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• Newly bald and looking for advice by Oklahomabald on 06 Nov, 2013 08:36
• Hello everyone! I've been shaving my head for two weeks now and have looked at this forum almost daily trying to find out what razor and shaving cream works best. I'm going to try the Mach 3 razor and Head Slick shaving cream as that seems to be what the majority recommends. Any other suggestions?
• #1 by schro on 06 Nov, 2013 08:55
• Welcome, OKbald.
  
  I know a lot of people (me included) love the HeadBlade. However, there are many that don't care for it. It's really a personal preference thing.
  
  On shave creams, I actually use a 50/50 mix of Headslick and Bald Guyz shave gel. I love the feel of Headslick, but find it clogs my razor. Bald Guyz (a great shave gel itself) helps with the clogging.
  
  Good Luck and stay smooth!
• #2 by Oklahomabald on 06 Nov, 2013 10:31
• Thanks for the info. If I find that it is clogging my razor I'll try something different. I'm basically bald on top and only grow hair on the sides and in back so I just started shaving completely. Didn't know how I'd like it but so far I'm loving it. This site is a big help with information.
• #3 by Cave Dweller on 06 Nov, 2013 10:43
• Congratulations on losing the horseshoe, sir.
  
  If you have been reading the threads on this board, then you probably have deduced that each of us has our own opinion of what works best for our respective domes.
  
  I use the Gillette Fusion after applying Shave Secret (a great pre-shave oil that eliminates friction and irritation) and HeadSlick mixed in my mug with a shaving soap like Van Der Hagen. That gets me to completely smooth each morning. HeadBlade does not do as good a job for me.
  
  HeadSlick never has given me a problem with clogging my razor. Both Shave Secret and Van Der Hagen soaps are available at Walmart and are very inexpensive.
  
  Welcome!
• #4 by slymyke on 06 Nov, 2013 13:54
• Welcome!  I don't have any better advice on the products.  I use the Mach III with Edge Gel... nothing fancy (works for me).
  
  We are glad to have you here!
• #5 by Mike E. P. on 06 Nov, 2013 18:58
• Welcome Okbald!
  
  I've been buzzing my head for years, but started to shave completely sly last summer.  I go back and forth between the two, but when I do shave which is about once a week now, I use some fancy schmansy stuff my daughter bought me from the Body Shop.  I use a brush she bought me and Maca Root Shave Cream.  I love the feeling of using the brush with the cream on my head, but believe me when I am done with this, I will not be making such an expensive purchase on my own!  I'll still use the brush, but find a cheaper cream. 
  
  As far as the razor goes, I'm using a Gillette Fusion ProGlide.  I think I got some free samples in the mail.  When I need something new I'll be looking for a sale.  Yes, I know, I'm so tight I squeak!
• #6 by mrzed on 07 Nov, 2013 02:54
• Welcome. Oklahoma.
  
  Good to hear that you are enjoying the refreshing feeling of a completely bald head.  Have fun experimenting with various razors, soaps, creams, gels.  You'll soon find one that really suits.
  
  Post a picture. We all enjoy seeing another bald guy.  It's an inspiration to those who are on the fence.
  
• #7 by Oklahomabald on 07 Nov, 2013 08:56
• Thanks for the welcome and suggestions sly guys! Edge gel always did a good job on my face(been using an electric razor the last few years). I started out shaving every other day but have since changed to everyday. I like to keep it as smooth as possible.
• #8 by wpruitt on 07 Nov, 2013 15:09
• Welcome Oklahomabald.  Edge Gel is great.
• #9 by mrzed on 07 Nov, 2013 15:21
• Hey, nice. You look good, bald.
  
  
• #10 by Sir Harry on 07 Nov, 2013 15:23
• Welcome aboard, Oklahoma bald! Don't be surprised as time goes by that you start experimenting with other products for shaving. Good luck!
• #11 by Baldstu on 08 Nov, 2013 10:12
• welcome Oklahoma  and your on the right track the Mach 3 is very safe just go gently to begin with and  try shving in the  shower
• #12 by Oklahomabald on 09 Nov, 2013 08:59
• Ok sly guys I just had my first shave using the Mach 3 and Head Slick ( It took more than a dime sized drop) but it worked great. The closest shave I've had yet. Afterwards I ran an ice cube over it and put on some Nivea post shame balm. Had to do it at the sink though. I don't think I'm ready to try it in the shower yet.
• #13 by bennett11 on 10 Nov, 2013 05:53
• I have used the Gillette Fusion and Shick Hydro 5, both of which I found worked fine.  After reading  here earlier I got the Magnum M5.  To me it did similar job and it cost less than half of the the others.  So I have stayed with that.  Again with any shave go lightly.
  
  
• #14 by g_bald on 11 Nov, 2013 11:22
• Welcome OklahomaBald!
  
  I myself like the Gillette Fusion Power. It leaves nice smooth skin under it. I use a brush and either Proraso shaving soap or HeadSlick - the brush is a Definite nice touch!
  
  Good luck - you have a great dome for the sly look! Hope to see you around the forum!