Blackland Brotherhood (BB)

Five pages in, out of 31. I'm collecting blade recommendations.
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Another YMMV thing ... i really like the Polsilver, Astra SP and Gillette 7 o'clock yellows in my Blackbird, you may like other blades

 

Those all agree with me in a Gillette 195, Red Tip, or NEW LC. I like a Feather in the Fat Boy on number 9, so this is more an exercise in seeing the history than required information. Good Reading, too!

 

Color me impressed! I used a familiar soap whipped up to goopy wet and a fresh Astra blade. Very effective reduction with and easy to find angle of attack. One weeper on my chin I suspect was from applying pressure. Used the short handle and OC base and felt the weight. Looking forward to trying the longer handle next!

 

Glad you like it, yes i'd say the weeper was from applying too much pressure as i never get any nicks or irritation from my Blackbird.
I have the SB polished version with 101mm long handle .. i have never tried the OC baseplate but really like my SB paired with the long handle, this razor has never let me down

 

Funny thing was it didn't bleed until after I applied AS. Not deep and will heal up quickly. It was a great shave for first time with a new to me brand of razor.
Having read a number of pages into this thread I was aware of the "searching for the sweet spot" effect. Since I go warp nine with a Feather loaded Fat Boy I'm not new to aggressive gear.

 

Great shave today with my blackbird OC and GSB blade, 2 pass BBS. I haven’t used this razor in months, and I think this is the best shave I have ever had with it. I used it because I was thinking of selling it, nope, it’s staying in my rack and I’m adding it back into my rotation.

 

Agreed. It's a keeper, a constant in my den. I can't imagine ever selling it.

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Sold my Blackbird - so I'll leave the Brotherhood ...

 

Maar waarom dan, Jan, waarom?

 

Sabre Level 2

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May 5, 2018

Blackland Sabre Level 2
GEM PTFS
Omega 10098 Pro
MDC Original Le Bol En Bois
Fine Platinum
Creed Aventus

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May 6, 2018

Blackland Blackbird OC with TRIAD Ti
Gillette Silver Blue
El Druida Robo 1 Manchurian
Fine L'Orange Noir Soap & AS
Terre D'Hermes

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Hello,
Hoping to join the brotherhood!

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Wow. That handle is amazing

 

Thanks! Toby has made some incredible handles.

 

Yes. I've been trying to find them since I started and no dice. Maybe one day.

 

May 8, 2018

Blackland Sabre V2
GEM PTFE
Shavemac 400 with Silvertip D01 Two Band
Panna Crema Nuavia Nera
Folsom Capri
Terre D'Hermes

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Great shave from the Blackbird OC!

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