January - Route 66 month

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by PLAla, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Friday, January 13, 2017

    Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic "Los Tres Amigos Dos"
    Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
    Blackland Blackbird
    Feather HS #1
    Fine Italian Citrus



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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Beautiful picture and setup amigo. If that razor was made in the US I'd buy one.
     
  3. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Blackbird isn't made here?????
     
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  4. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    They were originally made in Illinois. I remember when Shane put the videos up of them being machined.
     
  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I think they are now made in China. I'll check it out again though. Isn't everything? That's why I like vintage Gillette's.
     
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  6. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    According to Blacklands website, the Blackbird is made in the USA.
     
  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Then I'll buy one. I'll send them a message first just to make sure. Thanks.

    An email from Shane.

    Hi Doug,

    Thank you for asking. Our razors are 100% made in the USA. We partner with companies in the Midwest. Our machining is based in Illinois, the black oxide is done in Cleveland, and the final buffing and polishing for the polished finish is done in Canton, OH. Even the foam inserts for our packaging are made locally. We are based in Columbus, OH so all our production is within a 5 hour drive.

    We also offer a 10% discount for military members current and former.

    I love it!!! :happy096:
     
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    January 13, 2017
    Timeless OC .95 Gap
    Feather (1)
    Shavemac D01 Silvertip
    Route 66 Twisted Tweed
    Myrsol F/Extra


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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    It's Friday. :)
     
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Yes indeed. Happy Friday
     
  11. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

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    SOTD January 13, 2017

    Blade
    : Chinese Schick
    Razor: Schick J1 injector
    Brush: Omega 10049 boar
    Lather: Route 66 Twisted Tweed
    Post: Witch hazel splash, Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm
    WTG, touch-up

    The Twisted Tweed was great this morning. The shave overall wasn't as smooth as the past few days. I've got a little more stubble on my neck than I normally do after my normal routine. But, that's okay, no worries. It looks fine and the combination of scents smells good.

    Enjoy your Friday!

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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Wow Perry, no Fat Fridays for you this month ?
     
  13. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    TGIF amigos! :happy036:
     
  14. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Well, I committed to Route 66 all month so Fat Fridays will have to wait until February! I do miss the Fat but Route 66 is proving to be a terrific soap.
     
  15. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Made in the USA!:happy088: It's an excellent razor amigo.:)
     
  16. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thanks amigo! 100% made in the USA! :happy096:
     
  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy088:
     
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  18. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    :happy088::happy088:
     
  19. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    I am glad I was still right on this one.

    @ShaneS also manages to prove that you can locally source your products without pricing yourself completely out of the market. Accounting for the design style (simplistic lines, while still sleek IMO), the quality of the Blackbird's machine work takes a backseat to nobody. And the same can be said of Shane's customer service.

    Now you just have to decide on a finish!
     
  20. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Travel SOTD
    Route 66 Twisted Tweed
    Badger Brush
    Sensation Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    PAA Deja Fougere AS
    Happy Friday![​IMG]
     
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