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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Kevin G on February 03, 2013, 07:39:18 PM

Title: Advice on new blades for my ATX wanted
Post by: Kevin G on February 03, 2013, 07:39:18 PM
Just wondering what all of you would suggest that I should try on my Headblade ATX.  I have only used the 4 blade system that comes with the ATX but do not really like it that much.  With the whole suspension thing and having to put some pressure on the blades, I find the 4 blade to feel more irritating.  Not in look, just in feeling. 

I was thinking about using the 6 blade cartridge thinking that I might not have to use as much pressure on the suspension system to get my scalp smooth.  On the other hand I see that some on here like the 3 blade cartridge from Headblade and some others us Atras or Sensors.  If I did use a non suspension blade with the ATX does it make it as dangerous as a Headblade Sport?  I was thinking about maybe trying the HB3 on my ATX. 

Basically what I am after is a nice irritation/cut free shave which my Gillette Fusion Proglide and Shick Hydro 5 give me.  But I would like to use my ATX once and a while because it is faster.
Title: Re: Advice on new blades for my ATX wanted
Post by: -Doug- on February 03, 2013, 07:51:43 PM
Kevin, I use the ATX with a Wilkinson Sword double blade and the yellow adapter. It's not quite as close as I can get with the Hydro 5, but, like you said, it is faster
Title: Re: Advice on new blades for my ATX wanted
Post by: Kevin G on February 06, 2013, 03:49:49 AM
Thanks for the suggestion Doug.  How do the Wilkinson double blades perform for you?  Are  your shaves pretty nick free/irritation free?  I just might have to look into these.  I also took the plunge and ordered the Headblade 6 blade cartridge.  I will see if they perform better then the 4 blade for me.
Title: Re: Advice on new blades for my ATX wanted
Post by: -Doug- on February 06, 2013, 10:52:53 AM
I've had pretty good experiences with them. When they have nicked me its been because of operator error (lack of attention, going too fast, etc.). At less than $4.00 for a ten pack, they are worth the "risk" of trying them out.
Title: Re: Advice on new blades for my ATX wanted
Post by: isleepinthebuff on February 06, 2013, 02:09:21 PM
I'm a Hydro 5 guy. Gives me a close hair