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Offline mrmagoo

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Blade replacement
« on: June 25, 2012, 04:42:27 PM »
I received one blade with my HeadBlade. When will I need to replace it and what with? I've used it twice and getting BB close w/ it is tough. I don't know what the blade is, but maybe I should replace it w/ another?


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Offline Mikekoz13

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Re: Blade replacement
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 06:45:43 PM »
HeadBlade makes replacement cartridges... both doubles and triples. If you get the other adapter (I think it's black) you can use Senor blades and some others.
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Re: Blade replacement
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2012, 12:33:23 PM »
That really doesn't answer my question. I'm just learning how to shave all over again (like I'm relearning everything else in my life). I have a double blade now. How long will it last? And if I want to get BB close, should I try a triple blade? Another brand?

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Re: Blade replacement
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2012, 02:21:26 PM »
Number of uses will vary with each person. I replace mine every Monday morning to start the new week. I've always used triple blades and am satisfied with them. Haven't tried any of the others.
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Re: Blade replacement
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2012, 02:42:43 PM »
The triples are really good ones. I never tried the doubles but read in another forum that they should be not so good. There are some people that got a bloody head using them.

If you have the black adapter the triple Sensor blades (or some substitutes from other suppliers) fit too and they are doing a good job.

I'm right now using an original triple, it has about 6 shaves now and still working fine. I think it will make 2 to 3 more turns.

But this depends on your hair... ;)

If your blade doesn't work after two shaves...maybe it's clogged? The stubbles tend to stick between the blades and then it seems to be dull. For a basic cleaning I sometimes use a water pick, this works fine for me. And meanwhile shaving often wash it out under a hard jet of water, works best in the shower.

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Re: Blade replacement
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2012, 05:46:30 PM »
Well excuse me..... one week on an HB cartridge for me. Your mileage may vary.
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