Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: hammerdrill376 on October 18, 2008, 03:16:11 PM
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Started using my HeadBlade last week and love it. Today I changed my blade to Gillette Atra doubles..OUCHHHHHHHHHHHH. One spot on my head looked like I had been in a WWE wrestling match. I tried not to apply alot of pressure but had a hell of a time getting that one cut to stop bleeding. Other than cold such as water or ice and pressure any of you have other methods to stop bleeding if it occurs?? Also any other suggestions about the atra double blades for the HeadBlade?
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I have the same problem with the atra's. That's why I stick with the HB trips. I bleed easily and the best way I have found to control a nick or cut is either with ice or the good old fashion stipic pencil.
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Hammer, sorry to hear you had such trouble with the Atra's. They're my refill blade of choice.
It seems a few of you guys just can't use them. I feel for you, because not only do you get a great, smooth shave, they cost a lot less than fusion and mach III cartridges.
I decided to try the Personna double today, which is a generic copy of the Atra. Man, what a great shave I got. I usually use them on my face and they work well. I was changing my (HB) blade today, and figured I would give it a shot. No problems, even against the grain in back, and around the ears.
I was amazed. I think this is one of smoothest I've ever gotten the back of my head.
You may want to give them a shot, if they don't work for your noggin', you can always use them for the face.
I agree with Paul, a styptic pencil should quell the bleeding.
Have you tried any of the Sensor's yet?
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I use a roll on styptic called NIK+AID....seems to work really well for me..... O0
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No I have not tried the Sensors. Maybe I just need to take it a little slower with the HeadBlade as I have never used these blades before.
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just for your consideration .. I have NEVER had a single cut using the Gillette Fusion; while I hear of so many guys getting cut with the headblade. I know many guys swear by the HeadBlade; but again, from what I've heard, I'm avoiding the headblade; and sticking to the Fusion.
John
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John, I have NEVER cut myself with the fusion either, but I have cut myself trimming around the ears with other razors and when you knick the ear it bleeds pretty good..... :(
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I couldn't use the Atras either. I wound up sending a whole handful of Atra clones to PigPen.
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This thread was enlightening to me - You see, my HB came with the atra blades on it already, and with a bunch of atra refills. AND - I couldn't shave my head (no mater how careful I tried to be) without it ending up a gore-fest. As a result, I don't care for the HB at all. Now I find myself wondering if I just tried the HB with the wrong blades attached to it? :-\
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Weird,, I'm having the same problem with Sensor blades on my HB. I have a goofy little bump on top of my head that I NEVER nicked with the HB,, (got the one in back though) but all three times used a Sensor balde I have nicked it. Looks cool with a wet head,, blood goes a long way,, but I am going to swap back to the HB blades, and try the Atra.
Hey I'll swap you a brand new Sensor to try for a new Atra.
Tom
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Going to give it a few more days then see what happens. Curious thing is I had no problems with the original blade that came on the HeadBlade. Only yesterday when i changed over to the Atra blade did I get cut.
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just for your consideration .. I have NEVER had a single cut using the Gillette Fusion; while I hear of so many guys getting cut with the headblade. I know many guys swear by the HeadBlade; but again, from what I've heard, I'm avoiding the headblade; and sticking to the Fusion.
John
Same story here John.
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Started using my HeadBlade last week and love it. Today I changed my blade to Gillette Atra doubles..OUCHHHHHHHHHHHH. One spot on my head looked like I had been in a WWE wrestling match. I tried not to apply alot of pressure but had a hell of a time getting that one cut to stop bleeding. Other than cold such as water or ice and pressure any of you have other methods to stop bleeding if it occurs?? Also any other suggestions about the atra double blades for the HeadBlade?
Buy alum pencil. They work like a charm.
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Going to give it a few more days then see what happens. Curious thing is I had no problems with the original blade that came on the HeadBlade. Only yesterday when i changed over to the Atra blade did I get cut.
That is my exact story, Never nicked the top bump,,, Until I tried the Sensor blade.
Tom
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Hey I'll swap you a brand new Sensor to try for a new Atra.
Tom
Tom, I would gladly send you all the dang atras I had - but after last time I butchered my head with the HB, I threw them all in the trash (This is before I joined SBG - or I would have offered them up.) The HB was in the trash, too - but wife retrieved it from the trash and scolded me for tossing out a "gift."
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This is the reason that I use the Sensor blades. They have a different angle than the Atras so they aren't as prone to cutting you.
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I decided to try the Personna double today, which is a generic copy of the Atra. Man, what a great shave I got.
That makes 2 of us. I've been using the Personna blades for a long time and it has to be the cheapest possible blade shave, unless you use disposable BICs (no thanks).
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Do the Sensor blades fit the HeadBlade?
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Do the Sensor blades fit the HeadBlade?
Yes, hammer. You have to use the black adapter for any Sensor cartridge.
Remember to make sure it's facing the right way.
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Dang... why the hell they have have to make the fusion blades so fkin expensive I think its the best razor on the planet at the moment... I use the M3 turbo though happy with it .... dunno why the Hb always cuts me... I kno how u feel bru ironhorse >:( lol...
anyways I love the feel of a stick razor... Old school baby!
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just for your consideration .. I have NEVER had a single cut using the Gillette Fusion; while I hear of so many guys getting cut with the headblade. I know many guys swear by the HeadBlade; but again, from what I've heard, I'm avoiding the headblade; and sticking to the Fusion.
John
Same story here John.
It's the same story here, more than a year w/o a cut. :) :) :) 8) 8) 8) Smooth, Sly and Safe to boot. Gotta love Fusion.
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just for your consideration .. I have NEVER had a single cut using the Gillette Fusion; while I hear of so many guys getting cut with the headblade. I know many guys swear by the HeadBlade; but again, from what I've heard, I'm avoiding the headblade; and sticking to the Fusion.
John
I'll second all those statements....lol.... O0
Same story here John.
It's the same story here, more than a year w/o a cut. :) :) :) 8) 8) 8) Smooth, Sly and Safe to boot. Gotta love Fusion.
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I don't remember the last time that I cut myself, but I usually just put a small amount of toilet paper on the cut for a while. Just don't forget to take it off before you leave the house. (been there done that) ;D
It's the Fusion for me too. Any non-Gillette product that I've tried has given me trouble, so I just stick w/ Gillette products.
As for the HB, I looked at it and just thought to myself that it looked like a Hot Wheel with a razor blade attached. 'course by then I had been shaving for quite a while and didn't see the need to change my routine.
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Started using my HeadBlade last week and love it. Today I changed my blade to Gillette Atra doubles..OUCHHHHHHHHHHHH. One spot on my head looked like I had been in a WWE wrestling match. I tried not to apply alot of pressure but had a hell of a time getting that one cut to stop bleeding. Other than cold such as water or ice and pressure any of you have other methods to stop bleeding if it occurs?? Also any other suggestions about the atra double blades for the HeadBlade?
I use the Atra blades too on my headblade, but have never cut myself with them. I am really careful though not to apply any pressure on it.