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Do you find that Titanium brings a different “feel” on the face compared to Stainless?

I’ve read some folks believe that… I don’t have any Titanium heads to test that theory

Yes and I'll elaborate with more detail after tomorrow's shave

Do you find that Titanium brings a different “feel” on the face compared to Stainless?

I’ve read some folks believe that… I don’t have any Titanium heads to test that theory

Yes and I'll elaborate with more detail after tomorrow's shave 

Do you find that Titanium brings a different “feel” on the face compared to Stainless?

I’ve read some folks believe that… I don’t have any Titanium heads to test that theory

Yes and I'll elaborate with more detail after tomorrow's shave 

WILLIAMS WEDNESDAY SHAVE

Wednesday June 16, 2021
Razor: Blackland Blackbird Ti
Blade: Wizamet (5)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: CK ONE
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 952

Williams Wednesday shave and that says it all. A nice fresh clean soap scent of slickness. The Blackland Blackbird Ti was on deck for shave 2 and I will miss everyone here on the forums but I will need to disappear with this incredible razor now.........OBVIOUSLY I kid Pete Patriot who generously loaned it to me and said he was concerned I would do that to him. It's that good a razor but a move like that is not in me and never would be. On to the razor thoughts. I had tried the Dart and found it WAY to aggressive to feel comfortable for me. I had read the mixed reviews of some saying the Blackbird was smoother than the Dart and finally had a chance to try a SS Blackbird. I admit it felt smoother to me but was still a razor that I had to be more focused on than I wanted to when shaving. I got an error/drama free shave in but it wouldn't be a daily driver for me. Then comes along the Ti Blackbird and all the comments of how it is SOOO much different and smoother and shaves you by itself while you sip coffee..................well not the last points but you get the idea. I was skeptical of how a different metal of the same design and specs could be THAT different. Add to this that I'm not a big fan of light razors. Aluminum razors I've tried have never been great for me. 1st few strokes the other day and I knew my wallet was in jeopardy. I usually know in a single shave if a razor is for me and I knew in a few strokes but wanted to temper the enthusiasm and be certain. My first thoughts were I ain't spending $300 on a razor. By the end of that 1st shave I told myself, enjoy a few shaves with it and clean, sanitize and caress it before sending it home to Pete. After today's shave with again STELLAR results..........................did I mention that all the comments about the face feel being so much better of this metal are spot on............I decided that I will be getting one at some point as they get more plentiful and I see one for a better deal in the BST or I sell some things and cave to buy a new one. After today's shave I see this could be a daily driver for me which would be a requirement before my spending that much on a single razor. The results are THAT good (FOR ME). I do appreciate Pete for generously allowing me to take this for a spin as I would never have bought it or been able to make an informed decision on whether it would be worth it to me without this opportunity. 1 more shave tomorrow and I will clean it, run it thru the ultrasonic cleaning machine  and sanitize before packaging it up to send home to you. Thanks again Buddy ! Everyone have a fun and enjoyable day !!!

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Dave![/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Just to be clear, I’m not worried that you’re going to disappear…I’m worried that my BBTi will.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif](Please try NOT to get the razor wet.  The tracking device I installed may short out.)[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Very glad that you enjoyed the razor.  Even more glad that I enabled![/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Now quit scratching up my razor and send it back, so I can shave.  [/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]I’m beginning to look like Billy Gibbons.[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Dave![/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Just to be clear, I’m not worried that you’re going to disappear…I’m worried that my BBTi will.[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif](Please try NOT to get the razor wet.  The tracking device I installed may short out.)[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Very glad that you enjoyed the razor.  Even more glad that I enabled![/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Now quit scratching up my razor and send it back, so I can shave.  [/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]I’m beginning to look like Billy Gibbons.[/font]

ONE more shave

Nice write up Dave. Thanks for the info... now I want to try a Ti head.

Curious, any machining marks on the Ti Blackbird?

I have a polished Blackbird and its very nice... I have a machined Dart and the machining marks are very noticeable.

Thanks

Curious, any machining marks on the Ti Blackbird?

I have a polished Blackbird and its very nice... I have a machined Dart and the machining marks are very noticeable.

Machined finish = machining marks.

Nice write up Dave. Thanks for the info... now I want to try a Ti head.

Curious, any machining marks on the Ti Blackbird?

I have a polished Blackbird and its very nice... I have a machined Dart and the machining marks are very noticeable.

Thanks

Curious, any machining marks on the Ti Blackbird?

I have a polished Blackbird and its very nice... I have a machined Dart and the machining marks are very noticeable.

Machined finish = machining marks.

Thanks Paul and There you have it from the maker. All areas I see visible when assembled are attractive but a machine finish. Top cap looks shiny to me.  I really didn't look close beyond that such as under the cap etc.

Curious, any machining marks on the Ti Blackbird?

I have a polished Blackbird and its very nice... I have a machined Dart and the machining marks are very noticeable.

Machined finish = machining marks.

I wasn't complaining. Just asking about the finish on the Ti.

thank you