Remington PG6171 The Crafter - Beard Boss Style and Detail Kit, Beard Trimmer, Grooming Set, Platinum, 11 Pieces

Updated Review - 2 years later: I've kept a beard 100% of the time and I use this usually a few times a week. It still cuts well and I don't see any need to sharpen the blades at this point, which makes the titanium blades more of a status item than actually useful in my opinion. I still do not see a need for a two speed button besides using less power so the vendor can claim the battery last a really long time. I never use the slower speed. Maybe I just don't see the legitimate reason, but those gripes don't matter. It works well and was a good purchase. The one time I ran the battery dead, I plugged it in a few minutes while I grabbed clothes to put on after I showered and unplugged it maybe 5 minutes later and it had plenty of power to completely trim my beard and mustache. I do not charge it frequently - one charge goes for a LONG time. I only use the two shortest beard trimming attachments and the attachment for trimming hair around your nose and ears (geez, I'm getting that old...) and they work great. I cannot comment on the rest of the attachments. I suspect this will work great for YEARS to come so long as I do not lose the charging cable. Original Review: The only difference between this model and the higher end model is the colored siding and the titanium coated blades, which if these blades are as good as the blades on my last Remington trimmer that lasted me 14 years, 99% of that I had a beard and mustache, the lower model should fit anybody just fine. If the batteries hadn't finally died out, I'd still be using my older model Remington. The only reason I liked the older model better is because it had a dial you could rotate to adjust the trimmer length versus swapping out various size clips which you could lose, but this one so far seems to be as high quality as the one that lasted me 14 years. No need for the two speed button...I doubt many people run on the lower speed so in the end it is a way for Remington to boast that they have a 180 minute run time on a speed not many people use, but beyond that little salesmanship gripe, it is a great beard trimmer. The only reason that one died is the batteries finally wouldn't hold a charge. I've used this one for months and only recharged it when I knew I'd not have any time to risk having a dead battery because I was going to be in a rush when I was getting off of work and about to shave (I work from home). Battery life seems great, no matter which speed you use.

I paid $29.71 for the PG6171 groom kit and started using it on Mar 24th. After 82 days of almost daily use it finally needed its first charge. Almost 3 months on one charge works for me. Selling points were the low price, mostly positive reviews, the useful attachments, and that the product is cordless, waterproof, and has a long-lasting lithium battery. I found the product easy to use and maintain. I have a full beard. I use the minifoil shaver almost daily to clean up my cheeks and neck. I use the 6mm 1/4" guide comb on the wide trimmer for the sides and jawline and the 20mm adjustable guide comb for trimming under my chin. The 3mm 1/8" guide comb is perfect for my eyebrows, and the nose and ear trimmer does its job well too. For maintenance, I clean the groomer and attachments with a small brush after each use, and every few weeks I put a little cutter oil on the blades, turn the groomer on and off, and wipe off any excess oil. Since the groomer is waterproof, I also occasionally rinse the product under warm water as recommended by Remington. I did have one problem that was quickly resolved by Ann at Remington Customer Support. One day I noticed the metal foil on the shaver had a sharp edge because it had split on one side. I sent a message to customer support through their website, and they immediately sent me a replacement minifoil shaver with no questions asked. The foil on the shaver is very delicate, so treat it carefully to avoid accidentally crushing it with your thumb or finger when you twist the shaver head on and off the groomer. An improvement would be a protective plastic foil cover, but since Remington replaced the part promptly I have absolutely no complaints and gladly rate this product with 5 stars.

TLDR: Excellent quality and value for money Look, I'm not sponsored or anything, just a guy that shops for good stuff off Amazon or ebay (if cheaper) and I always search for good quality products and let me tell you, this trimmer is NICE. I can't speak for the durability as I've only had it for a little under 2 weeks but I use it about every other day. Let's get into the details. This is a trimmer so there isn't a whole lot to talk about. Pros: - Quality is excellent, feels comfortable to hold and the twist on/off design is a much better one as you're less likely to break the heads vs snap on/off ones from other brands. - It trims really close, I mean I had another trimmer from Hizek (I don't see it on Amazon anymore) and this gives me a much closer shave and the blades are sharp so there is no tugging. - Two modes, I find either mode to be powerful enough to cut hair with ease. Having different speeds is good if you need it. - 1.5mm guard, I mean the smallest I had before this was 3mm so having the 1.5mm in this is perfect, as well as the other sizes. Also the nose/eyebrow trimmer is excellent. - Comes with a little pouch/carrying bag. It's nothing luxurious or screams quality, but it gets the job done and is a nice-to-have that comes with your purchase. I appreciate having it. Cons: - None yet as it is all I need and more for the money. If you're still looking around for what trimmer set to get, I too was that guy and after reading multiple reviews I settled on this. If you're shopping for that husband, boyfriend, brother, father, whatever, I think they'd love this as a gift. Maintenance: - Just remember to wash and dry your trimming heads after use and touch a bit of oil on them before putting it back in storage. The lifespan of your tools are highly dependent on the care you give to them. PS. My cheap Hizek one didn't stop 'working', it just wouldn't turn off and the on/off switch was malfunctioning so I had to get rid of it. Wasn't worth fixing either. But this is way better quality. Happy trimming!

