Finally I'm with friends.......

[rodubls]

I'm with Razor on the witch hazel. I started using it on my face and since resuming the slyfestlye found it works well on my head. I also use an alum bar immediately prior to this.

One reccomendation that I would make is to not mix things up too much at one time. Like, only change one thing at a time, and give it about two weeks to see how it works out. This means if you want to try a new aftershave, try a new one, but keep the rest of your routine the same. Otherwise the cause of any positive or negative effects are not easily determined. This is hard when getting branching out as there are so many products available.

[buuckkweet]

Welcome to SBG Ripped!

[Scott]

Ripped, welcome aboard - glad to have ya!

[ripped53]

glad to be here......this place rocks.....gonna make me spend some money though.

[Tyler]

glad to be here......this place rocks.....gonna make me spend some money though.

Looks like you can afford it with that tux on...lol!  Looks sharp!

[Timmay]

Tyler....its a rental LOL

[JohnMont]

Welcome, Ripped.

You are an awesome looking man;  Love the tux!

have you tried Matte for Men or  HeadSlick Matte to keep down the shine?

John

[ripped53]

Tyler....its a rental LOL

No...no...no
It's all mine.....Got tired of spending the money renting.

Quick update.

The cold water rinse and going over my head more than once really seems to make a great difference.  Not to mention I picked up some Shaver Secret.  WOW......just tried it, and I love it.  I combined it with my normal shaving gel and what an incredibly smooth shave.  So lets see if it continues to leave my head this smooth without any razor bumps........

This site has helped me and my wife fall back in love with my baldy......I can't tell ya the last time I heard her say...."It's sooooo smooooooth!!!!"  LOL

Welcome, Ripped.

You are an awesome looking man;  Love the tux!

have you tried Matte for Men or  HeadSlick Matte to keep down the shine?

John

thanks John.  I plan on trying the Matte for Men, I saw some HeadShick in KMart today, but didn't pick any up because of most of the comments regarding it being greasy and oil...thats the last thing I need. My scalp produces enough oil on its own.

[Brkeatr]

Glad everything is working for you bro....I use the Shave Secret under my Headslick also and it does make an incredible difference.....happy to hear the wife is enjoying the smooth dome also.....good luck bro and keep it sly !!     

[xnewyawka]

A late welcome to you ripped, glad you joined us.

You've already gotten much good advice from the bro's, and I can only echo it.

I will strongly suggest you stick with the HeadBlade, once you get it down it's the best.

I also believe the less blades the better, and I am very happy with the Atra and their generic counterparts. I see no need for four or five blades.
I have used the Sensor doubles, but find they don't get as close for me. I usually alternate with the Atra's and the HB doubles. Occasionally I will throw in one of the triples to change it up.

Try different blades to see which works best for you. 

Good luck, and the smooth dome looks great! Keep it.   

[champ007]

Ripped53,
I am glad to hear things are working for you.. and especially your wife loving it 
Also glad you found us 

[ripped53]

Thanks champ....I can truly say I once again enjoy having a bald head.

[PBurke]

that is good ripped. glad it is working for you!