How to use the HeadBlade

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[Frontier Guy]

I'm a huge HeadBlade fan. Just take your time ... and gradually it will become faster. But what's the rush? Enjoy the moment.

[OzSly]

           Yeah what FrontierGuy said !

[Repent34]

I'm also a big fan of the HeadBlade.  Currently using the ATX with a HB6.  I also have piles of HB3 and HB4.  I've used them all and each seems to do a fine job for me.  Not really too sure if a HB6 works better than a HB3 for me.  They both seem to do the job.

One thing that I have done, that works for me, is during my touch-up phase I hold the ATX between my thumb and 1st/2nd fingers.  I do this so that I can only have the blades contacting my head.  Now I know this would not be for everyone but I have found that on some parts of my head no matter which direction I come at I still feel stubble.  Holding the ATX in this fashion allows me to get the business end of the ATX at the right angle.  When I hold the ATX as described I'm cautious to go slow and just affect the area where the stubborn stubble is.

[NoPony]

I like your HeadBlade attack plan, I use a very technique to get a good smooth finish.
Also I'd like to mention I found a good source and price of HeadBlade 3's but I'm not sure if the forum allows posting this type of info.

[frangi]

just wondering , what gives a closer shave, headblade sport or atx?

[SlySirHarry13]

just wondering , what gives a closer shave, headblade sport or atx?

IMO, the ATX because it has more blades and you can use it in any direction with minimal or no cuts. my 0.02

[skram]

just wondering , what gives a closer shave, headblade sport or atx?

For me, I get a closer shave with the Sport.

When I tried the ATX, I just couldn't get the pressure right to get an even close shave and I also had issues with above my ears. I tried the 4 and 6 blade cartridges and also the 3 blade sport cartridge on it and had similar results with all of them.

[SlyDome]

I just purchased the ATX, but haven't used it yet.

I shaved it last night with a Gillete 4 blade last night and it worked fine.  Did a little research then found out about the ATX and had to go get one.

Do you all recommend some sort of prep other than hot water before you shave?

[SlySirHarry13]

Do you all recommend some sort of prep other than hot water before you shave?

I am a big fan of Shave Secret, sold at WalMart for less than $4 per bottle. Use 5 drops mixed in with your shaving soap/gel/cream and it makes for a smoother shave. It also can be used alone to shave. Oh, BTW welcome to the forum!

[Lynchy]

Do you all recommend some sort of prep other than hot water before you shave?

Personally I don't, I have always found that it makes everything drag more.

YMMV

[BBCMark.]

just wondering , what gives a closer shave, headblade sport or atx?

Sport for me.