Tried the Atra's on my Headblade Sport ...

[X The Hierophant]

I have been using the Headblade Triples on my Headblade sport for several weeks now and thought I'd experiment a little and give the Atra's a go.  Here are the results:

Pros:
(1) Half the cost of the HeadBlade Triples
(2) Easier to find in stores (much more commonly stocked)
(3) Got the closest shave I have ever gotten.  I even got my two problem spots for the first time!

Cons:
(1) I cut my head twice.  I have never before cut my head with the HeadBlade Triples in weeks of shaving
(2) I got a good bit of razor burn (also something I didn't get with the HeadBlade Triples)

In sum I got a very close shave ... a little too close really.  I plan to keep trying ... maybe I can change my technique or something to compensate for the difference...

[Tyler]

Yeah, I find that they give a much nicer shave than the trips.  Next, try the Sensor Excel blades.  I found they give just as close of a shave but with are less likely to get cut from them.

[Stu]

I wouldn't give up so quickly on the Atra blades.  It could be that since they're new/different to your head, you might just have to be more careful initially.  I'm sure I would have to adjust how I shave just a bit because of the newness of a different blade.  A blade is a blade is a blade is not a true statement.

[xnewyawka]

I am going to try the Atra doubles and then the Sensors.
My question is; do they both fit on the adaptor that came with the HB Sport?

[warhawk]

I am going to try the Atra doubles and then the Sensors.
My question is; do they both fit on the adaptor that came with the HB Sport?

xnewyawka...... yes they both fit your hb sport.  we have a lot of r sly brahs who use the atra doubles & sensors.    from researching, i think the sensors will do a better job.  keep us posted & c ya 'round the forum.

WARHAWK  

[Tyler]

I am going to try the Atra doubles and then the Sensors.
My question is; do they both fit on the adaptor that came with the HB Sport?

They are different adapters, but both adapters should come with the Sport.

[xnewyawka]

Tyler, My HB came with only one additional adaptor (black), which they say on the enclosed instructions will be compatible with the Atra's.
I bought mine at CVS. Maybe when you order from HB direct you get the extra adaptor?
I will try to see if the sensor's will fit on this adaptor too.
Thanks,

Joe

[Timmay]

ATRA'S
NO WAY IN HELL I WILL GO BACK TO THOSE.  I went and bought some Matrix3 plus titanium....ok now there is a good blade.  Never nicked my self once wiht those.  The Atra's...i was getting 2-3 nicks per shave on those damn things.  Im sorry I know some of you all use them...but hey I got a pack of 10 and a pack of 9 left...anyone want them?  I will be glad to send them to you FREE OF CHARGE . I will even pay the postage.
I think what I really need to do is get on line and order some headblade ones.  Those were teh best.  I did give my orginal antoher try tonight...just not as close anymore...still sharp and no gashes...but it was time to retire it after about 6 weeks.  I will mount and frame it I think.  LOL   

[Tyler]

Tyler, My HB came with only one additional adaptor (black), which they say on the enclosed instructions will be compatible with the Atra's.
I bought mine at CVS. Maybe when you order from HB direct you get the extra adaptor?
I will try to see if the sensor's will fit on this adaptor too.
Thanks,

Joe

If you have a sport, the black adapter fits the sensor blades and the yellow adapter fits the atra blades.

Here's the sensor: 


Here's the atra:

[Paul]

Hey Joe, when I got my sport it only came with the yellow adapter and I order directly from HeadBlade.  I emailed Mac at HeadBlade and they sent me Sensor adapters at no charge.

[JDog]

I use my HB classic with Sensor double blades and get a really close shave. The Atra blades work okay but I find them to not last as many shaves and they tend to jump a bit during the back to front against the grain shave.

I got the HB sensor adaptors free when I bought the 20pack double HB kit.

[xnewyawka]

Thanks Guys, I am clear on the adaptor's now. I will try my Atra double with much trepidation seeing as how many of you are not fond of them.
I do believe the Sensors will be much better because I have used them on my face and find them to be one of my favorite blades.
I will be sure to let you know the outcome when I change it.

My Original HB triple is still working pretty well tho'.
I have been getting my smoothest yet, but that could also be because I am getting better at using the HB period.
I can't stop rubbing my smooth dome! You guy's were right!

[Timmay]

told ya "New"  after a clean fresh shave ...I think it is just customary to rub the noggin....just be careful not to rub the skin off. 
Today is the first day I didnt shave when I woke up.  I was too tired after a full night of taking my son to WWE and seeing his "IDOL"  LOL John Cena....man his arms are HUGE
Anyways...I dont like the atra's  I have been using the matrix 3 blades...they seem to be doing fairly well...but still I get a few nicks here and there ...but as with the headblade original blade..i didnt get those.

[xnewyawka]

Hey Tim, I have seen the matrix 3 in My local CVS, was wondering about them. Do they fit on the original adaptor on the HB sport, or the Atra adaptor?

Joe

[Timmay]

I use the yellow adapter. You have to take the silvery gray thing off of the matrix3 and then it will fit on the yellow adapter.  Good luck