Headblade ATX

[bobster]

Todd how many shaves are people getting out of the 4&6 blade cartridges roughly ?

[Slyfive]

Got mine yesterday and I'm loving it! Just want to say thanks to Todd for the awesome free samples, head shed is amazing! I got a sensor adapter just in case but will that work on the ATX?

[headblade]

Concerning how many shaves people are getting with the HB4 and HB6 compared to the HB3; I'm sure the 'company' line should be change the blade EVERY DAY!  Hahahah.  But I'm not going to say that.  Razor companies like to promote daily blade changing because obviously that means a lot more in the coffers.  As much as I would like to agree I generally change my blade every 2 weeks, regardless of which blade.

Let me explain. 

You can definitely get more mileage out of the HB4 and HB6...maybe even a month's use from one blade, but I generally change mine based on time, not shaves.  Car companies quote warranties by mileage and/or time (3yrs or 36,000 miles).  With blades I think it's the exposure to steam/water/etc that has more effect on the blade than does the cutting.  This is just IMHO.  I live alone and so the razor/blade is only subjected to the steam and water from my showers.  If you live in a household of 4 or 5 people and the HeadBlade is hanging in the shower then the lube strip and blade is subject to a lot more water/steam/corrosion, so it will need to be changed more often.  Rinsing the blade and/or drying it off really does make a difference.

The HB4 and HB6 are definitely better blades than the HB3 but that is not to say he HB3 is obsolete or not worth using.  For some guys the HB3 is the perfect blade because it shaves great and can be purchased at a lower cost.  If you have thick or coarse hair, or love the smoother/cleaner shave then opt up for the HB4 or HB6.  The HB4 is my blade of choice, since in April when I switched over from the S4 and HB3.

And according to some HeadBladers, including Tyler, the ATX is compatible with the Sensor adaptor.  Not something I recommend but we did develop all the adaptors and all the blades to work on all previous HeadBlade units (meaning even the Classic works with the HB4).  But the ATX was specifically engineered to work best with the HB4 and HB6.

Hope this helps.  And yes, we are currently working on the ATX S4.  It will be out in time for Father's Day 2013!!!

[mahaw90]

Just ordered mine,

1 ATX
4 clearheads
1 HeadShed
1 sensor adapters
1 headblade adapters
1 6 blader
1 4 blader

Buzzing! Can't wait for it to arrive. Love HeadBlade. I'd love a job working there LOL.

[jarrod]

Been shaving with the ATX for a few days now and i absolutely LOVE IT!! No irritation what so ever, even on the back of my neck. I shave everyday and use the HB triples. I was a little skeptical about the redesign because I've been an avid user of the HB sport for a long time, but the shave is great!! best advice I can give is that you can put slight pressure on the blade to find that perfect sweet spot for the perfect shave and no patchiness...just be careful because too much pressure and you'll be prone to nicks. this is the best headblade ever by far IMO. Way to go todd and team, best one yet!!!

[Slyfive]

I have to agree with Jarrod, it's great for a low/no irritation shave, and get the back of my neck better than any other product I have used. I'm still finding it takes a bit of time because I haven't got used to the right pressure sweet spot yet, but it's well worth it

[clarinetguy]

I have to say my interes in the ATX is growing. Being 5 months into shaving and loving my HB Sport, I was wondering about the change. Does anyone know how the 4 or 6 blades will work on the Sport handle? I just want to see what the options are. I do know that when I use my Gillette Fusion 5 blade on occasion, it seems to be a little smoother than the triple blade. Any thoughts on combinations would be great. Thanks.

[greatnessinc]

I have to say my interes in the ATX is growing. Being 5 months into shaving and loving my HB Sport, I was wondering about the change. Does anyone know how the 4 or 6 blades will work on the Sport handle? I just want to see what the options are. I do know that when I use my Gillette Fusion 5 blade on occasion, it seems to be a little smoother than the triple blade. Any thoughts on combinations would be great. Thanks.

