Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: Todd on December 22, 2007, 07:18:11 PM
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Hello all.
This is the end of my fourth week going sly and I admit that I do like it (and now my wife is used to it). I was very nervous about doing so but I read many of these posts and went ahead and did it. I still come here weekly for tips.
My only issue is that I use the Headblade Sport from front to back so I do not go against the grain on the back. That means I can feel stubble back there. I've gone against a few times back there but I am just nervous to do so (that'll probably change). Do you all go against in the back?
Anyway, I'm Todd and glad to be a member!
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Todd ! Welcome. And glad we were of some assistance. And glad to have ya.
Yes I shave in any direction where there is still "roughness" to be felt so I get it baby butt smooth. O0
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I do sides first, than front to back, than back to front, than search for missed spots, seems to work for me. I shave standing at the sink, than get in the shower, and again search for missed spots, and get them than. I also like to put a hot wash cloth on my head first, seems to soften things up for me. Good luck
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Don't be afraid to go against the grain. Just take things slowly and carefully and soon you'll get the hang of it. It gets easier with practice. Against the grain is the way to go. Once you get your head completely smooth, you'll quickly get hooked and see why we obsess over rough spots.
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Welcome Todd. Glad to have you here.
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Welcome Todd, great to have you with us. And the answer to your question is yes indeed. Go against the grain all the way. Just take your time with the back. Bending your head forward towards the floor can help to get a close shave back there. Slow and easy is the way.
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As far as a smooth noggin' goes, the ends justify the means....whatever works best for you.
Welcome Todd!
Schro
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todd....welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. jump in & join the fun by being an active member. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Todd...dont be afraid, you will get the hang of it...the most important thing with headblade sp is to make sure you are applying pressure to the wheels....not the blade. Just remember that and you will do fine. Just take it slow.....
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Don't be afraid to go against the grain. Just take things slowly and carefully and soon you'll get the hang of it. It gets easier with practice. Against the grain is the way to go. Once you get your head completely smooth, you'll quickly get hooked and see why we obsess over rough spots.
... what he said. Oh, by the way, welcome!
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the boys covered it all. so i will just say welcome. >:D
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Welcome!
I just want to add that when I do the back of my head I look down to stretch the skin tight. Get a cleaner shave that way. Oh, I also go against the grain everywhere!
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Welcome, Todd and a merry sly Christmas!
J
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Todd, welcome to Sly Bald Guys! For most or our shaving routines, check out this thread - http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=923.0 (http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=923.0)
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Welcome brother!
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Todd, a late welcome, but here it is. Good to have you with us, and glad to hear your a Headblade user, it's the best tool for the job. Just go easy like the bro's have said and you will get better and better. Soon it will feel very natural. Stick with it.
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Hey Todd....where is the feed back? We want to know how you are progressing....its been over a month now...you should be getting the hang of it by now.....I hope!
Take care..see ya in the forum.
Timmay
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You're absolutely right. Where is the feedback. I am sorry but it has been a few months of odd times. Not bad, not great, but a little of both at the same time. Hard to explain I guess.
Anyway, So, I love full shaved against the grain. I am lazy though so I tend to shave every other day. Honestly I kinda like the second day look, but I cannot get that with a shaver so I end up getting both; shaved and second day. The wife digs the smooth dome.
Ok, now to all that I have learned, I have tried King Of Shaves and Headslick as well as a couple others although those have been the best for me. KOS wins only slightly. The only difference I feel is that I get a slight sting on the back of my head with Headslick. Also, I have tried four different types of blades and Atra Double blades are my favorite.
Lastly, cold water and pure Aloe Vera. After I shave, cold water on the dome is mandatory. I no longer have bumps at all because of this. Also, I tend to look a little flaky after drying so the Aloe Very makes it nice and shiny, keeps the bumps down and gets rid of the dry scalp.
Overall, I wanted to thank you all for the suggestions given on this site. Although I have not said much here, the suggestions given have been most helpful.
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Thanks for checking back with us Todd! I'm glad you're digging the look!
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Glad you're liking the look Todd........... and welcome back.
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Glad you are really liking the look Todd and glad you checked back in. Hang around some more and post up a pic when you can.
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Hey Todd, good to hear you're loving the look!, welcome to "slydom" bro.
Sounds like you have picked a nice simple routine, similar to mine. The simpler the better.
Enjoy your new found freedom, and keep it smooth!, post up a pic when you can. O0
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Thanks Todd, enjoyed reading your success to slydome! Post up a pick when you can, its always good to put a face with words
Timmayyy!
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Todd, welcome aboard!
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wellcome to sbg!!!
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Holy Crap, I have to get with the program, I'm not representing SBG very well with these lat welcomes.
So WELCOME to the SBG family, and sorry for being late.
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Welcome Todd. Glad you found us. I go from the front to back(all the way to the bottom of the back of my neck) first. Then I go from back to the top, or crown, of my head. I do this because the hair on the back of my head seems to be thicker than on top or on the sides. So I go front to back first to cut it down some.
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My only issue is that I use the Headblade Sport from front to back so I do not go against the grain on the back. That means I can feel stubble back there. I've gone against a few times back there but I am just nervous to do so (that'll probably change). Do you all go against in the back?
Anyway, I'm Todd and glad to be a member!
Welcome Todd!
Turn the HeadBlade around and go from bottom to top! ;)
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You're absolutely right. Where is the feedback. I am sorry but it has been a few months of odd times. Not bad, not great, but a little of both at the same time. Hard to explain I guess.
Anyway, So, I love full shaved against the grain. I am lazy though so I tend to shave every other day. Honestly I kinda like the second day look, but I cannot get that with a shaver so I end up getting both; shaved and second day. The wife digs the smooth dome.
Ok, now to all that I have learned, I have tried King Of Shaves and Headslick as well as a couple others although those have been the best for me. KOS wins only slightly. The only difference I feel is that I get a slight sting on the back of my head with Headslick. Also, I have tried four different types of blades and Atra Double blades are my favorite.
Lastly, cold water and pure Aloe Vera. After I shave, cold water on the dome is mandatory. I no longer have bumps at all because of this. Also, I tend to look a little flaky after drying so the Aloe Very makes it nice and shiny, keeps the bumps down and gets rid of the dry scalp.
Overall, I wanted to thank you all for the suggestions given on this site. Although I have not said much here, the suggestions given have been most helpful.
Good to see you posting, Welcome!!!
You need to try putting your Aloe in the fridge,It works great... What a great suggestion by Timmmmay... O0 O0 It was all Timmmay's Ideal...LOL