Blackland announces new Tradere Razors

One thing I like is the new knurling. This will keep the old handles set apart and recognizable. OTOH ... I would urge Shane NOT to go with the larger handle. To me it is 'too much of a good thing.'

What would be really cool, IMHO, is a handle that was larger than the 2nd gen, but a bit smaller than the 1st gen. It would also be a further demarcation between the original Tradere, and this new iteration.

The primary reason I say this though, is I think it would be a better weight than both of the former handles. YMMV.

There is a 3mm difference between the two handles. This is so small that it borders on inconsequential and few people even realize that the handle length changed. I think the 95mm balances the huge head a little better and my customers who request I make larger handles will be happier.

One thing I like is the new knurling. This will keep the old handles set apart and recognizable. OTOH ... I would urge Shane NOT to go with the larger handle. To me it is 'too much of a good thing.'

What would be really cool, IMHO, is a handle that was larger than the 2nd gen, but a bit smaller than the 1st gen. It would also be a further demarcation between the original Tradere, and this new iteration.

The primary reason I say this though, is I think it would be a better weight than both of the former handles. YMMV.

There is a 3mm difference between the two handles. This is so small that it borders on inconsequential and few people even realize that the handle length changed. I think the 95mm balances the huge head a little better and my customers who request I make larger handles will be happier.

I have to admit you're right ! I just weighed the two and the larger gen 1 is 2.4 oz, and the gen 2 is 2.2 oz. 

I had the gen 2 awhile before I got the gen 1. At the time the handle seemed so much larger when I began using it. So I actually put the larger handle away and used the gen 2 for both heads. There really ain't a dimes worth of difference.

One thing I like is the new knurling. This will keep the old handles set apart and recognizable. OTOH ... I would urge Shane NOT to go with the larger handle. To me it is 'too much of a good thing.'

What would be really cool, IMHO, is a handle that was larger than the 2nd gen, but a bit smaller than the 1st gen. It would also be a further demarcation between the original Tradere, and this new iteration.

The primary reason I say this though, is I think it would be a better weight than both of the former handles. YMMV.

There is a 3mm difference between the two handles. This is so small that it borders on inconsequential and few people even realize that the handle length changed. I think the 95mm balances the huge head a little better and my customers who request I make larger handles will be happier.

I have to admit you're right ! I just weighed the two and the larger gen 1 is 2.4 oz, and the gen 2 is 2.2 oz. 

I had the gen 2 awhile before I got the gen 1. At the time the handle seemed so much larger when I began using it. So I actually put the larger handle away and used the gen 2 for both heads. There really ain't a dimes worth of difference.

What about the customers who like smaller handles? Are there any plans for a shorter handle in the future? I don’t really like vintage Gillettes, but they did have the handle lengths correct, in my opinion.

There is a 3mm difference between the two handles. This is so small that it borders on inconsequential and few people even realize that the handle length changed. I think the 95mm balances the huge head a little better and my customers who request I make larger handles will be happier.

I have to admit you're right ! I just weighed the two and the larger gen 1 is 2.4 oz, and the gen 2 is 2.2 oz. 

I had the gen 2 awhile before I got the gen 1. At the time the handle seemed so much larger when I began using it. So I actually put the larger handle away and used the gen 2 for both heads. There really ain't a dimes worth of difference.

What about the customers who like smaller handles? Are there any plans for a shorter handle in the future? I don’t really like vintage Gillettes, but they did have the handle lengths correct, in my opinion.

Probably not. I like smaller handles, too, but this isn’t my razor. This is a Tradere so I’m keeping it true to their design.

I have to admit you're right ! I just weighed the two and the larger gen 1 is 2.4 oz, and the gen 2 is 2.2 oz. 

I had the gen 2 awhile before I got the gen 1. At the time the handle seemed so much larger when I began using it. So I actually put the larger handle away and used the gen 2 for both heads. There really ain't a dimes worth of difference.

What about the customers who like smaller handles? Are there any plans for a shorter handle in the future? I don’t really like vintage Gillettes, but they did have the handle lengths correct, in my opinion.

Probably not. I like smaller handles, too, but this isn’t my razor. This is a Tradere so I’m keeping it true to their design.

So glad you are going with the 95mm on this one. Spot on for me!!


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Ive read great reports about how the original shaved. Plus always felt the
head design was striking and very cool. Although I wish
they would reconsider putting TWO brand names on it.

Just noticed this comment. I think both names are more than appropriate. Tradere is essentially now a Blackland model rather than a brand. So now you have the Blackland Tradere SB and Blackland Tradere OC. They'll be labeled as such.

Shane - I'm truly excited about these razors. Do you have a price for them yet? Release date?

The Tradere handle length (95mm) is ideal for me as well!

Shane - I'm truly excited about these razors.  Do you have a price for them yet?  Release date?

Price and date are TBD. It will be premium, but I'm trying to keep it somewhat reasonable. Should be a fall release.

Any plans to put these in the hands of some shavers who can write about them prior to release?

I'm sure his inbox is flooded...from the usual suspects.

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I'm sure his inbox is flooded...from the usual suspects.

"Dear Shane, as you might be aware, I've done a review or hundred  in my lifetime, and don't mind doing
another one for a prototype"...hahahaha.

Give one to Dan Law...that dude will throw down a brilliant dissertation on it.

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I'm sure his inbox is flooded...from the usual suspects.

"Dear Shane, as you might be aware, I've done a review or hundred  in my lifetime, and don't mind doing
another one for a prototype"...hahahaha.

Give one to Dan Law...that dude will throw down a brilliant dissertation on it.

One thing for sure, it wouldn't include misinformation and outright lies.

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"Dear Shane, as you might be aware, I've done a review or hundred  in my lifetime, and don't mind doing
another one for a prototype"...hahahaha.

Give one to Dan Law...that dude will throw down a brilliant dissertation on it.

One thing for sure, it wouldn't include misinformation and outright lies.

Lies and misinformation can be corrected....it's the excruciatingly boring and narcissistic detail
that kills it for me. Hehehe.

troll.

rather than locking a good thread, I'll start banning people if they continue to troll.