Skull Shaver Pitbull Head and Face Shaver Gold

With a barnstorming 90 mins shaving time, the Pitbull Pro Gold performs really well with strong shaving power but is bulky, overpriced, has suspect build quality and is awkward to clean... although it is simple to use and has good functionality. BUILD QUALITY (*) -Despite its juggernaut appearance, the charmingly titled Skull shaver isn't as… Read more

tough as it looks. -My second one (the first decided to run continuously until cleaned.) -A internal fitting broke (a small tab that fits in the grey spindle. If you clean or remove mechanism, do it with the machine standing up. -The second saw the chrome peel after sitting in the wash station. -The same internal fitting broke. - There have been further breakages since.

PERFORMANCE (**** Dry shave, new blades, wet shave, ****) +When the blades are rotating and you use small circular motions you will get very good performance. Clean it daily as the oils and other stuff that goes on your head will impact performance. +If you keep your hair short to 0.5 and use daily, cleaning after each shave and changing blades when needed**, this really does offer a strong performance but $199 is a big outlay for a head / body shaver. +Crucially, for personal grooming and to ease frustration you should desire the best, and this is the key info with the conditions as described**; I eliminated most (if not quite all) of the small stubble even after not cleaning for a few days (see the evidence in the photos) with a dry shave, which is impressive. Note, this is also with new, (bought from Amazon) blades. +Changing the blades rather than buying a new blade head is awkward but cost effective, and you get more blades. +Wet shaving delivers an excellent performance and is probably best practice but do be weary of having slippy hands and dropping it, as it a very temperamental shaver, despite its performance. -It's a bit bulky to handle and becomes heavy for longer shaves -It will turn itself off at will, but this normally corrects itself with cleaning after each shave. +It can be used for face shaving too but keep in mind this could wear your blades which will reduce the quality of your head shave.

In conclusion, the Skull Shaver series deserves credit for helping many who needed this for their daily shaving routine and confidence. That's a big win; as a result, it had longevity as top dog and inspired a chasing pack. However, we can't help but feel it's success has been milked with ludicrously high asking prices and it's discontinuation (knowingly or unknowingly) is an apt decision given the flaws. Ways of dealing with these flaws include daily cleaning to maximise performance and regular blade changes as and when needed. A vital tip is if you find a small axle breaks off inside your shaver, just use some gum to fill the small gap and you will find your wheels will then again. This will give you the best possible performance and should keep you happy. However, at $200 a pop, that's a lot of money. While it does shave real well, up close and personal, there's reliability issues. If you don't clean it, it will turn off often. While not terrible, as it's a little bigger, it is not the greatest handler, and with the price, performance has to be as near to perfect as possible - and more passes are required for a fully balanced shave. So if you are going to spend this sort of money, check all the reviews from the likes of Veroshave, Remington etc and go from there.

Two failures within six months of ownership - poor customer service – My Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO has failed twice now. The first one failed after two months of use and the second after five months. Both times, it took over a month for a replacement shaver to be provided. Given that two shavers failed so quickly and the length of time it took to receive replacements, I requested a refund. However, Skull Shaver… Read more

has been difficult to deal with and has refused to provide a refund, which I am entitled to under Australian Consumer Law.

Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO Head Shaver not recommended, rather get Remington Ultimate Series RX7 Head Shaver – Initially, I bought the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO Head Shaver from Shaver Shop and after a while encountered issues with its consistency in starting. After reaching out to Skull Shaver Customer Service, I was informed that it was beyond the warranty period and advised that ‘I note it is a PitBull Gold PRO which is out of its warranty period. I… Read more

suggest you plug it into its charger and charge it throughout the night. This can often reboot the motor’. Despite attempting this, the shaver still failed to start most of the time unless I adjusted the head. Unfortunately, the delicate plastic locking pins broke off during these adjustments. I'm disappointed not only by how quickly I had to replace the blade head due to bluntness but also by the numerous issues with this relatively expensive shaver, coupled with poor after-sales service.

Subsequently, I invested in the Remington Ultimate Series RX7 Head Shaver and found it to be much better constructed, offering superior durability and robustness. Additionally, the design of its shaver head replacement, which I haven't needed yet, seems more efficient and offers better value for money. I've been impressed by how much quicker I can shave my head with the RX7 compared to the Pitbull Gold. The RX7's motor feels noticeably stronger, and so far, the shave has felt closer as well.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend purchasing the Remington Ultimate Series RX7 Head Shaver over the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO Head Shaver.

