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Tried the Headblade ATX by mineral13 on 28 Jan, 2014 07:28
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I've been using my Fusion ProGlide since first went sly the other week. I was at the store the other day and was in the shaving aisle and saw the Headblade ATX. I decided to pick it up and give it a try.
While I loved how easy it is to use, I was not happy with the overall shave. I could not get a smooth shave with it no matter how much I tried. I ended up going over it with my ProGlide to get that nice smooth finish I like.
While a lot of people have had success with the Headblade and as much as I like the overall concept and way it works....i'll stick to my ProGlide to get me that smooth finish.
Anybody else have similar experiences with that? -
#1 by warhawk on 28 Jan, 2014 08:28
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I've been using my Fusion ProGlide since first went sly the other week. I was at the store the other day and was in the shaving aisle and saw the Headblade ATX. I decided to pick it up and give it a try.
While I loved how easy it is to use, I was not happy with the overall shave. I could not get a smooth shave with it no matter how much I tried. I ended up going over it with my ProGlide to get that nice smooth finish I like.
While a lot of people have had success with the Headblade and as much as I like the overall concept and way it works....i'll stick to my ProGlide to get me that smooth finish.
Anybody else have similar experiences with that?
Hi M13: I'm not a Headblader but there are many SBG members who love the HB. I would not give up on the HB. I would atleast give it more of a chance before giving up on it. I am sure there will be some HeadBladers that will chime in.
WARHAWK
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#2 by mineral13 on 28 Jan, 2014 10:29
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Thanks Warhawk.
I plan to try it again and see if my views change. I'll keep ya posted. -
#3 by Bald Guy on 28 Jan, 2014 17:23
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Tried it but I like using my DE way better. Looks cool sitting on the bathroom counter though.
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#4 by SmoothLikeFMJ on 28 Jan, 2014 19:12
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The atx has mixed success I have it an to get a good shave I place my finger under the back of the wheels essentially holding them up off the head. The sport model is different and seems to be regarded as the best model I have it aseell an it works great. Get the sort adapters and out them on the atx
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#5 by Roger on 28 Jan, 2014 20:07
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I would give the ATX at least a week before giving it the brush off. I tried it and several other options and I personally am working with Shick Xtreme3s.
I did like the ATX but I liked working the Xtreme3s better. -
#6 by mrzed on 29 Jan, 2014 05:20
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I use the HB Sport almost exclusively. I have an ATX. Tried it. Used it through 4 blades. For me, it is just not as smooth as the Sport.
I don't nick myself with it. It feels good in the hand, but the shave is not as smooth as I can get with other razors. They no longer sell the Sport in stores. But it's available online. Use the links on this site and save 20% at checkout. It also makes a donation to SBG when you do that.
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#7 by TSE on 29 Jan, 2014 06:22
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Like you I had a similar experience. I was not happy with the ATX shave at first.
I started with the HeadBlade Sport. I got an ATX later on to try. Because of that "shock absorber," the ATX definitely shaves differently than the sport or a Mach 3. My first few ATX shaves were not close and I found myself having to touch up my head with the Sport.
It took me about 5 or 6 shaves to get used to the ATX. I like and still use my ATX. Though, I don't use it exclusively because I like to switch it up. -
#8 by greatnessinc on 29 Jan, 2014 07:38
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It took me about a week to get used to the ATX. Make sure the blades are facing the wheels. I make a with the grain pass relather, make an against the grain pass, then touch up with an across the grain pass.
Using a shave brush and headslick is the key to relathering between passes.