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Originally Posted by Jimellow
If I were to use a single blade, would the downside be I'd likely have to go over the same area multiple times, or is there more risk of nicks and cuts when shaving the scalp?
The reason I'm so curious about using a single blade is that the old double-edged single blades last a very long time, and are cheap, whereas the newer multi-blade razor replacements are expensive and don't last long, especially for large areas, like one's head.
I have a beard trimmer that I suspect I could use to get the hair to a very short buzz cut, and from there I could use the razor.
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Definitely would recommend getting the hair trimmed as close as you can at first like FuglyStick mentioned, even 2 or 3 days growth makes a big difference than shaving daily for me.
You're right about the older double-blades lasting much longer. Tried a Mach 3 and ended up shredding the blade after a few days. The HeadBlade I mentioned earlier (swear I'm just a satisfied customer) has an adapter for Gillette Atra blades. Picked up a 10-pack of generic blades yesterday for less than $5, each one usually lasts 3-4 weeks with nearly daily shaving.
It definitely bears repeating about sunscreen, I managed to find unscented lotion with SPF 15 that works well, and gives a decent sheen to complete the look.