Blackbird Owners

[kingfisher]

Ok I've thought about this some more and I really think it is gap I want.

I have all the blade feel and "aggression" I could ever want.

The razor is pretty efficient, I could use a touch more I guess.

I recall when I got my Rockwell 6C I started on 4 and it was pretty efficient, but too mild. I stepped it up to a 5 and it became a touch more efficient, but still mild. The increase in gap was noticeable. I stepped it up to 6, it didn't really get much more efficient, it was still mild, but I could feel the gap increase again. I stuck with 5 for a bit because it felt right, but kept sneaking up to 6 looking for something... namely blade feel, which just wasn't there. I could feel the gap change though.

I abandoned the Rockwell after realizing that none of the plates would increase the blade feel.

So to me the BB ticks all the boxes, but I'm aware of the gap when I'm shaving, it feels too small. Maybe the open comb will change that. The only thing I miss is the feel of a more "open" experience if that makes sense...

... and a touch more efficiency wouldn't hurt.

Maybe it's for you to try an AC shavette (replaceable blade straight)?

Highly recommend the Feather SR loaded with either a Schick Proline or a Kai Mild PINK blade.

 

[LeroyR]

Like someone already said, an R41 or a clone may be right up your alley. I shaved with a Ti R41 clone today and got a BBS- with 2.5 passes, no ATG and no irritation. It’s a fantastic razor once you become comfortable with it.

 

[Jonn]

I have a blackbird ss and love it. You should perhaps check out the Yates EH plate ( open or closed), Tatara Nodachi (open or closed), or Lambda Ares V 2. Both the Nodachi and the Yates appear very aggressive, but I find them, nonetheless, to be sufficiently smooth. For a totally different, but very efficient razor check out the Timeless .95 (I have the scalloped). As I said, a very different and very smooth feel. I enjoy switching between the other razors and the timeless because of the difference. The Lambda is different than all of them. I think it may be because the head bends the blade so much.

 

[gdawg55]

Might want to look into the Stando Chors. I was shocked at how well this razor shaves....certainly as efficient, if not more efficient than the Blackbird. Yates H or EH are solid options as well....I prefer the H to the EH.

 

[Fsfty42]

with a Wolfman WR1 or WR2 you can dial-up the aggression/gap 'til your heart's content.

another maker that BB owners seem to like (including me) is Yates.
I use the MH (medium-heavy) plate in OC Brass, but there is also the H (which is more aggressive)

For *really* aggressive, lots of folks like the Bronze Timeless? or an Italian Barber 'Wunderbar'?

A simple option: just get an OC plate for your BB. ;-P

I use a .74 WR1 when I’m not using the BB and it definitely kicks it up a little…

 

[gdawg55]

I use a .74 WR1 when I’m not using the BB and it definitely kicks it up a little…

How does the .74 WR1 blade feel compare to the Blackbird?

 

[Flash313]

I am a big fan of the titanium Blackbird. I use the lite plate for daily shaves and if I get lazy and not shave for a couple I use the OC and it gets the job done

 

[WiPhiZ]

with a Wolfman WR1 or WR2 you can dial-up the aggression/gap 'til your heart's content.

another maker that BB owners seem to like (including me) is Yates.
I use the MH (medium-heavy) plate in OC Brass, but there is also the H (which is more aggressive)

For *really* aggressive, lots of folks like the Bronze Timeless? or an Italian Barber 'Wunderbar'?

A simple option: just get an OC plate for your BB. ;-P

Hi Corlay,

Sorry for writing through this thread but I am interested in your recent FS (Blackbird Ti) and I can't respond there/write to you directly.

Is it still up for sale? Can you write a message to me?
Again sorry for writing through this post.

Kind regards

 

[DesertIguana]

Blackland is doing some sort of month long sale could break time to buy n try.

 

[No1Up]

Hey guys,

I'm starting to think about a new razor. I went through a King C. Gillette and Rockwell 6C before finding the my Blackbird.

I've been shaving with the SS Blackbird now for about 4 months and I'm quite happy with it. The blade feels leaves me feeling confident and connected with what I'm doing and I get consistently great shaves with it.

I don't want to replace the Blackbird but I find myself wanting more... more what?! I'm not sure. Maybe a bit more efficiency? Maybe a touch more aggression or gap.

I just want something to compliment my Blackbird for days where I just want to step it up a notch.

Again, I'm totally happy with the Blackbird, I just want to try something with a bit more bite.

Osprey 25% off right now and you can have much more… or less, or in between… and while you’re at it, don’t forget the stand!

 

[Tomo]

The Vector is nice for a change of pace.

 

[Iridian]

The Vector is nice for a change of pace.

I got a clone that is much milder, but it absolutely made me interested in the real deal. One day I will get one for sure.

 

[ShadowShaver86]

My vector oc arrives later today, I'll be happy to put it to work and see how it does .