I use the Gillette Fusion.  I shave every other day, head only, and change the cartridge monthly.  So that is an average of around 15 head shaves per cartridge.  At the end of the month I am still getting good shaves, but it does drag a bit.  I don't really notice the drag until I shave with the new cartridge, so it is not that bad.  So I could extend the use even longer.  In addition to my head, I also do a little cheek line shaving on my beard.

FYI - I shave in the shower and use Cremo brand shave cream.  The shower keeps my head moist throughout the save.  I store the razor on the upper ledge of the shower, up side down, so the blades dry well.  Also, my financial situation is good, and the cost of the Fusion cartridges does not bother me.  I have used other types of razors in the past, and for me, the Fusion is the best I have used and lasts the longest.  I remember changing cartridges weekly on some of the cheaper brands in the past, so they actually cost more to use.

Hello Dan:

Great choice with the shaved head.  You really rock the look!
The only sure fire way to defeat the shadow is o go for laser hair removal.  It is a bit expensive and must be done before you get any grey hairs, but it is awesome not having to shave anymore!

Hey Dan, I started shaving my head at around the same age as you but I definitely had much more thinning than you did. You could probably still get away with a zero or even a #1 buzz if you ever got sick of shaving. That being said you look great shaved, I know it takes a lot to do it at your age but it's worth it. As far as minimizing the shadow, you have darker hair so outside of shaving basically against the grain daily or every other day there's not much you can do. Your skin tone will eventually even out with time and sun exposure, just remember to be responsible and wear sunscreen. The actually make tinted sunscreen that protects your dome and help even out the scalp cover evenly.

I was literally just thinking about this very thing the other day, about how even as a young kid I was oddly attracted to prospect, if not anticipating the idea of having no hair even if I could never see myself going through with it myself. I was also a huge fan of pro wrestlers/athletes/action stars with shorn scalps. I also sort of knew deep down if when my hair started going I would not hesitate to pull the trigger and shave it completely. Unfortunately (and fortunately) that day came alot sooner than I anticipated, but it finally gave me the excuse to finally give in a shave my head and I've never looked back.

I did the solo mustache for several years when I was younger, but not completely by choice.  It was the first of my facial hair to develop and it was basically what I could grow, I always wanted a beard.  Now I am not willing to give my beard up, I am am making up for lost time.  I also don't want to show my face at my age, I do not think I would like to make the double chin and turkey neck visible.