HeadBlade Triples vs. Doubles

[Tyler]

Tom, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  That's interesting to see those adaptors.

[Beer Barron]

My triples should arrive any day now and will give them a shot ASAP.  The doubles have been fine, I just thought I'd try something different.  Stay tuned.....

[BaldRob]

Is it just me or has anyone else out there that uses HB products noticed that the trips don't really work as well as the doubles?

I've using the HB Classic with Atra Plus blades for about three years. I shave every day at the sink before showering. I use HeadSlick, HeadBlade, then follow up with a Fusion.

About two weeks ago, I picked up a HB Sport, just to give it a try. I started with the yellow adapter and the HB triple blade. I gave up after two passes. The blade just went over my head without cutting anything. I also didn't like the feel of the Sport.

I put the yellow adapter and HB triple on the Classic, and gave it another try with my usual routine. I liked the reults. A slightly smoother shave, with less drag than the Atra. I used this setup for the rest of the week.

This weekend I bought a pack of Sensor 3 blades. I switched to the Sensor adapter that came with the Sport (make sure you put it on the right way, one side is marked "front"), and gave it a try. The results were amazing, best shave ever. My head's smooth as glass 8 hours later (I usually get the velcro feel by now).

I'll try it for the rest of the week and see how it goes. If I can get a week's worth of shaves from the Sensor 3 blade, I'll stick with it. I also ordered the Merkur Gillette adapter (http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/522941/368690.htm) from http://wwww.classicshaving.com.

Regards -

Tom

Thanks for the info Tom... now if someone would come up with an adaptor for the Fusion!  Fusion + HeadBlade... that would be interesting!

[BaldRob]

I didn't like the triples at all... brand new blade and adapter and lots of spots missed!  I stick with the Atra Plus blades and get a nice comfortable smoooooooth shave everytime.

One thing to add, is that I'm noticing that I get a closer shave depending on the shaving cream/oil that I use... normal everyday shaves I use HeadSlick, but when I want a super close shave I use shaving oil... normally the KoS Kinexium stuff.  Their Alpha Shaving oil gets very close too, but the Kinexium is the best in my opinion.

Thanks for the info bro.     I think I'm going to check into the gel or oil.  I've noticed the KoS products in stores before but never really paid too close attention to them.  I do know that I saw a couple of different gels by them and there was this real small bottle of some kind of oil from them.  Is the good oil from the KoS the one that is in the real small bottle?  Or do you think the shaving gel from KoS that is in the bigger upside down tube would work just as good?

I've used both types of KoS shaving gel (menthol and non-menthol), KoS alpha shaving oil (typically carried at Wal-Mart), and the Kinexium Shaving Oil (haven't found a retail store yet... only online).  Of all the products, the Kinexium is the best, followed closely by the Alpha Shaving Oil, and third in line would be the shaving gels.  The gels would be equivilent to HeadSlick as far as shave quality goes.

There are two minor issues with either type of oil:
1. You need to keep your head wet when shaving... since I'm a shower shaver, I just duck my head under the shower to get it wet again.

2. The blades do clog somewhat and you need rinse the blade frequently.

I also find that when using oils, I can get 5 - 7 shaves per blade vs. 3 - 4 using the gel or HeadSlick.

[iBald]

I gotta go with the Sensor double over the over the HB triple, Atra Plus and Sensor triple. For me it is the closest and the most comfortable. I've been using the KoS Alpha with the HeadSlick and haven't had a nick or any irritation in the two weeks that I've been doing this.

Add a little (very little) throughout the shave and things work like magic.

[Tyler]

I have to say, I've been using the Personna Tri-flexx triples (generic sensor blades) and have been happy with them.  Though, I have been shaving everyday since using them except for this weekend.  I was in Vegas and took Sunday off from shaving since I didn't have much time to get to the airport after waking up.  This morning when I went to shave with two days growth, versus one day's, I found that the blades were very inadequate.  I had to make 3 passes just to get all of the stubble and I still didn't get a very smooth shave.  I'm thinking that the triple blade concept works well for everyday shavers, but for every other day, it may be better to use double blades.

[iBald]

I used a triflexx last night and it was rough. I could hear the hair being cut but I was nick less. Sensor double works much better on the 2 days growth that I build during the weekends.

[Cam]

I don't like any triple blade that I've tried. I used the Atra blades for about 3 months but recently tried the Sensor Excel blades and they are far superior (in my opinion) to anything else that I've tried. I still use the Atra blade every once in a while just to once again compare it to the Sensor blade.. sensor always comes out on top!

[Cam]

Also, I've found that I get a longer life out of the Sensor Excel blades. I used to change my blade everyday to every other day and with the sensor blades I get a great shave everyday for about a week!

[Cy]

I just got a Headblade Sport, and just tested it out today. It worked about the same as the double bladed, however, I did notice the drag which was a bit annoying.

btw, smooth again for the first time in about 3 weeks, and it feels super

-Aaron

[MR. CLEAN]

Good to hear it Aaron...
On Topic: Drag Sucks! 

[Beer Barron]

So my delivery from Headblade arrived today and I was all set to try out my new Triples tomorrow morning so that I could weigh in on this topic but to my chagrin, there were NO blades in my package....

The rest of my order was complete, but no blades.  So I emailed my invoice to HeadBlade and they responded quickly promising to send my Triples out ASAP.  Too bad they are in California and I'm in Maryland.  I guess I'll have to postpone judgement until sometime next week.   

[MR. CLEAN]

So my delivery from Headblade arrived today and I was all set to try out my new Triples tomorrow morning so that I could weigh in on this topic but to my chagrin, there were NO blades in my package....

The rest of my order was complete, but no blades.  So I emailed my invoice to HeadBlade and they responded quickly promising to send my Triples out ASAP.  Too bad they are in California and I'm in Maryland.  I guess I'll have to postpone judgement until sometime next week.  

Dude, Looking forward to your review.

[SlickCountry]

I have used the HB triples, the HB doubles, the Sensor blades, and the Alta blades.  I personally prefer the Alta blades.  They seem to be smother on the ol melon.  If you guys have a CVS around, look there for generic blades.  I go CVS brand alta blades at 15 for $5 and some change.

[jusbnme]

I have used the HB triples, the HB doubles, the Sensor blades, and the Alta blades.  I personally prefer the Alta blades.  They seem to be smother on the ol melon.  If you guys have a CVS around, look there for generic blades.  I go CVS brand alta blades at 15 for $5 and some change.

I hear you bro.  At my local Wal-Greens I can get a 15 pack of the atra generics for a little over $5.