Thoughts after first shave

[Ming the Merciless]

A point.  Made before.  A good smooth dome does not depend on the latest razor, whether a 5-bladed "Swiss Army Knife" or a "Hot Wheels" Headblade.

I have a single-blade razor (vintage 1940) that produces an excellent result, and as long as I can find blades for it (bought a couple-three year's supply a year or so ago), it'll be the one in my hand.  If you are having trouble getting "slick" with the latest hot-diggety, you are just not using it right.  If I can do "smooth" with my antique...well, what is that telling you?  Your move.

[rico]

a very good nick-free shave.

Duh. My daughter reports nicks on the top of my head. I checked right after the shave with a mirror and a paper towel. Maybe I bleed slow? I should have used my alum block. Forgot wet shaving 101.

[PowerBuilder]

My first thought was: why the heck didn't I do this years ago? 

I'm hearing you brother. Lately i find myself looking at guys slowly going bald..trying to hide it & thinking 'mate....just join the slyguy look....shave it & celebrate it!


I'm also preaching the good word to friends who have no hair loss at all lol





on track tho...I didn't find any weird numbness at the back of my head! Am i an alien ? lol

[Nonick]

Rico, yeah, the Norelco is a lot safer (trust me, I try very hard not to nick myself; else I bleed like a stuffed pig- whatever that is).  But...the Norelco will take longer and you will never (NEVER) get quite the closeness of a good blade.  The best electric that I've found is the Panasonic wet/dry (use it wet!!!) with a good gel like Headslick- when I'm really shaving close I need lubrication or I'm donating blood to my wash cloth.    
I've heard, and read on another thread, that the Braun is also real good.  
If I'm going to be slick smooth, I prefer a blade.  I don't want the velco feel as a 5 O'clock shadow on my head at the end of the day.  It just tares up my pillow at night   (or I can use an electric twice a day!)    

[kenrh]

Don't get a headblade - they are absolutely useless.  I've thrown mine away.

[BaldRob]

Don't get a headblade - they are absolutely useless.  I've thrown mine away.

Many here will disagree with you!  I've been using the headblade for about 5 years now and cannot find a better headshave...

[D.A.L.U.I.]

The "weapon" thing really depends on a guy's noggin, how a guy shaves, pressure, angle, etc., and many other issues.  For me, the HB just never worked, I was and am more comfortable w/ my M5 (used to be Fusion).  I think the determining factor has to be what works for the Sly Bald Guy on an individual basis.  I didn't throw mine away, I tried a few times, it just never worked for me.  Now my M5, that's the tool for my scalp and face--or what's left of my face after accounting for the face fur.  If it takes you to smooth, a long lasting smooth, go with it.