Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: schro on December 08, 2006, 03:38:40 PM
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As some of you know, I have yet to don the shaved look (26 days and counting before shave day). I am leaning towards getting a HeadBlade and some HeadSlick. To me, it just seems like such a cool product that would make it easy to for a newbie like me to stop delaying the inevitable. For those of you that use HB products, which do you prefer, the "Classic" or the Sport? From what I read, most prefer the Sport model. Also, what type of razors do you prefer with each model? Thanks.
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Great question!
I have not tried the classic but I figured the sport would be easier to use to glide across your scalp since it has wheels that roll versus sliding the bottom of the razor on your scalp. I have really enjoyed using the sport along with the HeadSlick. I prefer the 3 blades versus the two. I actually got less nicks when using the 3 blades. I accidently bought the two blades so I'm using those right now, but will go back to the 3 blades when I get done with them.
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Thanks Tyler.
Did you get the HeadBlade brand of 3 blades or another kind? The reason I'm asking is that if I'm going to order a HB Sport from their website, I might as well order replacement HB blades as well, unless there's a better and/or cheaper alternative at a local store (I live in the Sacramento area).
Looking forward to becoming Sly in appearance soon.
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I used the HB brand that came with the razor. When I went to buy replacements at the store I accidently bought the 2 blades.
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so, most sized cartridges fit the HB Sport?
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This is what it says on their website:
The HeadBlade® accepts the Gillette® Atra® pivoting twin blades. Look for the NEW Gillette® Atra® with Comfort Blade in your local store. This amazing blade utilizes the MachIII technology. We currently sell both twin blade and a triple blade replacement kits in our online store. Both blades are compatible with every HeadBlade we sell. When using the triple blade make sure to use the yellow adaptor (included in kit).
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Guess I could have answered my own questions. Thanks, Tyler.
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To be honest, I don't know if you can buy the 3 bladed razors anywhere but their website.
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Guess I could have answered my own questions. Thanks, Tyler.
You're welcome. I just wanted to point out that it said it on their website so you know you were getting official information.
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I was most interested in finding out if there were places (other than their official website) to get replacement blades.
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I was most interested in finding out if there were places (other than their official website) to get replacement blades.
I'm sure someone will come along in the next day or two and know the answer we're both looking for. ;)
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Thanks, enjoy the weekend.
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Yeah, Schro...I have yet to don the chrome dome as well....and I too think it's a no-brainer to use the HeadBlade stuff. If I'm not mistaken, can't the HeadBlade be replaced with a standard brand, like from Gillette or somethin'
Here's a tip I picked up from the guys for the fresh melon shadow factor when that time comes to shave.
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I was most interested in finding out if there were places (other than their official website) to get replacement blades.
It depends on which blades you're referring to. The HB will take the Gillette Atra blade and the Gilette Sensor blade (with a Sensor adaptor). I'm not sure about their new triple and double blades. I've always used Atra's. Buy them pretty cheap on e-bay. I did try out the triple blade, it didn't do it for me. Missed way too much. Other's really like them.
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I was most interested in finding out if there were places (other than their official website) to get replacement blades.
I have yet to take the plunge in to buying the new sport or the adapter for the three-blade for my classic, but I was curious about the same concept. From looking at the blades its looks like in is simply the Mach3 razors without pivoting neck that connects to the razor handle. Maybe some one out there using the three-blade HeadBlade can test my theory. I will not be buying my sport HeadBlade until after Christmas, so if no answer by then I let everyone know.
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To the best of my knowledge the only place to get their Triple Blades is on the headblade website. I ordered some and they are a very good blade. My only issue with them is the cost... 17 bucks for 8 blades when the Gillette Atra Plus works just as well and you get 10 blades (from your local store AND no shipping) for about 11 bucks...
Seems like a no-brainer to me!
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I have had pretty good success with Headblade Sport. It's only been a month now that I have been shaving. I finish the shave with a disposable BIC Comfort Twin just for added smoothness and that seems to work great for me.
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HEADBLADE TRIPLE blades are only sold at the online store for now.
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HEADBLADE TRIPLE blades are only sold at the online store for now.
Thanks for clearing that up JB!
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I finally decided to give my HB another shot. While I love the HeadSlick cream, I didnt have the best experience with the HB itself. I am using the original, not the sport..btw. The first few strokes as the HB was easily gliding across my skull, I was thinking...."Man, why havent I been using this all this time?". It was working like a dream, and shaving perfectly. It was when I had to deal with getting the hair unclogged from the blades that I remembered why I stopped using it. After a few minutes of shaking, tapping....kinda, running water on it and finally swearing, it was back on the shelf and the Fusion was back out finishing the job. Didnt work as well, but at least I could functionally use it.
I realize the issue I have with the HB is 100% the lack of ease getting the clogged hair out of the blades. Its so small there is no way to 'tap' it out like I do with a standard razor. I really have a hard time understanding why everyone likes it so much. Its as if they arent having the blade clogging problem I have.
