Braun cruZer Z-50 Shaver

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Best Beard Trimmer Reviews and Information

Styles precise lines and sharp contours. The Braun 3-in-1 cruZer Z-50 electric cordless shaver gives you everything you need to keep in step with the latest styles. The shaving head is equipped with a floating foil to comfortably shave those areas you want to keep smooth. Designed with an ergonomic shape, the CruZer Z-50 fits perfectly in your hand and the non-slip grip provides easy handling. Use the Braun CruZer Z-50 as a cordless shaver, or plug it in for corded operation. The (more...)

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Falan
July 5th, 2009 - 21:00

1.0 out of 5 stars
not easy to use
it is not an easy to use device, I have tried to trimm my beard and goatee with it but always have to shave it all, i have never had good results with it.
Anonymous
July 6th, 2009 - 00:02

I have a goatee and I have been looking for a single shaving device that would trim and define my beard and also give me a decent shave for those times when I don’t want to use a razor. The cruzer3 was the only device I could find that claimed to do all three tasks. I took a chance and ordered it through Amazon – and I’m very happy with the purchase. The shaver works well; not as good as a razor of course, but it’s great for touching up spots I missed or a full shave when I’m in a hurry. The trimming blades are well-shaped and work much better than I thought they would. A blade that extends 90 degrees from the handle works best for trimming and defining, but the cruzer3′s blades work well (you just have to tilt the shaver 90 degrees from your face). The beard trimmer attachment also works well. I have a hair trimmer that I use for buzz cuts and was using it for beard trimming, but the cruzer3 works just as well. And it’s one less device I have to keep track of. Finally, I appreciate the fact that I can rinse off the unit with water when I’m done. I am completely satisified with the cruzer3; it meets all of my requirements for an all-purpose shaver/trimmer.
Ryker
July 6th, 2009 - 00:52

I got this because it has the styling attachment that you usually only get with a separate trimmer. So it’s one gadget for shaving instead of two. For me it replaces a similar, but less futuristic looking model, that I had for a few years and did the job pretty well.
This one is made in China instead of Germany, and looks like a ray gun. I’m not impressed by the appearance: the combination of shiny silver plastic and black rubber looks a bit tacky, and the lettering on the body is very tacky.
But, this doesn’t really matter, does it?
The good news is that it feels well built, even if it doesn’t look it, though I think the buttons that release the sliding trimmer and styler adjusters are horrible to touch and a poor design.
I like the enthusiastic whirr of the motor when you press the go button, and as a regular shaver it does an adequate job. Not sure the floating head makes a scrap of difference. Does it shave as close as a blade? Nowhere near. But it’s fine.
The trimmer spins around so you can use the wide head, or the narrow one. The narrow one has a rounded end, so you may be able to stick it in your ears if so inclined. But maybe a square profile would’ve been more useful. But… on the whole, the double ended trimmer works well.
The unique feature of course is the styling attachment. Apart from the horrible adjustment mechanism mentioned earlier, this works reasonably well, though probably not as good as a dedicated machine. But for what it is, it’s fine.
You can leave the styling thing on all the time because it acts as the foil protector too. This is good, because it was separate on my previous one. Braun supply a simple foil protector if you want to leave the styler at home. You get a brush too, and a little bottle of oil. No case though.
One thing to watch is that when the battery’s running low, the shaver decides at some point that it’s going to switch itself off and stay off until you recharge. If you’re in the middle of a shave, it grabs you and won’t let go, which is, to say the least, painful! Make sure you have the power lead handy.
Nellis
July 6th, 2009 - 02:59

3.0 out of 5 stars
confirmation
i have had the braun free control (series 1) for about a year now, and was excited to see this cruzer as an “upgrade”. on http://www.braun.
Xenon
July 6th, 2009 - 05:05

3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best of both worlds
The Cruder is just a mediocre razor and a less than mediocre trimmer. I purchased it as a replacement to my travel razor and thought the trimmer would be an added bonus.
Hugo
July 6th, 2009 - 05:51

2.0 out of 5 stars
OK for price, but you get what you pay for
I wanted a second Braun for travel. The price of this one was amazing (under $40) so I thought I’d try it. Well, you get what you pay for.
Micha
July 6th, 2009 - 07:57

Ok so i saw this shaver in a magazine ad and it caught my eye, I needed a new shaver to replace my old Norelco, so i thought i’ll give this one a shot since it had alot of things to offer. I don’t have a beard or goatee so i can’t tell you about shaping up using the features provided on this shaver but i’m really satisfied with it so far just after the first day of use. After one quick shave, my skin felt alot smoother i like the fact that you can rinse it in water and you can go wireless. Well i must warn you though, those of you looking for a perfect shave look elsewhere and expect to pay more, because this if for more of a quick shave on the go person. For the price i recommend it to everyone and amazon.com got it to my house in 3 days with free shipping!
Emeric
July 6th, 2009 - 08:00

2.0 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
I bought this item for my husband, he had an old Norelco that worked great but was not charging anymore.
Nefret
July 6th, 2009 - 11:52

5.0 out of 5 stars
Braun Electric Razor
This is an excellent razor with a wide variety of attachments, including a beard trimmer.
Rusti
July 6th, 2009 - 17:38

5.0 out of 5 stars
A great compromise
I love this thing. It’s just right for me.
This is definitely a compromise. It’s not as good a shaver as, say, a Braun Syncro, and the trimmer is not as good as a…
Laken
July 6th, 2009 - 23:32

5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
IS A GREAT ELECTRIC SHAVER VERY EASY TO USE AND LEAVE A CLEAN SHAVED SKIN I’LL RECOMEND IT
Anonymous
July 7th, 2009 - 00:50

2.0 out of 5 stars
Utterly Ruubish
well to be honest, I took my chances while purchasing this product, after reading all the bad reviews
I took it basically for trimming and it doesnt work…
Tuyen
July 7th, 2009 - 03:00

4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good shaver, so-so trimmer
I’ve owned a few Braun shavers before, and have always thought them very good. The Cruzer is no exception – it’s a good shaver. It’s so-so as a trimmer.