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Just wanted to say Hi, and stay SLY (30/Male) by JuniorNA on 04 May, 2012 09:16
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Hey everyone, just signed up but i've been a long time reader an finally decided to join the party.
I am 30 now, but i've been showing significant signs of hair loss since i was about 21. I've always shaved my head with a 0 with clippers. I always got lazy due to the amount of cleanup that was necessary so i would let my hair grow out for weeks at a time and then finally get the strength to buzz and clean again.
It was only about 20 days ago that i decided to shave my head every other day to minimize clean up, and to hide the balding completely.
I stick with a regular remington head shaver, but i remove the clippers and shave that way...i've been doing that for almost 12 years. I finally decided to shave (used a Fusion proglide, WTG and ATG, and absolutely loved it. Since my head is used to shaving with a trimmer, i don't get that much irritation and bumps. I was literally able to scrub the stubble areas that i missed on my front to back and back to front passes . I absolustely love it.
I rushed and got the headblade sport, and headslick...and even though I didnt nick or cut myself in anyway, I felt the entire procedure was awkward and not satisfying. I guess i'm just used to being able to fly through the entire process with the fusion and I couldnt get a lot of the same areas with the headblade .
I've read a TON of mixed reviews on the head-blade, some love it, and some dont...my only thing is that I love to have that baby smooth shave after i'm done...and i've read that a lot of users don't go for that when using the head-blade (it will look smooth to other people, and only we will know that it's not baby smooth).
I found it hard to go from bottom to top on side of the head, which is where i like the smoothness to be also. but going front to back wasnt bad either.
I tried the CP3 blades on the HB also (Gilette custom plus), but i didnt feel a big difference compared to the 3 blade...maybe a little less irritation, but i didn't get a smooth shave with either. Nothing really compared to the fusion proglide, but who the hell wants to spend 30$ for a pack of 8 ?
Anyway, that's my long winded intro, i plan on being a regular here and I'm glad i found this place.
I'm not going to give up on the HB just yet....im trying it every 3 or 4 shaves and anything I missed with the HB, I'm using the fusion to finish up. Mainly because i dont want to see the HB and HB triple blades just collect dust
I also bought this razor for missed areas , let me know what you guys think of this, and please....honest opinions only, i can't learn if i don't get critiqued
http://www.amazon.com/Remington-MSC-140-Titanium-Battery-Operated/dp/B0009OAFVG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top -
#1 by Baldstu on 04 May, 2012 09:34
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Welcome , and your intro is proof of the pudding HB,I fullyagree with you and. Contnue with afusion myself daily
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#2 by JuniorNA on 04 May, 2012 11:19
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Hey Chav, i've read most of your posts about your hB issues and i have to agree with you as well. Is it the general consensus of this forum that you're not going to get a baby smooth shave when using the HB, and that the HB will just do what's necessary? Or do people actually get the same save as us Fusion guys ?
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#3 by RoWilJr on 04 May, 2012 12:50
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Welcome to the forums! Great intro and looking forward to your stay here.
I use the HB Sport and get the baby smooth shave every morning. Don't feel any stubble until late in the evening (shave around 5:30) But, as others have stated, YMMV. Again, welcome! -
#4 by Natedawg on 04 May, 2012 13:11
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Welcome to the party, Junior! I've honestly never used the HB. Looks way too gimmicky for my taste. Disposable Mach 3 razors give me a smooth clean (and quick!) shave every time. 14 for $25 at Costco. In the end, stick with what works for you. Good luck in your razor quest!
Glad to have you aboard!
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#5 by JuniorNA on 04 May, 2012 14:08
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Thanks guys, in between my first post and this post i decided to try the HB again since i had 1.5 days stubble. (buy the way i purchased the sport, but not the "New rubberized" sport, since Walgreens didnt carry it. So i guess i'm not missing much (maybe some rubber wheels and a rubber grip). But it got better this time. I can't scrub the missed spots because of the HB is contoured to your hand, but I was find with going straight lines, back and forth. Then again, touched up with the Fusion. Maybe once i get the hang of the HB, i'll be able to go back/cross/side, whichever want i want until I don't feel stubble anymore.
Who knew that this much went into head shaving
i had no idea....I can relate because i have very sensitive skin, and I joined a shaving forum and finally started to use a DE safety razor with Feather blades ,and i haven't had an ingrown hair on my face and neck in over a year, i still enjoy shaving now that I've switched over to the DE blades...so maybe i'll finally get the hang of head shaving also .
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#6 by vsG734 on 04 May, 2012 15:49
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I've always run with Gilette... starting with the mach 3, and then the 4, and now the fusion 5 blade lol. I noticed the non-power gets closer for me. The microfins lift the hair, the 5 blades chop a lot of it down, and the lubrication strip that lasts for all of about 5 seconds softens the hair.
I just hate that the refills are so damn expensive and dont stay sharp. They can make a better blade, they know what they are doing by only giving the blades an edge to last for a short time. It would probably help if I didn't have such coarse hair. -
#7 by IllinoisBaldy on 04 May, 2012 16:14
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Welcome to SBG JuniorNA.
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#8 by Lynchy on 04 May, 2012 18:21
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Welcome
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#9 by BaldHDbiker on 04 May, 2012 19:47
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Welcome aboard. Fusion user myself.
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#10 by kalbo on 04 May, 2012 19:55
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Welcome to the party. The wisdom you have with regards to head shaving is very much appreciated. Looking forward to ,ore of your inputs.
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#11 by wpruitt on 05 May, 2012 11:01
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Welcome Jr
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#12 by Sir Harry on 05 May, 2012 21:48
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Welcome aboard! Have a Headblade, but haven't been using it because other razors (so far) have been doing a better job. Good Luck and post often!
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#13 by JuniorNA on 07 May, 2012 05:39
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Thanks guys. Glad to be here
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#14 by Mikekoz13 on 07 May, 2012 05:43
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Welcome to the Forum, Junior!
I'm a HeadBlade user.... I love mine! Your comment about the HB not getting a super smooth shave is incorrect. I guarantee you my shave is just as close as any shave you get with a stick razor. The HB just takes some time to get accustomed to.