Please, if there is a HB representative around here or someone that knows how to solve this problem, send me a PM or post on here.
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weasel, i shave in the shower and it usually has enough pressure to clear the hair. i shave everyday though. that might help since the hair is so short when i shave. try that and let me know. there is a thread about prolonging the life of razors that might give you some hints. good luck.
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I finally decided to give my HB another shot. While I love the HeadSlick cream, I didnt have the best experience with the HB itself. I am using the original, not the sport..btw. The first few strokes as the HB was easily gliding across my skull, I was thinking...."Man, why havent I been using this all this time?". It was working like a dream, and shaving perfectly. It was when I had to deal with getting the hair unclogged from the blades that I remembered why I stopped using it. After a few minutes of shaking, tapping....kinda, running water on it and finally swearing, it was back on the shelf and the Fusion was back out finishing the job. Didnt work as well, but at least I could functionally use it.
I realize the issue I have with the HB is 100% the lack of ease getting the clogged hair out of the blades. Its so small there is no way to 'tap' it out like I do with a standard razor. I really have a hard time understanding why everyone likes it so much. Its as if they arent having the blade clogging problem I have.
Please, if there is a HB representative around here or someone that knows how to solve this problem, send me a PM or post on here.
I agree the fusion is much easier to unclogg than the blades for the HeadBlade, or any other razor for that matter. I also shave in the shower and have a showerhead that can be removed from the wall so its easy for me to blast the hair out of the the razor blades.
JB is the HeadBlade rep that floats around here and may have some suggestions for you.
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An old toothbrush works wonders for clearing the blades. I suppose it also depends on how frequently you shave, and how thick the hair is. I generally use the toothbrush a couple times during the shave.
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Head Blade Sport rocks! The wheel and the cushioned blade make it glide really easy!
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I found that water pressure makes all the difference in the world when trying to clear the hair from the blades. For example, we were visiting some friends and they had set up their fifth wheel for us to stay in, SERIOUS lack of water pressure in those babies. That's the only time I've ever really had a problem rinsing the hair out. As long as the water is good and warm too, that will make a difference.
Hope this helsps Weasel
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I shave in the shower, and have no problems cleaning out the atra blades I use. The triple blade I did have, it clogged up easily. I also shave daily.
On extending the life of the blade, I use cryo'ed atra blades from greatrazors.com. I also use the razormax storage system. Where an ordinary atra blade would last me about 3-4 days, I've extended them up to approx. 2 weeks + now. Storing your blades in mineral oil will help, it will keep the moisture away from the blades that causes corrosion and dulling, but IMO it doesn't keep the blades as clean as the razormax oil does.
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Chad, like many others I shave in the shower where the high water pressure knocks all hair out with relative ease. If you don’t want to shave the shower you may consider an alternative to the showers pressure like using a sprayer (although that most likely puts you in the kitchen to shave your head) or with some sink nozzles you can alter the pressure by placing a finger over it much like a garden hose. Hope this helps.
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I have been going slick for over 2 years now, and have used both the headblade classic and headblade sport. I prefer headblade sport with the 3 razor blade. However I find that the triple razor dulls sooner than the atra. It might have something to do with the blade clogging up and harder to clean out.
I shave in the shower after I was my head with a neutrogena pre shave face scrub that soften hair for shaving ease. Than I lather up with Head Slick which I measure out using my index and middle finger(prior to that I either had too much or not enough). After every stroke I make sure to rinse the blade clean with the shower head. Once Finished I check to make sure I haven't missed anyspots I grab my fusion and us the single blade to get to cowlick I have in the back of my head.
My head usually stays slick for about 3 hours, and than I get a 5 o'clock shadow, and it gets rough.
When I first started using the HB I hated it, but slowly got the technique to use it to the best advantage, play around and you will love it too.
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Welcome to the group, frostillicus123! Sounds like you have a good system! Thanks for sharing.
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Welcome frostillicus123
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I realize the issue I have with the HB is 100% the lack of ease getting the clogged hair out of the blades. Its so small there is no way to 'tap' it out like I do with a standard razor. I really have a hard time understanding why everyone likes it so much. Its as if they arent having the blade clogging problem I have.
Nope, I feel your pain. I'm still using the blade that came with mine. I think that may be the problem. I haven't yet tried different blades. My mach three works just fine though. I'm good enough to shave the sided and back of the head without a mirror anymore too- and that's w/o the headblade, so I don't see needing one. Guess I'll hold on to it for my travels or something.
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New guy here and just picked up my HB but been shaving with a Mach 3 for about 2 years. Used it for the 1st time with headslick and my head looked like I took a cheese grater to it. I am trying to get used to the blade but don't want to go to work with a diseased looking head and considering just scrapping the whole headblade. Any suggestions.
