I’ve had a Braun Series 5 model 8975 electric shaver for 16 years now and this thing has outlasted basically every other consumer electronic I’ve ever purchased. It just works. Battery still holds a charge. It’s great. Sadly, Braun seems to have stopped making series 5 replacement foils and the non-OEM ones I’ve tried are absolute junk. I hate to give up old reliable when it still works, but sadly I think it’s time look for something new. Before they stopped making replacement foils, I would have purchased another Braun in a heartbeat when this one finally gave up the ghost, but now I’m on the fence. Does anyone have recommendations for a BIFL shaver?
I get a new Braun electric shaver about every 10 years or so. The shaver base lasts for a very long time. The Braun heads last about a year for me, so over 10 years they cost more than the initial shaver. I don’t buy the cleaning pods since to me a tap water rinse works just as well. I’ve not compared total cost of ownership against other brands as I’ve not had a reason to switch. I’m also interested in what others have to say. What is as good or better for their beard type?