Help me decide on a new cartridge for my HeadBlade - page 1 -

• Help me decide on a new cartridge for my HeadBlade by Mikekoz13 on 08 Jul, 2013 05:18
• I've been using my  HeadBlade for about 4 years and have always loved it. Recently, cartridges for it have become harder and harder to come by locally. I've been purchasing them at WalGreen's for the last couple years. I've always bought the triples at about $8 for a package of 4.
  
  I've visited Walgreen's twice in recent weeks and it now appears they are only carrying the four blade HedaBlade cartridges.... at $14 for a package of 4. No thank you at that price.
  
  So I've tried using a couple different cartridges using the black HeadBlade adapter. No matter which cartridge I tried, it was a nightmare. A lot of cuts and nicks. The black adapter seems to be stiffer than the yellow adapter and that just isn't working for me.
  
  So I need some suggestions on cartridges that will work with the yellow adapter.
• #1 by schro on 08 Jul, 2013 07:35
• Mike,
  I've always used Gillette Atra knock offs (with the lubricating strip). I've found them on Ebay for about $0.50 a blade.
• #2 by baldOUfan on 08 Jul, 2013 08:41
• I like Atria on the sport
• #3 by -Doug- on 08 Jul, 2013 10:22
• I've also used the Atra generics (Wilkinson Sword) from WalMart with great success. Have you tried the Gillette Sensor doubles on the black adapter? That's what I am using at the moment.
• #4 by Mikekoz13 on 08 Jul, 2013 13:27
• I'd like to find a triple. The doubles don't work as well for me.
• #5 by Raybz on 09 Jul, 2013 10:47
• I'm in the same boat!
  
  Love the HB3s in the ATX, but cannot get them local anymore, tried Atra and cut the crap out of myself
  
  I bit the bullet and ordered the 5 pack from HB, with the SBG discount it came in around $35 shipped
  Ordered on Friday got them yesterday 
• #6 by Tyler on 09 Jul, 2013 14:07
• Hey Mike, have you tried the Gillette sensor excel triples with the black adapter?  They are usually available locally and you can find great deals online.
• #7 by benlen on 09 Jul, 2013 15:03
• I'm curious about these adapters people are speaking of...is it possible to use these adapters on Headblades with other blades like the Mach 3 or Hydro 5?
• #8 by Mr Jules on 09 Jul, 2013 15:08
• Quote from: Tyler on 09 Jul, 2013 14:07

  Hey Mike, have you tried the Gillette sensor excel triples with the black adapter? 
  

  
  This is exactly the combo which I have been using for the last year. So far, so happy.
• #9 by Mikekoz13 on 10 Jul, 2013 18:04
• Where are you guys buying the Sensor triples?
• #10 by cuzzin on 11 Jul, 2013 03:09
• Quote from: Mikekoz13 on 10 Jul, 2013 18:04

  Where are you guys buying the Sensor triples?
  

  
  I buy mine at Walgreens. They are pretty much the only store in my area that sells them anymore. But they're great. I've stuck with this blade for the majority of the seven years that I've been shaving. Bit pricey, but oh well.
• #11 by Sir Harry on 11 Jul, 2013 08:02
• Mike,
  
  I don't know about in your area, but I saw some at Family Dollar and Dollar General....My cousin said he saw some at Dollar Tree. If any of these stores are in your area, check them out and see.
• #12 by -Doug- on 22 Jul, 2013 12:02
• Quote from: Mikekoz13 on 10 Jul, 2013 18:04

  Where are you guys buying the Sensor triples?

  
  I found some last night in Target. They were actually a pack of four disposables but they fit the black adapter just fine.
• #13 by greatnessinc on 22 Jul, 2013 12:08
• The HB4's cost more because they last much longer than the triples. I can get a month sometimes a little more out of an HB4 cart. I'd barely get a week out of the triples.
• #14 by SeaDoggy on 22 Jul, 2013 13:26
• Dump the cartridge and move up to DE's. Your wallet will thank you.