Braun PocketGo Mobile Shave Electric Travel Shaver, for On The Go, Fully Washable, M90, Black/Silver

I normally wet shave but there are times when I simply don't have time and if you need to look respectable you just can't turn up with stubble (unless it's "designer" and that's not me). I bought from a certain auction website an inexpensive electric razor but it really didn't do the job and the rechargeable battery expired within a year so it is now in the bin. As I usually do, I researched the market thoroughly before buying. In the end I felt I couldn't lose this was less than £20 and I opted for it over the M60 because of the trimmer function for which I am really glad. The ability just to trim the sideburns makes you look so much better groomed, even if you are overdue a trip to the barber. So, downside. None! Upside, takes batteries so you can always stop at your nearest newsagent or convenience store and get some more. It is BRAUN so the quality is fantastic. It's waterproof so, if you want to, you can shave in the shower (although I'm not sure this is a definite advantage) and it will not be ruined in the bathroom when you spill water onto it. The design is excellent so that the foil guard also cuts off the power swich and it cannot just turn itself on in your washbag (which my toothbrush does). There is a cute cleaning brush recessed into the base although you can just wash it under the tap. New foils are easy to come by and cheap. It takes around two minutes to have a clean-up shave where my Chinese one took nearly 10 minutes. It does not tug the hair it just cuts it without any discomfort. BRAUN sell razors for over £200. I get as close a shave with the M90 as I do with a wet razor against the grain of my beard. My skin must be pretty sensitive as I have only just found a wet razor I can do this with, previously I had to shave with the grain to avoid shaving rash. My wife loves the result and it's so convenient that if we are going out in the evening you can get rid of the 5 o'clock shadow in no time. I bought this thinking that if I liked it I would ask for an expensive model as a birthday present - forget it, if there is any advantage to a £200 razor (and I suppose there must be some) I amfar too content with what I have to even contemplate changing.

I originally owned (and still do) the much earlier model to this one...the Braun 370 and after 8 years of faithful service I decided to treat myself to another one and Boy am I glad I did...I'll point out that I DO wet shave also but for those times when you get stuck or just need a close shave as electric/battery shavers go then this is fabulous...If this lasts as long as my old model then I'll be well happy...I've already tested it and it actually shaves very close...waaay better then my other 2 mains electric shavers(they are stuck in the draw retired for good) and my older version too ,but that's to be expected..my older one doesn't owe me much after 8 years and costing 10 quid....and this one at 16 quid is not a bad buy either...This is well made and with features you may not expect from a battery shaver...built in trimmer..built in brush and foldaway cover...little details maybe.. but go a long way to making it probably another icon from Braun....I mention this because the 370 has found itself in the plastic design iconic museum...and so it should...Neat ..Compact...Gives a great shave and another great feature about this shaver it uses batteries very sparingly....Oh... and one other thing...it's actually dark blue..not black as it may appear on the photo.! If your looking for a portable shaver that you might want to shove in a glovebox or simply take with you on short breaks to give you a perfectly good shave then look no further...Cheers

I used to shave with Gillette Mach 3 shavers back in the day, every other day, but I decided to keep stubble for a number of years until the last 2 years I started to keep a beard...long story short tried clean shaving again for a change but started to get spots from ingrowing hair etc. With this Braun however, no spots, ingrowing hair, slight razor burn but I reckon that's down to me not being used to clean shaved and perhaps my technique has been lost. It's a fairly clean/close shave so it's the best of both worlds of a shaver and a trimmer. I just have to say though the hair does grow back quicker than a clean shave but I can compromise as I get no more of the side effects I used to from clean shaving, but I look clean shaven. It also has a detailing tool, although I haven't really tried it and from my experience, they're usually not that great, but who knows with this one. It's washable, according to the manufacturer. You can pop the head off and on easily for easy cleaning. It has a protective 360 swivelling cover on and does seem well built all round. Can't comment on the battery life as it takes AA batteries so depends on the batteries you use. Fits nicely in the hand, and looks nice but is all plastic but you can't complain as right now it costs £16 (I bought it at £17.50). Worth it for me because even though it's plastic, it's a lot of bang for your buck a feels nice quality. If you have sensitive skin and suffer from razor burns, spots, ingrowing hair, etc, I definitely recommend this to you. No cuts, or pulling hair. You do have to trim your hair short enough though before you use it as not to pull your hair Recommend imo.

Very good shaver. Great value

This must be the third one of these that I have bought and they are just the job, very handy and convenient to use. They are battery powered, not electric as it says in.the description.

At first sight, this slim compact electric razor looked ideal for taking away when I travel. Thankfully, however, I have had a couple of weeks to try it before I go, and I have discovered its highly frustrating and produces woeful results. Twenty minutes of running this razor back and forth across one's in every possible direction face leaves a patchwork of long hairs, short hairs and bare patches. It seems totally random whether any individual hair will actually be fully shaved, shortened of simply left standing. Over the last couple of weeks I have used it regularly, and each time the results vary from poor to simply awful. Having spent ages each time failing to shave ones face with the main razor, as a last resort one finally has to spend even more going over it all again with the tiny long hair trimmer. In fact it would have been quicker and more effective to have simply attempted the whole shave using that. In conclusion, I really suggest that you don't waste your money on this razor, unless you're happy after half an hour's effort for your face to be left looking like a agricultural stubble field on which a blind monkey has been let loose with a combine-harvester. And be aware, that forlornly trying to shave it for such a long time leaves it not only rough, but also very sore!

edit* spring just flew out of the thing and now it's useless. Was great until it wasn't This thing is so well designed I prefer it to any other 2 foil shaver i’ve used, even Panasonic ones. With a brush built in it’s super portable and just works when you need it. Last one I had worked for 5 years until I left it on holiday by accident. If you wash it with soap after every use it will last for YONKS. Bargain for the price. Don’t waste money on anything else under 100.

This travel shaver is very compact, trims effectively, uses easily sourced AA batteries and can be speedily cleaned with its onboard brush. The sideburns trimmer is a handy feature for portable grooming too. Represents great value for money at the price.