Not Made for Space. Chosen for It.
Source: NASA
Skull Shaver - From Everyday Grooming to the Artemis II Mission
There’s a specific kind of silence that happens right before a rocket launch. It’s that split second where everyone holds their breath, waiting to see if years of engineering and thousands of moving parts will actually do what they were built to do.
For the last year, our team has been holding that same kind of breath.
The Call We Didn’t Expect
It started with a phone call from Leidos, a major NASA contractor. They were looking for an electric head shaver for space for the Artemis II mission, but they were running into a wall. In the cramped, high-tech cockpit of the Orion spacecraft, you can’t just use any electronics. Most internal motors produce electronic noise (Electromagnetic Interference) that can interfere with various antenna arrays.
They needed a shaver that was powerful enough to perform but quiet enough that it wouldn't talk back to the spacecraft’s antennas.
The Test of a Lifetime
We sent them a Pitbull Diamond PRO. Not a prototype. Not a modified version. We sent the same shaver out of our inventory just like one you could order from our website.
It went through independent testing - measured, evaluated, and pushed against the limits of what’s acceptable inside the Orion spacecraft.
The goal was simple: see if it could operate in one of the most stressful environments known to man without failing.
When the results came back, we were floored. Not only did it pass, it did so with flying colors. Thanks to the Pitbull Diamond PRO’s unique design and components, it passed their testing with exceptional results. Leidos presented the data to NASA for final evaluation and we began the long wait.
Eleven Months Later
Eleven months after we received the news that testing was a success, we got another email. The Pitbull shaver was officially selected for the Artemis II mission.
"When we started Skull Shaver, we wanted to change how people felt about their morning routine. We never imagined our engineering would eventually be measured against the standards of a lunar mission. Seeing our product move from a bathroom sink to space is a reflection of how seriously we take reliability and design", Neel Kulshreshtha, CEO.
The Problem No One Talks About: Floating Hair in Space
While this was not expressly communicated by NASA or Leidos, we expect another feature likely played a key role.
Grooming in space requires specialized design, and it’s something we’ve talked about since day one: The Mess.
Skull Shavers were originally designed as a clean, travel-friendly shaver, with a blade system that captures hair clippings during use, allowing users to shave anywhere without mess. For example, someone could shave while on the way to a meeting and arrive with cleanly shaved skin and a clean, hair free shirt (or shave at home and leave a clean hair-free sink).
On Earth, a messy sink is just an annoyance. You clean it. Done.
If you shave in space and hair clippings get loose, they don't fall, they float. Those tiny hairs can drift and cause chaos.
We suspect that what began as a convenience feature for everyday grooming, proved uniquely suited for spaceflight. A product designed for everyday routines was now part of something far bigger.
From the Bathroom to the Lunar Surface
It’s a strange, humbling feeling to know that the same tool used in your morning routine can exist in one of the most demanding environments imaginable.
We didn’t set out to build a space shaver. We just set out to build the best electric shaver we could. It turns out that when you build things to a high enough standard for Earth, it takes you further than you ever planned.
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Disclaimer: While our product was evaluated and selected for spaceflight-related needs, this content is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASA, the Artemis II mission, or any associated personnel or contractors. References to NASA or its missions do not imply endorsement or partnership.
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