Which razor is more efficient? I just bought a Blackbird but I'm curious about the Dart.
Compared to which Blackbird? Brass, Stainless or Titanium?Which razor is more efficient? I just bought a Blackbird but I'm curious about the Dart.
I had the Rocca latest version and still have the Dart. There are nothing alike and hype on Youtube comparing them made viewers think they’re similar. The Dart is way more efficient and actually smoother than the Rocca. Dart should be compared to a Karve F plate meanwhile Rocca is a Karve D plate, imo.The Dart is no longer made. For quite a while already.
It was often compared to the Rocca, to be roughly similar.
I don't have a Dart. But I own a Blacbkird.
Let me compare the Rocca to my Blackbird SB and OC: The Blackbird wins.
This is my approach as well, I read reviews, and try to understand what the user is trying to express but at the end of the day, I can be sure about the suitability of a razor only after using it myself.After years of reading razor reviews I came to the conclusion that most reviews rarely make any sense and the experience of one person might be the opposite of another which is why I rarely take any review or opinion seriously anymore.
+1 Blackbird does have more blade feel than the Dart. The Ti has less but its stillBoth have the same efficiency I find. The Blackbird has slightly more blade feel compared to the Dart. Both are great razors.
Simply because you can add (slight)pressure and control the aggressiveness of the razor. With the stainless, if you do that and you have a nice cut as result. Only way to find out is try for yourself. That’s why I always state its Ymmv, my opinion, imo, from my experience. Given the blade gap of the Blackbird, it is a very efficient razorI still don't understand how the titanium Blackbird is somehow better shaver than the stainless version given the fact that the only difference is the metal and both share the same head geometry. I can understand if people like the lighter version and find or more nimble or like the feeling of titanium more, but how can it be more efficient? Some say that the razor is super smooth and not aggressive at all while others claim that it has a good amount of blade feel and it's not something they would use as a daily razor.
After years of reading razor reviews I came to the conclusion that most reviews rarely make any sense and the experience of one person might be the opposite of another which is why I rarely take any review or opinion seriously anymore.
I still don't understand how the titanium Blackbird is somehow better shaver than the stainless version given the fact that the only difference is the metal and both share the same head geometry.
This. It had been stated that the Ti is “more efficient” than the Stainless or Brass version repeatedly on this forum. I can’t see how that could be. “More effective” … sure. But not more efficient. Someone needs to enlighten us.
The Ti, by virtue of the difference in metal and weight, is much more nimble and maneuverable. It allows me to "drive" the razor, much like I can "drive" the Vector. I perceive that as a very slight increase in efficiency, a slight increase in smoothness and a definite increase in effectiveness.As someone who has owned and used every iteration of Blackbird, I can say with confidence that the difference in metals did not increase (or decrease) efficiency at all; rather, the ‘softness’ and post-shave skin conditioning have been increased significantly for me with the polished Titanium Bird. My skin has never felt so ‘babied’ as with this shaver. I’m certain it has more to do with weight and technique than anything ‘magic’ in the metal.
I still don't understand how the titanium Blackbird is somehow better shaver than the stainless version given the fact that the only difference is the metal and both share the same head geometry. I can understand if people like the lighter version and find or more nimble or like the feeling of titanium more, but how can it be more efficient? Some say that the razor is super smooth and not aggressive at all while others claim that it has a good amount of blade feel and it's not something they would use as a daily razor.
After years of reading razor reviews I came to the conclusion that most reviews rarely make any sense and the experience of one person might be the opposite of another which is why I rarely take any review or opinion seriously anymore.
Gentlemen - I agree with you that reviews are of dubious value. Each one of us has our own unique combination of face, skin and beard. The only way I know of to understand whether a particular razor works on my face, skin and beard is to buy it and use it - just as @Hannah's Dad did with the Ti Blackbird.This is my approach as well, I read reviews, and try to understand what the user is trying to express but at the end of the day, I can be sure about the suitability of a razor only after using it myself.
I have the Blackbird SS OC machined and I find it to be very smooth, efficient, and frankly downright a pleasure to use, if the need arises I can use it daily as well.
Smoothness is also affected by the choice of blades as well; if I use mild blades in my Blackbird then smoothness is hampered. That's why I use Feather, Nacet, and 7 O'Clock Super Platinum blades in my Blackbird. Using milder blades in an efficient razor is like using lower configuration tires in a performance car.
This is my analogy, YMMV.
This is the logical answer. I don't care for titanium. Never have. I prefer heavy razors. But I've had the BB in Stainless and Brass. Although they shave differently as far as face feel, they do have the same level of efficiency.As someone who has owned and used every iteration of Blackbird, I can say with confidence that the difference in metals did not increase (or decrease) efficiency at all; rather, the ‘softness’ and post-shave skin conditioning have been increased significantly for me with the polished Titanium Bird. My skin has never felt so ‘babied’ as with this shaver. I’m certain it has more to do with weight and technique than anything ‘magic’ in the metal.
Do you believe that an individual's face, skin and beard impact the perception of efficiency?This is the logical answer. I don't care for titanium. Never have. I prefer heavy razors. But I've had the BB in Stainless and Brass. Although they shave differently as far as face feel, they do have the same level of efficiency.
I also have the CG Level 2 in three different metals. Copper, brass, and Stainless. They all feel differently on the face as well. Same efficiency as well.
Always. That is the very nature of ymmv. But given the same face, I believe that a razor with the same exact geometry will have the same "efficiency" regardless of the metal used to build it. But as you mention, a lighter razor, etc, may change the "effectiveness" overall. Same with a person's technique, prep, lathering skill... all will have impact on the effectiveness of the shave... just not the efficiency of the razor.Do you believe that an individual's face, skin and beard impact the perception of efficiency?
I don't disagree with you. It would be an interesting experiment.Always. That is the very nature of ymmv. But given the same face, I believe that a razor with the same exact geometry will have the same "efficiency" regardless of the metal used to build it. But as you mention, a lighter razor, etc, may change the "effectiveness" overall. Same with a person's technique, prep, lathering skill... all will have impact on the effectiveness of the shave... just not the efficiency of the razor.
I don't disagree with you. It would be an interesting experiment.
It is all too easy to confuse increased effectiveness with only increased efficiency.
I perceive it the sameThe Ti, by virtue of the difference in metal and weight, is much more nimble and maneuverable. It allows me to "drive" the razor, much like I can "drive" the Vector. I perceive that as a very slight increase in efficiency, a slight increase in smoothness and a definite increase in effectiveness.