Reddit reviews Braun 340s Series 3 Wet and Dry Shaver Shaving System
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Braun 340s Series 3 Wet and Dry Shaver Shaving SystemImproved Triple Action FreeFloat System effortlessly grooms 3-day beardsNew SensoFoil technology brings you for a more efficient close shaveOffers 30% less skin irritation than rotary systems with built-in skin conditionersCan be used in the shower and with shaving foams and gels
Braun Series 3 ProSkin 3040s Electric Shaver
This is what I use personally, will probably upgrade to the 5 series soon as I've had it for a few years now but works and absolute treat if you're using it everyday, used it for 7 months in Afghan as well with no problems. I wouldn't try and not shave over the weekend then use it on the Monday hence why I wet shave on the monday.
Normally I recommend people steer clear of shavers less than $80 USD. The exception to this is for teenagers/young adults whose beard has not fully come in yet. I am going to assume that when you call your beard "young" it is made up of softer hairs and is somewhat patchy? If so you will be able to get away with a lower end shaver.
Don't be put off by your brothers rotary, electric shavers should not be shared and if he has had it for a while the blades will have dulled according to his beard growth and shaving pattern which will always result in an inferior shave for another user. It is likely your brother has a lower model rotary or it is incredibly old if it got to the stage where it pulls/ discharges too quickly.
Now my experience is with united states models of electric shavers. However, most electric shaver manufactuers will re-release their products internationally with different names,colors and claims. This makes research an incredibly difficult task. By and large they are the same shavers however the included accessories often vary, however these have little impact on the shaving experience.
So for the purpose of my recommendations I am sticking with UK equivalents of the US models I have tested. If there is a shaver release unique to the UK then I am unable to comment on it.
If you want to give rotaries a go, the current starting point would be the Aquatouch (Our 5300). Even though lower models of Philips Norelco rotary will cut through younger hairs, their quality is suspect relative to the price.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-S5420-06-SmartClick/dp/B00WGNQOH2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464557593&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+aquatouch
If you want to go the more traditional route, a Braun Series 3 would be the best bet. While it struggles to cut through thicker, coarser hairs it will have little difficulty cutting through your beard. The next step down is a far inferior single blade shave for a minimal price drop.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-3040-Mens-Electric-Shaver/dp/B00J05R9DW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464557975&sr=8-3&keywords=Braun+Series+3
Despite all this, electric shaving is not for everyone. Your skin and hair type is not your brothers and just because it works for him does not mean it will work for you. Then there is the break in period. Your skin and hair will need to "adjust" to the electric shaver. In the early days you may experience red blotches, skin irritation, missed hairs etc. This is all normal. It's not until 2-3 weeks of use that you will know if the electric shaver is right for you.
It is very much a trial and error thing. To assist with this, all electric shaver manufacturers have a satisfaction guarantee. I am unfamiliar if this is also present on UK models but it essentially allows you to test a shaver for up to 60 days (varies from manufacturer) to find out if its right for you. If it isn't you ship it back to the electric shaver supplier and receive a full refund on the purchase price. Refund typically takes up to 8 weeks but it is a nice safety net to ensure you do not waste your money on a product you will never use again. Please research the satisfaction guarantee if you are interested, I do not know how it works in the UK.