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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: darkknight1 on May 09, 2008, 07:52:48 PM

Title: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: darkknight1 on May 09, 2008, 07:52:48 PM

Hey Guys,

      I am new to the head shaving scene.  I have been using clippers for a few years, and finally decide to go O-Natural! Anyway, I love the way I look, but I am so confused by which blade to buy, which shave gel....etc.  I swear I will go to the shaving isle and just stand there.....I am experiencing with different items, but just wanted to gauge some opinions out there as to which is the best, and why?

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: skinhead002 on May 09, 2008, 08:24:59 PM

Howdy.  I.ve tried them all over the years and settled on  the Schick Extreme disposables with the Headslick shave creme.  Second best shave creme for me is also plain old hand soap and a few drops of olive oil.  Im pretty much a Schick man.  The disposables last a lot of shaves for me and the way the blade head bends "laterally" really makes it easy to get a good shave on my scalp

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: PBurke on May 10, 2008, 12:33:41 AM

i like the bikini zone anti bump shave gel. and i use a mach 3 or a headblade. followed by pure aloe vera gel.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: nomad on May 10, 2008, 12:38:44 AM

I use the Headblade sport, the fusion, and shave seceret oil with a spray of alcohol to shave with.

The best thing I could tell you is to experiment because everyone is different.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Sgt. Pate on May 10, 2008, 01:01:03 AM

Welcome to the "asylum" darkknight1!

I like the HeadBlade Sport and HeadSlick myself.  O0

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Paul on May 10, 2008, 05:42:08 AM

Welcome Darknight.  Headblade and Headslick user here.  Touch up with the Mach 3 and Headslick.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Dooj on May 10, 2008, 01:38:40 PM

Welcome o the board darknight. I use the headblade sport with gillette sensor excel 3 blades and edge shave gel. O0

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: bludger44 on May 10, 2008, 02:03:42 PM

Welcome!

I use...

Headblade Sport for the majority of my head
Sensor Excel for the side burns and around the ears
King of Shaves Alpha Gel (the type with Antibacterial stuff in it)
Gillette Aftershave Gel

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: SLYinKC on May 10, 2008, 03:13:38 PM

The best razors that I've have used have been the Fusion, Quattro and Mach III.  I started using shave secret oil a little over a month ago.  It is the best that I have found.  I use it by itself.  I know some others use it in combination with Headslick or another shaving gel.  I find that the shaving oils really clog the Quattro and make it hard to use.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: jusbnme on May 10, 2008, 07:06:52 PM

I've tried the HeadBlade off and on and, while not totally comfortable with it, will say it's a good razor.  But overall I've been using the Schick Extreme.  The replaceable cartridge kind.  Not knocking the disposables.  Used them too and they work good.  I use all Bald Guyz products as far as shaving gel and etc...

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Tyler on May 10, 2008, 07:58:14 PM

Welcome Darkknight!  I use the Headblade Sport with Sensor Excel blades.  I use either HeadSlick, BaldGuyz, or Pacific Shaving Oil to shave with.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: handlebar on May 10, 2008, 08:14:34 PM

I have used the Bic Comfort 3 pivot (6 for $4 at Walgreens) and HeadSlick shave lotion.I also use my Remington electric shaver for touch ups and afternoon shaves when that 5 o'clock shadow (more like a 12 o'clock shadow) appears.
I would like to try the olive oil sometime as i'm a BIG fan of anything from that source.Maybe it will help my scalp.

Jim

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Rob on May 11, 2008, 07:29:40 AM

disposables: Xtreme3
quality blades: mach III or Sensor Excel (better than Mach III but more expensive)
Shaving gel: King of Shaves proshave cooling gel - sensitive.

But when all is said and done it depends on the old dome and what suits it best.  you just gotta experiment and find what's best for you. 8)

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: schro on May 11, 2008, 07:46:36 AM

Welcome darknight...
Headblade Classic, Headslick shave cream (somtimes I Gillette Series Shave Gel), and touch up around the ears with the Schick Extreme3.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: ZDB2k on May 11, 2008, 08:38:31 AM

I'm no pro yet... but

I'm using M3 Gel and a M3 razor. I've had no razor bumps or cuts, so I must have picked a decent combo.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: Nick912 on May 11, 2008, 03:04:22 PM

I have tried many combinations of creams and razors. For me I found that a high end electric Braun gives a great shave with 0 irriataion. I always managed to get some with a blade shave.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: skiking on May 13, 2008, 07:59:21 AM

I love the headblade sport

as for cream, i am not picky, i usually use the stuff that my roommate buys for her legs, i am not sure what it is.

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: xnewyawka on May 14, 2008, 01:31:41 PM

I use either my HB sport or classic with an Atra or similar cartridge mainly.
I use HB Headslick, Kos Alphagel, Bald Guyz shave gel in a rotation weekly. I also throw in a shave with the KoS oil here and there to change it up.
You just have to experiment and see what works well for you.

Good luck!    O0

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: warhawk on May 15, 2008, 03:16:53 AM

welcome darknight:  i use the fusion (manual), shave secret, headslick, and alcohol spray, followed by witch hazel.

WARHAWK O0

Title: Re: best razor to use and which shave gel?
Post by: JWShaw89 on May 15, 2008, 09:27:07 AM

I'm using the headblade sport currently - with tripleblade.

The baldes tend to lose effectiveness quite soon, but most blades fit the HB, so it's not too much of a problem getting hold of new ones.

I either use palmolive or gillette turbo gel with it.

Both are pretty decent shaves, but i think the turbo gel offers a closer cut.