First DE Head Shave

[Aristeros]

So, I am out of town for work, but the hair was getting long (for military). I did not have clippers with me, and cannot purchase them as I am on sabbatical. "I'm bored, and this is not ideal, but let's do this." Short version: educational, did not die.

At home, I will just cut it with clippers or my old electric razor, and have read that step one is to cut close with those to start. So, -now- I know why the clippers are useful--they save hours of shaving tiny spot and washing out the too-long hair. It took much longer than I expected. Used my Weishi TTO Superspeed clone--my travel razor--with an Astra that was a few shaves in. Swapped it out halfway through. Used soap, but I think I will try cream next time.

So, I nicked myself three times, on pimples or bumps on my head. I wasn't expecting flat, but didn't know it was so damn lumpy. I found an ATG pass first more effective, especially on the back of the head. Some irritation. Close shave, but
-not- glassy smooth like I wanted.

Do you use a pair of mirrors or work the back of the head by touch? Cream or soap? Any other tips?

 

[warhawk]

Hi Aristeros: As an experienced head shaver since April 2007 and a DE/SE head shaver since April 2012. . . there is nothing better than a super, close head shave. I head shave in the shower and I go by feel with my head shaves. There is no secret but just to do it. I prefer my head shaves with a quality shave soap like Mike's , Mystic Water, Barrister & Mann, Cella, Tabac, and MWF.

Check out the "Head Shavers Check in" when you get a chance. I see you are a current member of the GRUC2013 like me. Stay strong !!!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/259639-Head-Shaver-s-Check-In/page74



WARHAWK

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[MartialArtist]

Head shaving, even where you can see, must be done by feeling the area. Scalp hair is finer and it's hard to see when extremely short. The eye will miss it by your finger tips won't. So yes, shaving your head is primarily by feel.

 

[armysoldier1073]

i been head shaving since 2003. I too am military. I only use a mirror with high magnification to get the very top back of my head. I have a natural balding spot there so fine hairs grow but hard to get them sometimes when shaving. High magnification mirror helps alpt, but for everything else it is by feel.. In the field i either use vehicle mirror or my travel mirror. Welcome and have fun.

 

[UndrAGlassMoon]

Proud head shaver since 1993 ! I have tried with mirrors and it was uncomfortable trying to keep everything positioned so that I could see past my arms or head. The shave wasn't as good either. Going by feel, you can tip your chin down and help stretch the skin on the back of your head and, as others have said, you can find all of the hairs that your eyes can't see.

 

[ShaverGN]

I've tried them all except a straight razor. I get the best shave with a HeadBlade and Atracartridge. Cobra SE with Kai Mild also gave me a great head shave.