Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch
    Game on Aus
    • News
      What’s coming to PlayStation Plus in June 2023?

      What’s coming to PlayStation Plus in June 2023?

      June 1, 2023

      IT’S JUNE! — and that means two things: it is officially the rainy season & it’s time for the next…

      ANZPL Split 1 2023 Trophy

      ANZPL Split 1 2023 LAN Finals: Champions Crowned

      May 30, 2023

      This is it. The ANZPL Split 1 2023 LAN Finals. Who would win the Lower Final and make it to the Grand Final to face the Skorpions?

      Company of Heroes 3 Xbox console give-away

      Company of Heroes 3 Xbox console give-away

      May 30, 2023

      TODAY’S release of the Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition released on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, FiveStarGames…

      Assassin’s Creed: Mirage details emerge

      Assassin’s Creed: Mirage details emerge

      May 25, 2023

      AT the PlayStation Showcase this morning there was a few moments of excitement for me, one of them being the…

      PlayStation ’23 Showcase report

      PlayStation ’23 Showcase report

      May 25, 2023

      PlayStation went ahead with its PlayStation Showcase earlier this morning and kicked off the old E3-style season presentation of a…

      View All
    • Reviews
      Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!

      Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!

      September 6, 2023

      The Crucial T700 sets a new standard in performance when it comes to Consumer Grade SSDs, pushing speeds faster than…

      Hyper Karting and Hyper VR street signage

      Hyper Karting & Reality Hyper Amazing!

      June 7, 2023

      I recently visited Hyper Karting, a go-kart and VR centre in Sydney. As well as the go-karts, I was very keen to experience Hyper Reality.

      Company of Heroes 3 (Console Edition) – Tactical Brilliance

      Company of Heroes 3 (Console Edition) – Tactical Brilliance

      June 5, 2023

      Company of Heroes 3 marks the highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed real-time strategy franchise to consoles. Developed by…

      Diablo 4 Review – A Dark and Thrilling Return to Glory

      Diablo 4 Review – A Dark and Thrilling Return to Glory

      May 31, 2023

      Diablo 4 is the long-awaited continuation of the iconic action role-playing game series developed by Blizzard Entertainment. I had the…

      Alienware AW510K Low-Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

      Alienware AW510K Low-Profile RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

      May 25, 2023

      When I reviewed the Alienware AW720M Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse at the start of the year, I came away intrigued…

      View All
    • Podcasts
      Nuts & Bolts Ep 84 Hero Card

      Nuts & Bolts Ep 84: What Is The LCS Doing?

      June 3, 2023

      The World Of Tanks ANZPL LAN Finals have decided the Split 1 champions. Jim takes us through the action! Lots…

      Nuts & Bolts Ep 83 Hero Card

      Nuts & Bolts Ep 83: Let’s Get Down To Business

      May 20, 2023

      There’s lots to cover this week. Join Mercury and Jim as the World Of Thanks ANZPL heads towards their LAN…

      The Weekly Show Ep 279 Hero Card

      The Weekly Show Ep 279: Tech Issues: The Show

      May 19, 2023

      Doomcutie joins Stormie and Jim as they talk through mods, leaks and so much more! Plus our Bloody Good Game Of The Week thanks to Aussie Broadband.

      Nuts & Bolts Ep 82 Hero Card

      Nuts & Bolts Ep 82: We Missed You!

      May 13, 2023

      It’s been a couple of weeks so Jim and Mercury catch up to talk all things Dreamhack Melbourne. Plus Snoop…

      The Weekly Show Ep 278 Hero Card

      The Weekly Show Ep 278: Look Who Just Drops In

      May 12, 2023

      Doomcutie joins Stormie and Jim as they talk through mods, leaks and so much more! Plus our Bloody Good Game Of The Week thanks to Aussie Broadband.

      View All
    • Categories
      • BY PLATFORM
        • Playstation
        • Xbox
        • Nintendo
        • PC
        • Mobile
        • VR
        • Retro
      • BY GENRE
        • Action
        • Action-Adventure
        • Battle Royale
        • Fighting
        • FPS
        • Horror Games
        • RPG
        • Simulation
        • Sports
        • MMORPG
        • MOBA
        • Platformer
        • Strategy
        • Survival
        • Indie
      • GOA ESSENTIALS
        • Esports
        • Conventions
        • Tabletop
        • Hardware
        • Funny
        • Streaming
        • Win
        • Podcast
        • Video
    • More
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
    Game on Aus
    Home » Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    GAMING REVIEWS

    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue

    The Braun Series 9 Pro really is an outstanding electric razor, suitable for sensitive skin and able to handle multi-day facial hair growth as well.
    Royce WilsonBy Royce WilsonAugust 24, 2022
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    AT Game On Aus, we like to stretch the definition of gaming to help keep things interesting. In addition to stuff like computer games and TTRPGs and card combat games, we also cover peripherals, laptops, phones, and gaming-related tech in general.

