Hello everyone

[marcx]

I've been an on again off again lurker for a while...I had a gradual path towards slyness over the past couple of years...One day I was in a store and saw the back of my head in a security cam and noticed I was getting the ceaser/horshoe thing developing..and being a fan of keeping the hair pretty short to begin with, I started buzzing it with the shortest comb. It wasn't long before I was buzzing with no comb, and then after a while of that I had a panasonic linear and was shaving it off with that. Burt as close as the panasonic got I always kind of felt I wanted closer--pluss the many passes the Panasonic required got old...So for about 2 weeks now I have been headblading and love it. (The cuts are still healing from my first headblade experience, but after that fist time it has been smooth sailing!)

The funny thing is I still use the panasonic on my face, as I have never shaved with anything but electric until the headblade! Pretty funny to be shaving with a blade for the first time at 38!

[-Doug-]

Welcome to the SBG ranks. Glad to hear that you are having a good experience with your new look. Post up often and become an active member.

The headblade does have a bit of a learning curve. Just remember to keep the pressure on the back wheels - no matter what.

[CraftyGuy]

Welcome!

[marcx]

Thanks! I just fixed all the typos in my intro post--I am a horrible typer!

Say I have a question about shaving against the grain...Everyone talks about front to back and vice versa--Does anyone find there are parts of the dome that require what I would call a sideways pass to be going fully against the grain?

[-Doug-]

Does anyone find there are parts of the dome that require what I would call a sideways pass to be going fully against the grain?

I do for maybe a half dollar sized spot on the crown of my head. It is a bit of an odd angle using the HB but I have yet to cut myself there.

Every Which Way To Smooth!

[marcx]

Cool-thanks! Jsut wanted to make sure I wasn't following a path towards scalping myself 

[ozzie]

Does anyone find there are parts of the dome that require what I would call a sideways pass to be going fully against the grain?

Firstly, welcome to the forum, marcx! Regarding sideways passes, I have to attack the stubble on my crown from every possible angle. It seems to grow in a circular pattern.

[usmcpelon]

Welcome to SBG Marcx.  I too have to use another angle to make sure I get the best possible smooth shave.  I can go from front to back and back to front, but that doesn't end it there.  I have to shave from side to side on the back and sides to get all the stubble completely shave off. 

I have used the Mac 3 during my high & tight horseshoe flatop day to shave the sides off, and it work perfectly.  However it doesn't work very well for the complete head shave.  I then came across the persona Mac 5 on this board and it work perfect for me.  I have been unable to bring myself to purchase the headblade since I get a excellect job with the M5 and would hate to find out the headblade is not for me.

[The Noggin]

Welcome to SBG!

[marcx]

Thanks for the welcomes and replies everyone--look forward to seeing you all on the boards 

[Papa Don]

Welcome Marcx.  So good to have you posting with us.  I have (had) super wavy hair.  Therefore I have to attack the head in every direction imaginable for that baby butt smooth head.  Your lucky to only have the one spot!

[OzPete]

Welcome Marcx!

[xnewyawka]

Welcome to SBG's forum marcx, good to have you join us.
 
You've made the right choice in shaving it down, and in choosing the Headblade as well. I'm a big HB fan, and it is my "go to" razor, though I do mix in using the Personna M5, Gillette Mach III and fusion, and every now and then I use my Atra. I get great shaves from all.

Hope you enjoy the forum.   

[omegapd]

Glad to have you here!

[wpruitt]

Welcome marcx