Blackland Dart - Shave report

Thanks for the write up!

Any idea when it will be released?

Fingers crossed for a June release, but it will be close. The heads have been running for a few weeks and the production handles are finally getting set up this week. I should have the final handle to share photos of in about a week.

Can you compare to a a Charcoal ?
Lvl 2 would be the closest I guess

Quick note to those unfamiliar with this razor. The Dart is machined from stainless steel in the USA and will retail for $99 including domestic shipping. It also will be backed by our 30-day return policy.

Look forward to trying it

Quick note to those unfamiliar with this razor. The Dart is machined from stainless steel in the USA and will retail for $99 including domestic shipping. It also will be backed by our 30-day return policy.

Do you anticipate supply being able to meet demand on the first production run? Just wondering if it will be necessary to set an alarm/reminder

Many of you will ask me to compare the Dart to others in my den. Efficiency and comfort is up there with the Blackbird, Timeless .95, Karve D plate, and Rockwell 6S #6. The Dart is the smoothest of the bunch.

Smoother than the Karve D? Interesting. In many years of wet shaving and tons of razors the Karve is the smoothest I've experienced.

Many of you will ask me to compare the Dart to others in my den. Efficiency and comfort is up there with the Blackbird, Timeless .95, Karve D plate, and Rockwell 6S #6. The Dart is the smoothest of the bunch.

Smoother than the Karve D? Interesting. In many years of wet shaving and tons of razors the Karve is the smoothest I've experienced.

And this is why they say YMMV. For me, my Paradigm, Blackbird, Timeless, Wolfman, and Charcoal Goods were all smoother shavers than my Karve Razor, so I sold it. What is a great Shave for me may be a terrible Shave for someone else. I’m looking forward to trying out the Dart, if it’s a good shaver it will be hard to beat at that price point. For me this is a must try, especially with the generous 30 day return policy.

Yes, YMMV indeed. I own or have owned all the razors you mention above and the Karve (for me) is the smoothest shave not necessarily the most efficient.

Absolute must try. Looking forward to the Dart!

Quick note to those unfamiliar with this razor. The Dart is machined from stainless steel in the USA and will retail for $99 including domestic shipping. It also will be backed by our 30-day return policy.

Do you anticipate supply being able to meet demand on the first production run?  Just wondering if it will be necessary to set an alarm/reminder  

I hope and expect to meet demand, but the honest answer is that I have no idea. This is only the third razor release and the first at this price point. I expect it to sell well, but it’s difficult/impossible to judge the demand. That said, we’re making a lot of Darts to avoid selling out and will continue making them if they do happen to sell out.

Is there any chance of getting a Dart pass around going before the release so that those who are uncertain could get more feedback from other members before the release?

I’m not in this category btw, I’m buying a Dart no matter what!