The original Blackbird came out of the hanger for a comparison... Fun to see the evolution of the head: Closeup of the baseplates: The rounding of the brass does make for an easier shave, but great results from both. So maybe a mashup next... Enjoy your shave. Tom
thank you sir.you have a cool selection of different shave types and related skills.it's a pleasure to watch and learn..
Very nice of you to say. Thank you. I love all aspects of this hobby... gonna have to pick your brain on the different Gillettes in the future.
August 26, 2019 Blackland Blackbird OC Gillette Platinum Dorian Crafts Two Band LASSC Topanga Fougere CRSW Juniper ADP Ginepro di Sardegna
I’m patiently awaiting the release of the new revised Vector! Shane said to expect them in September or October. Enjoy your shaves, Jeff
I have a RR Green Hulk Hawk that uses AC blades. I really like the shave it delivers. I’ve never used a Vector, but all the reviewers rave about it. I had an Oren AC razor, but didn’t care fore it, large, bulky and awkward to use, particularly around my goatee. I like AC razors that are manoeverable which the Vector promises. Am on shave #8 with my Kai Mild Pink blade with the Hawk. I’ve been alternating with my Karves. Enjoy your shaves, Jeff
Revised Vector? I couldn't find any info on that. I did see he's planning a re-release of the Tradere in the next month or two and the Vectors should be back in stock soon but nothing about revisions to it. Do you have a link? The Vector is an awesome razor as is. Love mine. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I'm sorry, I believe it will be the same razor. Here is a copy of the relevant section of the email I received from Shane. "Hi Jeff, Thank you for your interest. The Vector will definitely be returning! It is currently in production and we expect to have them back in stock in a few weeks. As soon as we have a more precise timeline I will announce that via email newsletter and social media. I hope that helps, Jeff. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you! Shane Swartzlander Blackland LLC" Didn't mean to mislead. I'll be more than happy to get my hands on the same razor. Enjoy your shaves, Jeff
Thank you, Jeff. I think you'll like the Vector. Very nimble well balanced razor. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
SEptember 1st Razor: Blackland Sabre L2 Blade: Gem PTFE (6) Brush: 30DC LE V2 Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel PAA Galactic witch hazel PAA unscented Star Jelly AS: Stirling Blood on Steel Stirling SEptember Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
i had looked at the oren also, i just want to try one of the AC safety razors sometime, I dont even know if i will like them. i guess i will find out someday. with my twins bday coming up ( they will be 5 yrs old ) i gotta spend all on them for presents right now......
I'll report back on my experience with the Vector after it's arrival. God bless you! One of my earliest memories, about age 5, back in the early 50's was watching my pop shave. One of the highlights of the experience was when he removed the blade from what I now know is a Gillette Slim, soaped up my face and let me shave. I still have that Slim, and have never shaved with it with the exception of that one and only practice shave in 1952. Enjoy your shaves, and your twins, Jeff