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New guy here and just picked up my HB but been shaving with a Mach 3 for about 2 years. Used it for the 1st time with headslick and my head looked like I took a cheese grater to it. I am trying to get used to the blade but don't want to go to work with a diseased looking head and considering just scrapping the whole headblade. Any suggestions.
Cheese grater? That's pretty unusual for the headblade...
Not sure how you shaved with it, but make sure you don't apply pressure when shaving with the headblade. The weight of the razor itself is enough to give a close shave.
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Welcome, Augie!.... nice to have you.
I just started shaving my head.
I like the idea of the headblade and headblade products. But my wife picked up a Fusion for me and we already had good shaving cream and moisturizing products, so that's what I've been using.
Since it's all working just fine...I really have no reason to order headblade stuff. The ol' "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" thing.
That's my take.
Hope you can hang around and interact with the other guys....great gathering of guys (and one gal). You'll probably get more interaction during the week...but some of the dudes (and dudette) weigh in on the weekend.
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Rob has a good point....and one I have to remember with my Fusion...DON'T APPLY PRESSURE.
Also, I read up a lot on the pre- and post-shave steps.
Here's a couple articles that helped me
http://ezinearticles.com/?Heads-Up---Ten-Techniques-For-Safely-Shaving-Your-Head&id=118560
http://haircutsformen.org/buzz/pages/tipsshave.htm
http://www.a1-head-shaving.com/
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New guy here and just picked up my HB but been shaving with a Mach 3 for about 2 years. Used it for the 1st time with headslick and my head looked like I took a cheese grater to it. I am trying to get used to the blade but don't want to go to work with a diseased looking head and considering just scrapping the whole headblade. Any suggestions.
Cheese grater? That's pretty unusual for the headblade...
Not sure how you shaved with it, but make sure you don't apply pressure when shaving with the headblade. The weight of the razor itself is enough to give a close shave.
I think that is what I did was add pressure on the downstoke of the back of my head. Cheese grater I guess is a bit over doing it but it was more nick than when I have used a dull blade. Even my wife commented on the nicks.
Rob,
Thanks for the info, I have some reading to do after the honey do list is done since I have not been home in a few weeks with work.
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Try out a normal razor like a mach three just to see if it does the same thing. I had some problems when I first shaved my head for the first few shaves. You have to get your head used to it. It seemed that for me I had to shave down/off some bumps first too. No pain no gain. Nothing like a bloody sink,lol
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Be careful with the HeadBlade. It can be tricky.
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I have only been shaving my head since New Year's (1/1/07), and the HeadBlade Classic is the only razor that has touched my dome. The only nick I have had has been on my ear. I do agree that the key is keeping pressure on the back part of the HB razor (be it a wheel or the plastic nub of the "Classic"). I find it EXTREMELY easy to use and love the results.
Take it from a rookie. HeadBlade rocks!!!!
Schro
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I am going to give it a few more tries, but right now I have been on the road for the last 5 weeks with work. I left it at home and when I get to working local I will give it more of a try.
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I am going to give it a few more tries, but right now I have been on the road for the last 5 weeks with work. I left it at home and when I get to working local I will give it more of a try.
WATCH THE HEADBLADE 101 VIDEO LOCATED @ WWW.HEADBLADE.COM
THESE TYPE OF COMPLAINTS USUALLY RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE. THE HEADBLADE SPORT IS ALSO ALOT EASIER & TAKES OUT THE GUESSWORK.
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I just received my headblade sport today. I couldn't wait to try it out so shaved after work too. No trouble adapting at all. I found it to be quite natural. Although, I still had to use the mach III to scrape up the sideways growing stubble at the back of the crown but I expected that. If I could twist my wrist in that direction, the hb would do it.
BTW, if Schro is a rookie then I am wet behind the ears. Well I guess we all are when we're shaving. Anyway, O0 O0 If I had another thumb, HB would get it! ;D
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I shave my whole head with the headblade, against the grain. If you think about the direction your hair grows, rub your hand the way you would with a head blade, it works quite well. Took me a bit of practice, and a couple nicks around the ears, but now I don't have to touch up with a regular razor after I use the headblade.
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Oh believe me I tried but my hair is (was) messed. I've got Alopecia Areata. I temporarily lose large chunks of hair and sometimes when it grows back, it grows in a new direction. So now I have a number of different parts and grains to my hair. The area I need to use the mach III on is a band about an inch and a half wide that runs around the back of my head and the grain is neither up nor down, it is literally sideways. My head is a mess man, inside & out. :/O
I will always keep trying though so who knows, maybe one day my wrist will get used to it. :-\
thanks
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I have only been shaving my head since New Year's (1/1/07)
Schro...I'm 13 days behind you in Slyness (1/14/07).....make it an even 2 weeks O0
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01/19/07 here
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01/19/07 here
O0 O0 O0
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I did try shaving my head with a straight razor after my workout yesterday. I used a Gillette Sensor (until the last few blades are gone, then going to Atra to match the HB's cartridge adaptor). I did fine with that also.