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

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

  1. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    Not in the plans right now. But if people love it I'm not opposed to making that happen. I'm sure Robert wouldn't be against that. Let me know your opinion of it. I really like it. When you use it give it a smell before and then compare it to the scent while you lather. I found that it changes quite a bit and that was really cool to me.
     
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  2. obturador

    obturador Active Member

    Message from Command and control (wife) confirmed the bird has landed...
    Sadly I won't be home till the evening
     
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  3. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    More time to grow your beard.
     
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  4. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    ...and we are live on Badger&Blade.
    http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/477883-The-Blackland-Blackbird-Razor-has-landed!?p=7912031#post7912031


    The internet will explode in 3...2...1.

    I will update that thread as more thoughts come to mind.
    I usually set mine on three, so I find the Blackbird moderately aggressive, but not overly so.
     
  5. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member


    I may regret getting just the short handle and not both.
     
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  6. ShaneS

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    You can always tack on the long handle later. Personally, I really like the shorty. I've literally never met anyone with bigger hands than me and the 70mm still works for me. It lets me get awesome head control that I enjoy. I'm biased, of course.
     
  7. CyanideMetal

    CyanideMetal Wild and crazy guy

    Uggh. The case and stand wood grain don't match.:D
     
  8. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member


    I wasn't trying to say I wouldn't like the short handle. In fact I can't wait until tomorrow morning to give the razor (including short handle) a test drive. I'm just wondering if I will regret not getting both as part of the original order. :confused:
     
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  9. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Baseless lies. ;)
    I was going for color match, not grain match, and the color match is perfect.

    My cousin asked me if I thought the Blackbird was overpriced. I told him, "expensive, certainly, but not overpriced."

    It really is a pity the wood boxes are not a permanent part of the razor's presentation. It's easily the best packaging found on a modern razor. (and that includes the One Blade's hand stitched, Italian leather case and steel stand).

    I thought the lack of finger notches around the handles might be an issue, but they are set to a perfect depth, so it's not an issue trying to remove them.

    Edit: Nice touch with the bag o' blades, BTW. It added an unnecessary touch of class to the whole thing. Throw a brush in there and it would look like a $500 executive shaving kit.
     
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  10. ShaneS

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    That makes your box more exclusive! We abstained from the finger notches because they're unsightly. Instead, the route under the end of the handle is cut deeper so you can push it down and the head will pop up for you to grab.
     
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  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    As someone who has both - the OneBlade and Blackbird - I do agree with that.
    The OneBlade box ended up...hmm...not quite sure where it is now..oops.....as it's not really practical to keep it in the box all the time - but I keep the Blackbird in its wooden box on the shelf and it looks great :)

    And I'm not even a box-guy!
     
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  12. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member

    Mine arrived today as well. the Box was a great touch and the the bag o blades was clever. Great job Shane.

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  13. ShaneS

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    Lookin' good! Have a great shave!
     
  14. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    That's pretty sweet, chief.
     
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  15. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Almost makes me wish I'd ordered a black set instead. That's nice.
     
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  16. Robyflexx

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    Great call on the black sir. Enjoy your shave :happy088:
     
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  17. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member


    the PIC doesn't show it well but the base plate is the satin stainless with the black top cap and handle

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    hopefully this shows up better that the previous post
     
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  18. ShaneS

    ShaneS Well-Known Member

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    Oh yea that razor looks absolutely awesome when it's assembled! When I set that one up I remember thinking "this guy picked a bad ass color scheme".
     
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  19. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member

    Thanks

    goes with a bad ass razor.
     
  20. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    Just a question =) thats true though it doesnt look right. And as Shane has confirmed.

    Im very impressed about Shanes positive attitude. We need more of that in our Would haha
     
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