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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving Product Reviews => Topic started by: flattop peterbilt on April 09, 2008, 07:57:04 PM
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well i bought a head blade and was not really impressed ..it may be my dome but i get a better shave from my Mach 3 or my fusion.......anyone else find it difficult to cut there dome....
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well i bought a head blade and was not really impressed ..it may be my dome but i get a better shave from my Mach 3 or my fusion.......anyone else find it difficult to cut there dome....
Yeah man, it takes a while to get used to it. Once you do though, it's awesome. Keep working with it, you'll get used to it.
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I'm the same way. I gave up on mine a long time ago. When I didn't slice my head, it just didn't cut that close. I suppose I could have gotten better at it with practice, but I figure why go through all the trouble when I get a great shave with a Fusion, Mach III, or Quattro.
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This thread makes me wonder how I'll like it. I got a HB sport and am planning on trying it out this weekend, figured it would take some time to do the first shave with it.
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It was a quick learning curve for me with very little issues. The key is to make certain that the wheels (Sport version) or the little plastic nub on the back (Classic version) remain in contact with your scalp. The blade is set at the optimum angle.
Good luck.
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If you got the sport, it could be that there is 3 blades. Try using the Sensor or Atra blades.
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I find myself rarely using the HB anymore. I stick to the Fusion Manual and get a great smooth shave with no nicks.
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Triple blades are good for the start - no cuts - , but double blades guarantee a closer smoother shave.
J
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I've never used the triple blades. I've always used Atra generics without issue.
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I use the double blades on mine also. The triple blades seem to not get as close. Hang with the HBsport for a while, you will master it in no time. I get a great shave with mine. Like Schro has commented..Keep teh wheels or the nub against the scalp. That sounds more difficult than it is, just make sure you apply pressure with finger and no pressure on the blade area. It does require some pressure on the blade area..but you will figure that out once you get use to it moving across your noggin. Good Luck, but do what ever you feel more comfortable with.
Timmay!
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Love my HeadBlade Sport! :@` I can't imagine shaving my noggin' without it.
It did take a few shaves for me to get used to it. Now I shave in 4-5 minutes in the shower every morning. I'm going to try some Schick Extreme III blades in it to see if I like them but the originals are doing a good job and so are the CVS triples I recently bought. O0
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I use the HeadBlade sport with Sensor doubles, and have never tried anything else. It was easy to get used to and provides me with a great shave. I would highly recommend it...
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My advice is don't give up after 1 or 2 tries... you could be missing out on the quickest, cheapest, and sometimes closest shave possible.
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well i bought a head blade and was not really impressed ..it may be my dome but i get a better shave from my Mach 3 or my fusion.......anyone else find it difficult to cut there dome....
I am of the same opinion, I hear you have to get used to using it but I will stick to my mach 3 for now..
The headblade does look cool however sitting on my sink..
I really like headslick for shaving though....
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Just keep working with it. I am relatively new to it myself 3 weeks roughly. I know i cant use the atras I tore a few chunks out! I am having a lot better luck with the sensor excel blades though.
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yea not saying it doesn't work or not a faster way to shave but it maybe my dome..I will try the other blades out and see..I do have the sport...funny enough I found it at a Riteaid store..
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I'm still a noob at head shaving...but I went with the Head Blade Sport right out of the gate and I absolutely love it. I shave with the grain on the top and back of my head, and on the sides of my head I go sideways, so like from my temples towards the backside of my head. My sides are smooth as glass, and the back and top of my head are pretty close to glass smooth, I assume its because I am going with the grain on those areas. But so far, no complaints with the Head Blade. I do want to check out the Sensor blades though, as so far I have only used whatever blade comes with it.
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I'm still a noob at head shaving...but I went with the Head Blade Sport right out of the gate and I absolutely love it.
Glad you're having success with the HeadBlade.
Shaving the dome is truly a case of the ends justifying the means. We have a lot of HB users, but we also have a lot of people who can't stand it. Personally, I love the HeadBlade. I will admit, I touch up the sides of my head and around the ears with my Schick Extreme3, but the HeadBlade has been great for me.
As far as which razor blades to use, again it's a personal preference. I use the Atra generic doubles because that's what came with it. I have not tried the triple blades or sensors, since the adaptors that came with the HB Classic are designed for these. I've gotten great results with the doubles and have seen no need to switch.
Good luck in finding the right combo for you.
Schro
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I just switched to the Sensor blades, previously I used whichever came with the HB. I will say the Sensor blade gave me a better shave. Funny thing is, I bought a 5 pack of Sensor cartridges and 5 of the blades were double blades and one was a triple. Is that normal?
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I still have a love/hate relationship with this thing. I thought for sure I had it all down pat. Been using it for the most part for about a month straight now. Then this morning, whack, took a big chunk out of the top of my dome. I was going slow as I could too. I've come to realize that I believe the HB is mainly meant for people with certain shaped heads. I know that nobody's head is perfect but you have to admit that some people have a more "rounded" shaped head than others. I think this is what the HB works best on. If you have too many nooks, crannies, dents, and lumps I think the HB is more of a hassle. That's what I've come to learn in my experience anyway. Because as soon as I go back to the Schick Extreme with the bendable blades I have no problem what so ever. No irritations or nicks. I also notice that it always gives me a real smooth shave at the base of the back of my neck. I can never get that area across the back of my neck smooth with anything else. I guess it's where the blades give a little.
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I use the HB sport and love it. I use the HB trips and have no problems with them.
I use the HB like a riding mower and my fusion like a weedeater for doing the edges