Headblade 1st shave

[AKbald7]

So, after a long time of waiting (Thanks United Stats Postal Service) I finally got my Headblade.  After about 4-5 days after ordering I looked at the tracking code, apparently the USPS thought I didn't live where I live and sent it back.  The guys at Headblade were nice enough to call me and resend it, came within 2 days of that phone call.

So after checking my order again it said delivered yesterday, and I run outside like a child on Christmas and find my package.   They sent it with some little trial packs of their exfoliate and shaving cream and the matte/glossy lotions.  Mixed a little baby oil in with the shaving cream after getting out of the shower and started on the shave.  I thought the razor would be a bit bigger than it was, actually it's a lot smaller than I thought.  However, it fit in my bear paws just fine, and the first line I ran my finger back through it.  Didn't work so well, but I continued on.  Must have been a fluke because after that first line it worked just fine. 

Finished it off with the matte look since I figured the glossy would look odd on my pale head.  DAMN YOU MARCH FOR GETTING SO DAMN COLD SO QUICKLY!  It's a very good little tool to have, and it beats the hell out of using a regular old razor.  No more of the blade jumping and much easier to hold steady.  (Great for me because I can barely eat cereal without shaking the spoon and losing all the milk).

Can't wait to keep using it, great product, A+.

Now how does the blade come off?  Instructions are for girls!

[banmuir]

I was surprised by the number of (older) posts describing peoples trials and tribulations with the headblade. I used mine from day one, and would never give it up. Tried some Gillette blades a few days back and after the second nick in the first minute, switched blades back again!! I don't get nicks or cuts with headblade (but it's all imported stuff and I'm trying to find alternatives).

The danger for me is going over the same spot too much - especially the crown. But most importantly - keep the pressure off the blade!

I've always shaved by feel - so at times I laugh to myself as I stand at the basin in front of a mirror with my eyes shut while I wheel a sharp piece of metal over my head.

[FR8TRAIN]

Now how does the blade come off?  Instructions are for girls!

Both blade styles, Sensor or Atra, come off by grabbing the cartridge and gently sliding it to one side or the other. Once the pivot bar is clear of the hole or slide, that side of the cartridge will come free and voila, you have removed the cartridge from the HB. Do the same thing in reverse to attach a blade cartridge.

I LOVE the HB! It has been the only razor I use on my pate.

[Tricon7]

Are Headblades available in stores anywhere, or are the mail-order only? I'll be needing one very soon.

[Arnie]

When I first used a HeadBlade over 4 years ago...

The Sport I got came with the blade reversed by accident...

So for my first few shaves I was sort of pulling it across my dome rather than pushing it...

[marcx]

my first headblad shave was bit of abloody mess--but now I wouldn't give it up!

[buddha]

Are Headblades available in stores anywhere, or are the mail-order only? I'll be needing one very soon.

I know that Walgreen's carries the HB and, if I recall correctly, CVS does, too.

[-Doug-]

CVS does not carry them. However, RiteAid does carry them

[Mikekoz13]

Riteaid and Walgreen's is the correct answer.

[Titus13]

I just shaved for the first time with the headblade also
I could not beleive the the great shave I got plus all
there other products the headshed headwash and
gloosy itsheadblade products for me for now on