does the headblade give you a closer shave than a mach 3 razor?
I use a mach 3 and shave against the grain and get a REALLY dark shadow.
I have used both, and i find i like the mach 3 better. But i also think each guys experience is different and different products will work better for different guys. So give headblade a try. Might work better for you, or it might not. If it doesnt then you can always go back to mach 3, or even try something else
I recently was on a trip and used a Mach 3 for the first time (I normally use a double edge or single edge safety razor). I did a two pass shave and got an extremely close shave. I have never tried a head blade but with the results I am getting from these razors, I see no need to add another razor to my arsenal.
To echo what was said above, the HeadBlade might give you a closer shave, but it really depends on each person. What it won't do is reduce your shadow. This is due to the contrast between your hair color and skin pigment.