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The scheduled part everyone forgets

The best replacement shaver heads and foils for 2026

Every electric shaver has a scheduled part, and this is it. A rotary shaver takes a set of three heads; a foil shaver takes a foil and a cutter block, usually replaced together. Compatibility is a code — a short alphanumeric reference printed in the manual and on the packaging — and it is the only reliable way to buy, because the same shaver family spans several head references across model years. Availability of these parts varies sharply between countries, more than for any other family on this site, and pages here say where a reference is actually sold rather than assuming it is sold everywhere.

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  1. Skull Shaver Carver PRO 4 replacement rotary blade head

    Skull Shaver Carver PRO 4

    A Japanese stainless steel replacement rotary head for all Pitbull, Palm and Butterfly Kiss shavers, with spring-loaded blades and wet or dry use.

    Fits
    All Pitbull, Palm and Butterfly Kiss shavers
    Type
    Rotary, four heads per the model name
    Steel
    Japanese stainless
    Blades
    Spring-loaded, stated to reduce irritation
    Transmission
    Stated to keep clippings out — unique on this shelf
    Hair capture
    Stated
    Use
    Wet or dry
    Removal
    Easy-to-remove blade system
    Price
    $24.97 — the cheapest here
    Replacement interval
    Not published
    Installation instruction
    Not published
    Model numbers
    Not published — families only
    Warranty
    Not published
    Country of manufacture
    Not published
    Amazon reference
    B07QXTSQD8
    EAN
    0850006603121
    • It explains why replacing on time protects the shaver, not just the shave
    • Japanese stainless steel named, which two rivals here do not manage
    • No replacement interval, which is the one figure a consumable needs

    Best for: Any Pitbull, Palm or Butterfly Kiss, on schedule rather than on feel

    ≈ $25
    Check price on Amazon
  2. MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra SkinSafe replacement foil blade module

    MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra foil

    A pre-lubricated stainless steel snap-in replacement foil blade module for The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra, with full fitting instructions.

    Fits
    The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra — one product
    Type
    Foil, bi-directional
    Fitting
    Snap-in module, with published step-by-step instructions
    Lubrication
    Pre-lubricated — unique on this shelf
    Steel
    Stainless, stated to resist dirt, oil and buildup
    Safety
    SkinSafe, with a published disclaimer
    Stated for
    Groin hair in a single stroke
    Price
    $24.99
    Replacement interval
    Not published
    Piece count
    Not published
    Steel grade
    Not published
    Wet or dry
    Not stated
    Warranty
    Not published
    Country of manufacture
    Not published
    Amazon reference
    B0CKWNCKZX
    EAN
    0810040573620
    • A full fitting procedure, including which way to push — unique on this shelf
    • It says the foil arrives pre-lubricated, which tells you not to wash it off
    • It fits one product, where a rival fits about forty models

    Best for: A Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra, fitted by its own instructions

    ≈ $25
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  3. Freebird FlexSeries PRO ScalpSafe rotary replacement shaver blades

    Freebird FlexSeries PRO

    Replacement ScalpSafe rotary blades for the Freebird FlexSeries PRO, with a published four-week replacement interval.

    Replacement interval
    Every 4 weeks — the only interval on this shelf
    Reason given
    To keep blades sharp and rust-free
    Type
    ScalpSafe rotary
    Fits
    Freebird FlexSeries PRO head shaver
    Installation
    Stated easy to install and maintain
    Price
    $29.95
    Annual cost at that interval
    About $390 — our arithmetic, not a published figure
    Material
    Not published
    Piece count
    Not published
    Fitting instruction
    Not published — only that it is easy
    Model numbers
    Not published — one family
    Duplicated bullets
    Bullets 3 and 5 are near-identical
    Warranty
    Not published
    Country of manufacture
    Not published
    Amazon reference
    B0DKL1ZVFS
    EAN
    0850037626298
    • The only replacement interval on this shelf, which is what a consumable needs
    • It gives the reason for the interval: sharpness and rust, the two failure modes
    • Four weeks at $29.95 is roughly $390 a year

    Best for: A FlexSeries PRO owner who will keep to a schedule

    ≈ $30
    Check price on Amazon
  4. Philips SH30/50 replacement shaver heads, set of three

    Philips SH30/50

    Three replacement heads with ComfortCut blades, for Philips shavers in the Series 1000, 3000 and S54XX ranges. The shaver's own reminder icon lights when they are due, and the change takes five steps.

    Contents
    Three replacement heads
    Blades
    ComfortCut
    Compatible with
    All Series 1000, 3000 and S54XX shavers (S1XXX, S3XXX, S54XX), plus the SW3700
    Reminder
    The shaver's built-in icon lights when the heads need changing
    Change procedure
    Five steps, per Philips
    Amazon reference
    B01B1742HM (identical on 6 markets)
    EAN
    8710103767091
    • Philips states the compatibility as a code pattern — S1XXX, S3XXX, S54XX — which you can check against your own shaver in one glance
    • Three heads in the box, which is a full set rather than a single replacement
    • The listing repeats one of its own bullet points twice

    Best for: A Philips Series 1000, 3000 or S54XX whose reminder icon has come on.