Yes the new blades will work on the sport. Since getting my ATX my sport has been parked.

[garra]

Just shaved for the first time with the ATX (with 4-blade) and was a little disappointed.  I could not get a very close shave at all and had to resort to my HB Sport to go against the grain on the back of my head.  No matter how many passes i made with the ATX it would not shave closer.  I'll persist though and I must add that it does feel great, glides smoothly over the head.  Might try some of the triple blades in it and see how they go.

[Slyfive]

Remember, it is a completely different animal. Takes a while to get the pressure right

[skram]

I received my new ATX on Friday and gave it a run on Sunday and again this morning. I'm going to wait until I've run it a full week before posting a review. It is definitely a different animal than the sport and I want to be sure I've given it a good run. In the meantime, I have a question as I've been thinking about some of the differences between the 2 razors.

I only got the ATX and didn't order the replacement blades yet, so I do have a question for those of you who have used HB3 on the ATX or the HB4/HB6 blades on the sport:

- When using the HB3 on the ATX, do you use the yellow adapter that comes with the HB3 blades for use with the Sport?
- When using the HB4/6 blaes on the Sport, do you use the adapter that came with the ATX, or is there a different adapter for the Sport?

The reason I ask is that the Sport is using an adapter that puts the pivot point of the blade along the center of the cartridge, whereas the ATX puts the pivot point along the edge of the cartridge.Thus I'm wondering if you use switch up the blade are you also switching up the pivot point?

[greatnessinc]

I received my new ATX on Friday and gave it a run on Sunday and again this morning. I'm going to wait until I've run it a full week before posting a review. It is definitely a different animal than the sport and I want to be sure I've given it a good run. In the meantime, I have a question as I've been thinking about some of the differences between the 2 razors.

I only got the ATX and didn't order the replacement blades yet, so I do have a question for those of you who have used HB3 on the ATX or the HB4/HB6 blades on the sport:

- When using the HB3 on the ATX, do you use the yellow adapter that comes with the HB3 blades for use with the Sport?
- When using the HB4/6 blaes on the Sport, do you use the adapter that came with the ATX, or is there a different adapter for the Sport?

The reason I ask is that the Sport is using an adapter that puts the pivot point of the blade along the center of the cartridge, whereas the ATX puts the pivot point along the edge of the cartridge.Thus I'm wondering if you use switch up the blade are you also switching up the pivot point?

Yes you use the yellow adapter, just make sure you point the blades toward the wheels.

[skram]

- When using the HB3 on the ATX, do you use the yellow adapter that comes with the HB3 blades for use with the Sport?
- When using the HB4/6 blaes on the Sport, do you use the adapter that came with the ATX, or is there a different adapter for the Sport?

Yes you use the yellow adapter, just make sure you point the blades toward the wheels.

Interesting. That means that with the HB3 on the ATX, it's being changed from an edge pivot to a center pivot and that an HB4 on a Sport changes the sport from being a center pivot to an edge pivot.  I'll have to try those out after I get through my test week with the ATX and HB4. 

I'm curious to see how that affects things. If Todd is watching the thread, I'd be curious to know what the company's designers take on it is.

[valldo]

I have had my ATX for a week now, maybe shaved 5 or 6 times. All I can say is I like this toy!!
I get clean shaves with it and cuts and nicks are out of my dictionary now. I agree a little pressure is needed on some parts. That is part of a light learning curve, once you know where you have to apply it you're fine.
What I actually do during a second pass on the sides is to slightly lift the wheels, as if I was shaving my face. I sometimes used to do this second pass with a conventional razor, no need anymore with the ATX.
I use the ATX with Sensor Excel or Sensor 3 blades, haven't yet tried the HB4 that came with it.
Another thing to watch out, which I know most don't pay attention to, is the adapter, yellow or black depending on the blades. I recommend to change it from time to time, it really makes a difference. If you wait until it brakes you might wait forever

[mahaw90]

Mine should be here soon