Blackland Adjustable: Osprey

cigarman · 10-31-2023, 04:37 PM

FOURTH SHAVE WITH THE OSPREY
Today was my fourth shave using a Wizamet (1). 3 pass shave with 2 days growth. I have to tell you that, at first, I wasn't sure there was a blade in the razor. I used a steeper angle and had the setting at 5 all the way but for the ATG under the nose, then 2. My reaction: MARVELOUS.
I had no trouble with the weight or balance. I shave with my glasses so the numbers weren't an issue. Funny aside. When I was getting ready to shave, I tried turning the setting wheel and it wouldn't budge. I got worried and didn't want to over torque it. Then, yes even with my glasses, I realized I was using the Blackland Logo as the setting pointer. I turned the razor around and saw that it was at 9. Oh Boy, getting old aint for sissys.
Great razor, will keep using it for another week or so and make a decision. But as of now, it is a keeper.
Great shaves to all.

Dabdoubf · 11-03-2023, 11:31 PM

I used this razor several times with different blades, every setting, and different angles. In the end, it didn't work out and I returned it. I'm glad others love it though.

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LOOT · 11-04-2023, 03:27 PM

For those struggling, try a Kai before you give up.

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Mr_Konrad_Dundee · 11-05-2023, 12:11 AM

(10-28-2023, 02:13 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: Had my best shave with the Osprey yet. After several bad shaves and irritation, I decided to use a blade I've never liked (don't ask me why) .

I had the smoothest (didn't feel tuggy at all, which is new) shave and zero weepers or irritation. Used setting 8 wtg/xtg. That felt so good went up to 9 atg and it was great.

Blade was a new Astra green.

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(11-03-2023, 11:31 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: I used this razor several times with different blades, every setting, and different angles. In the end, it didn't work out and I returned it. I'm glad others love it though.

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A little inconsistent with previous impressions Huh

george1906 · 11-05-2023, 12:13 AM

I will add that the Gillette Minora blade is fantastic in the Osprey!

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LOOT · 11-05-2023, 04:10 PM

(11-05-2023, 12:13 AM)george1906 Wrote: I will add that the Gillette Minora blade is fantastic in the Osprey!

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That ine is new to me. Guess I should try some. Which ones do you like best?

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Optometrist · 11-05-2023, 07:43 PM

(11-05-2023, 04:10 PM)LOOT Wrote:
(11-05-2023, 12:13 AM)george1906 Wrote: I will add that the Gillette Minora blade is fantastic in the Osprey!

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That ine is new to me. Guess I should try some. Which ones do you like best?

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The Minora was new to me until I found an unopened tuck that had to have been included free in a package I received long ago. A sharp blade that I'd put just below a Nacet, but with an unbelievable degree of smoothness.
I'd definitely recommend you try.

Dabdoubf · 11-05-2023, 10:52 PM

(11-05-2023, 12:11 AM)Mr_Konrad_Dundee Wrote:
(10-28-2023, 02:13 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: Had my best shave with the Osprey yet. After several bad shaves and irritation, I decided to use a blade I've never liked (don't ask me why) .

I had the smoothest (didn't feel tuggy at all, which is new) shave and zero weepers or irritation. Used setting 8 wtg/xtg. That felt so good went up to 9 atg and it was great.

Blade was a new Astra green.

Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

(11-03-2023, 11:31 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: I used this razor several times with different blades, every setting, and different angles. In the end, it didn't work out and I returned it. I'm glad others love it though.

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A little inconsistent with previous impressions

"Best shave with the *opsrey*..." not best shave ever. I did have a couple very good shaves with it. But most of my shaves were mediocre or downright bad. A bunch of irritation and weepers. It never performed as well as any of my top 5 razors, so I'm not keeping a $350 (plus $50 for stand) razor that isn't top 5.

Rex Ambassador, karve OC-G, blackland dart, yates 921 EH, and konsul all are better for me.

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Mr_Konrad_Dundee · 11-06-2023, 01:25 AM

(11-05-2023, 10:52 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote:
(11-05-2023, 12:11 AM)Mr_Konrad_Dundee Wrote:
(10-28-2023, 02:13 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: Had my best shave with the Osprey yet. After several bad shaves and irritation, I decided to use a blade I've never liked (don't ask me why) .

I had the smoothest (didn't feel tuggy at all, which is new) shave and zero weepers or irritation. Used setting 8 wtg/xtg. That felt so good went up to 9 atg and it was great.

Blade was a new Astra green.

Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

(11-03-2023, 11:31 PM)Dabdoubf Wrote: I used this razor several times with different blades, every setting, and different angles. In the end, it didn't work out and I returned it. I'm glad others love it though.

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A little inconsistent with previous impressions
"Best shave with the *opsrey*..." not best shave ever. I did have a couple very good shaves with it. But most of my shaves were mediocre or downright bad. A bunch of irritation and weepers. It never performed as well as any of my top 5 razors, so I'm not keeping a $350 (plus $50 for stand) razor that isn't top 5.

Rex Ambassador, karve OC-G, blackland dart, yates 921 EH, and konsul all are better for ne.

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It happens
Good shaves

Nero · 11-08-2023, 10:28 PM

Kinda surprised there aren't more reviews of the Osprey yet.

(This post was last modified: 11-07-2023, 12:37 AM by Dabdoubf.)

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