    I’m sure many of you looked at the main image for this story and went “An electric razor? What does that have to do with gaming? Did someone find a way to run Doom on it or something?”

    No, sadly you cannot run Doom on this product, but you can use it to make sure you look presentable for streams, video content, cosplay, or gaming meetups (among other things), which is why I’m classifying it as gaming-related and reviewing it. (It’s good to be Editor In Chief!)

    The German-made Braun Series 9 Pro is an electric foil shaver, which means that instead of circular rotating cutting heads, it has a metallic mesh ‘foil’ over the top of blades which oscillate from side to side. Shaving enthusiasts (yes, they’re a thing) have been arguing over which type is better since the early 1940s.

    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    The Braun Series 9 Pro is, without a doubt, the best electric razor I have ever used.

    As someone who doesn’t have a full beard (thus subverting the stereotype of ‘male gamer being in their mid-30s or older with a beard’), I have to shave regularly lest I look like I’ve been marooned on a tropical island for some years.

    Until now, I’ve never been able to do it with an electric razor. I have a coarse beard and find that using a traditional electric shaver just causes them to jam up and become useless very quickly, forcing me to shave with a blade instead.

    Now, I enjoy a good blade shave with its hot water, lathery foam and smooth finish, but I’m a busy man and don’t always have time for such indulgence, which is why I’ve often wished an electric razor actually would be effective for me – and now I’ve found one.

    The Braun Series 9 Pro is not only the only electric shaver I’ve ever used that actually works properly on my beard, it also works wet or dry – meaning I can use it in the shower, over the bathroom sink, or while making my morning coffee like I’m in some sort of movie opening scene.

    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    The Braun Series 9 Pro electric razor provides an outstanding shave, even for those with sensitive skin. (No, that’s not me in the picture.)

    I was really surprised by how close a shave I could get with the razor – while not quite as smooth as a safety razor shave, it was still extremely good. Electric razors, due to their operation, can also start to feel hot against your skin, but I didn’t have that issue at all with the Series 9 Pro.

    The unit was comfortable to hold and the adjusting head allowed for the foils to follow the contours of my face; you can also lock it in place for fine work such as trimming just under your nose etc.

    I was particularly impressed by the lack of skin irritation I experienced with the Series 9 Pro – it can be an issue with electric razors, but I had no problems at all on that front.

    Another impressive feat is how well it handles multi-day growth. I don’t always shave every day so knowing that I can still use the razor effectively even after a couple of days of growth has been extremely useful.

    From a gaming industry perspective, the most obvious use here is for streamers and content creators wanting to make sure they’re looking good before going on-camera, and the wireless nature and long battery life of the razor make it ideal for that, even if you’re working remotely or outdoors.

    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    The Braun Series 9 Pro as reviewed came with a combined charging/cleaning station, which cleans the razor’s head, dries it, and recharges the unit at the same time.

    The review unit (the Series 9 Pro 9467cc) also came with a nifty cleaning and charging station. You stick the razor upside down into it and it automatically charges, and if you push a button it will automatically clean it, using a canister of cleaning fluid stored in the base, then dry it out. It works very well and meant I didn’t have to worry about cleaning the basin etc when I’d finished shaving – just stick the razor into the base unit, activate the cleaning process, and leave it to do its thing.

    The base station is a bit on the chunky side and needs a power point (as well as replaceable cartridges) to function. Braun say the cartridges should last for about eight weeks of daily use – it’s also important to note you can clean the razor manually, too, and there are ways to extend the life of the cleaning cartridge (particularly if you’re not shaving or cleaning the shaver every day).

    Also included was a leather travel case, and an AC adaptor for plugging either the razor or the charging/cleaning station into a wall. It’s a standard Australian two-prong power plug, but if you’re travelling most hotels have multi-plug shaver outlets in the bathroom – or you can just use a travel adaptor. The battery runs for an hour (and I’ve never taken that long to shave) and can be quick-charged in a few minutes if you need to use the razor for a touch-up or quick stubble once-over.

    Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Razor: Rock On Down To Electric Shaver-nue
    The Braun Series 9 Pro 94677cc (reviewed) comes with a charging and cleaning station, a cannister of cleaning fluid, a leatherette travel case, a cleaning brush, and and AC adapteor.

    As impressive as the Series 9 Pro is, I found it didn’t handle the coarser hairs on my neck nearly as well as it handled the rest of my face. There’s a flip-up attachment that is used to help straighten neck hairs to let the shaver work more effectively, however, but this does add to the shaving time.

    It’s also not very quiet, which is something to take into account if you are shaving in the morning while someone else is asleep or on a video call close by.

    All this excellent comes at a price – more specifically, AUD$499 at time of writing. It’s not cheap but it is easily the best electric razor I’ve ever used so in this case, which certainly

    While the Braun Series 9 Pro isn’t likely to convert a dedicated blade shaver, I think it’s going to be very hard to top this offering for electric shaver users.

    If you want an well-made and effective electric razor and charging/cleaning station that provides a quality shave, even for people with sensitive skin then I think you’ll be as impressed with the Braun Series 9 Pro as I have been.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleEverything you need to know about Season 2 of Hearthstone Battlegrounds
    Next Article Wildermyth review – Storybook fantasies come to life

    Related Posts

    Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!
    GAMING REVIEWS September 6, 2023

    Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!

    The Crucial T700 sets a new standard in performance when it comes to Consumer Grade SSDs, pushing speeds faster than…

    Crucial Memory and DDR5: Unleashing Epic Experiences!
    GAMING HARDWARE July 13, 2023

    Crucial Memory and DDR5: Unleashing Epic Experiences!

    Our friends at Crucial offered us an opportunity to review some of their Pro series memory! Me being the avid…

    Subscribe

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    Ads

    Categories
    • ACTION
    • ACTION-ADVENTURE
    • APPLE
    • BATTLE ROYALE
    • CLOUD GAMING
    • CONVENTIONS
    • DLC
    • ESPORTS
    • Events
    • FEATURE
    • FIGHTING
    • FPS
    • FUNNY
    • GAMING HARDWARE
    • GAMING NEWS
    • GAMING REVIEWS
    • GIFT GUIDE
    • GOA
    • GOA PODCAST
    • HORROR GAMES
    • INDIE GAMING
    • Industry
    • MMORPG
    • MOBA
    • MOBILE
    • NINTENDO
    • Open-World
    • OPINION
    • PC
    • PLATFORMER
    • PLAYSTATION
    • Press Release
    • PREVIEW
    • RACING
    • RETRO
    • RPG
    • SIMULATION
    • SPORTS
    • STRATEGY
    • STREAMING
    • SUBSCRIPTION GAMES SERVICE UPDATES
    • SURVIVAL
    • TABLETOP GAMING
    • TECH
    • VIDEO
    • VR
    • XBOX
    Related Article
    Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!
    GAMING REVIEWS

    Crucial T700 – The SSD powerhouse!

    September 6, 2023Zak BearmanBy Zak Bearman

    The Crucial T700 sets a new standard in performance when it comes to Consumer Grade SSDs, pushing speeds faster than many other NVME PCI-E…

    Crucial Memory and DDR5: Unleashing Epic Experiences!
    GAMING HARDWARE

    Crucial Memory and DDR5: Unleashing Epic Experiences!

    July 13, 2023Zak BearmanBy Zak Bearman

    Our friends at Crucial offered us an opportunity to review some of their Pro series memory! Me being the avid gamer and hardware savant…

    Hyper Karting and Hyper VR street signage
    GAMING REVIEWS

    Hyper Karting & Reality Hyper Amazing!

    June 7, 2023Darren 'Str8JaktJim' MacneallBy Darren 'Str8JaktJim' Macneall

    I recently visited Hyper Karting, a go-kart and VR centre in Sydney. As well as the go-karts, I was very keen to experience Hyper Reality.

    Game on Australia Logo

    Game On Aus is an Australian games publication working across written, video and podcast, and supported by an ever-growing community of content creators and fans!

    Copyright GameOnAus 2023. Privacy Policy. Website by Digital Hitmen

    CONTENT
    • News
    • Gaming Reviews
    • Podcast
    • Tech
    • Indie
    ABOUT GOA
    • About Us
    • Contact

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.