Braun Syncro Electric Shavers

[beanbag]

Need a bit of advice as I've no idea what to do....

I've got a Braun Syncro shaver with that cleaning machine thingy and need to buy a new foil as my girlfriends wee sister managed to somehow crack the original one (lasted 2½ years!)

The thing is....I can't find the original type I have and I was wondering if any PH'ers had the same problem. If so...can I use the foil and cutter from the new SyncroPro? The cutter looks the same although the foil pattern is completely different as it "cuts better" .

Any ideas?

[john_p]

What model is it? I just replaced mine and used the new style one and it fitted fine. It's actually a new clip-on head you get (assuming 7680 or similar?)

[julianhj]

I've got the new-style foil fitted to my Syncro (it's a few years old, from when they first appeared). I prefer the new-style foil, seems smoother...

Anyone else seem to break their foils at least annually? I must get through at least a foil a year. Plus, anyone manage to get the cleaning carts to last more than a couple of months? I empty the crap out of the foil/blade daily before sticking it on the cleaning cycle...

>> Edited by julianhj on Friday 24th February 13:00

[beanbag]

julianhj said:

I've got the new-style foil fitted to my Syncro (it's a few years old, from when they first appeared). I prefer the new-style foil, seems smoother... Anyone else seem to break their foils at least annually? I must get through at least a foil a year. Plus, anyone manage to get the cleaning carts to last more than a couple of months? I empty the crap out of the foil/blade daily before sticking it on the cleaning cycle... >> Edited by julianhj on Friday 24th February 13:00

I bought the shaver back in May 2003 so almost 3 years ago! I'll give the new foils a go since they seem to work by what you've said.

With regards to cleaning the head, I usually remove the foil and cutter and clean them under the tap and blow them dry. I then clean the shaver once a week with the cleaner but that's when I can be bothered to spend €12 on 2 cleaning catriages!

[beanbag]

john_p said:

What model is it? I just replaced mine and used the new style one and it fitted fine. It's actually a new clip-on head you get (assuming 7680 or similar?)

No idea.....it's the original style syncro with the 2 LED's and cleaning unit so not a SyncroPro...