At the Blacklands site. Looks like it'll be discontinued. I just bought one for hits and shiggles.
Blackland Brass Blackbird 30% off
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Ordered. I do not need one since I have the stainless but just too good to pass up for a great razor.
Really tempted for a polished one to go with my sabre, haven't tried one yet either.
I love my Brass Blackbird!
Shaving with it tomorrow so I can solidify my Blackbird rankings.
Shaving with it tomorrow so I can solidify my Blackbird rankings.
….missed it...…. sold out
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I grabbed one. I used a stainless one earlier and found it too aggressive to me, but at this price I'll check it out again and see if my technique has improved enough. Then it will either be this or the Rex Envoy on BST.
wait are you serious?? That's a shame, it's a phenomenal razor. I may actually go to Maggards and spring for a machined finish version since I had been debating switching to that vs the polished I have and just BST it or something
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Nope, no joke. I'm lucky I happened to be doing some work late and noticed the email blast from Blackland, which hit just before 8 p.m. EST. I'm glad I did - I wanted to try a Blackbird again after my first time around and this sale sealed the deal.
From the email:
"It's time to say goodbye to the Brass Blackbird as we cease production and sell off our remaining inventory. Both polished and machined razors will be deeply discounted while supplies last. When they're gone they're gone for good so if you've had your eye on a Brass Blackbird, this is likely your last chance!"
It went on to say no returns accepted, which is not Blackland's usual policy.
I checked Maggards last night and they seemed to have half a dozen or less each of the SB and OC versions.
From the email:
"It's time to say goodbye to the Brass Blackbird as we cease production and sell off our remaining inventory. Both polished and machined razors will be deeply discounted while supplies last. When they're gone they're gone for good so if you've had your eye on a Brass Blackbird, this is likely your last chance!"
It went on to say no returns accepted, which is not Blackland's usual policy.
I checked Maggards last night and they seemed to have half a dozen or less each of the SB and OC versions.
since the Blackbird is going to be scarce very soon here, sprung for the machined brass with an open comb this time at Maggard's, gonna pit it against the current one I have, winner stays and the other gets to make someone happy over in BST.
I gotta wonder why they're getting rid of the Blackbird line?
I gotta wonder why they're getting rid of the Blackbird line?
I suspect it's just the Brassbird that's being phased out, with the SS and Ti versions likely sticking around.
huh, wonder if this means Blackland will no longer be working with brass?
Might be related to the start of a new 'era' for the company... that's just speculation though.
Let's ask @Blackland Razors . Maybe Shane might share some insight with us...?
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I suspect it has more to do with brass as a material. I know some folks have a deep appreciation of it it but I'm not sure how wide that appreciation is. I'm more of a stainless steel man myself, but shoot at a 30% discount I'll take it and be glad to have it.
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The Bras Bird arrived today. My antique handle looks great on the new Bird.
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Ooooh, niiiiice. Mine's due here tomorrow afternoon. Coincidentally, I may not shave tomorrow morning.
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Also, if this razor agrees with my face, I'm wondering if I'll oxidize it to get that black Blackbird look.
To each their own I suppose, obviously I greatly prefer steel to pot metal in razors but to be honest I find stainless steel razors to be kinda "boring", I like my razors to patina and maybe have a bit more weight to 'em
Not necessarily related the Era, but it is part of a shift in direction for the business, of which the Era is a part.
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Two 101mm Brassbird SBs left at Maggards, four 101mm OCs. Get one now or forever hold your peace (or just shop on BST I guess).
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