First use of HeadBlade and ATG

• First use of HeadBlade and ATG by Trac3 on 10 Oct, 2012 10:13
• Hey there
  
  I have postponed using my new headblade quite a lot but today I tried it out.
  
  First I started accidentally shaving against the grain. It looked as it didn't shave anything at all.. After 2-3 rolls while rinsing I noticed that blades are in other direction (Was using headblade right, just the blades where like on a normal razor).. Changed it up and continued shaving.
  
  First roll was an ease and all hair there were off.. At once I touched shaved area and WOW so clean (don't know the right word for it).. Shaved top and back first. Top was very easy, back gave me some trouble but I guess I have to get used to shaving with headblade. However it was a disaster with sides. After ~15 mins I gave up and shaved that part with normal razor that I used before.. Better luck next time.
  
  I LOVE ATG shaving as it looks so much better.. No shadow and pleasant to the touch Just love it! I think my first shave WTG gave me similar results (No shadow, but you can feel hair of course..) but it didn't last for future shaves.. Hope this isn't the case with ATG
  
  P.S. Quick questions.. Do you rinse (again not sure about the word) head after head lube? When to use HeadClear (before or after headlube) and how often?
• #1 by Paul the Headblader on 10 Oct, 2012 10:17
• I'm glad you've found the way!
• #2 by greatnessinc on 10 Oct, 2012 11:02
• Headlube is a lotion so no rinsing needed.
• #3 by Frontier Guy on 11 Oct, 2012 19:39
• Trac3, you'll find the best patterns for shaving. I kind of do "front to back" then "base of neck up to the crown" a few "crown to forehead" and finish with a few "ear lobe to crown" on each side which gets just about everything. Even after 4 months I'm still finding nuances of improvement.
  
  Enjoy the journey!
• #4 by clarinetguy on 11 Oct, 2012 22:21
• 6 months of Headblade use here and totally at ease with it. I too have shaved ATG since the start. I find that as long as I prep well the finish is smooth. Headshed, Headwash, Headslick- shave smooth rinse with cold water and then Headlube Glossy. Have fun and enjoy it.
• #5 by theman on 12 Oct, 2012 17:10
• Quote from: FrontierGuy on 11 Oct, 2012 19:39

  Trac3, you'll find the best patterns for shaving. I kind of do "front to back" then "base of neck up to the crown" a few "crown to forehead" and finish with a few "ear lobe to crown" on each side which gets just about everything. Even after 4 months I'm still finding nuances of improvement.
  
  Enjoy the journey!
  

  Like all the different choice by real men such as the member's on this board.  I have tried all of them, and what ever works for you do it and keep with it !  Walk Tall, and be Proud, and pass it on and down .  This board is so tempting with items to try.  I use a fusion at this time but want to get a Mecker.   but it's a guy thing !  Enjoy !
• #6 by Trac3 on 13 Oct, 2012 08:21
• Thanks
  
  I used Fusion before HeadBlade. Both of them are great and I start to get used to HeadBlade now but still having problems around the ears. I guess in a week I will have a hang of it.
  
  What about HeadClear? Do I use it before, after or without HeadLube? Do I apply it only on bumps etc?
• #7 by greatnessinc on 13 Oct, 2012 20:16
• A tip for shaving around the ears:
  Star at the base of the ear behind the lobe and slowly shave toward the sideburns then make a pass in the opposite direction (start just below the sideburn and go slowly around the ear to the back of the lobe).