Palm, Pitbull, and Classic
How long does it take to charge a Pitbull shaver?
Pitbull Gold and Platinum shavers take 2.5 hours to fully charge. Pitbull Silver Shavers take 1 hour to fully charge.
DO NOT charge your shaver from any USB port that outputs more than 5 volts.
There are three main differences between the different Pitbull shavers: included blade type, included accessories, and features.
The Pitbull Silver comes standard with a Carver blade which is specially designed for coarse or thick hair. The Pitbull Gold AND Pitbull Platinum come standard with our most popular blade, the Forte. The Pitbull Platinum has all the same features of Pitbull Gold, PLUS a wash indicator, a travel lock function, a premium travel case, and Platinum rinse stand. The Pitbull Platinum also comes with an extended two-year warranty, while the Pitbull Silver and Gold only come with a one-year warranty.
All of our Pitbull, Palm, and Butterfly Kiss shavers feature IPX5 water resistant construction and technology, allowing you to safely shave your head, face, or body shave in the shower. However, we do not recommend using our shavers in a bath as our shavers should never be submerged.
To get the longest life out of your shaver, we recommend the following:
1. Keep the blade clean by emptying it after every shave, and rinsing in our rinse stand as frequently as is reasonably possible. You can add a drop or two of dish soap to the water reservoir to help break down skin oils.
2. Do not store the shaver in the shower. The water molecules in humid air are much smaller than liquid water drops and over long periods of time/exposure can find their way inside the shaver body leading to premature failure.
3. Try not to wait until the shaver dies to recharge. Ideally, keep the battery charge above 30%.
4. Do not leave the shaver plugged in to the charger for extended periods of time. Some people will leave it plugged in and charging whenever they are not using it. This can reduce the lifespan of the lithium ion battery.
5. Replace blades every 3-6 months. A dirty or worn blade is harder to spin and can result in increased motor wear.
Can I shave wet or dry?
Most of our shavers can be used to shave wet or dry, with or without shaving cream or foam. Pitbull, Butterfly Kiss, and Palm shavers are also IPX5 water resistant, so you can safely shave in the shower. However, please do not fully submerge any of our shavers.
If you are using original Skull Shaver from 2013-2014, then you can only do dry shave. This was our first model and it comes with the engraved name as SKULL SHAVERTM on the shaver handle/body.
Can I customize my shaver?
Unfortunately customizing shavers isn’t something that we have an estimated availability on. We are currently working with a third party logistics company that has about 12-14 different warehouses around the country with our products. It requires a total overhaul of our production runs, packaging, fulfillment and technology infrastructure. It’s something we are considering, but we are working out the most efficient way to make the significant infrastructure changes that would be needed to support.
Why can't I use a USB-C or mini/micro USB charging port?
Great question! We have received requests for all kinds of charging connector types. Mini-USB, micro-USB, Apple's Lightning connector, and USB-C to name a few. Depending who you ask, they would prefer whatever fits their lifestyle best. USB-C in particular is a fantastic technology and it's great to see it being more commonly used, but there are a few other considerations for using our types of products. They come down to a combination of durability and safety for our specific needs.
Our current shavers are designed to be used cordless or while plugged in. If someone is shaving with the unit while it is plugged in, the connection needs to be quite robust to handle being moved around. The connection needs to be strong enough to stay connected and not be easily damaged by force being applied from changing directions. This requirement alone knocks out most USB connections from being viable. Our connection is a simple two posts (a positive and negative) with a much deeper/stronger connection than any USB standard, and can handle this kind of use without disconnecting or becoming damaged in a short period of time.
Simplicity and reliability also play a part. Our shavers only require charging and do not require any kind of complex connector type that allows for data transfer or bi-directional communication. Keeping the connector simple lets us make a more reliable product and eliminate a potential point of failure.
While our charger is unique to our products, it is standardized across our current product line. This accomplishes two things: compatibility and safety.
The standardized charger makes it convenient for those using multiple Skull Shaver products. Many of our customers will use a shaver and Beast Clipper, or Baby Beast Trimmer, or have multiple people in the household with different shavers.
On the safety side, our connection encourages customers to use our chargers and charging cords. Yes, this can sound like a money grab. However it is a reliability and safety decision.
These are the chargers that have been tested and certified as safe to use by worldwide consumer safety organizations. By using a USB-C or micro-USB or similar type of plug, the chances go up of someone using a non-approved charger as they might use whatever is lying around. Since charging specs can vary wildly from charger to charger, there is a much higher chance that a shaver is damaged from an incompatible charger. We want your shaver to last as long as possible, and using incorrect chargers can have a serious impact on a product's longevity and can even cause safety concerns.
It is surprising how many different considerations can go in to choosing a power plug. Each has pros and cons and each solution may be a better fit for different lifestlyes. Ultimately we have to choose what we feel is the best compromise for a worldwide customer base, and we feel that our current design is the best compromise when considering durability, compatibility, reliability, and safety.
We hope that helps you understand some of the (surprising amount of) thinking that goes into choosing a charging plug! If you have any other questions, please contact our Customer Service team at cs@skullshaver.com and they will be happy to assist you.
Wall adapter voltage?
The included USB charging cable is compatible with any USB adapter that is under 5 Volts, 1 Amp, or 5 Watts of output.
Using a wall adapter that has an output higher than 5v could damage your shaver. We recommend checking to make sure the voltage is 5v or lower, other wise, it will burn out your shaver units. (If you choose to use an adapter with an output higher than 5v, you will void your warranty.)
How is the Palm head and face shaver different from the Pitbull series?
The Palm Shaver was introduced for two reasons:
The first is to give an affordable way to let customers try the patented Skull Shaver design and form factor. It is our most affordable shaver to allow customers who may be hesitant about investing in a more premium model a way to see if the design is a good fit for them. Many customers who try it end up upgrading to a model with a few more features such as longer battery life and a stronger motor that can better drive 4 head blades. Others decide that it isn't for them and take advantage of our money back guarantee.
The second reason we introduced the Palm Shaver was to give an out of the box shaver that focused more on facial shaving than head shaving. The shaver comes with a 3 head Carver blade that excels in shaving tighter and more concave areas, such as the neckline. Since the shaver only comes with 3 heads by default, it can be slower at shaving larger areas such as your head or body.
We strive to offer quality products at different price points. We want shaving to be easy, and different tools are best suited for different tasks. If the Palm shaver does not work for your needs, maybe a different model will work better. If you decide that the Skull Shaver form factor and product line just aren't for you, then we do offer a money back guarantee period when purchased from an authorized seller.
Please let us know if you would like us to make some recommendations based on your particular needs and we would be happy to do so!