Blackland new SE razor.

For DFS folks looking for a Vector travel solution, I provided specs to Aaron at FrugalShave on Etsy and he put together the below for me In his large tin format. This design fits Feather blade refills now, but I am sure with the proper measurements, he probably can design an insert that will take a Schick Proline refill.

Soap, aftershave and shaving brush obviously not included.

stesa, lovely colours and great box.  

Did folks see that the titanium Vector is coming soon?! I believe Shane mentioned on B&B that production is basically done, but no date for the drop yet.

Did folks see that the titanium Vector is coming soon?!  I believe Shane mentioned on B&B that production is basically done, but no date for the drop yet.

That's right! We just got some final production samples in yesterday and these will head out to reviewers in the next week or so. Production is just about complete. We're just waiting on some business-side things before I'll know the launch date.

Awesome. Will it come in polished?

Awesome. Will it come in polished?

Missed this. I can’t commit yet, but that’s the plan.

For those following this post that may be interested in the new Vector Titanium offering, I see that there is now and announcement on the website that pre-ordering will begin on Saturday, August 7th, 10 AM PDT.

Consecutive shave no.#2 with the Vector on this breezy & chilly Sunday morning. Kept the same Proline blade from yesterday and gave myself a great BBS finish in 2 passes going ATG & XTG. The Vector showers why it’s so good regardless on how one decides to attack the whiskers. More than enough cutting ability with an equal amount of smoothness and ease of feel on skin. It’s a marvel of shaving creation in that the head and overall footprint is just barely larger than the blade itself it holds. And still provides enough contact area and holding power for the AC blade to accomplish its goal of removing whiskers diligently. Granted, the AC blade offers a thicker and more rigid blade to work with but, you still need enough real estate to keep that blade stable and the Vector accomplished that while simultaneously giving the razor a modern and contemporary look that at its release was ahead of its time. There are a couple now out there that have a very similar resemblance to the OG but, they still pay homage to the one that started it all. I can’t tell you how those others fair or compare to the Vector as I haven’t tried any of them nor do I have the desire to do so. I do have the Claymore EVO that shaves exceptionally well but, it’s still different from the Vector and it still sports a considerable weight disadvantage to the Vector for those that prefer a lightweight whisker removing assassin. The balance of the Vector is done to near perfection with the small head profile and its light weight. Blackland managed to make it comfortable in hand and keep it very effective at every stage of one’s shave. Simple yet, effective and that’s the brilliance in its design, construction and execution.

It’s a phenomenal tool that is easy to learn and master. It sports a look that is cool today and will look cool 25 years from now. It’s a modern classic that still holds the banner for future shaving implements. Everything else that molds itself after the Vector is because of the Vector. How you like them apples?

Great shaves to all…..

Consecutive shave no.#2 with the Vector on this breezy & chilly Sunday morning. Kept the same Proline blade from yesterday and gave myself a great BBS finish in 2 passes going ATG & XTG. The Vector showers why it’s so good regardless on how one decides to attack the whiskers. More than enough cutting ability with an equal amount of smoothness and ease of feel on skin. It’s a marvel of shaving creation in that the head and overall footprint is just barely larger than the blade itself it holds. And still provides enough contact area and holding power for the AC blade to accomplish its goal of removing whiskers diligently. Granted, the AC blade offers a thicker and more rigid blade to work with but, you still need enough real estate to keep that blade stable and the Vector accomplished that while simultaneously giving the razor a modern and contemporary look that at its release was ahead of its time. There are a couple now out there that have a very similar resemblance to the OG but, they still pay homage to the one that started it all. I can’t tell you how those others fair or compare to the Vector as I haven’t tried any of them nor do I have the desire to do so. I do have the Claymore EVO that shaves exceptionally well but, it’s still different from the Vector and it still sports a considerable weight disadvantage to the Vector for those that prefer a lightweight whisker removing assassin. The balance of the Vector is done to near perfection with the small head profile and its light weight. Blackland managed to make it comfortable in hand and keep it very effective at every stage of one’s shave. Simple yet, effective and that’s the brilliance in its design, construction and execution.

It’s a phenomenal tool that is easy to learn and master. It sports a look that is cool today and will look cool 25 years from now. It’s a modern classic that still holds the banner for future shaving implements. Everything else that molds itself after the Vector is because of the Vector. How you like them apples?

Great shaves to all…..

By far the single best razor of any type ever encountered. Blackland Razors' Shane rightly deserves a design award for this marvel but instead gets knockoffs robbing him of his reward for innovation.

For those that have long feared learning to straight shave or tired of the time required to do so with the unending maintenance, this razor delivers the ultimate result in minimal time with virtually no maintenance. Be patient finding the appropriate blade for your beard type and skin and remember always to ride the cap as though your life dependent upon it, apply no pressure and stretch the skin on every stroke.