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

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  1. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    A few days, so you say. You've got the matching pieces. Could be a few weeks or months. You don't know. :(
     
    Boojum1, Dec 30, 2015
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  2. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Try to ease up. Every step of the way, Shane has worded things as "Best Case", "Tentative" etc... He is short a few handles. That's the easy part. You aren't going to wait months for these. I know it sucks to be on the side that isn't getting first shipment, but when you get in on the ground floor of something like this, there is bound to be a hiccup or two. It isn't anyone's fault, per se.
     
    PickledNorthern, Dec 30, 2015
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  3. G22inSC

    G22inSC Member

    Much rather be a few days to week or so behind than not make it during the first round of production that sells out and then having to possibly wait for the next run. Just sayin'.

    Good thing I wanted a "short, black spy plane."
     
    G22inSC, Dec 30, 2015
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  4. Colonel_K

    Colonel_K Well-Known Member

    Stuff happens.

    I'm sure Shane is just as frustrated as you are.

    A few days is nothing. It could have been much worse.

    This is coming from someone who has been waiting 14 months for a Rockwell!!!!
     
    Colonel_K, Dec 30, 2015
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  5. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    I know the word "delay" can conjur up all the crazy setbacks we've seen in the wet shaving world lately, but this isn't that kind of delay. In this case it can't be weeks or months. They are already machined and are receiving a treatment that only takes a day from a company two hours away from me. The only reason that it might overlap into next week is because they take off Thursday and Friday for New Years, otherwise I would guarantee this week. Hopefully the passivation can be done today and I can get these out this week.
     
    ShaneS, Dec 30, 2015
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  6. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    What in the world happened to @Boojum1? Is this scrooge hacking his account? :)
    Shane was very transparent about that 30-50 pieces will be less than a week delayed. What's the issue here?
     
    Darkbulb, Dec 30, 2015
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  7. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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  8. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    You ever have those days when you set the alarm for 10:00 am because you work second shift, but wake up at 8:30 because the mailman is coming and you can't sleep.

    Mailman (actually a mail lady on Wednesdays) comes around 10-10:30 am.
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    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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  9. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    Does that little device in there let you know when something has been placed in your mailbox?
     
    ShaneS, Dec 30, 2015
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  10. obturador

    obturador Active Member

    Haha that sensor won't freak anyone out . Mine should be out for delivery but they pass by around 2:30 PST
     
    obturador, Dec 30, 2015
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  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Love the sensor...hmm...thanks for the idea :D
     
    Darkbulb, Dec 30, 2015
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  12. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It's a motion sensor. It will go off when the mailbox door is opened.

    Luckily, I don't need such a device, as my furry doorbell lets me know when the postman drops off a package on my porch.

    As just happened a moment ago.
     
    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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  13. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    (Man, I hope he didn't already shave this morning) :)
     
    Darkbulb, Dec 30, 2015
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  14. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    Oh it arrived? I'm on pins and needles! Hope you enjoy it.
     
    ShaneS, Dec 30, 2015
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  15. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Lovely bit of kit you've sent me, Shane.
     
    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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  16. obturador

    obturador Active Member

    Congratulations
     
    obturador, Dec 30, 2015
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  17. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    You're kidding, right?
     
    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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  18. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    Oh man that looks good!
     
    ShaneS, Dec 30, 2015
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  19. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder


    Wow, that set looks nice!
    I don't know why but it almost has a steam punk feel to it.
    Very nice!
     
    Darkbulb, Dec 30, 2015
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  20. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Almost. The only disappointment was a divot taken out of one of the 'fins' on the long handle.[​IMG]
    ...Down near where it flares out. Looks like it was smacked by a piece of flat stock steel. I'm kind of surprised that made it past the QC process. Pity.

    Oh well, off to shave with it. My shave report will have to be brief, as I have to get ready for work.
     
    PLANofMAN, Dec 30, 2015
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