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Professor Melon:
 :D :Dear Schro: use some modern products. Get  Mach III Turbo razor or the Headblade. Use Aveeno Therapeutic shaving gel or something equally effective. Then, take a really long hot shower and shave it all off. You owe it to youraelf to proceed to the next phase of your life. Godspeed, Professor Melon

happyharry:
Hey schro,

I'm glad you went right ahead and posted.

As far as shaving after the holiday season is concerned, yeah, no problem at all
waiting for the season to be over before picking up the razor. But after the season's over
there's no turning back....swisssshhhh

All right, concerning your two questions:

I'm going to agree with pburke (aka "Call me Paul") on the Headblade, though my reasons
are different. It's like learning how to drive - let's practice with a car that has a manual transmission before switching to automatic. And after all, I have never used the HeadBlade, and I'm totally satisfied and content with the "normal" razors I use. So, learn the craft with the traditional tools, and then you can check out the more "unconventional" stuff. It's always a good idea to be familiar with and versed in the conventional tools first.
However, I recommend using a good (multiblade) razor. Try either a Mach 3, Shick Quattro or Gillette Fusion - you don't want your head to be a bloody mess, now do you? ;)

As far as dandruff is concerned, hm, I don't know. Never had any. But common sense tells me you shouldn't have a problem with it. After all, you're shaving your head (especially if you go against the grain), shaving it all off, and there's not much left there for dandruff to reappear...

Tyler:
Hey Schro!  I echo the welcome that everyone else has given you.

When it comes time to shave make sure to use some clippers without a guard on your hair before you proceed with a razor.  If you don't have clippers, just go to a barber and have him do it for you and then go home and shave it off.  Though, you may want to invest in a cheap pair of clippers for those times you might let your hair grow out for a couple of days before shaving.

I started out using an electric razor to shave my head, which can be a less intimidating way to first shave, but I recommend starting with the Mach 3 or the Headblade Sport.  (Maybe you can ask for one for Christmas  ;) )

Enjoy the site!

schro:
After paying $15-$20 per haircut (which seemed like robbery for what little I had), my wife got a Wahl shaver a few yrs ago. I figured it has saved me at least a grand. Anyway, on Jan 2nd, I plan on putting the #1 attachment on there, buzzing it down to the nubs, then showering up, and shaving it off. I've been using a Gillette Sensor for at least a decade, but it sounds like everyone has either recommended the Mach 3 or the Fusion. Maybe it's time to upgrade the straight blade and give that a go before checking out the HeadBlade gear. Thanks, Tyler.

Schro

BaldRob:
Hi Schro and welcome!!

Since you're just starting, definitely upgrade to the Fusion...  I'm a razor junkie and always jump on whatever the new Gillette razor is.  5 blades may seem like a lot, but it is definitely worth it.

Once you're comfortable with the fully bald head, head to your local store and grab a Headblade.  Once again, well worth it.

Good luck!

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