How we put this guide together
We haven't bought or used any HeadBlade product, so this isn't a hands-on review. Everything below comes from HeadBlade's own site (headblade.com): its FAQ, story page, international "where to buy" page, refund and shipping policies and the product pages for 16 items. We also checked HeadBlade's Trustpilot profile and a US Google search for the brand. All of it was read on September 28, 2026. There is no HeadBlade discount code on this page because we don't have one to offer.
What HeadBlade sells
HeadBlade makes razors and skin care for men who shave their heads. According to its story page, founder Todd Greene designed the first HeadBlade in 1997 because he was tired of shaving his head with an ordinary stick razor, and the razor went on sale in 1999. The company is based in Oceanside, California, and ships US orders from there.
The razors are small handles you hold with your fingertips rather than a long stick. The two current models:
- MOTO: the blade pivots up and down, and the body also leans side to side, so it can follow the curve of your scalp. HeadBlade's FAQ recommends it for first-time buyers.
- ATX: same blade cartridge, but a rigid body that doesn't lean sideways and a smaller finger ring.
Both take HeadBlade's own HB4 (four-blade) or HB6 (six-blade) cartridges. Around them sits a head-care line: HeadSlick mentholated shave cream, HeadLube scalp lotion (matte or glossy finish), HeadLube SPF 50+ sunscreen, an aftershave, beard oil and gift items.
What it costs
Prices from the product pages on Sep 28, 2026:
| Item | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MOTO Razor | Pivoting head razor, comes with one HB4 blade | $13.99 |
| ATX Razor | Rigid-body head razor, comes with one HB4 blade | $13.99 |
| HB4 refills (4 cartridges) | Four-blade cartridges | $12.99 |
| HB6 refills (4 cartridges) | Six-blade cartridges | $14.99 |
| Moto Basics Kit | MOTO + a pack of HB4 refills | $24.99 |
| ATX Kit with HeadSlick 8 oz | ATX + HB4 refills + 8 oz shave cream | $37.99 |
| HeadSlick shave cream | Mentholated, 5 oz / 8 oz | $13.99 / $16.99 |
| HeadLube lotion (matte or glossy) | Scalp moisturizer, 5 oz | $13.99 |
| HeadLube SPF 50+ | Broad-spectrum sunscreen, 5 oz | $13.99 |
What the blades cost per shave: HeadBlade's FAQ says an HB4 or HB6 cartridge should last "5–7 shaves", and adds that this is a rough estimate. At $12.99 for four HB4 cartridges, that works out to about $3.25 per cartridge, or roughly 46 to 65 cents per shave. HB6 comes to about 54 to 75 cents. That's our own arithmetic from HeadBlade's numbers, not a figure HeadBlade publishes.
A few items were out of stock on the day we checked, including the HeadShed pre-shave scrub, the Essentials Kit with leather dopp bag and one MOTO colour (GreeneBlade).
What buyers say
There's less independent feedback than you might expect for a brand this old:
- Trustpilot: HeadBlade's profile had no reviews at all and hadn't been claimed by the company (Sep 28, 2026).
- Google Shopping: Google showed aggregated product ratings of about 4.7 out of 5 for the ATX razor and the MOTO razor, and 4.8 for HB4 refills, each from several hundred ratings. Those numbers combine ratings from several sellers, so treat them as a rough signal, not an independent audit.
- Walmart: HeadBlade's seller page on Walmart showed 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings.
- Reddit: r/bald has threads about HeadBlade. In one recent thread, a MOTO owner says it has cut the time they spend shaving. That's a single opinion, but it matches what the design is meant to do.
What we couldn't find: a large body of long-term, independent reviews about blade life or skin irritation. If that matters to you, read a few recent reviews on the marketplace you trust before you buy.
How it compares
People who shave their heads usually choose between three kinds of tool. Here's how they differ, based on how each one works (not on our own testing):
| HeadBlade-style head razor | Ordinary stick razor | Electric head shaver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you hold it | Fingertip grip, sits on your palm side | Long handle | Palm-sized body |
| Closeness | Blade shave, like a face razor | Blade shave | Usually not as close as a blade |
| Reaching the back of your head | Designed for it | Awkward for many people | Designed for it |
| Running cost | Brand-specific cartridges (about 46–75 cents a shave from HeadBlade's own figures) | Widely available cartridges | Replacement heads, plus the upfront price of the shaver |
| Needs shave cream and water | Yes | Yes | Often usable dry |
Brands such as Skull Shaver, Freebird and Remington sell electric head shavers. If you want the quickest dry shave and don't mind a slightly less close result, one of those may suit you better. If you want a blade-close shave and struggle to reach the back of your head with a normal razor, a head razor like HeadBlade's is the category built for you.
Shipping and returns
- US shipping: orders ship from Oceanside, California within 2 business days, standard delivery 2–7 days. Free shipping on US orders over $50 (after discounts). Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO addresses need $100 for free shipping.
- Canada and elsewhere: HeadBlade ships internationally, typically 10–15 business days, and says customers may owe taxes and duties. Canadian addresses are excluded from free-shipping promotions. HeadBlade's own "where to buy" page recommends Amazon.ca to Canadian buyers and lists UK retailers for British buyers, so check those before ordering from the US site.
- Returns: the FAQ describes a "30 day no-questions-asked satisfaction guarantee". The refund policy is stricter: items must be unused and in original packaging, you pay return postage, and shipping charges aren't refunded. We'd go by the written refund policy. Report damaged or wrong items within 48 hours.
Who it suits
HeadBlade is a good fit if you already shave your head with a blade, find a long-handled razor awkward at the back and sides, and live in the US, where orders over $50 ship free from California. It's a weaker fit if you'd rather shave dry and fast with an electric shaver, if you want to avoid brand-specific cartridges, or if you're in Canada or the UK, where HeadBlade itself points buyers to local retailers and Amazon.