Exclusive: A hands-on, first look at The Blackland razor

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Darkbulb, Jun 9, 2015.

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  1. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    93% funded in four days! Just about seven more backers to go.

    We're also working with an artisan soap maker to create an exclusive Blackbird shaving cream as a stretch goal reward. Stay tuned for that announcement in the next couple of days.
     
    ShaneS, Aug 5, 2015
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  2. nunhgrader

    nunhgrader Member

    Congratulations - almost there!
     
    nunhgrader, Aug 5, 2015
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  3. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    $785 to go! :)
     
    Darkbulb, Aug 5, 2015
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  4. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    We made it! What a ride these past few days have been. Hard to believe there are still 25 days left. :)
     
    ShaneS, Aug 6, 2015
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Congrats Shane!

    Kerry asked a question on another Kickstarter that I thought was interesting, as it also applies to you -
    "Can kickstarter offers "sell out" before their last day - or do they accept all orders up to the end of their campaign"?
    (This is for the non-early-bird option(s))
     
    Darkbulb, Aug 6, 2015
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  6. nunhgrader

    nunhgrader Member

    Very exciting! Congratulations - now the fun begins!
     
    nunhgrader, Aug 6, 2015
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  7. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    I think there have been some campaigns that were so overwhelmed with demand that they did stop taking orders. With 100 backers I won't come even close to needing to do that so I'll take orders up until the end. I also won't have to outsource packing or shipping so there won't be limitations there. Mine is obviously a small operation and I think backers will benefit from that.
     
    ShaneS, Aug 6, 2015
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  8. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Got this in my email today, I'm okay with free soap. :D have you thought about adding tiers for each of the handles or just the head as a stand alone purchase? I'm sure there are people out there with other custom handles that would like just the razor head...

    New Stretch Goal! $22,500
    Posted by Blackland
    I have exciting news! Blackland has partnered with Local Gent Shaving Co. to produce an exclusive shaving cream just for us! If the campaign reaches $22,500, all backers at the $125 level and above will receive a full-sized, 4oz jar. Local Gent Shaving Co. is an American company that creates luxurious handmade shaving soaps and creams. We are currently developing a unique scent just for our backers.

    We're excited to share this exclusive soap with you, but the only way we can make it happen is if you continue sharing this campaign with your friends and family.

    Thank you,

    Shane
     
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    PLANofMAN, Aug 8, 2015
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  9. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    I've considered it, but decided that simpler is better. Having said that, I'm willing to do it if there is demand. I'm just not sure that would be a demand for just the head since it makes up the vast majority of the cost.
     
    ShaneS, Aug 8, 2015
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  10. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Picked up my early-version Blackland Blackbird this morning and took it for a spin again.
    Same great shave - almost effortless. There is a really, really nice weight and balance to this razor that I can't wait for more people to experience soon. Stellar shave. Stellar razor.
    [​IMG]​
     
    Darkbulb, Aug 11, 2015
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  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Nice video by Mr TSE doing a great job showing off this razor. Hm, it does look nice in raw/silver...

     
    Darkbulb, Aug 11, 2015
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  12. cmorris357

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

    Don't even play like your not getting one in both colors and handle lengths.
     
    cmorris357, Aug 11, 2015
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  13. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    LOL
     
    Darkbulb, Aug 11, 2015
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  14. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It would match your Rubberset 400 better too. ;)

    Edit:
    After watching all three videos again, I'm struck by how much the overall...not profile,...maybe silhouette is a better choice of words. The silhouette reminds me of the Darwin razor, or rather what a Darwin razor reimagined by an aerospace engineer would look like.

    It's beautiful.
     
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    PLANofMAN, Aug 11, 2015
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  15. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    @ShaneS are there any plans to make the original wooden box packaging planned for the first Kickstarter available? I'd be interested in buying that separately.
    [​IMG]
     
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    PLANofMAN, Aug 12, 2015
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  16. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    I don't currently have any plans to do so, but I could be swayed. The problem is they are expensive and kind of a pain for me. For it to make any sense I'd have to sell them at 30-35 without shipping and I think that's just too much.
     
    ShaneS, Aug 12, 2015
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  17. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Call it $40 for the long handled version of the box, shipped. I can do that.

    This is just something I want. Not a Kickstarter thing. If you have an extra one laying around from your pre-production first Kickstarter run, I'd be willing to buy that.

    When I pass, I want any snot nosed brats that inherit my stuff to know that this razor is something special. The case will make that clear enough.
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 12, 2015
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  18. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    How about this? I'm going to revisit the box idea. If I decide to offer them, I'll do so after the campaign, but before shipping the razors. I want to talk with my manufacturer about getting the cost down a bit. Then, if anybody wants to buy one, they can do so and not have to pay shipping since I'll just add it to their Kickstarter reward.

    It's just too late in the game for me to throw the box on for the campaign. I want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I include anything new. I think this strategy will be the best for everybody. I'll have the time to fully examine the costs and improve the box design a bit and anybody who wants one will be able to have it with their Kickstarter razor. Fair?
     
    ShaneS, Aug 12, 2015
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  19. barbersurgeon

    barbersurgeon Well-Known Member

    That box definitely needs some rare earth neodymium magnets inset in the top and bottom corners to keep it closed. Just say'n...
     
    barbersurgeon, Aug 12, 2015
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  20. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    I originally thought that as well, but the hinges used are such that it stays firmly closed without any sort of closure device.
     
    ShaneS, Aug 12, 2015
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