Welcome to the Blackland Brotherhood BB for short The purpose of this thread is to; - show off your Blackland razor in as many photos as you want - discuss blade and/or handle options/findings, - field questions from potential BB members - Etc. The most important thing is to keep it lighthearted and to discuss razors that some of us have found to be unique, modern, all stainless steel DE and SE razors. If you're a Blackland owner post below if you want to be added to the members list here. FAQQ: How do I order one? A: http://www.blacklandrazors.com/ Q: When will they ship? A: If they are in stock, it ships. Q: How much will I have to pay to get one of these beauties? A: At the time of writing this, 12/16/2015, the price is $160 for a head and handle in either 70mm or 101mm length. $205 for a head and both handle lengths. Please contact Blackland directly for up-to-date pricing information Q: What are my options when buying a razor - handles, head, finish, etc? A: You can buy a complete razor, with a choice of a 70mm or 101mm handle length or a razor head with both handles. Finish is either Black Oxide or Brushed Stainless (or a mix of the two). ================================================================================================================ BBBers (Blackland Blackbird Brotherhood) 01) ShaneS 02) Darkbulb 03) PLANofMAN 04) fdce54 05) nunhgrader 06) cmorris357 07) Colonel_K 08) DLP 09) Number six 10) obturador 11) Boojum1 12) PickledNorthern 13) G22inSC 14) Troy M 15) rawfox1 16) ajc347 17) Redfisher 18) MattCB 19) Papa Roy 20) jakie55 21) LuvWetShavin 22) RaZorBurn123 23) Segafan#1 24) nupe10123 25) ssultan 26) loubal 27) Straight razor dandy 28) Jan Zoethout ex-member 29) Halvor 30) jluc 31) BigD BSBers (Blackland Sabre Brotherhood) 01) ShaneS 02) Boojum1 03) BigD 04) Dave in KY BVBers (Blackland Vector Brotherhood) 01) ischiapp ex-member 02) Dave in KY BDBers (Blackland Dart Brotherhood) 01) ShaneS 02) Boojum1 03) Linuxguile 04) Rhody 05) ischiapp ex-member BTBers (Blackland Tradere Brotherhood) 01) ShaneS 02) jluc 03) clint64 ================================================================================================================ Welcome! (Yeah, borrowed the format from Darkbulb, and can't wait to join the Brotherhood. If I missed anyone on the pre-order list, let me know and I'll add you.) Edit: It was suggested that I add the Sabre (Single Edge) and the Dart (Double Edge) razor.
Great idea for a club - and I'm already a member On a serious note I really can't wait for all of you to experience this razor firsthand. It really does provide a great shaving experience and the angled head both looks - and feels - unique in the way it has you angle it against your face. Top notch stuff.
Yeah see that was never gonna happen with a razor that at the time was rather unique and not guaranteed to ever be manufactured - I liked it way too much to risk having it disappear into some mail-black hole
I don't think you ever explained that situation quite that clearly before. Your unwillingness to send it around makes more sense now. Edit: though it has been funded and manufacture has been guaranteed for the better part of four months now... Added you to the list.
From my perspective, the only similarity is that if you look at the Blackbird's cap from the right angle, it looks like it shares a similar angular line with the Mongoose. Otherwise, I don't really see it.
Does anyone have any comparison photos of the razor with the shorter handle and perhaps a Tech? I'm a little concerned that the short handle may be like travel sized.
I just looked real quick: My Fat Handled Tech is 77. 60's Ball End 76. I have a New at 77.5. I have to admit that the handle lengths were almost a deal breaker for me. I really like the 85mm Bulldog. I am kind of kicking myself for not ordering the longer one, but I really don't like long handles. Fingers crossed.
I've got a tech at home. When I get back tonight I'll take a photo. The 70mm handle is decidedly short. Great for travel, but not exclusively.
I looked at the video reviews of this razor and the short handle looks pretty short. I may need to change my order to the longer handle.
Somehow, I don't think you will have a problem finding a buyer for it if it turns out to be too short for you. Just a hunch. I suspect Shane's remaining stock of razors will vanish rapidly when this first batch get into more people's hands. Edit: I ordered both lengths because I wasn't sure which I would prefer, especially since this is going to be my first stainless razor, and I know weight will be a factor.
The top caps would be similar in shape if the mongoose was a DE. The base plates don't look similar though.
I'm with Ryan - I don't see any resemblance. (yes, still shamelessly pumping up my post count! - 1998 with this one)
