Blackland Brotherhood - B³

[never-stop-learning]

20201107
N.O.vember 2020 #6

Razor: @Blackland Razors Blackbird SB
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (5)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Keyhole (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Noble Otter Barr Barr
Aftershave/Fragrance: PAA Doppelgänger F-Bombs Aftershave Cologne

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Excellent shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201108
Single Edge Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (6 and retired)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Post-shave care: CeraVe Cream + Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: RazoRock Saturnia

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Outstanding shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201109

Razor: @Blackland Razors Sabre L2
Blade: Personna GEM (2)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Irish Bog Oak (IBO) (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Post-shave care: RazoRock Alum; Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Fine Lavender
Fragrance: Cella Milano Eau de Lavande Cologne

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

A very pleasurable shave.

 

[Zwiehander]

Has any owner of the steel blackbird also tried the titanium h & s PO76 and the paradigm diamondback? I have the PO76 and the diamondback and would like to find out how the steel blackbird compares with those two razors in terms of aggressive feeling and efficiency?

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201111
Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day - God Bless Our Brave Vets and Never Forget Their Sacrifices

100% Made in the USA Shave

Razor: @Blackland Razors Blackbird SB
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
Brush: Century 7090, 22mm Pure Badger (NOS)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Zingari Man, 'The Wanderer'
Post-shave care: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Zingari Man, 'The Wanderer'
Cologne: Classic Match EdT Spray (Belcam version of Polo)

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Excellent Veteran's Day shave.

 

[Leverspro]

Today was my first use of any Blackland product, a brass Blackbird that I picked up from a forum member on the BST. I've read a lot about Shane's work over the years and was determined to buy the Titanium when it came out as a way of adding the Blackbird to my collection of different designs of razors. But a few weeks back another Titanium became available from a different artisan and I bought it instead of waiting for the Blackbird Ti. What I discovered is that Ti is not my preference. After about three weeks of using it daily I realized that I really missed my brass razors. Titanium is a completely different experience, similar to aluminum in weight and it's not my preference. So, when this brass 'Bird came up I bought it instead of waiting for the Ti. I'm quite happy that it worked out this way. The other razors currently in my rotation are Karve brass, Wolfman SS, Timeless SS, and Charcoal Goods in copper. Using a triple milled soap through a boar brush for lather, I did a 2.5 pass shave on a 24 HR beard. This brass 'Bird is a SB head. The shave was without any issues of irritation and as about a close of a shave as I've ever had. I am very pleased with it. The design and craftsmanship of the head and handle is unique and beautiful. The handle is received into the head in a way that makes everything feel super secure. The beveled top cap is very well done. The razor is heavy, but it gave me no problems. It did not bite or feel like I needed to be super careful. Blade feel is minimal as well as the audible feedback. Just enough of both to ensure you've got the razor at the angle that it needs to be. The fluted handle, mine is the longer 101mm version, is a very good design for keeping a grip on the razor. This razor is two years old and has a patina giving it a gorgeous color. I used it with a Gillette Yellow which seemed to pair well, but I look forward to trying other blades. Blackland is an expensive razor compared to Karve and Yates, but it does feel like a premium product with its nice design touches and exacting craftsmanship. Quite happy to add it in to m

y weekly rotation of razors.

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!! Enjoy the new bird!!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Great review. Congrats on the ‘Bird — it plays in the Super Bowl of DE razors for sure.

 

[gdawg55]

Congrats......love my Blackbird. Happy shaves.

 

[Leverspro]

Looking forward to seeing some Ti reviews soon from others.

 

[P@tsfan6484]

Anyone pull the trigger on the Ti Blackbird? I couldn't help myself!!

 

[Leverspro]

I was seriously planning on it but bought the brass instead. Even so, I'm tempted. Look forward to the comparisons with the heavier 'Birds.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201115

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight (1st two passes)
Blade: Feather Artist Club Proguard (1)
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC (3rd pass + touch-up)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (1)
Brush: @Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Handle (TNS 24mm BOSS v1)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Vitos Extra Super Coco
Post-shave care: Barbero Alum Block
Post-shave care: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum Aftershave Cologne

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Outstanding shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201116

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight (1st two passes)
Blade: Feather Artist Club Proguard (2)
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC (3rd pass + touch-up)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (2)
Brush: Maggard Sandy Pearl handle (Maggard 26mm Timberwolf)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Noble Otter Flying Hide (sample)
Post-shave care: Barbero Alum Block
Post-shave care: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: @OkieStubble Bootlegger's El Dorado

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Wonderful shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201121

Razor: @Blackland Razors Dart
Blade: Silver Star (4)
Brush: RazoRock F-400 (34mm Noir Plissoft synthetic knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: La Toja Stick (grated) + Cremo = Super Lather
Post-shave Care: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Brut

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

The Dart is a gorgeous razor. Efficient, effective and exacting. Highly recommended!

Wonderful shave.

 

[ShavingPanda]

Just curious, anyone here getting the Ti 'Bird? I'm considering it...

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Just curious, anyone here getting the Ti 'Bird? I'm considering it...

I’ve decided to wait for the polished version — and hopefully a 101mm handle. Patience is a burden.

 

[ShavingPanda]

I’ve decided to wait for the polished version — and hopefully a 101mm handle. Patience is a burden.

A virtue, yet a burden. I'll keep an eye out for a few reviews and might jump on one. My polished SS OC is a thing of beauty!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201122

Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (3)
Brush: @Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Handle (TNS 24mm BOSS v1)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: La Toja Stick (grated)
Post-shave care: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum Aftershave-Cologne

Three passes + touch-up. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Can't say enough good things about the Vector OC. Superb razor.

Outstanding shave!

 

[Steinmetzify]

Just curious, anyone here getting the Ti 'Bird? I'm considering it...

Probably not; I have the black oxide and love the way it looks, and never really thought it was too heavy of a razor. Might though...