Troy, I'll be getting the Blackbird towards the end of February, income tax refund I'm going raw long handle. Can't wait.
SOTD January 29, 2016 Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed 1959 E1 Blade: Personna Lab Blue Lather: Route 66 Retro Spice Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic Marble Handle Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Shady Past. Route 66 Retro Spice aftershave lotion. Fantastic shave. The more I use this Flare Tip the more I'm sold on the milder razors, which only means that I've finally figured out how to use my tools. TTT. I love Route 66 Retro Spice! Such an awesome scent, so slick that my blade glides across my face. Fabulous skincare. The Maggard synthetic has that custom look and feel. Shady Past was a nice change this morning. Route 66 Retro Spice aftershave lotion is going to be a huge hit!! Never let the things you WANT Make you forget the things you HAVE!
I did a lot of research before buying, it got great reviews. I do want a plisson synthetic or shave revolution whenever they are available again. But I do really like this omega!
It's the best brush under $10, as far as synthetic brushes go you won't go wrong with either the RazoRock Plissoft or the new Maggard synthetic. Both are fantastic.
I too have been following Troy's and Mark's reviews on the Blackbird. I had planned to order another Wolfman which was my exception to joining the NB 2016. I might consider getting the Blackbird instead.
Of all of the soaps I've used this month in my hard soap focus, MWF is the most finicky when it comes to water content. I get a great lather if the stars are aligned, otherwise foam. Today wasn't my best experience with MWF but I still got a very nice shave. SOTD Mitchell's Wool Fat AoS Pure Badger Leresche #51 Nacet Stainless (4) Alum Pitrulon Classic AS Have a great Friday!
I only have two brushes! The 48 is a superb knot, but the synthetic is easiest...no soaking, no drying.
