How do you NOT put pressure on the HeadBlade, blade??

[skipintexas]

I've been shaving for two weeks now, and I'm starting to feel frustrated.  I can't for the life of me keep from cutting myself with the HB.  Every time I get cut I go to my old electric for a few days until it heals then return to the HB trying to get a smooth shave that the electric doesn't get close to.  I haven't had any trouble yet on top or on the sides, it's the back of my head and around the ears that are driving me NUTS!  The ears are slowly getting better, I'm trying to learn to "twist" my wrist lightly to curve the HB around the ear and down.  The back of my head is the worst.  The "bumps" at the base of my skull, where it meets the spine, seems impossible to me.  This is where I have sliced myself 2 or 3 times, deeply.  DAMN does it bleed back there!

So ok, what's the trick to learning how to use the HeadBlade without applying pressure on the blade and still keeping the little wheels against my skin?  As soon as the blade goes behind me and out of sight, I start to mentally flinch just waiting for it.  And because of where I've cut myself I'm thinking that the HB must to kind of "bouncing" across those bone protrusions at the base of my skull and then digging into my flesh.  OUCH....

You guys have been very welcoming and friendly, can anyone help me with learning how NOT To put pressure on the blades?  Is there a trick to this? 

Help??   

Skip

[Timmay]

It takes some practice...but usually not for too long.  Are you reversing the blade in your hand when you go to the back?  When doing the front ...the blade head should be on the outside of your hand...and when doing the back the blade should be on the inside, kind of like "cupping "it and "cupping "your noggin  Just make sure your index finger is resting on the "seat" and put the pressure there.  Never should your hand or fingers come in contact with the top of the headblade.  Just go SLOW ...you will get to it. 
Doing around the ears...just when you start from the back ( near the top of the neck)...when you start...make one complete smooth pass around the ear to the front, dont stop....just keep going.  You can go back again to get closer to the ear.   Sorta like making your palm pivot on your jaw bone.  Arg...hard to explain....Put the headblade on  your right hand....the side of your hand..near the thumb, should rest on your jaw bone..near the ear.  Pivot that on your jawbone...it will make a smooth pass around your ear.  Just keep trying ..if you want to practice, I have wondered if ou put the gaurd on your blade head .  That way you arent actually shaving but you can get the feel of it.  Try that and see how it works and let us know what your results are..

Timmay

[FR8TRAIN]

I've been shaving for two weeks now, and I'm starting to feel frustrated.  I can't for the life of me keep from cutting myself with the HB.  Every time I get cut I go to my old electric for a few days until it heals then return to the HB trying to get a smooth shave that the electric doesn't get close to.  I haven't had any trouble yet on top or on the sides, it's the back of my head and around the ears that are driving me NUTS!  The ears are slowly getting better, I'm trying to learn to "twist" my wrist lightly to curve the HB around the ear and down.  The back of my head is the worst.  The "bumps" at the base of my skull, where it meets the spine, seems impossible to me.  This is where I have sliced myself 2 or 3 times, deeply.  DAMN does it bleed back there!

So ok, what's the trick to learning how to use the HeadBlade without applying pressure on the blade and still keeping the little wheels against my skin?  As soon as the blade goes behind me and out of sight, I start to mentally flinch just waiting for it.  And because of where I've cut myself I'm thinking that the HB must to kind of "bouncing" across those bone protrusions at the base of my skull and then digging into my flesh.  OUCH....

You guys have been very welcoming and friendly, can anyone help me with learning how NOT To put pressure on the blades?  Is there a trick to this? 

Help??   

Skip

Hey Skip, if the HB is "bouncing" across your "bumps" then you either are going to fast, don't have enough lubricant or both. If you are reversing the HB in your hand like Timmay said, have enough lubricant and are taking your time, the HB should slide right over your "bumps" shaving them clean.

Be patient Grasshopper but be determined.

[TheSlyBear]

I've never come to terms with my headblade. I keep falling back to the trusty old Mach3.

[slyinglide]

I've never come to terms with my headblade. I keep falling back to the trusty old Mach3.

