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• In UK what blades fit HeadBlade? by parky on 18 Jul, 2009 04:41
• I have my new HeadBlade which came with 1 blade.
  I have some more on order but they seem expensive.
  What UK blades fir the HeadBlade.
  
  I have some Gillette Fusion which don't fit and Wilkinson Sword Quatro Titanium which also don't fit.
  I will needs to buy some new blades today and any advice would be great.
  
  Thanks in advance,
  
  Ian
• #1 by Chromeskull on 18 Jul, 2009 06:07
• Hello Parky,
  
  I use the HeadBlade exclusivly and they use  Gillette Atra pivoting twin blades the also come in generic form if you are looking to save some money. They are made by Persona, called Personna Auto Plus Pivoting Twin Blade Cartridges.
  
  
  
  
• #2 by slyatlast on 18 Jul, 2009 07:39
• Don't mean to highjack this thread but it's a related question.
  
  Are there any over-the-counter triple blades that fit the HeadBlade?
• #3 by Chromeskull on 18 Jul, 2009 08:00
• Sly
  
  
  I have used the Triple Sensor 3 blades with my HeadBlade before, but you need to buy the adaptor from HeadBlade.com or some stores do carry them. But a lot of folks say that the 2 blades are better than the 3 blades. Below is a link to the exact adaptor you will need. They work with any model HeadBlade. There like 6 bucks for a three pack. HeadBlade also makes a triple blade you can use with any model HeadBlade. 9 bucks for a 4 pack.
  
  http://www.headblade.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HB&Product_Code=2006&Category_Code=accessories
• #4 by parksie on 18 Jul, 2009 12:49
• the cvs m3 blades sell usually for 4.99 a pack and they are the exact same thing as the headblade triples. 
• #5 by parky on 18 Jul, 2009 12:55
• Sorry to remind you all but I am in the UK and all the brands mentioned so far don't exist in the UK.
  No exactly as listed anyway.  Guess I will have to look at the Gillette blades in the UK see what is the equivalent, if they exist.  No idea what CVS blades are, is that a brand?
  
  Hope you can help.
  
  Any other UK HeadBladers?
  
  Ian
• #6 by Chromeskull on 18 Jul, 2009 14:38
• CVS is a drugstore here is the United States. Kinda like a Superdrug Stores Plc or Savers Health & Beauty Ltd.
• #7 by parky on 18 Jul, 2009 15:50
• Quote from: Chromeskull on 18 Jul, 2009 14:38

  CVS is a drugstore here is the United States. Kinda like a Superdrug Stores Plc or Savers Health & Beauty Ltd.
  

  
  I see, not going to be much use to me in UK then :-)
  
  Will have to see what I can find in the stores here.
• #8 by parksie on 18 Jul, 2009 20:54
• Try looking for a gillette vector blade.  This blade will work with the yellow adapter that comes with the headblade.  Though it is only a double blade it is the equal to the gillette atra here in the united states.  This blade is an excellent blade. 
• #9 by Tyler on 19 Jul, 2009 00:43
• Here's a UK site that sells the blades that I use - http://www.blademail.co.uk/acatalog/Sensor_Excel.html
  
  You can also use the Gillette Contour (Atra in the USA)  blades - http://www.blademail.co.uk/acatalog/Contour.html
• #10 by jagman on 19 Jul, 2009 03:21
• Parky
  
  I'm also in the UK and use the Gillette Contour blades in my headblade with no problem. I usually find they're cheapest in Super Drug or Tescos.
• #11 by parky on 19 Jul, 2009 03:27
• Contour or Contour Plus?
  They appear to be double blades, are there any triple blades that fit?
  
  Ian
• #12 by parky on 19 Jul, 2009 04:00
• I am beginning to regret buying the HB now, as it is really unclear what blades fit and with what adaptor.
  I tried the supermarket today and they had no Gillette Contour blades.
  They did have Gillette Sensor Excel but they won't fit with the yellow adapter, so do I use the black adapter?
  The HB web site is of little use as it only discusses USA blades and then never mentions the black adaptor at all.
  They really need to improve the information.
  
  So I have no spare blades at the moment.
  The UK stockists of HB blades are out of stock and even when they have them they cost $16 for a pack of three!
  It is not clear which UK blades fit and with what adapter.
• #13 by parky on 19 Jul, 2009 05:33
• Well I seem to be sorted out, thanks for the advice.
  
  I bought 5 Gillette Sensor Excel which use the black adaptor.
  I bought 10 Gillette Contour Plus which use the yellow adaptor.
  
  I used the Sensor Excel today, and I'm not to thrilled with them yet.
  It is not as close a shave as the 3 blade that came with the HB and it gave me three nasty nicks.
  I think the nicks may actually be the tops of blemishes / pimples so I will see how it goes.
  
  Once I have used this for a few days I will swap to the Contour Plus and see how that performs.
  
  The routine took me 17 minutes this morning in the shower, so a bit longer than the HB blade.
  I hope that once I get the HB products (scrub, wash and shave cream) that the result will be even better.
• #14 by parky on 19 Jul, 2009 10:14
• Quote from: aarrggh on 19 Jul, 2009 08:11

  Ever thought about moving too USA~~~problem solved !
  

  
  Not the most practical solution, but I'll think about it :-)