Braun Series 8 8417s Rechargeable Wet Dry Men's Electric Shaver with Beard Trimmer

NOTE: I returned this item, in store, and purchased a Braun 8517s which has the updated Pro Trimmer. But, this review is relevant to both models. Ever since I started shaving, 50 years ago, I've always considered it a chore. I never got the hang of using a disposable razor without creating a bloodbath. So, I turned to electric shavers. At the time my shaver of choice was Norelco. I had finally found an acceptable shave that was mostly comfortable and with few bloody nicks. Over the years, I've owned many Norelco models, most recently an i9000. I had tried Braun shavers a couple of times back when the cutting head was separate from the foil. Those shavers actually nicked me a bit more than my Norelco's did so, at the time, I never made the switch. But, recently, Philips redesigned the cutting heads, as they sometimes do; these new heads just do not provide a good shave. A good friend, also a life-long Norelco user, started using a Braun Series 9 a few years ago. It was a gift from his children. He's raved about it to me ever since. Finally, as a result of the Norelco cutter head redesign and at my friend's multiple urgings, I purchased a Norelco Series 8 about a month ago to try it out (I didn't want to spring for a Series 9). Wow. I'll never shave with a Norelco again and every day I'm wondering why I never made the switch sooner (probably due to inertia, and to my earlier experiences with Braun's before they had a head cassette). This Braun Series 8 delivers an extremely close, very comfortable shave like I've never had before. Finally, I no longer consider shaving a chore. Well done, Braun. You've converted me. No doubt, I'll be using Braun shavers for the remainder of my shaving years!