Blackland Blackbird

Tha polished version looks very nice Shane!

I'm a post-Kickstarter owner and glad to share my two cents!

First off, as others have indicated, Shane is an absolutely responsive and kind vendor. I had some comments and questions, and he was extremely fast and friendly on those topics - which I can only imagine is difficult given all the e-mail traffic he must be encountering.

The razor itself: It first struck me as "wow, there is blade feel here." I own the iKon ShaveCraft Tech; to me, my initial reaction was that this provided a similar shave. And, as others have indicated, there are most definitely some sharp corners.

Fast forward: Shane responds to my e-mail with appreciation for the feedback, and some suggestions. The Tech (for me) works with a steep angle; in fact, the Blackbird, while its blade gap shaves at multiple angles, really works best with a shallower angle. At that sweet spot, you don't feel the sharp corners; you also get more efficiency and less drag (for me, on the ATG passes). While I'm still fine-tuning the chin ATG strokes, the razor actually occupies a kind of unique niche for me - VERY audible feedback, but actually little or no chance of getting cut, and when I get the right angle, it's - guess what - like the RR Baby Smooth, except a bit louder. And we know the RRBS isn't probably coming back soon, so in that regard, what you get is a beautiful razor that actually can be purchased.

I'm very happy with the Blackbird. I am still figuring out some of the nuances on a razor that provides ample options, but just a few positions where you'll really get the best it has to offer. Oh, for what it's worth, my switch to a Gillette Silver Blue had an incremental positive impact. Voskhod (per Shane) is next on the list.

Toby from Triad whipped up a gorgeous custom Blackbird with a Ti handle. It sold in a few minutes, but he has four more he's working on that should be coming in the future.





More pics at the link below:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/273258364/s...-blackbird

A beauty Shane, just like my newly received polished Blackbird :-)

A beauty Shane, just like my newly received polished Blackbird :-)

Glad it arrived safely! Get a chance to shave with it yet?

A beauty Shane, just like my newly received polished Blackbird :-)

Glad it arrived safely! Get a chance to shave with it yet?

Just got back from a little trip, but I will be giving this baby a spin in the morning. I will report

I'll echo the positive comments, both with the razor, and Shane's excellent communication and service. I was a Kickstarter backer, and the communication from Shane throughout the process was outstanding. I had some tough questions for him before I committed and his responses were fast, thorough and professional.

The razor itself is excellent. I have the black oxide with the short handle, and as others gave mentioned, the feel of the blade is definitely there and it feels like a razor that demands attention to technique and focus on what you are doing. That said, I have experienced nothing but excellent shaves, and personally have not noticed any drag from the black oxide. It is a beautifully made razor that looks fantastic and performs very well.

I'll echo the positive comments, both with the razor, and Shane's excellent communication and service.  I was a Kickstarter backer, and the communication from Shane throughout the process was outstanding.  I had some tough questions for him before I committed and his responses were fast, thorough and professional.

The razor itself is excellent.  I have the black oxide with the short handle, and as others gave mentioned, the feel of the blade is definitely there and it feels like a razor that demands attention to technique and focus on what you are doing.  That said, I have experienced nothing but excellent shaves, and personally have not noticed any drag from the black oxide.  It is a beautifully made razor that looks fantastic and performs very well.

Thanks, Kelly!!

Dang. All sold out

Dang. All sold out

Coming back soon! Keep an eye out for an ETA announcement for the next batch in the coming weeks.