaning agents and consider replacing the foil and cutter block every 18 months.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186 in Health and Beauty
• Size: 1.0 EA
• Brand: Braun
• Model: Series 5 Combi 51S/Form. 8000 360+ACT
• Released on: 2009-03-11
• Dimensions: 4.37" h x 3.99" w x .98" l, .8 pounds

Features

• This replacement foil and cutter combo pack will fit the following Braun shavers model series 5 ranges
• Foil and cutter block
• Blades should be replaced every eighteen months
• For optimum performance, clean regularly
• Replacing your blade gives a 25 percent better shave

Customer Reviews

Razor is like new!
Braun changed the package and how they number their razors/refills. I used this with my 8000 self cleaning razor, I think its an 8985 or 8595 or something. In any case, as usual after replacing this stuff it shaves like new. I purchased the razor in the spring of 2005 and change it about every 12 -14 months, still going strong. I considered buying the new braun but changed my mind when I saw how much it was and knowing that with the new blade mine will be 94% as good as the new 'improved' version.

Night vs day difference
I had dutifully replaced my cutter/foil on my Braun Activator several times in the past and noticed no real difference (Or so I thought). So I decided to use my last replacement for the last three years or so thinking it was still fine. Long story short, I finally realized that not only were my shaves becoming less and less comfortable, the razor itself was less effective at giving me a close shave.

I finally broke down and ordered this combi cutter/foil replacement and I have to say, the difference is night and day. Shaves are more comfortable, closer and are finished quicker to boot. This new cutter/foil also seems to incorporate some advances from the series 5 generation of Braun Razors (The power cutter and blades are improved), so it seems to do a better job in that regard than the original Activator cutter/foil too. It really does feel like a new razor again.

Highly recommended for all my fellow cheapskates out there ;)

Does not compare to the original Activator 8000 foil
I wish I could return this horrific foil. Having used the same Braun for over 3 years, I decided to "upgrade" to this foil from my original Activator 8000 series. What a mistake. I get razor burn every shave and the foil grabs my stubble making every shave extremely painful. The old foils didn't do this after 18 months of use! This does it after 18 seconds! I am writing Braun in the hopes they will swap it with an old style 8000. AVOID THESE!