The Head Shave-Finally did it

[baldy]

Made too much lather tonight so i finally got the guts to try the head shave.
Went pretty well, a bit rough and a few nicks but I did it.
My question is too any other head shavers out there, do you have a favourite type of blade for the task? Hollow grind, wedge, big blade or small, because I'm guessing the 6/8 stiff gring Bengall spike point I had in my hand at the time might not be the best option.

[Jimbo]

Congratulations Baldy! You have joined an elite group of intrepid (and handsome) souls.

As to the razor choice, when you are first starting out it may pay to try a few different types to see what best suits you. As I am basically bald on top anyway, I find I can use any type of blade to shave my head. However, I know some guys have quite thick hair and prefer the momentum of a wedge.

But as a rule it should not really matter - it is just practice practice practice! Watch your ears - not everyone can pull off the Chopper Reid look....

James.

[baldy]

Thanks mate, and your right, the top of the ear was the first place I nicked myself.
G.

[dannywonderful]

I use whatever I just shaved my face with, no particular grind, or size, they all seem to work for me.

[ndw76]

I haven't told my wife yet, but I'm thinking of doing a head shave. Today at the gym while using the rowing machine I had a mirror off to one side in which I could perfectly see my widening bald spot. I'm starting to look like a fransician monk. It's time I did something about this.

[wvloony]

fellow head shaver here, i am currently using what i think is a full hollow, not really sure though, i generally use what i use on my face. as for nicks on the ears, i got the back of my ear with the heel of my fredrick last night, still working on my method, have a question to jimbo about the back of the head, i have noticed that i am not getting a very close shave there, kinda scared to go against the grain on an area i cant see, any advice.