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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: dinosaur1 on September 17, 2009, 08:27:15 PM

Title: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on September 17, 2009, 08:27:15 PM
are there any others that will fit the headblade that work equally as well...?
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on September 17, 2009, 08:31:08 PM
The HeadBlade comes with 2 adapters.  The yellow one is for the HB blades, which are copied from the Gilette Atra.  The black one is for the Gilette Sensor.  Both blades are widely available as both Gilette brand and in store brands.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Arnie on September 18, 2009, 12:21:18 AM
The HeadBlade comes with 2 adapters.  The yellow one is for the HB blades, which are copied from the Gilette Atra.  The black one is for the Gilette Sensor.  Both blades are widely available as both Gilette brand and in store brands.
Yeah...I agree with what he said... O0
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: RyanJP on September 18, 2009, 12:29:57 AM
The HeadBlade comes with 2 adapters.  The yellow one is for the HB blades, which are copied from the Gilette Atra.  The black one is for the Gilette Sensor.  Both blades are widely available as both Gilette brand and in store brands.
Yeah...I agree with what he said... O0

Ditto, try out the sensor blades, I think they are fantastic.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: jamesh75 on September 18, 2009, 06:57:50 AM
I use the Sensor Excel blades with mine and it works great.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: against_the_grain on September 18, 2009, 07:25:25 AM
I use the Sensor Blades too. They work great
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on September 18, 2009, 01:34:20 PM
I should mention that I too use the Sensor blades, Sensor Excel to be specific.  The nice thing about the Sensor is that it has a 3-blade option that's readily available.  But really it's a matter of personal choice, use which ever type you feel more comfortable handling.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: RyanJP on September 18, 2009, 02:58:38 PM
I use the Sensor Blades too. They work great

Bro, your username is the epitomy of a SBG, btw they do work great  O0
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on September 18, 2009, 07:41:59 PM
awesome guys, thanks.  I was getting sick of the HB DoubleBlade Kit blades....=)  Are there any 4 blade sizes that fit by the way?  Like the Gillette Fusion for example....
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on September 18, 2009, 07:46:33 PM
Also, being that the HB DoubleBlade Kit and the Senor Excel are both triple blade why does everyone like the Sensor Excel....price or something else?
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on September 18, 2009, 08:22:20 PM
Also, being that the HB DoubleBlade Kit and the Senor Excel are both triple blade why does everyone like the Sensor Excel....price or something else?

The Sensor Excel cartridge just works better for me, I don't know why.  It's not price, since the Excels usually cost more than Atras in the store.  I've also tried store brand Sensor copies, in both double and triple, but they didn't work as well.  I think it might have something to do with the rubber fins on the Excel blade.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on September 18, 2009, 08:24:08 PM
awesome guys, thanks.  I was getting sick of the HB DoubleBlade Kit blades....=)  Are there any 4 blade sizes that fit by the way?  Like the Gillette Fusion for example....

No, the only HB adapters available are the 2 for the Atra and Sensor.  Again, there is a 3-blade Sensor option, but that's it.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: The Noggin on September 19, 2009, 04:28:26 PM
I use the Sensor Blades too. They work great

Have you tried the Wilkinson Contact Plus blades? They work very well for me and they're only 5,50 Euro for a pack of 10  8)
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: 1longrange on September 26, 2009, 07:43:15 PM
I tried the Gilettte Atra double blades today and really liked them.  O0 I have a stash of the HB triple blades that I got on sale here in town on a closeout  have a 40 blades total, but when those are used up I am going to the Atra. I was wondering why a double blade would give a closer cut than the triple baldes, any ideas? Also no nicks, cuts or scrapes I just went slow trying to get used to the blade. The top of my dome is smooth as the back with those blades. I like it  ;D. Guess i need to try the sensors next. Been 30 days sly now.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on September 26, 2009, 08:15:23 PM
I tried the Gilettte Atra double blades today and really liked them.  O0 I have a stash of the HB triple blades that I got on sale here in town on a closeout  have a 40 blades total, but when those are used up I am going to the Atra. I was wondering why a double blade would give a closer cut than the triple baldes, any ideas? Also no nicks, cuts or scrapes I just went slow trying to get used to the blade. The top of my dome is smooth as the back with those blades. I like it  ;D. Guess i need to try the sensors next. Been 30 days sly now.

Sometimes 3 blades is just one too many.  I wish I could say something more technical, but it's just that simple for me.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on September 27, 2009, 07:31:16 AM
If you want a triple lade you can go to CVS  and buy their CVS3 brand of triples. Five bucks for a 4 pack and they OFTEN have a buy a pack get a pack for half price.

When you see them they look almost identical to the HB triples except for a different color lubricating strip.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: hipstersaint on October 04, 2009, 03:31:23 PM
the CVS  atra blades work the best for me.... and they are $8.50 for 20!
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: bigK on October 14, 2009, 09:18:32 PM
The HeadBlade comes with 2 adapters.  The yellow one is for the HB blades, which are copied from the Gilette Atra.  The black one is for the Gilette Sensor.  Both blades are widely available as both Gilette brand and in store brands.

IF I BUY THE HEADBLADE SPORT KIT, WHICH ADAPTER THAT I GET?..BLACK OR YELLOW?..
CAN I USE GILLETTE VECTOR BLADE?..TRIED TO LINK THE PIC FROM GOOGLE BUT IT'S KINDA MESSY FULL OF HTML.
URGHHH..I'M GETTIN FED UP..I'M USING MACH 3 AS BEFORE, BUT I WANNA GET THE HEADBLADE BECAUSE I'M TIRED OF READIN THAT HEADBLADE IS GOOD..AND MADE FOR BALD HEAD.HELP ME BRO..
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: parksie on October 15, 2009, 05:21:22 AM
You can use the yellow adapter with the vector blade.  O0
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Stevo on October 15, 2009, 04:22:15 PM
The HeadBlade comes with 2 adapters.  The yellow one is for the HB blades, which are copied from the Gilette Atra.  The black one is for the Gilette Sensor.  Both blades are widely available as both Gilette brand and in store brands.

IF I BUY THE HEADBLADE SPORT KIT, WHICH ADAPTER THAT I GET?..BLACK OR YELLOW?..
CAN I USE GILLETTE VECTOR BLADE?..TRIED TO LINK THE PIC FROM GOOGLE BUT IT'S KINDA MESSY FULL OF HTML.
URGHHH..I'M GETTIN FED UP..I'M USING MACH 3 AS BEFORE, BUT I WANNA GET THE HEADBLADE BECAUSE I'M TIRED OF READIN THAT HEADBLADE IS GOOD..AND MADE FOR BALD HEAD.HELP ME BRO..

The HB Sport comes with both the yellow and black adapters.
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on November 14, 2009, 06:49:37 AM
I tried the Sensor Excels and wow did my head get cut up with those.  Horrible!  I need at least 3-4 blades for my head, 2 won't cut it.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on November 14, 2009, 03:13:46 PM
I tried the Sensor Excels and wow did my head get cut up with those.  Horrible!  I need at least 3-4 blades for my head, 2 won't cut it.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!

Dino.... get the CVS3 blades from CVS. They are identical to the HB triples except for the color of the lube strip. Pack of 4 for $5..........
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on November 15, 2009, 09:51:05 AM
sweet!  are there any with 4-5 blades?
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on November 15, 2009, 09:51:54 AM
do the CVS blades work with the yellow adapter?
Title: Re: Do I have to use HeadBlade razors?
Post by: dinosaur1 on November 15, 2009, 02:29:50 PM
would you use those new Magnum M5 everyone's talking about or the CVS3?