Quick review: Worth the price, a good product with a lot of functionality, disassembled parts seem like that can break easily. Full review: This product seems like it's supposed to answer all your facial hair (and maybe body hair too) needs, and in the end, it does. The crafter comes with a basic head, that has 5 plastic attachments to it to change the length from 0-4, that means if you want one length in one place and a different one at another, you'll have to stop the trimming and change the plastic attachment. You also get a plastic cover attachment for bigger heights, these seem unreasonable for a beard, but it's good to have the option. You also get a narrow head for fine trimming, a flat head for eyebrows, nose hair and ears, and a guarded trimmer to completely remove hair. I usually like to keep my beard at 1 (3mm) and it does a fine job at doing so, I can also change the head to get a fine line around my beard. The product is waterproof but it didn't come with oil or a brush, so I have to use my old brush. All the small parts come with a bag which is convenient. Overall, the product feels good, but the changeable parts feel cheap like they can break easily. charging is easy but didn't come with an adapter so I had to use my own. It's a good product for someone in his​ 20's ,but I feel like when this one breaks , I'd get a better model.

I purchased this to replace an aging Braun Cruzer. I have owned about 6 trimmers, and am surprised how good this trimmer is. The blade is good quality, and you can tell when you use it. It creates razor sharp lines, and cuts to the set length on the first pass over the area. Since it is advertised as waterproof, it imply that the blades must be stainless steel. The battery is great, and will not come close to being depleted after using on and off for a half an hour. It is advertised with a 3 hour runtime, and it appears to be not far from the truth. The attachments are well designed, and hold their settings well while being used (I've seen the length setting slip on cheap trimmers when a lot of pressure is applied). It would be nice if it came with a charging stand, but overall this is a great unit, and a bargain for the price. Recommended. ** UPDATE ** I have been using this now for 2 weeks. The battery lasts a long time, and the motor has plenty of power. The real difference is the quality of the blades, which are excellent. I am very impressed with this trimmer. Compared with the past couple that I've owed, this is a pleasure to use, and the results are noticeably better.

I've used shower trimmers for many years - it's so convenient to shave my head and beard in the shower, been doing so for many years. I've been using the Remington since April, and it is far and away the best one I've tried. (The other's I've tried are ok, but have their foibles. They are: Panasonic ER224S Men's Cordless Wet/Dry Hair, Beard and Body Electric Trimmer and Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7100, BG2040 .) Outstanding features: * Battery life far beyond anything else I've tried - lasts several weeks of daily use, always on high speed. And charges very quickly! * It shaves well - never any nicks but shaves close, for a trimmer, and compact, easy to get to where I need. * Nifty attachments - nose and ear trimmer design is really good, works well. I haven't tried the foil head, curious about that. * I found a simple arrangement that gets the length I want for my partial beard, but there's a lot of options including an adjustable head if you need. * Compact - easy to include in my travel kit, even with charging cord (which I usually don't need). * Seems kinda bullet-proof simple. The blade assembly doesn't have space to gather residue, so little or no cleaning is required. The general quality of operation together with the extreme run between charging, topped off with the compactness and generally fine design and accessories makes it a real win, and this an unreserved recommendation.

I purchased this back in September of 2017 so this it a 2 years later review. I don't shave daily, more like twice a month, sometimes once a week during the summer. I've gone through full beard trimming to goatee trimming + rest of the face shaving with this trimmer.the last time a sharpened blade touched my face was 2008... Basically I use this for full face grooming, and never used it in the shower. PROS: low maintenance and easy to use. For the first year, it would hold charge very well and I could get 3-5 full face shaves from it. I liked the ease of the guard attachments and the adjustable beard guard. Simple, effective. Auto sensing charger is great for those that travel internationally. Bonus points for that! Very easy to clean (pop the head off and run it under water for a minute). Small unit and a good selection of accessories/guards. CONS: Like many others have mentioned, the low/high speed is definitely a 'useless' / 'normal' selection. Over the 2 years of use, I have always had to use the high speed all the time for effective beard trimming. Low was not able to trim my beard without 10 passes in the same spot. The "normal" speed was effective, especially when it had to remove the full beard from time to time. Extended life of the battery isn't the best. Year 2 saw a steady degradation of charge and with that, a slow drop in the "normal" speed performance. The past 6 months have been 1 use per charge. Today it barely made it through a full beard removal first pass before it died (2 minutes of runtime on "normal") It's charging right now so I can finish the trim of the goatee and clean up sideburns. Another issue is that you cannot use it while it's charging. As the battery life slowly degrades, it'd be nice to finish out a grooming session while plugged in after the battery has died. Overall I really liked the trimmer during the first year. As battery life dropped during year 2, I started losing my 'joy' to use it, and I was spending more time grooming due to the lower performance. I'd really like to see Remington change the battery to something user replaceable but still rechargeable. (like Streamlight's 18650 series batteries). That would allow me to use the trimmer until it truly failed mechanically, plus being able to use a common battery for multiple devices is attractive as a consumer. At fifty bucks a pop, I did expect a little longer life and while I wince thinking about it, I'll probably buy another one and over the next 2 years really shop around for a better solution. I'm sure there's a manufacturer out there willing to meet the demands of sensible, practical, bearded or semi-clean shaven men like myself. Hopefully Remington is up for the challenge too, and steps up their game a notch.

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