I Tested The Skull Shaver Pitbull Silver: Honest Review

Shaving your head should be simple, but most tools fall short. Nicks, irritation, missed spots, or just taking too long.

I’ve shaved my head thousands of times over 20+ years and tested nearly every shaver out there. The Skull Shaver Pitbull Silver promises a fast, smooth shave – but does it deliver? Let’s find out.

Is This The Skull Shaver For Me?

The beauty of Skull Shaver’s range of Pitbull head shavers is that there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking for a bargain, grab the Silver. For me, this is the leading bald head shaver on the market, and it’s my tool of choice when I don’t have time for a wet shave.

Having been shaving my head for nearly 20 years, I appreciate what makes a good electric shaver as I’ve used plenty in that time. I use this shaver at least once a week!

On the other hand, if price is less of a factor and you want all the bells and whistles, the Platinum is the best choice for you:

FEATURE	PITBULL SILVER	PITBULL GOLD	PITBULL PLATINUM
Chargetime (hours)	1	2.5	2.5
Runtime (minutes)	60	90	90
Battery	600mAh	1400mAh	1400mAh
Battery Indicator	Low Battery Indicator LED	LED Illuminated Numerical Charge	Premium LED Numerical Charge Display
Waterproofing	IPX5	IPX5	IPX5
Cordless Operation	✅	✅	✅
Corded Operation	✅	✅	✅
Included Blade Design	Carver Blade	Forte Blade	Forte Blade
Exterior Finish	Reflective Black	Reflective Black	Platinum Chrome
Rinse Stand Case Included	❌	❌	✅
Travel Case Included	❌	❌	✅
Travel Lock	❌	❌	✅
Wash Indicator	❌	❌	✅
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	2 Years

The Gold isn’t much of an upgrade on the Silver, while as you can see, the extras that come with the Pitbull Platinum (like the travel case) are ‘nice to haves’. It’s the extra hour of battery life on the Platinum that is the difference-maker.

The blades are different too (not necessarily better). The Pitbull Gold and Platinum come with the regular Forte blade. The Pitbull Silver comes with a Carver blade specially designed for coarse or thick hair.

I dismissed the Gold as I’m not sure who it would appeal to, and just focused on the premium Platinum model and the bargain Silver:

Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Price: Great value for money	Battery life: Shorter than some cheaper models
Closeness: Near-razor-close shave	Basic display: Lacks detail
Comfort: Gentle on scalp
Ergonomic design: Ideal for head-shaving
Flexibility: Flexible, intricate design
Easy to clean: Easily disassembles/reassembles
Convenience: Quick, even shaves
Noise level: Quiet
Wet and dry use: Can be used both ways
Cordless & corded use: Can be used while charging

Pros

1. Price: The Pitbull Silver isn’t a cheap head shaver, but at around half the price of its big brother, the Platinum, it represents great value for money. I paid around $100 for mine and the use I’ve had from it combined with the quality of the shave makes it a great investment for that price.
2. Closeness: The Pitbull Silver delivers a near-razor-close shave. It feels like the day-after smoothness of a previous night’s wet shave. When short on time, skipping a full wet shave for this is a win in my book.
3. Comfort: Unlike some other head shavers, the Pitbull is surprisingly gentle on your scalp. The aggressive Andis Profoil, for example, has never left any cuts behind but I’ve always been able to feel the blades working against the scalp. The Pitbull is much more delicate.

4. Ergonomic design: The Skull Shaver’s design is ideal for head-shaving, as it’s almost impossible to drop even when you’re shaving tricky areas like the back of your head. Slotting between your fingers, the shaver sits in the palm of your hand, making shaving as effortless as rubbing your hand over your head.

5. Flexibility: Many shavers on this list have flexible heads. However, the Skull Shaver stands out thanks to its intricate design. The shaving head flexes with the contours of your scalp. The blade holders are also spring-mounted, ensuring added movement and a super-comfortable shave.
6. Easy to clean: The Skull Shaver easily disassembles for cleaning and reassembles after. Regular cleaning extends its lifespan. I brush out the hair after every shave, and while you can rinse it, submerging is off-limits.

7. Convenience: I bought the Pitbull to avoid going out with days-old hair growth when I lacked the time for a wet shave. The website and marketing materials boast about a ’90-second shave’. In reality, I spend 2-3 minutes ensuring I cover all areas of my scalp for an even shave, which is still pretty good.
8. Noise level: The Pitbull is quiet and just makes a sort of whirring sound rather than a deep buzz, which makes it sound futuristic if anything. When you press on harder there’s a slight squeal from the blades, which acts as a reminder only to apply gentle pressure.
9. Wet and dry use: The Skull Shaver can be used both wet and dry. However, it’s crucial to clean the blades after every use to prevent clogging from old shaving cream. Personally, I occasionally wet shave with mine. But mostly, I use it for quick shaves before heading out, saving the wet shave for when I have more time.
10. Cordless use: Unlike its rival the Remington Balder Pro, the Pitbull Silver can be used while charging, or cordless for up to 60 minutes. Not that you’d ever need it for that long unless you forget your charger on vacation.

Cons

• Battery life: This is only a con if you don’t charge your electricals frequently. As someone who panics if my phone battery goes below 70%, it’s not an issue for me as mine is plugged in after every use. However, you can’t get away from the fact that other head shavers on this list, like the close-cutting Andis Profoil, offer much longer cordless use.

• Basic display: The basic red/green battery indicator light is a massive downgrade from the information displayed by the Platinum model.

The Verdict

If you want the best bang-for-your-buck electric head shaver, the Skull Shaver Pitbull Silver is the one to get. It’s about half the price of the Platinum model but still delivers a super-close, smooth shave in just a couple of minutes.

For me, it’s a no-fuss, no-mess solution when I don’t have time for a wet shave but still want to look sharp.

It’s got the same ergonomic design that makes Skull Shaver’s Pitbull range so easy to use. The flexible blades glide over the scalp without irritation, and the Carver blade is built for coarse hair, making it ideal if you’re shaving a few days’ worth of stubble.

Battery life is a respectable 60 minutes, which is plenty unless you’re planning a full-body shave (no judgment).

What’s missing? Well, the battery indicator is pretty basic, just a red or green light. The Platinum gives you a percentage readout, which is handy if you’re someone who pushes it to the last minute before charging. And while 60 minutes of cordless use is decent, the Platinum doubles that.

So, should you buy it? If you want the best overall Pitbull, the Platinum’s extra battery life and fancy display might be worth the extra cash. But if you just want a high-quality electric head shaver that gets the job done without the premium price tag, the Pitbull Silver is a solid choice.