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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving Product Reviews => Topic started by: YOSP on May 31, 2007, 04:06:03 PM
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Alright, I know that a lot of you on this site swear by the headblade...I have tried and tried again and have officially hung up the HB... :Xo!
I have been using the Mach III and am getting sick of it as well. :Xo! :Xo!
Are there any other recommendations other then the 2 mentioned that I might use? I am ready to go old school and break out a straight blade from the barber shop :x!
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I'm not trying to push you into keeping the HeadBlade, but you could try a different blade on it to see if that makes the difference.
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Not trying to push you either, but I've had great success with the HB Classic and Gillette Atra generics I bought at Albertson's. Maybe you should consider changing your shave routine or your gel. A lot of people use HeadBlade's HeadSlick shave gel (me included) with awesome results. Also, do you get your head sufficiently warmed up in the shower? It makes a huge difference.
Consider all options before ditching the HB.
Schro
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I have (at least temporarily) put my headblade aside. Due to slicing my scalp, I'm somewhat timid to get it back out. I have used the Mach 3 quite a bit and can't complain about the results.
I recently bought some Schick Quattro disposables because they were on sale. They have been doing a good job also, other than I usually don't like the disposables since they just feel cheap.
I will probably try the HB again but will probably try a different blade. I just used the one that came with the unit. Maybe the 3 blade would be better.
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I have (at least temporarily) put my headblade aside. Due to slicing my scalp, I'm somewhat timid to get it back out. I have used the Mach 3 quite a bit and can't complain about the results.
I recently bought some Schick Quattro disposables because they were on sale. They have been doing a good job also, other than I usually don't like the disposables since they just feel cheap.
I will probably try the HB again but will probably try a different blade. I just used the one that came with the unit. Maybe the 3 blade would be better.
I almost gave up on the HeadBlade too after a really bad slicing. I stuck with it, reread some posts and realized I was not being consistant with where I was putting the pressure and probably rushing it as well. I have had no problems since. However, I tried my Sensor Excel today for the first time on those hard to get spots and was really surprised on how close it got. The only thing I didn't like was the lightness of the handle compared to the Mach III. I am going to do a complete shave with the Sensor tomorrow and see how that goes.
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It's really what works for you bro. I also gave up on the HB...Actually about 3 different times. I'm not knocking what anyone is saying by no means so I hope nobody takes this the wrong way but I've tried a few different blades with it and it still is just not for me. But to answer your question YOSP, I recently went from my old Mach 3 to the Schick Extreme blade which has worked great for me. There are a few different ones though. You could go with the disposables or the cartridge refillable one which is what I am currently using. It's called Schick Extreme Sub Zero. It is blue and white. You can buy a pack of 4 refill blades for about $5. Even though I know people have always said to watch out for disposables I have tried the Schick Extreme 3 disposable and it worked just as well as the refillable I'm using now. I'm actually thinking of switching to the disposable once my cartridges run out to save a little money. The best thing about the Schick Extreme is that the blades bend with the contour of your head. You actually cover more area than the Mach 3 or the HB does. I usually get a quick and comfortable shave. So far I have experienced no irritation with this blade. Another good thing is that it is an awesome face razor too. So you can "kill two birds with one stone." Give it a try bro.
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I've chosen to park my Headblade as well. Not because the Mach 3 gives a closer shave (even though it does), but I have a hard time maneuvering the Headblade. Handling the Mach 3 for me is much easier, and shaving with it takes less time. I've been using the Headblade for the past month and I am still not comfortable with it.
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sorry to hijack your thread with another "im officially hanging up the HB" . Like you, I have tried and tried.
Im also using the machIII and as of right now have no problems with it. I havent tried anything else so I cant really be of any help...
but please do let me know if you use the straight blade and tell us how you like it and any advantages/disadvnatages of it....
im soo tempted to try it....
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the best I have used so far are the Gilette 3 blade disposables (not the Mach 3, but the cheap one where you throw out the entire razor)
They give the best shave but are dull after 1 or 2 uses.