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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: frangi on April 24, 2013, 06:46:11 AM

Title: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: frangi on April 24, 2013, 06:46:11 AM
I am currently using fusion 5 blade and want to try Headblade
Should I buy sport or Atx
I want to get to get right down to the wood with minimal irritation.
also 4 blades or 6

thanks frangi from Toronto Canada...GO LEAFS GO!!!
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: greatnessinc on April 24, 2013, 09:19:41 AM
Definitely go ATX, it's far more user friendly IMO. I started with a sport but every time I ever cut myself it was with the sport and I have yet to cut myself with the ATX.
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: Adamski1972 on April 24, 2013, 04:44:45 PM
ATX all the way mate! Far easier to use I think!
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: tomcj2 on April 24, 2013, 09:03:29 PM
Sport all the way if you want a close shave.  ATX is probably "safer" but it leaves a lot behind.
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: OzSly on April 24, 2013, 09:07:38 PM
G'Day Frangi mate  O0

I use the ATX with the 6 Blade and I love it, gives the smooth as a baby's bum shave.

Easy to use, no worries!!
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: Crowbar on April 25, 2013, 06:12:45 AM
ATX all the way, I use a four blade and I have actually compared it to the fusion power and the Mach 3 and there was no comparison. The ATX was well above both in ease of use and how well it easily shaves the hair with little resistance or irritation. Also I have not cut myself once with the ATX. Get Headslick as well
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: artorg on April 25, 2013, 08:35:13 AM
The Sport works better for me.  I think that the "wheelbase" on the ATX is too long to get into some of the valleys on my skull.
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: Lucasheppner on April 25, 2013, 11:18:46 AM
I just started to shave my head in past week started with a Mach 3 and yesterday picked up a headblade sport. I love the sport
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: smoothsailing on April 25, 2013, 03:58:53 PM
None of the above :D I like to use a whole different razor set up entirely.

Also, nice to see a hockey player here.  Just a warning, your helmet is gonna feel weird the first time if you haven't shaved totally smooth yet
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: clarinetguy on April 25, 2013, 09:42:19 PM
First of all welcome to the site. A year ago when I started shaving my head, I got the Sport as that was the latest thing they had. Have had an ATX for about a month. Bottom line for me- ATX shaves very smooth and  will not cut you but I am finding it misses spots and then I have to touch up with Fusion. Sport could nick a bit but I did not have any spots that it missed. Your question reminds me of my present dilemma.
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: greatnessinc on April 26, 2013, 03:48:11 PM
For those of you who say the ATX leaves spots behind, check out the video I made describing my method for using the ATX (http://www2.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=20695.0). Try my method and you'll never need a 2nd razor to touch up and you'll be BBS.
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: clarinetguy on April 26, 2013, 05:26:33 PM
Thanks. I look forward to viewing it - I really ant it to work as the places it does work are extremely smooth. Thanks
Title: Re: HEADBLADE SPORT OR ATX
Post by: slyAdam on May 01, 2013, 08:42:51 PM
I started shaving last week and I used the ATX. I think since I hadn't ever used the Sport, starting with the ATX was VERY natural. I've shaved 5 times since and never nicked myself once with the ATX. I also go to town and am not very careful. I have to shave certain spots repeatedly but using the HB6 cartridge has given me zero irritation. I have pretty thick hair around the crown of my head, and until today, I couldnt get a perfect shave on some spots.

The secret for me was, don't be afraid to lift the wheels off your head. I lifted the wheels and shaved those tough areas perfectly with no cuts or irritation.

If I were you, I'd try the ATX with HB6 blades if you haven't used another HeadBlade razor yet. It is essentially foolproof, and has a more natural feel with an easy learning curve.