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New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: DaveDorm on May 16, 2008, 04:27:27 PM

Title: Yet Another New Guy
Post by: DaveDorm on May 16, 2008, 04:27:27 PM: Hi guys!

I am new to the clean shaven cranium. I have been wearing a buzz cut or close cut with trimmers for several years, but this week decided to take a blade to it and go all the way down.

I have been reading all the reviews of various products out there. I am pretty convinced the HeadBlade is going to be the way to go. Currently using a Mach 3 with standard shave cream and baby oil. It works well, but I still have a shadow and a bit of "Velcro effect" going on. Also, I do need to get an exfoliant and some sort of moisturizer, too, as I have a rather dry scalp.

Overall, it's been fun and my wife loves it.
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Post by: Marz on May 16, 2008, 04:36:06 PM: Welcome!

Head looks great man.

I use the headblade and love it but as you will find there are many different ways to skin a cat ... i mean... shave a head. It will take some experiments but you will find what works for you.
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Post by: PigPen on May 16, 2008, 04:38:27 PM: Congrats!!! Glad you joined us, like Marz said, find the routine that works for you and post up your shaving routine.
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Post by: Sooner Steve on May 16, 2008, 04:41:32 PM: Hey Dave: Thanks for joining us. A great bunch of guys. Look forward to your posts.
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Post by: BALDANDRE on May 16, 2008, 05:01:16 PM: Looks great Dave,,,

doesn't hurt the wife digs it too!

Shine on brutha! 8)
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Post by: JWShaw89 on May 16, 2008, 05:06:43 PM: Welcome Dave, looks real nice 8)
Check the shaving section for tips on getting a closer cut - that's what I did.

JW
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Post by: wpruitt on May 16, 2008, 05:28:45 PM: Welcome Dave ... Looks great !
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Post by: tomgallagher on May 16, 2008, 07:07:36 PM: Welcome aboard Dave.
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Post by: warhawk on May 16, 2008, 07:29:25 PM: dave: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. check out the HEADSHAVING section of the forum 2 get some tips. jump in & join the fun by being an active member of the best site on the internet.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Yet Another New Guy
Post by: DaveDorm on May 16, 2008, 07:47:18 PM: Wow, thanks for the warm welcome.

Yeah, I have been experimenting. I am not 100% sold on the HeadBlade. I mean what I am using now works. And I am not usually one for fad stuff, but I could just get tired of shaving after a couple of months and give it up. I would hate to invest in a bunch of products that would sit and gather dust in the medicine cabinet.

The same thing happened when I grew a goatee. Since my beard is very sparse, it took me several months to grow anything of any consequence. After a few months of sporting it, I shaved it off. Just got tired of it, I guess. The head shaving may also be something I'll get bored with.

Tonight, I shaved twice, once with shave cream, then scrubbed the noggin with hot water and soap to help exfoliate the dry scalp, then went over it again with baby oil as the lube. Wow. VERY slick, indeed.

I have been reading the forums for a few days, and also other sites, such as headshaver.org for tips and product ideas. The front runner has been the HeadBlade line, so I will probably go that route. I am giving myself another few days before I decide.
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Post by: marty22 on May 16, 2008, 08:08:36 PM: welcome dave!
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Post by: OzPete on May 16, 2008, 11:00:07 PM: Welcome to SBG, Dave!
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Post by: DaveDorm on May 17, 2008, 12:26:31 AM: Holy crap! What a difference!

I went ahead to the all-night Walgreen's and picked up a HeadBlade Sport, some HeadSlick, and a tube of my favorite Nivea moisturizer. I came home and eagerly went over my dome again with the new razor.

The difference was night and freaking day! Can we say SMOOTH? Gone was the shadow and the "Velcro effect" that I had with the Mach 3. I am sold! Count me in as one of the HeadBlade Team and a SLY!
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Post by: SLYinKC on May 17, 2008, 05:13:10 PM: Welcome, Dave, Glad you're enjoying the experience.

Rick
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Post by: Stu on May 17, 2008, 11:01:51 PM: Welcome Dorm. The Headblade is a remarkable tool for those who get the hang of it. Give it 30 days before you decide, and let us know how others react to the new you.
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Post by: Mikekoz13 on May 18, 2008, 05:49:10 AM: Welcome Dave!! Glad you decided to try the HeadBlade! It definetly is NOT a fad!
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Post by: Rob on May 18, 2008, 06:04:57 AM: Welcome Dave: you'll soon be a sly addict!! O0 The sly look suits you, bro. 8)

Mike: the tattoo is awesome: love it! O0
Title: Re: Yet Another New Guy
Post by: xnewyawka on May 27, 2008, 12:05:39 PM: Hey Dave, a late welcome to you here. Glad you decided to join us, and smart that you chose HeadBlade!. It is definitely not a fad, and in my opinion the best tool for the job.
Just be sure to stick with it, and you'll soon master it. Seems to me too many guys give up too soon. The whole HB line is excellent and it's my "go to" choice.
You may want to try different blade combo's, to see if any work better for you. Remember to always keep the pressure off the blade end. You'll never have a problem.

Good luck to you and let us know how it goes.