Trusty? man If I went back to my Mach 3 it would be a rusty one.......Thanks for the reminder to clean it up and put it away!

[skipintexas]

Hey TimmJ, can you help me out?  You said "Just make sure your index finger is resting on the "seat" and put the pressure there.  Never should your hand or fingers come in contact with the top of the headblade."...I can't see that image in my head.  What part of this little sucker are you calling the top?  Where the "finger ring" is?  Don't you have to touch it there?  Do you mean don't have a finger over the blade end at all, or just touching it lightly?

Also, which part of my hand is the outside?  The thumb side or the pinky side?

I've watched the video at HeadBlade.com, and it looks like 3 fingers are touching the HB.

I'm SSSOOOOOO confused.....   

[Tyler]

There could be two issues going on.

What blades are you using with the HeadBlade?  I ask this because if I use the HB blades I always cut myself no matter how little of pressure I use.  Instead, I use the Sensor Excel blades.

Like the HB video, I use 3 fingers.  I keep what little pressure that I apply on my middle finger in the ring and whatever finger I have above the wheels, or the back of the blade if you have the original. 

[Timmay]

i am sorry if i confused you
i will try to get with you later...i must go for now.

[BlackJamesRackham]

There could be two issues going on.

What blades are you using with the HeadBlade?  I ask this because if I use the HB blades I always cut myself no matter how little of pressure I use.  Instead, I use the Sensor Excel blades.

That makes me nervous, Tyler. I just bought a pack of the HB Triple Blades 

[Tyler]

There could be two issues going on.

What blades are you using with the HeadBlade?  I ask this because if I use the HB blades I always cut myself no matter how little of pressure I use.  Instead, I use the Sensor Excel blades.

That makes me nervous, Tyler. I just bought a pack of the HB Triple Blades 

I should have specified the HB Doubles!  The trips don't cut me, I just get a better shave with the Sensor Excel blades than I do with the HB trips.

[skipintexas]

There could be two issues going on.

What blades are you using with the HeadBlade?  I ask this because if I use the HB blades I always cut myself no matter how little of pressure I use.  Instead, I use the Sensor Excel blades.

Like the HB video, I use 3 fingers.  I keep what little pressure that I apply on my middle finger in the ring and whatever finger I have above the wheels, or the back of the blade if you have the original. 

Oh yeah, there are two issues all right....a cut on the left side of my head, and a BIG cut on the right!!!!     

I have the new HB sport with the trips.   To be honest, I really, REALLY wish that HeadBlade would develop a way to use the Mach 3 blades.  I use those on my face, and they're awesome!  I don't think it's the blades, I think it's because of the "open back design" that allows me to rinse the razor clean so easily. 

[joergHH]

Hello welcome, Skip!

These are my experiences: In my first head shave I used my HB sport with double blades and gained overall cuts and nicks.
Then I changed to triple-blades and a thick layer of HeadSlick. The shave was not as smooth as with doubs but I survived.
After two weeks with a steep rising learning-curve I came back to doubs and this is since then my routine.

Lead the HB with light hands over your head, no pressure, the wheels turn alone. You'll see you'll win the price: the perfect shave. 

J

[schro]

Hey Skip, it does take some practice. You really don't need much pressure at all. Just make sure you apply sufficient shave cream/gel/lotion before you begin shaving. Put NO pressure on the side above the actual razor blade. If you do, it'll do a wheelie and that's where to cuts happen. The blade is set to the optimum angle for a good shave.

For the record, I use Atra generics (doubles) and get great results.

Good luck!
Schro

[tomgallagher]

I've never come to terms with my headblade. I keep falling back to the trusty old Mach3.

I'm in the same boat but fall back to the Fusion.

[The Zook]

I was the same way until I found out that if you use the Gillette Sensor Triples, along with some Bald Guyz shave gel, lift your leading finger and go crazy fast with it, it's incredible (seriously).

Start on the side with a couple easy strokes above the ear and work your way up to the top of your head, repeat on the other side.

Going slow cuts my head to no end.

Other gels that work well:
King of Shaves and NXT.