The Remington Ultimate Series RX7 Head Shaver is significantly superior to the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO Head Shaver.

Works but does not last – My experience is similar to another review. The unit worked well in regard to shaving my head however in that over the last 3 years, I had to purchase two entire units as the main unit breaks down after time and stops working. Add the cost of replacing the cutter head every 3 months or so and the total cost of ownership becomes expensive. It… Read more

appears that the reason they break down is that they are cheaply made.

So I recently changed over to a Remington head shaver. It only requires the blade to replaced once a year and the results so far are much better than the Pitbull. It is faster and easier to use and gives a better result.

Double Disappointment With Both Standard and Platinum Pitbull Skull Shavers Failed Within 18 Months – I had an incredibly disheartening experience with the Pitbull Skull Shaver, not once but twice. Initially, I purchased the standard model, which only managed to last just over a year before it abruptly stopped working, refusing to turn on. I decided to give the brand another shot and upgraded to the Platinum version, which, to my dismay, turned… Read more

out to be even less reliable. Within a mere two months, it developed a severe fault where the travel lock would not disengage, effectively rendering it useless.

To make matters worse, the Platinum shaver began to turn on and off at whim, even powering up in the middle of the night without any interaction, disrupting my sleep and raising serious safety concerns over its unpredictable behavior. I feared it could be a fire hazard and ultimately had no choice but to take it back to the store, where it was confirmed to be faulty.

With both models failing, one after a year and the other in just two months, my confidence in the Pitbull Skull Shaver brand is completely shattered. The thought of a premium product turned into a series of problems, wasting my time and causing undue stress. I strongly suggest others to consider this experience before purchasing and look into more dependable options for their grooming needs.

Smooth Covers fell off – Not a bad unit but the 4 smooth Covers came off leaving glue. Support were not interested in replacing them . Show details

Don't buy it - hopeless – Bought the Pitbull gold after doing the research and noting a number of good reviews. Unfortunately it does not do what it says on the box. The first couple of uses I was reasonably impressed, however about 3 shaves in the problems started. The cutting blades appear to be of poor quality. I can no longer use mine. The finish is average at best… Read more

even after running it over my head many times trying to get a close shave. I bought online and would have returned it if I could. Awful for the cost.

Not for all Hair Types – I believe when you develop a product like this, one solution does not fit all. (hair types) The hype passed on from video content really doesn't capture the thickness of hair follicles and the time used, again this is subject to different hair types. My hair follicles are quite is quite thick so I find the machine working a lot to shave my head.… Read more

If I have to use a razor to finish off then I find the product to be deficient and yes I have timed a razor vs the pit bull. The razor comes out as the comprehensive winner all the time.

Skull Shaver - The one product every bald guy dreams of everyday – The Skullshaver for personal use is fantastic but able to take it with you whilst travelling is the greatest hair product this decade. Full charge can last up 3-4 days. Simple to use without stressing while givng you the sense of relaxation. I use the skull shaver gold 1x a week with shaving within 10-15mins for that clean Mr Sheen look. Show details

Good razor, cheap batteries used – I’m giving 4atars for the razor. The battery is 1. The razor is good, the style is comfortable while shaving. It actually does a really really good job, when used. Obviously. I use this razor every 2 days on my head. I’ve gone through now 2 battery heads as they just stop charging for some reason. Kind of annoying.l now. All they do is send a new one and it’s the same problem. Show details

Rubbish – all good reviews are obviously paid for.. I only received as a gift.. so I'm glad at least I didn't spend my own money on it.. it's crap utter crap.. I could buy some homebrand razors for a better result..I just hope others read this if there spending there hard earned dollars on rubbish says heads should be replaced between 2and six months at around $40/50 dollars Better off with a conventional razor hands down Show details

Not a regular shaver – I purchased the platinum model. Was good at the start but the blades quickly dull and are expensive to replace. Practical but hard to maintain due to catchment area. It also is longer process than razor. All in all if you have the patience to rub away at your head and wash it and keep it lubed and money to replace blades it’s Good. But if you… Read more

don’t like to fuss with up keep and don’t have time or money for these things then keep to what your used to. Great as travel shaver, not as a regular shaver day to day.