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#150
by
valldo
on 08 Feb, 2012 03:42
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The Headblade might not be for everyone, but I think it is a unique device worth trying and giving it a shot. You will have to shave for a few weeks as it needs a little practice. Soon you will work out a 'technique'
I can tell you what I do, it might not work for you, but it might help
Hot shower with exfoliant (I use the Headshed by HB)
Apply Shave Secret or Baby Oil on wet dome, massage
Apply Nivea Sensitive Shave Gel, sometimes Headslick
Shave with the S4 Headblade with Sensor Excel Blades
Relather if necessary
Rinse with cold water
Apply an Aloe Vera Gel or the juice out of the leaves I have at home
When I started using the Headblade I used the double blade at first, still have some of those but don't use them anymore. After, I used the triple blades, I felt they were much better, giving a closer shave
I than tried the Wilkinson, Atra, Personan blades, all ok but I ended up with the Sensor blades
So, you see it took some time to get my technique and weapons sorted
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#151
by
Baldstu
on 07 Mar, 2012 10:55
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Many thanks Tyler , last time I tried a Headblade there was a mess , have not tried it since think I got rid of the razor , might try it again
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#152
by
cobbster6
on 09 Mar, 2012 19:19
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Hi. new guy here. I got my Head Blade today and love it. I have been sly for 20 years and this is the best shave I have had. Great post by the way.
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#153
by
Baldstu
on 13 Mar, 2012 12:24
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I Just got my new headblade sports with some gloss stuff , Tried it a but and no minor surgery but there again I only shaved 6 hours ago with my gillette fusion . I can see it is going to take a bit of perseverance
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#154
by
Mr Jules
on 13 Mar, 2012 12:36
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I Just got my new headblade sports with some gloss stuff , Tried it a but and no minor surgery but there again I only shaved 6 hours ago with my gillette fusion . I can see it is going to take a bit of perseverance
Agree with you, the HeadBlade sport, which I also use, does take a bit of perseverance.
You really don't need to apply any pressure. Though I tend too on the top of the head, which is bumpy. And keep the wheels flat to the side of the head and drive it along in long straight lines. Like mowing the lawn ! Once you get the hand of it, you can be quick. If I have time, I sometimes touch up with a traditional razor.
Been using the HeadBlade sport for over a month. I will stick with it. Had two tiny nicks.
Can also recommend applying the HeadShed beforehand which really makes a big difference.
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#155
by
Baldstu
on 15 Mar, 2012 05:27
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Not Sure about Jules , tried it again today , not impressed I am waiting for the head shed stuff .I had a go it def did not cut a days growth at all and I used my gillette fusion.
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#156
by
Mr Jules
on 15 Mar, 2012 14:18
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Not Sure about Jules , tried it again today , not impressed I am waiting for the head shed stuff .I had a go it def did not cut a days growth at all and I used my gillette fusion.
Think the Headshed stuff will make difference.
When I use up my current pack of Headblade razors, think I will switch to Gillette Sensor Excel razors with the HB.
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#157
by
Baldstu
on 15 Mar, 2012 17:45
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Ah be honest Jules did not know you could use gillette fusion blades on a HB
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#158
by
-Doug-
on 16 Mar, 2012 06:50
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Ah be honest Jules did not know you could use gillette fusion blades on a HB
You can't use the fusion blade on a HeadBlade, as far as I know.
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#159
by
Baldstu
on 17 Mar, 2012 02:14
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To be honest , tried yesterday may hav been pressing too hard with the headblade cut myself and my other half made me wear a hat said I looked like mental health . Not a happy bunny with hb . I will persevere but gillette fusion or my head groom today .
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#160
by
cobbster6
on 20 Mar, 2012 17:03
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Just changed the blade in my Head Blade this morning and started to do the shave and almost scalped myself.
I am using the blades that came with the razor. May need to try different blades. any suggestions?
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#161
by
Mr Jules
on 20 Mar, 2012 17:11
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Just changed the blade in my Head Blade this morning and started to do the shave and almost scalped myself.
I am using the blades that came with the razor. May need to try different blades. any suggestions?
I was fine with Headblade supplied razor. No nicks. Then had a nick when I used the gillette mach 3 with the Headblade.
From my own experience, you have to experiment. And be careful and gentle with any new blade. OK, so it might not be quite as smooth, but you are more likely to be spared the dreaded scalping.
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#162
by
Baldstu
on 21 Mar, 2012 09:01
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Im still not. Sure aboutthe HB but not going to give up yet
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#163
by
Slyfive
on 21 Mar, 2012 22:24
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For Baldchav and Cobbster, it's all about pressure, if find that it's impossible to cut yourself if you put all the weight on the wheels, and lift your front finger off slightly. I have been using the HB for 4 months and now I'd never consider anything else. As far as the closeness of the shave goes, the more you use it the closer your shaves get, at first I was getting some stubble by the end of the day, now I still have smooth spots the next morning.
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#164
by
Mr Jules
on 22 Mar, 2012 15:40
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For Baldchav and Cobbster, it's all about pressure, if find that it's impossible to cut yourself if you put all the weight on the wheels, and lift your front finger off slightly. I have been using the HB for 4 months and now I'd never consider anything else. As far as the closeness of the shave goes, the more you use it the closer your shaves get, at first I was getting some stubble by the end of the day, now I still have smooth spots the next morning.
Agree with you.
Just starting using HB and gillette mach 3. You have to be so, so gentle. No pressure of any kind at all. And still got a tiny scratch just above my ear. But what I did get was the smoothest shave. And because there was no pressure, that was no razor irritation.
Nearly two months of daily shaving. What I am noticing is the scalp is taking on a natural skin colour. And not looking like a fresh shaved white cue ball !