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Tried the Atra's on my Headblade Sport ...
by
X The Hierophant
on 15 Aug, 2007 12:30
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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...
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#1
by
Tyler
on 15 Aug, 2007 16:22
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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.
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#2
by
Stu
on 15 Aug, 2007 16:53
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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.
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#3
by
xnewyawka
on 16 Aug, 2007 20:34
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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?
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#4
by
warhawk
on 16 Aug, 2007 20:44
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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
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#5
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Tyler
on 16 Aug, 2007 21:40
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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.
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#6
by
xnewyawka
on 16 Aug, 2007 22:36
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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
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#7
by
Timmay
on 17 Aug, 2007 00:15
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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
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#8
by
Tyler
on 17 Aug, 2007 02:18
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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:
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#9
by
Paul
on 17 Aug, 2007 04:09
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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.
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#10
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JDog
on 17 Aug, 2007 10:19
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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.
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#11
by
xnewyawka
on 17 Aug, 2007 11:46
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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!
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#12
by
Timmay
on 18 Aug, 2007 10:42
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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.
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#13
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xnewyawka
on 18 Aug, 2007 10:48
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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
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#14
by
Timmay
on 18 Aug, 2007 11:49
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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