When I bought my Braun 8590, I wanted to get something that lasted. Well 8 years later, this Razor has done me proud. Some say that it is expensive, but I would have to disagree.

If you cost it out over the 8 years, I guess this makes the razor not so expensive. The cleaning system, as stated in one of the other reviews makes the razor like new and this means that I don't have to replace the foils that often, which is good as they are expensive as well.

All in all the same battery is working and holds the charge, the razor really only needs a foil change every 2 to 3 years and the cleaning fluid lasts in excess of 6 months under my normal use.

I guess it only goes to show, that you get what you pay for.

This shaver is a real find. It comes out of the cleaning cycle like new. Shining and sterile! How I hated the chore of cleaning my previous Braun, which was good, but inferior in all ways to this, (yet still lasted 10 years!)
Whilst it is expensive to buy, it is actually cheaper than many wet shavers, as the only significant cost is the cleaner, and occassional foil and blade replacement.
I'm absolutely sold on this one!