Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: omegapd on April 04, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
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The Easter Bunny left me a Head Blade in the Easter basket this morning, so I just gave it a shot...
First off, I like it being Atra compatible. I have an Atra razor and use it occasionally on my face, but may go to it full time now since I can use the blades for both things. Trying to keep it simple...and the Atra shaves my face pretty well, so I have no complaints there.
I used the HB in the shower with a pre-shave of Neutrogena Face Wash to soften the hair and clean up and then lathered up with some Aveeno Shaving gel. I remembered to use very little pressure and tried to keep the little wheels on my head at all times. It did a good job on the top of my head with a front to back pass (this is how I normally shave my head because if I go against the grain in the back- back towards front- I get razor bumps). The sides of my head is where I need a lot of work...it left a few nicks and one decent sized cut trying to work around my ears. I may take someone else's advice on here and keep my Atra close by to do the sides if I can't figure out a better way of using the HB. The shave was very fast and very close, though. Probably the closest shave I've had to date.
So, overall, I think the HB will be a big part of my head shaving routine once I work out the little kinks I had. Hopefully the old saying "it can only get better" will apply. ;D
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The headblade is an amazing tool in the arsenol of head shaving products. With some time & practice it will be like second nature. I would highly recommend giving the sensor excel blades a try if you still experience with the Atra blades. A lot of guys here will agree that the Sensor blades are somewhat more forgiving than the Atras.
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I use an M5 Magnum for the face and neck and I also go around the ears with it. I don't know why but I never could get clean around the ears with the HB.
I echo what dawgfan said about the Sensor blades. Right now I am using the HB triples (don't like the twins.....blood city) but at the point that I am out of them I have an unopened package of Sensor carts waiting. Different adaptor but works just as well. Personna also makes Sensor compatible carts, I guess a couple of other companies do, too.
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of the HeadBlade! Recently I tried shaving my head with my M5 just for kicks. WOW! What an awkward experience after using the HB for almost three years.
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...it left a few nicks and one decent sized cut trying to work around my ears.
Congratulations! The first time I used the HeadBlade, I looked like I had lost an argument with a mountain lion... I was a bloody mess. HB and I get along just fine now but it took me a couple of tries to get the hang of it.
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I love the HeadBlade! It is a little tricky around the ears but you'll develop a method as you get used to it. O0
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I'm a Headblader too. There is a learning-curve. Experience will do it.
Around my ears I use my Fusion.
J
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Just take it easy with your first few shaves with the HB. That will help with the learning curve. I also second what others have said about the Sensor blades. They are very easy with regards to rinsing between passes.
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The easter bunny was good to you! Like the other said - it takes a few times to get the knack of using it. I haven't cut myself since the first week of using my HB. I use my fusion around my ears.
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I like the headblade, but I still use the Schick Xtreme 3 - - -I change off from time to time
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I use my headblade most of the time but from time to time I'll use the Fusion. I love looking at the headblade sport, I keep it proudly displayed in my bathroom.
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Every one already covered what I was going to say! Gotta love SBG... Thanks for giving us a try, (and thanks to whoever was the gift-giver!)
Definitely give the HeadSlick mentholated shave cream a try. I think everyone around here will vouch, it's a staple in the shaving routine. We have a lot of guys write us that say even their wives/girlfriends use it on their legs. Basically, it's awesome. And let us know if you try the HeadShed pre-shave exfoliator - I'm interested to know how it compares to other pre-shave products you use.
Thanks again, and happy shaving!
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Thanks for all the replies. Still using it and no cuts since the first go-round. Not sure if it'll stay part of the routine or not, but I like it well enough. O0