It’s really up to you. I like to be more thorough when cleaning my shavers, so even if I only use them dry (so no gel/lather is involved), I like to give the shaving head good rinse under the tap, then remove it for more rinsing. Sometimes I would even use some liquid soap. But that’s just me.

The dry-only models will also work with the cord plugged in, so if that’s important to you, you may very well opt for one of those. While the 340s-4 is quite capable, your shaving experience won’t be that good as you may experience some pulling and of course, the closeness of the shave will suffer. I haven’t got the chance to test the older Series 5 unfortunately, so I cannot compare it directly to the Series 3. The current Series 5 is a superior shaver though, it feels more powerful and faster and also gets flat hairs a lot more efficiently. Finally, by now both the 340s-4 and the 380s-4 are discontinued and very difficult to find. Moreover, the price can be inexplicably high for such an electric shaver. It gives a close and smooth shave, without causing irritations, razor burn or any discomfort. Using it with a shaving gel or cream can improve the comfort and performance, but you’ll have to try that for yourself to see if it’s worth the extra work.

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Triple action cutting system: Twin foils and an integrated middle trimmer shave progressively closer. The pop-up trimmer is worth mentioning also, as it’s pretty useful for some light grooming and touchups. The size and positioning are spot on, but it’s not as sharp and precise as the one on a Panasonic Arc 3 for example. The Series 3 shavers work best when used on shorter facial hair, but perform better than other similarly priced foil shavers from the competition when used on a 2 or 3 days beard (the ProSkin models in particular). They are arguably the most comfortable electric razors in this price range as well, so if you have sensitive skin, definitely consider them. Models: 390cc-4, 380s-4, 370cc-4, 370cc, 350cc-4, 350cc-3, 350cc-2, 350cc, 340s-4, 340s-3, 330s-4, 320s-4.

I will say right off the bat that the Braun Series 3 340s-4 is a very decent budget shaver when it comes to shaving performance and would be a good choice for most men. While we can’t really say if it makes a difference when compared to a regular one, the design seems to make sense; you can see it in action here. Triple Action FreeFloat Shaving System Depending on the way they are intended to be used and the features they include, we can group the Series 3 into 3 categories:Here’s a table showing the main differences between the most popular Series 3 ProSkin models. Model That is correct, you are supposed to use it on dry skin only. You may use a pre-electric shave lotion (that dries in a matter of seconds), this can sometimes help with getting a closer and more comfortable shave. While it doesn’t bring any major improvements, it will most likely help Braun maintain a top position in the entry-level market of electric razors. Series 3 alternatives Another thing worth mentioning is that unlike the 380s-4, the 340s-4 doesn’t come with a travel case. Again, this won’t be a deal-breaker for most of us.