As has been mentioned, the Henson is great on the noggin. I also get great shaves from Timeless, particularly the Titanium .68. Also, most of the Gillette Aristocrats are great for head shaving.
Reading through this thread makes me want to add a Henson++ to my Henson +. I may ask Santa if it’s too late for this.…Reading through this thread makes me want to try a Henson for my head… maybe Santa will bring me one.
I was talked into trying a Razorock Eco recently by another head shaver here on this site. I ordered that a week ago and it should be here in the next day or two.
Sometimes the universe is listening. On Thursday I'm musing about buying a Henson, and on Friday there's an AL13+ listed in the BST. Turns out the seller is local and by Monday it was in my hands. My first head shave with it will be tonight or tomorrowI use a Karve CB with a D plate for my head. It’s a touch too aggressive for my face, but just about perfect on my head.
The only downside is it clogs if I go too long between head shaves. I’m talking 6+ days here and by then I have a severe Friar Tuck look, so I try not to go that long.
Reading through this thread makes me want to try a Henson for my head… maybe Santa will bring me one.
Good luck and enjoy the toySometimes the universe is listening. On Thursday I'm musing about buying a Henson, and on Friday there's an AL13+ listed in the BST. Turns out the seller is local and by Monday it was in my hands. My first head shave with it will be tonight or tomorrow
In fact I just ordered a Fatip Piccolo Special Edition to try. Comes with both the OC and the Gentle base plate, so really 2 new razors for the price of one. Woohoo!So I tried the Eco today... Not a fan. Too light. Tooo much blade chatter. The shave required several ATG passes. Not like it's going to be the last new razor I try
The Fatip arrived and I used it this morning for my head shave. It is a Piccolo in black, gold, and black chrome. Same Piccolo razor though. I used the regular head (not the OC) to shave. I have to say, it was a mighty fine one pass ATG shave with minimal touchups. The razor being small made it very easy to maneuver. My only complaint is that the handle is small and not very grippy. I used alum on my fingers and that made it easy to hang on to.In fact I just ordered a Fatip Piccolo Special Edition to try. Comes with both the OC and the Gentle base plate, so really 2 new razors for the price of one. Woohoo!
This morning I tried a Razorock Lupo .72 SB on my head. I paired it with a Feather and it was a very efficient 1 pass ATG shave but I sustained a few nicks. I will try an Astra SP with this razor but as of right now, I think that the Fatip Piccolo was a better all around head shave.The Fatip arrived and I used it this morning for my head shave. It is a Piccolo in black, gold, and black chrome. Same Piccolo razor though. I used the regular head (not the OC) to shave. I have to say, it was a mighty fine one pass ATG shave with minimal touchups. The razor being small made it very easy to maneuver. My only complaint is that the handle is small and not very grippy. I used alum on my fingers and that made it easy to hang on to.
The big advantage of the Leaf is only realized if you shave your head every 3 or 4 days or greater. I shave my head once per week and the Leaf does a great job plowing through most of my hair, but I always have to touch up with my Henson AL13 +.... I also have a Leaf and don’t care for it. It works but I really see no advantage to it ...
I shaved again this morning with the Piccolo paired with a Feather. Damn fine shave.This morning I tried a Razorock Lupo .72 SB on my head. I paired it with a Feather and it was a very efficient 1 pass ATG shave but I sustained a few nicks. I will try an Astra SP with this razor but as of right now, I think that the Fatip Piccolo was a better all around head shave.
I tried the Leaf years ago 3 times on my head. It went into the "bone yard". My wife recently pulled it out and started to use it. She seems happy with it.I shave my face and head daily. I use all the razors in my signature. I also have a Leaf and don’t care for it. It works but I really see no advantage to it.