It was all I hoped for.
No problems.
Good buy.
Same performance as a new razor.
Greatly surprised to get base/cleaner/etc.,also.
I was just expecting the razor.

I suppose the shaver does what it is supposed to do. It's just that I have used a blade since my Norelco died 30 odd years ago and am not used to electric shaving. I was hoping that improvements in design might actually lead to a close, comfortable shave. But alas, all the bells and whistles do is give the same old sort of close, razor burn shave. Braun states in the directions to give it 3 weeks for your beard to adjust to the shaver as if using the thing will cause a physiological change in your facial hair that magically allows the shaver to cut more close and comfortable after 21 days. Don't count on it. The automatic cleaning/charging unit is a nice feature but does not improve the shave. The reconditioned unit works just fine. No problems there. It's just that the shave is more of a "clean up the face for work" shave than a "rub cheek with your girl" shave.

I was looking for a electric shaver since a long time . I like this product because of its ease of use and smooth slide across the face. Recommended for anyone wanting to buy this product

Gave this as a gift to my Father-in-law and he is astounded. Say's its the best shaver he's owned! Flexible head is a nice feature. Battery keeps a good charge. Shaves close. The trimmer does only a moderate job on sideburns, especially if they are longer. but it's good for single single hairs on neck that the shaver misses. It seems the teeth are so close together it has a hard time getting through thicker hair. Oh well, that's what barbers are for.

I use this every now and then but it takes forever to get a decent shave, probably will be last refurb I ever buy. I have the feeling if I bought a new set of blades it would be night and day. If something is sold as a refurb isn't it supposed to be inspected and brought up to factory standards. As far as construction of unit and battery life they are fine. I happened to be writing a review for a brilliant Oral Breeze irrigator when other products I bought came up for review so decided to state my piece on this even though I've had it for six months or more. I'm convinced it is a good product and design, but was sent out with worn out blades. I've never been much of an electric shaver fan but using a friend's at his weekend house was impressed - totally different experience than what I received. I should have complained right away. I'm told that most refurbs are not done at the factory but contracted out to refurb houses, I can't imagine Braun (a company I've always respected) sending out a unit like this. You would think blades, even as a matter of hygiene, would be totally replaced in a refurb.