(Guys...I posted this in another thread "ATX Video Review" but that thread is a bit hard to find so I'm posting here, which answers Steve's question about patchy shave...)
We've had a few questions, and I see a couple posts, about how some people are getting a 'patchy' shave as compared with the complete clean shave from the Sport or S4. It has to do with getting the pressure correct and finding the 'sweet spot' of the blade when shaving. With the Sport and S4, the key is no pressure and the blade will pivot (like a see-saw) and will always be at the proper cutting angle. As we've always stressed with the Sport and S4; no pressure on the blade!!
With the ATX it is different because, by having a forward facing pivot, and the blade in the back, you have to get the blade flush on the head, so you will need some pressure. If you use to little, or too much, the blade will not be flat on the surface. With the pivot on the ATX, if you use too much pressure, the front guard will be pressed on the skin and actually lift, or pivot, the blade OFF your scalp, so you won't get a clean shave, but again, you will not nick yourself either.
For longtime HeadBladers this will feel a bit strange. It took me about two weeks to get completely comfortable with the early ATX prototypes last year...but now I prefer the ATX over any previous HeadBlade; mostly because I can shave my face and it's a much better blade. And the rubber wheels are awesome!
Some existing HeadBladers may still prefer the Sport, and we spent a long time working the HB4 and HB6 adapter so the new blades are compatible with any previous HeadBlade!
For new HeadBladers the ATX is a lot more intuitive and an easier switch from a conventional razor.
We are trying to offer more choices for our existing customers while offering an easier entry into the HeadBlade family. Some people never accepted, or adjusted, to the original 'blade first' design and stayed with a conventional handle. The new blade technology, and forward facing pivot, finally allowed us to design a razor with the blade on the back while retaining our commitment to providing the best headshaving equipment available.
If you've tried the ATX, and have experienced and patchy shaves, remember that there is a 'sweet spot' and even in Jacks' demo, he does lift the wheels towards the end of his stroke. Personally I keep the wheels down the entire shave, but the new design is a lot more forgiving and easier to customize the shave for your own scalp. So you can lift the wheels and put some pressure on the blade if that works best for you.
Hope this helps. As always feel free to send me a note via the HeadBlade site.
Todd
HeadBlade