    ≈ $29
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  5. Philips Norelco Bodygroom replacement shaving head

    Norelco Bodygroom head

    A replacement shaving head listed for about forty models across Philips Norelco Bodygroom, AXE, Satinelle and Remington, with no product description.

    Philips Norelco models
    26 in the bullets, plus BG3010 in the description
    AXE models
    2: XA525, XA2029
    Satinelle models
    10: BRE615 to BRL140
    Remington models
    2: BHT-300, BHT-1000 — a competitor
    Brands covered
    4
    Price
    $33.33 — the most expensive on this shelf
    Bullets
    4, all of them model numbers
    Discrepancy
    BG3010 appears in the description and not in the bullets
    Material
    Not published
    Mechanism
    Not published
    Piece count
    Not published
    Replacement interval
    Not published
    Fitting instruction
    Not published
    Warranty
    Not published
    Amazon reference
    B002UTEKB4
    EAN
    0075020255877
    • The broadest compatibility on this shelf by far: about forty named models
    • It names models across four brands, including a competitor
    • No material, no mechanism, no interval, no instruction, no piece count

    Best for: Checking your own model number against the list, and nothing else

    ≈ $33
    Check price on Amazon
  6. Philips SH71/50 replacement shaver heads in stainless steel, set of three

    Philips SH71/50

    Three stainless steel replacement heads carrying 45 SteelPrecision blades, for Philips Series 7000 and square Series 5000 shavers — with a reminder icon on the machine and a reset that needs a seven-second press.

    Contents
    Three replacement heads
    Blades
    45 SteelPrecision blades, stated to cut more hair per stroke
    Material
    Stainless steel
    Compatible with
    All Series 7000 and square Series 5000 shavers (S77XX and S55XX)
    Reminder
    Built-in icon lights when the heads need changing
    Reset
    Hold the power button for more than 7 seconds
    Amazon reference
    B08FDWPMP6 (identical on 6 markets)
    EAN
    8710103944119
    • The reset procedure is published — seven seconds on the power button — which is the step people miss and then assume the new heads are faulty
    • Forty-five blades, the same count as the Series 7000 shaver they go on
    • At $34 on amazon.com, on a range whose shavers publish no price there at all

    Best for: A Philips Series 7000 whose reminder icon has come on.

    ≈ $34
    Check price on Amazon

Choosing within shaver heads, by need

Getting a clean shave back

Worn heads force you to multiply passes, which irritates. Replacing them restores the appliance for a fraction of its price.

MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra foil

Lasting the stated life

A maker quoting two years assumes three shaves a week, not one a day. The stated life is divided by real frequency to get the monthly cost.

Philips SH71/50

Shaver heads and who each one is for

A shave that has become uncomfortable
The main signal: if the shaver pulls or needs several passes, the heads are to blame before the motor.
Changing the heads once a year
Many makers recommend annual or biennial replacement. An indicator on the appliance sometimes reminds you.
A shaver going from one face to another
Very old heads accumulate residue in inaccessible areas. Replacement is also a hygiene measure.

The trade-offs of shaver heads

The shaver maker's head or a compatible one
Generic heads cost far less and do not always have the same geometry or life. On a part in contact with skin, caution is justified.
Full set against single piece
On a rotary shaver, replacing one head alone unbalances the shave: the three wear together. The full set is the rule.
Cost of heads against price of the appliance
On some models a set of heads approaches the price of a new shaver. A sum to do before buying the appliance.

What keeps coming up about shaver heads

When should the heads be changed?

Generally every one to two years depending on use, or as soon as the shave pulls and needs several passes.

Should all the heads be replaced at once?

On a rotary, yes: heads of differing wear give an uneven shave. They are in fact sold as a set.

How do I reset the indicator?

The procedure is in the manual, often a long press on a button. Without it, the indicator stays lit after replacement.

Are heads compatible between models?

Rarely, and not even across a whole range. The reference is on the head itself.

Do compatible heads shave as well?

They cost far less and their geometry and life vary. It is a part in direct contact with the skin.

How do I make the heads last?

Cleaning after every use and complete drying. Never press while shaving: pressure wears the heads prematurely.

Can shaver heads be sharpened?

No. Their geometry and fineness do not allow it; they are consumables.

Where is the head reference on a shaver?

It is printed under the head holder, not on the body of the appliance. That reference is what to compare, not the shaver's marketing name.

In short, on shaver heads

A shave that pulls or needs several passes means the heads before the motor. On a rotary they are replaced all together — differing wear gives an uneven shave — and do not forget to reset the indicator.

Shaver heads at a glance

  • Most affordable here: MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra foil, at $25.
  • Price: $24.97 to $33.33, on 4 of the 6 models.

Shaver heads, side by side

There is no table here, and the reason is in the listings. The figure published most often across these 6 products is price, given by 4 of them — short of the four in five a column needs to compare rather than to display gaps. Each product page says what its own maker published.

What each budget covers here

Lower range

$25 – $25

2 models

MANSCAPED Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra foil, Skull Shaver Carver PRO 4

Mid range

$29 – $30

2 models

Philips SH30/50, Freebird FlexSeries PRO

Upper range

$33 – $34

2 models

Norelco Bodygroom head, Philips SH71/50

Where the numbers come from

Specifications: manufacturer sheets for grooming tools and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: Keepa.

Most recent revision in this category: October 5, 2026.

How we assess shaver heads

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.