Braun 8000 Activator Combi-Pack Foil and Cutterblock Replacement Parts for Braun's Activator Razor Models 8595 and 8585 | 
| Brand: Braun
List Price: $43.99
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 155
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 3.7 x 1.2
MPN: 8000FC
Model: Activator Combi Pack 8000FC
UPC: 069055830796
EAN: 4210201383420
ASIN: B0002MQ9GK
Release Date: August 9, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Replacement foil and cutterblock for Braun's Activator models 8595 and 8585. |
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Product Description
A replacement foil and cutter for the following Braun FreeGlider models: 6690 / 6680 / 6610 / 5710 / 5708 / 6620
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| Customer Reviews: Read 80 more reviews...
 Pricey but worth it January 8, 2005
L. A. Kane (Seattle, WA USA)
52 out of 57 found this review helpful
The manufacturer recommends replacing the foil screen and cutter block every 18 months for maximum performance. I wholeheartedly agree. This cutting system seems to last a little longer than older models but it certainly doesn't last forever. While it might not be exactly at 18 months, you can readily tell that the blades are getting dull when it takes longer to shave and/or you begin experiencing skin irritation. The set is pretty expensive but Amazon.com seems to have a very competitive price (a lot cheaper than I've seen in any brick & mortar store). Having said that, it really is like getting a brand new razor each time you make the change so it's very worthwhile doing it. Not sure if you can even buy them separately, but changing both parts at the same time ensures a closer shave with less skin irritation because they work together as an integrated system.
New blade = better shave October 15, 2005
P. Zander (Washington, DC)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
What else can I tell you? Remember how great a shave you got when you bought it? Get a new foil+cutterblock and you can get it back! The manufacturer says to replace them after 18 months but I found 12-14 months to be more accurate - and I don't shave weekends either!!!
Does the job November 25, 2005
Values Privacy
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Not matter how often you replace them (within reason), it's still cheaper than disposable razors.
 These need to be replaced fairly often August 27, 2005
Telstar (Los Angeles, Ca USA)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
18 months per set is impossible. These need to be replaced every 6-8 months to maintain the quality of shave. My screen wore through in 8 months.
This is probably the most expensive shaving system on the market.
Fine initial shave, but very short life December 1, 2006
B. Thompson (Seattle, WA USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've shaved with Braun electric models since early 1980's. They were great products then, but their foil/cutter durability has degraded badly under Gillette, now P&G (they should give away the shavers, since they are really selling high-margin disposables.) The thin foil and cutter are now designed to wear out rapidly: I shave carefully, have moderate beard growth, but still only get 4 to 5 months from a foil before it breaks and nicks. Forget their 18 month change suggestion--it won't last that long. If you don't mind the high expense of consumables, the 8000 series does provide a very clean comfortable shave while the foil is new. I find shaving quite fast in the first month, considerably slower by 3rd month, then watchout for foil failure and nicks. If you want durable performance, get a Norelco rotary. When a Braun foil breaks, I use a 1960's vintage Norelco triple-head. It still works just fine, and only costs electricity since the cutters last several years in daily use on my beard. Its downside is manual cleaning, and a shave (old cutters/thicker foils) not quite as close as a new Braun foil/cutter. It also takes a little longer than a new Braun foil/cutter to get a good shave, but it's faster than a 3-4 month old Braun f/c.
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