Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: zuckermania on October 25, 2007, 06:09:45 PM
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In an attempt to nurture my cheapskate side, I went out and bought a bag of disposable razors at Walmart for $6. Let's just say I went through a lot of band aids trying to clean that mess up after one shave. Seems to me that unless I'm using a triple blade my head is just aching to be nicked. So now it's back to the HB triple blades... my cheapskate side wants to find a compromise though. Can you adapt to a 'rougher' blade, such as the HB double? That would save twice the cost. And yes, head shaving is overall going to cost the same amount as going to a barber, and yes not nicking yourself is most important to looking good, but has anybody got any feedback on 'adapting' to a lesser blade?
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zuckermania....1st of all welcome 2 the sly fraternity. good 2 c another member from florida representing. 2 answer your question.... the general rule on the sly forum is cheap razor=horrible shave. u get what ya pay 4. i'm a fusion (manual) user so i won't b able 2 help u out on the hb razors. however....we have several headbladers out there that can help ya out. O0
WARHAWK O0
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I agree with Warhawk on this one. Do not skimp on blades or YOU WILL PAY FOR IT IN THE END!!!! I do know that some of the Headblade users have found that the Wal-Mart "Persona" generics will do the job. But, I'm not a Headblader, so can't give you any advice on this one.
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As a HeadBlader that uses the Sensor Excel (double) blades, I think you can easily adapt to those. It also depends what type of shaving cream/gel/oil you are using. What type and brand are you using?
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To paraphrase Forrest Gump .... "Mama always said cheap is as cheap does"
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The blade is not something you want to skimp on; you definitely get what you pay for. You don't need to use the most expensive blade on the market, but stay away from the really cheap ones. I tried that once -- I got more knicks than I'd ever gotten in my life, and aside from that it was an all-around horrible shave. Even if your skin does adapt, the cheaper blades won't last as long so it's a false economy.
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I think it just all depends on what your head can tolerate. I can get by for weeks using a Personna (generic Atra) on my Headblade, and I have quite a bit of hair on the sides and back. I consider myself lucky. Half the fun of shaving is discovering what works.
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I personally use the headblade, and don't cheep out on blades...
However, a guy at work uses the disposable Venus blades, 3 for $4, and seems to have good results with them. Remember, the Venus blade is designed for shaving a leg, so shaving a head with them should be no issue
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I think it just all depends on what your head can tolerate. I can get by for weeks using a Personna (generic Atra) on my Headblade, and I have quite a bit of hair on the sides and back. I consider myself lucky. Half the fun of shaving is discovering what works.
Stew is quite right in this assertion.
However I'll tell you what doesnt work and I found out the hard way.
CHEAP BLADES!
Stick to the Sensor Excels with the HB or the Fusions bro, they will give you the best shave.
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So I just got the a new set of HB triples, their head slick, head lube, and their head shed. Good lord that made a difference!!! It was down right enjoyable!! I guess the sensor excel is the double version of the HB that fits, does any triple blade (that you can buy at a drug store) fit on as well??
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Hope your enjoyment also reminds you that even with "premium" blades, shaving gel, etc., you're still saving lots of money, no barber, no shampoo, no conditioner, no combs, no brushes, no hair spray. You are saving LOTS and also getting the pleasure of the Sly Life. Life's a bargain when you're Sly.
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Bought some generic Xtreme IIIs for my bro...borrowed one for my face...all I have to say is OUCH!!!
Nothing but Xtreme III, Sensor trips, or HeadBlade trips touch my dome!!!
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In an attempt to nurture my cheapskate side, I went out and bought a bag of disposable razors at Walmart for $6. Let's just say I went through a lot of band aids trying to clean that mess up after one shave. Seems to me that unless I'm using a triple blade my head is just aching to be nicked. So now it's back to the HB triple blades... my cheapskate side wants to find a compromise though. Can you adapt to a 'rougher' blade, such as the HB double? That would save twice the cost. And yes, head shaving is overall going to cost the same amount as going to a barber, and yes not nicking yourself is most important to looking good, but has anybody got any feedback on 'adapting' to a lesser blade?
I don't believe so. My method was to find that "perfect blade" for my head and stick with it. I had many bloody shaves in the experimentation process, but now that I found the blade for me I never even get razor burn. For me it's headblade with Sensor Excel blades. It's not worth it to skimp on blades for me...
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I guess the sensor excel is the double version of the HB that fits, does any triple blade (that you can buy at a drug store) fit on as well??
The Sensor 3 blade will fit or the Personaa Tri-Flexx blades.
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Probably but why would you want to.?
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I agree with X and J, I will not skimp on a blade, especially on the head.
I've bought some generic store brands to try out, and I try them out on my face. If they are not acceptable for the face, they sure aren't going near my head. (As J found out the hard way) :/O
The Walgreens double copy (Atra) works almost as well. This was the best in my opinion.
CVS' copies however, were horrible. (lousy shave).
Like the other bro's have said, "you get what you pay for". So far, I have found the Gillette Atra plus to be my blade of choice for my head shaving, along with the Sensor double as well.
I will be trying out the HB doubles when I am finished with the HB triples I am currently using.
What it comes down to is: "what works best for you, and your noggin?".
Like Stew said, "half the fun of shaving is discovering what works", and I totally agree.
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I guess the sensor excel is the double version of the HB that fits, does any triple blade (that you can buy at a drug store) fit on as well??
The Sensor 3 blade will fit or the Personaa Tri-Flexx blades.
Thank God for the HeadBlade Sensor adapter. It's pretty simple, all Sensor blades (or generic equivalents) will work with any Sensor razor, so you're good on that. One problem I have noticed with using the Personaa blades is that the lubricating strip tends to tear and come off after about 4 uses, but that could be something I'm doing wrong. I'm due for a new package of blades so I'll buy the real thing and see if it's better.
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Yep, I'm with Z. too!
The other day thought I'd "experiment," and ended up chewing up my head with a cheaper razor. It seems I can shave my face with anything, but the head HAS to have HeadBlade triples.
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I have only tried cheap blades on my face and all I can say is OUCH, but like X said if it ain't good enough for the face it ain't touchin' the dome.