Shaving notes of the MaineYooper

Some thoughts on the Yates. I have had 2 more shaves, with a new Nacet blade. The first shave was with an Israeli Red on its 8th shave. Still comfy and close, but I thought why not get a new blade going. The shaves have been like described above. However, I am noticing stubble returning sooner than when I use my CB Karve with the B plate. So I am getting a close and comfy shave, but not as long lasting. Three shaves in, it could just be my technique. The Yates has a well defined angle, and if I am more towards the cap, I am not shaving as close. I discovered that the other morning, too much stubble after a pass!

The Yates also tends to pull most of the lather off, the way some guys have described the Rex adjustable. I have to be careful, taking too many strokes can feel drag and irritation about to happen.

It is a nice razor, glad I have it. I am thinking of getting the stubby 3.25" handle and the more aggressive H plate (it has positive exposure whereas the M plate has neutral, like plate B of the Karve. I am not a big fan of feeling lots of blade).

And after adding the Karve razor, I sold off many of my other razors, keeping only my Slim and a pre-War Tech. And I joined the Minimalist club. Now I am no longer in an M mindset, as I added 4 different single edge razors, the Yates, and I just found a mint Blackland Blackbird on the BST for a nice price. By next week, I'll be up to 9 razors, from only 3 for the last 12 months or so! But I am enjoying the variety, and now more than ever need to do same set up for a week to really learn these razors!

You're a Wild Man now Eric......................a Blackbird ?!?!?! I've been on the fence with them as the Dart was a rough shave for me. I read it's a nice smooth shave but has blade feel. Surprised your trying one. I've always been curious but not willing to blind buy it. Hope you LOVE it !

Thanks Dave!  I hope I do, too!  I found a minty one here on the BST, so I went nuts and bought it.  I'll be more than happy to lend it to you after I give it a whirl for a week.  Folks rave about it, and I just thought now was the time to see which group I agree with!  Loving the Yates. Do you find it to be a lather-remover? I feel a little guilty spending so much, even used, on a Blackbird, but I love the Vector, even with it keeping me on my toes while I shave. Hoping the 'bird is smooth and comfy. celestino seems to use it exclusively, until I noted recently that he has tried out the Yates plates. I agree with him whole-heartedly on Mystic Water soap, but only use the unscented myself. 

I guess I just decided last month to explore a bit more. Maybe it was due to sending my CB Karve out to AlanH81 to get polished, and that forced me to use other razors. And getting that Parker from you just opened my eyes to the single edge razors.  So, explore a bit and then keep what I use most and move the rest to another home as needed!

Some thoughts on the Yates. I have had 2 more shaves, with a new Nacet blade. The first shave was with an Israeli Red on its 8th shave. Still comfy and close, but I thought why not get a new blade going. The shaves have been like described above. However, I am noticing stubble returning sooner than when I use my CB Karve with the B plate. So I am getting a close and comfy shave, but not as long lasting. Three shaves in, it could just be my technique. The Yates has a well defined angle, and if I am more towards the cap, I am not shaving as close. I discovered that the other morning, too much stubble after a pass!

The Yates also tends to pull most of the lather off, the way some guys have described the Rex adjustable. I have to be careful, taking too many strokes can feel drag and irritation about to happen.

It is a nice razor, glad I have it. I am thinking of getting the stubby 3.25" handle and the more aggressive H plate (it has positive exposure whereas the M plate has neutral, like plate B of the Karve. I am not a big fan of feeling lots of blade).

And after adding the Karve razor, I sold off many of my other razors, keeping only my Slim and a pre-War Tech. And I joined the Minimalist club. Now I am no longer in an M mindset, as I added 4 different single edge razors, the Yates, and I just found a mint Blackland Blackbird on the BST for a nice price. By next week, I'll be up to 9 razors, from only 3 for the last 12 months or so! But I am enjoying the variety, and now more than ever need to do same set up for a week to really learn these razors!

You're a Wild Man now Eric......................a Blackbird ?!?!?! I've been on the fence with them as the Dart was a rough shave for me. I read it's a nice smooth shave but has blade feel. Surprised your trying one. I've always been curious but not willing to blind buy it. Hope you LOVE it !

Thanks Dave!  I hope I do, too!  I found a minty one here on the BST, so I went nuts and bought it.  I'll be more than happy to lend it to you after I give it a whirl for a week.  Folks rave about it, and I just thought now was the time to see which group I agree with!  Loving the Yates. Do you find it to be a lather-remover? I feel a little guilty spending so much, even used, on a Blackbird, but I love the Vector, even with it keeping me on my toes while I shave. Hoping the 'bird is smooth and comfy. celestino seems to use it exclusively, until I noted recently that he has tried out the Yates plates. I agree with him whole-heartedly on Mystic Water soap, but only use the unscented myself. 

I guess I just decided last month to explore a bit more. Maybe it was due to sending my CB Karve out to AlanH81 to get polished, and that forced me to use other razors. And getting that Parker from you just opened my eyes to the single edge razors.  So, explore a bit and then keep what I use most and move the rest to another home as needed!

I completely understand and may take you up on that after you've had plenty of time with it to get a feel for it. I'm enjoying watching you enjoying the experimentation processes.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The exact things that I've heard and kept me from getting it but some say smooth. YMMV is a scary thing on blind buys.......

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The exact things that I've heard and kept me from getting it but some say smooth. YMMV is a scary thing on blind buys.......

Shane does offer a refund in 30 days if you’re interested!

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The exact things that I've heard and kept me from getting it but some say smooth. YMMV is a scary thing on blind buys.......

Shane does offer a refund in 30 days if you’re interested!

I know but there's the cost to ship back and I can't remember what else when I read about it. Like new condition etc etc. Just didn't want to do it that way but thanks.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The exact things that I've heard and kept me from getting it but some say smooth. YMMV is a scary thing on blind buys.......

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate your thoughts on this. Who knows, I may have to turn around and put it back on the BST. I was definitely impulsive, fearing to lose razor to some other buyer. I let the "i want sees" take over my better judgment. Hopefully not an expensive lesson, even if I have to sell it off.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The Blackbird is not a comfortable razor in my opinion, but it gave me the most efficient and closest shaves I've ever had. I shave 6 days a week usually so for that reason I never bought one. It has blade feel aplenty and I found the sharp, angular design of the head to feel too harsh on the skin. I love the look of it though and as I said, the results were amazing. You just have to be mindful or it will bite. Just my 2 cents. I hope you end up liking it though.

The exact things that I've heard and kept me from getting it but some say smooth. YMMV is a scary thing on blind buys.......

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate your thoughts on this.  Who knows, I may have to turn around and put it back on the BST. I was definitely impulsive, fearing to lose razor to some other buyer. I let the "i want sees" take over my better judgment. Hopefully not an expensive lesson, even if I have to sell it off.

You may enlighten us all and enable me this time too

By the way MaineYooper that was a good price that I checked a few times myself

I took the Type G out for its maiden voyage on my face. Amazing! So easy and comfortable! I agree with my avatar, Mr. Blandings!