Head Shaver Review

FreeBird FlexSeries Pro Review – Great Improvements

Im no stranger to electric head shavers, and I am well acquainted with the company FreeBird and their previous head shaver–FreeBird FlexSeries.

The previous FlexSeries was what I would call a run-of-the-mill (vanilla if you like) shaver, and it lacked when I compared it with head shavers like the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold Pro. I also gave the Groomie a preference over the FlexSeries in the Freebird FlexSeries vs Groomie BaldiePro comparison.

However, while the previous model lacked–the new FlexSeries Pro is better by a long shot, and it’s like a completely different shaver in terms of features, design, and performance.

Let’s get into the nitty gritty and take a look at the features and design before I go tell you guys how it performed (head shaved).

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You might be able to find some additional information in the YouTube video review I created for this head shaver, and/or the visuals might help.

Features and Design

Unboxed, the kit includes accessories like the previous model. I am not much of a fan of accessories with a head shaver as it mostly seems more about marketing hype (this shaver can do this that and blah blah type of spiel) than useful.

Anyway, my preferences and opinions aside. The kit contains:

• The shaver
• USB power cord (no adapter)
• Protective blade cap cover
• Trimmer attachment
• Three trimmer guards (3-5-7 mm)
• Ear and nose trimmer
• A cleaning brush

Build Quality & Ergonomics

The rectangle shape of the FlexSeries Pro with rounded edges is nothing special, unlike shavers like Skull Shavers and others that have a more ergonomically friendly design.

While the design does not look that ergonomically friendly, it still fits in the hand and palm very well and feels comfortable.

The ant-slip-coated outer edges of the shaver body and two rubberized grips on the side seem to suffice in terms of providing enough grip while shaving.

Everything bar the blades are made from plastic, as is the norm with shavers. It does feel solid enough to last from what I would expect (approx. 3 years).

Unlike the Standard FlexSeries and some other head shavers, the head does not pivot at all. However, as you will see, I will mention in the next section, it’s not a deal breaker, and the blade design makes up for not having that feature.

Blade Section

The blades are an aspect of the Pro that FreeBird really paid attention to compared to the standard version.

They’ve really got this right!

While it only has four rotary blades, as proven with other head shavers, four is enough and covers the shaving area very well.

The four-blade section flexes in and out as a whole, which is ideal for shaving along various contours. The company nails it and brings the shaver in line–competing with some of the better-performing shavers by making each blade flex alongside the whole blade section flexing.

The blade section has also been given the collection chamber. I have found this is much better and more practical than the individual blade folding-out design that had no chamber (for cleaning purposes mainly).

Power and Battery

The 800 mAh lithium battery is kind of a standard with most electric head shavers. However, the PitBull Gold Pro is somewhat more at 1400 mAh.

I did not find this lacking at all in power, and it sounded like it was changing its power somewhat, which would be in line with FreeBird stating it has a smart adaptive motor.

I have used the shaver for a month (I will continue to use it longer) and used it every day or every two days sometimes. It took 3 weeks for the battery to need recharging, which is very good. Keep in mind, though, that all these lithium batteries are great at first and then lose charge quicker after continuous use.

FreeBird states we can get up to 90 minutes of runtime from a fully charged battery, but they dont state how long it takes to fully charge back up. Mine took about an hour to charge!

The shaver can also be operated while corded and on charge.

Keep in mind no adapter comes with the shaver. You can attach it to a USB port on a laptop or device, or we should only use a 1 amp 5-volt adapter with the cord (higher may damage the shaver).

Charging Light and Travel Lock

While I do like the percentage charge I get on some shavers, I am still happy with the charging lights on the FlexSeries.

The three dots all light up when the battery is fully charged, and then when it reduces and indicates two lights, it has hit 66% or less, and then one light indicates it is running at 33% or less. I am happy with that style!

The useful travel lock is activated when holding the power button for three seconds and again for three seconds to unlock.

The three dotted lights flash when the shaver is on charge.

Accessories

I was never a fan of sharing about accessories because they are never that great. Im a believer in using the right tool for the right job (i.e., dedicated trimmer, head shaver, etc.).

However, I have to try and test these things out for the review.

The trimmer was not too bad. It takes a long time to trim with, and I would rather get my clippers out, but if I only had the shaver with me–when traveling, for example–then it would do the job.

I tried the trimmer on my face, and it was okay. It’s a bit quicker on the face as it is a much smaller area to cover (I just fancied trying it). I did not try the trimmer guards as I did not have enough hair growth for them.

The nose and ear trimmer was handy and worked.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The blades are very easy to clean. I clean them with a brush and blow first to get debris out, then drop a spot of antibacterial soap on the blades before rinsing them under the warm running water from the tap.

Let the blade top section sit open to dry before reconnecting it.

After every 3 shaves, I put a spot of oil on each blade. It helps them last longer.

We can also take apart all individual blades for cleaning purposes or if there is a fault with them. The center section has an arrow to show which direction to remove the blade holder.

FreeBird states the blades should last for around 50 shaves. Well, if that were the case, then I would already need a new set in a couple of weeks, which is not happening in my wallet.

These companies try to squeeze too much out of their buyers with replacement blades and get them on a subscription service. If they are no good after 2 months of use, then they are poor blades. Brio, who produces the Brio Raze (not a great shaver), states theirs lasts for 12 months, and Remington states 6 months for their head shavers.

You can get 6 months or more out of these blades. You will know when they are dulling as they won’t cut as well.

How Does the FlexSeries Pro Perform and Shave?

Before writing up this review, I used the head shaver for about a month and shaved daily or every two days.

I have to say, based on my experience with the last FlexSeries, it’s a major improvement and puts the shaver with the top head shavers I have tested, used, and reviewed.

A good blade system makes all the difference.

The blades ran along the top contours of my head perfectly and stayed close to the scalp without overlap. It beats the Remingtons there, which is a big plus for FreeBird (Remingtons are popular).

The shave was fast and comfortable, and at most, it took a couple of minutes to get the job done. Of course, it’s not as close as a manual razor (that’s the case with all electric head shavers), but it’s as close as the others.

I actually finished off a shave and then tried the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold Pro and Remington Balder Boss to see if I could get the shave any closer. I got no improvement, which means the FlexSeries Pro is comparable with those shavers in this aspect.

While it does not have the ergonomics and shape that other head shavers have, this seemed to be a minor issue as it fits well in the palm.

I tried a wet shave with an interesting shaving gel and shaving cream I was testing out. However, I did not feel much improvement in the shaving experience and preferred dry shaving.

Value For Money

I paid over the odds for mine, and I had to have it shipped to the UK. FreeBird, unlike other companies, including Skull Shaver, doesn’t sell outside the US yet.

At the moment, it’s priced at $69.95, which is a fair price point. It’s cheaper than some of the Skull Shaver brand models and around the same as a few other brands.

Final Thoughts – Who Should You Buy It?

I was really pleased after first trying the FlexSeries Pro as I wanted to see an improvement on the previous version, plus I did not want to waste my money.

As always, I am going to advise you guys to compare head shavers to see what features suit you best and other aspects. Having better ergonomics might be important to you, for example!

However, if the price is right for you and you want a head shaver that will do the job just as well as any other, then you’ve got one here.

Finally, I found a new head shaver that can join my best head shavers roundup, as most of them have failed my expectations for some time now.

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