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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: dallusglockin on December 22, 2014, 09:53:12 PM

Title: Long time lurker, first time poster
Post by: dallusglockin on December 22, 2014, 09:53:12 PM: Hi I'm Justin and I've been lurking on and off for about 6 or so months now and decided to join up and maybe contribute to the community.

I've been clipping my hair with a Wahl chromepro for about 3 years now and have decided (with the affirmation of my fiancée) to shave it smooth and get rid of the "halo." LOL

I have a DE razor that I use on my face/neck and read on here that they are popular to shave heads with. I'm pretty decent with it on my face but don't know if I could do it on my head (yet) , so I picked up a headblade tonight to cut my teeth on shaving my head. I had some learning pains with the DE on my face, and I'd rather not relive the nicks and cuts again on my head.

I'm excited to get more involved on here and hopefully be able to contribute as much as I've learned.

I'll post my maiden voyage soon. Hopefully it's not too painful!
Title: Re: Long time lurker, first time poster
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 22, 2014, 11:52:58 PM: Hey Dallas: Welcome Aboard.

You probably already know, but this is a really great group of guys. It is really a blessing to have a group of men that you can discuss things with and who will tell you the truth.

Personally , I use a cartridge razor like a Mach III or something of that type. I tried the original Headblade when it first came out but I cut myself up with it, (but then I am a world class Klutz). Let us know how it went for you and post a photo.
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Post by: tobler1 on December 23, 2014, 01:06:02 AM: Welcome! I hope what is hopefully your first of many shaves goes well. (I like the Headblade and use it.)
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Post by: SlyMike on December 23, 2014, 02:44:07 AM: Welcome!
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Post by: Sir Harry on December 23, 2014, 03:39:53 AM: Welcome to the board!
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Post by: geeman on December 23, 2014, 05:11:40 AM: Welcome, nothing but good stuff on here, let us know how you get on with the de, and post a photo when you have the time
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Post by: Mike E. P. on December 23, 2014, 05:35:49 AM: Welcome aboard! If you're skilled with using a DE on your face, it's a pretty quick learning curve moving to your head. Give it a try.
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Post by: Cave Dweller on December 23, 2014, 07:27:47 AM: Welcome to the board, sir.
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Post by: DOC_OSMC on December 23, 2014, 08:42:49 AM: Welcome!
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Post by: wpruitt on December 29, 2014, 02:25:03 PM: Welcome dallusglockin
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Post by: dallusglockin on January 10, 2015, 05:17:10 PM: Well I finally busted out the ATX and made an attempt to shave and it turned pretty good. I need to get the hang of it. I used the ATX and got about 85% of my head with that, then followed up with a Mach 3. I'm liking it so far. 29 days to go!
Title: Re: Long time lurker, first time poster
Post by: tobler1 on January 11, 2015, 08:48:46 AM: Glad you're enjoying the beginning of your 30 days. Let us know how it goes. Sounds good so far.
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Post by: reddog on January 11, 2015, 10:17:43 AM: Congratulations Justin, on your first headshave! I shave with a DE razor and love it. The only time I cut myself was going too fast. Use short strokes. How does your fiance like it?
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Post by: dallusglockin on January 11, 2015, 10:48:00 AM: She says it looks much better. I would have to agree.

I went with the grain all around to allow my head to get used to having a blade dragged across it. Maybe in a couple days I'll go against the grain too all over.
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Post by: AJ Q-Ball on January 11, 2015, 08:38:34 PM: Glad you're having success!
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Post by: warhawk on January 11, 2015, 09:17:33 PM: Welcome to the sly fraternity. I say go use that DE on your head shaves. Treat your dome like your face. There is nothing better than a safety razor head shave.

WARHAWK O0