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mrzed:
Dan J Mag,

I'm a head blade fan.  The ATX does 'OK', but my favorite is the 'sport'. It's an older model. I feel like the ATX is a downgrade from the ATX.

The headblade does it's job very easily and intuitively. My shaving hand gets less tired. The shave is complete in less time than with a standard razor. And it's just fun. Like playing matchbox cars on your head.

If you really get into it, they have mugs, hoodies, decals, and coupons for $1 off. I carry these in my wallet and share them with guys who might be willing to give it a try.

You look great bald.  Nice beard.  have fun when the Head Blade arrives.

DanJMag:
Thanks, mrzed! I look forward to giving it a shot. Tell me, what is it about the Sport model that you prefer over the ATX? If I end up not caring for the ATX, I'd like to know if the Sport model offers alternatives to those aspects of the ATX that I may not care for.

mrzed:
They both glide nicely over your head.  However, the sport just seems to give a closer shave. My head feels smoother. The ATX CAN get down close to the ears better. To shave against the grain, you need to start at the ear and move up. With the 'tail dragging style' of the ATX, you can get closer to the ear. But most of my head is not hampered by the need for a tail dragger. 

For some reason, the ATX, even though it has more blades ( i.e. more expensive), and seems to have more motion in the blade head, it just does not cut as close as the Sport model. 

Both are 'cute', but 'cute' does not make for a very close shave. I think this is the feeling of most of the other guys who prefer the Sport over the ATX.

DanJMag:
Well, I've been using the HeadBlade ATX straight for a couple weeks now. Like many other posters, I have found that the back-to-front and front-to-back motion with the HeadBlade is very comfortable and effective; however this is not a great tool for around the ear. The enforced placement of the device, as it is worn, does not work comfortably around the ears. At least not with the particular grain of my hair in that area. I have also found that it really does not do that great a job. It takes quite a few passes before it gets smooth. This morning, I decided to go back to the Fusion Proglide for a change. I like it much better. I find it very comfortable and intuitive, and it gets my head much smoother, much faster, and I'm using a cartridge that's a couple weeks old. So, I still have 7 spare HB cartridges, and unless my opinion changes, I will not be purchasing more. On the other hand, I quite like the HeadShed, HeadSlick, ClearHead, and HeadLube products.

Roatanguy:
I have used a Headblade for many years, Started with the classic and moved up from there. I was using a Sport to travel and keeping the original S4 at home but now have an S4 eclipse to travel. I had used the 3 blade HB for years and was pleased but tried the 4 and like them more simply because if I miss a day or two they do not clog up as easily as the 3's although the taller height makes it a little trickier around the ears. I have not tried the ATX although I have one, I will someday but for now its push rather than pull

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