Blackland Brotherhood - B³

[JAHE]

I understood that there is a rather common sense of those who have used the Blackbird that a steep angle is the way to go.

Against the rule my debut shave was made with an almost neutral angle, out of intuition. This angle worked out perfectly... But I will try out a steep(er) angle as well...

Maybe it's just a YMMV thing.

 

[Adjustingtolife]

I understood that there is a rather common sense of those who have used the Blackbird that a steep angle is the way to go.

Against the rule my debut shave was made with an almost neutral angle, out of intuition. This angle worked out perfectly... But I will try out a steep(er) angle as well...

Maybe it's just a YMMV thing.

With more efficient razors, I tend to err on riding the cap more, which i did my first shave. The blackbird did better for me with riding the gaurd more, exactly how my favorite razor (rex ambassador) does.

Fayiz D.

 

[never-stop-learning]

@JAHE @Adjustingtolife - For more info on shaving with a steep angle, there is the Steep Andle Shavers Alliance (SASA):

Steep Angle Shavers Alliance

Officially announcing a new club called Steep Angle Shavers Alliance a.k.a. SASA for all who tend to, or are committed, steep anglers, and find that steep angle shaving gives a less irritation, more efficient, shave. To join simply announce on this thread that "I'm in" and feel free to add SASA...

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[thombrogan]

I understood that there is a rather common sense of those who have used the Blackbird that a steep angle is the way to go.

I‘m only three shaves in and have been cap riding the whole time. Since only my upper lip saw any WTG action; and that was only last night; it was probably for the best.

Will try a steep three passes tonight like a normal person.

 

[JAHE]

I‘m only three shaves in and have been cap riding the whole time. Since only my upper lip saw any WTG action; and that was only last night; it was probably for the best.

Will try a steep three passes tonight like a normal person.

It appears I don't belong to the group of normal persons, lol (okay, I should have known it before.. I mean I'm sharing my thoughts on a shaving forum...). In the first pass I tested a strict steep angle (handle in parallel to the skin), but it did not add any benefit to my shave. The following passes (neutral angle) clearly felt smoother. I chased the baby and I easily got it without skin irritation, so I guess I just will stick with the neutral angle - as long as I can repeat this result on a constant basis.

Highly interested in reading your thoughts.

If you don't benefit from the change as well, c'mon over and have a seat in the corner of the non-normals

 

[thombrogan]

My hands lurv shaving steep. The skin on my face and neck usually don’t appreciate the extra pressure I bring to a move requiring an extra light touch.

 

[JAHE]

I'm sold on this razor. Wow!

 

[JAHE]

Yesterday's shave with both Blackbird and R41 GS. It's been a tie in terms of efficiency.

 

[Adjustingtolife]

Forgot to post last night's shave

Been itching to use this razor/ blade combo for the first time. It was excellent. Very smooth bbs. No nics and ZERO alum stinging or splash burn. Lovely shave.

PAA Ice cube
PAA doppelganger black soap
PAA doppelganger black splash
PAA mysterium serum

Blackland blackbird
Feather blade (first)
Capt choice copper bowl
Rubberset 400 No.4 26mm 2 band badger

Fayiz D.

 

[MaineYooper]

Dear Brotherhood of Blackland shavers,
Given the acronym B3, I thought it best to ask, can I be part of the Blackland Brotherhood without owning a Blackbird? I do have the Vector and Sabre, which have become my Go To razors.
Best Regards

 

[never-stop-learning]

Dear Brotherhood of Blackland shavers,
Given the acronym B3, I thought it best to ask, can I be part of the Blackland Brotherhood without owning a Blackbird? I do have the Vector and Sabre, which have become my Go To razors.
Best Regards

I believe that B3 Membership is now open to any razors manufactured by Blackland Razors.

 

[MaineYooper]

Thanks, I will update my signature!

 

[Steinmetzify]

Good stuff. Brand new PTFE blade in the Sabre, old school TNS brush/knot, Diamond always rules and that Prada scent is my absolute favorite.

10/10

 

[Adjustingtolife]

Todays SOTD
I've been getting many excellent shaves with no cuts or irritation. Not even any alum feedback.

Question: is it a common thing for the head to feel sharp against the skin?

Fayiz D.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Todays SOTD
I've been getting many excellent shaves with no cuts or irritation. Not even any alum feedback.

Question: is it a common thing for the head to feel sharp against the skin?

Fayiz D.

Do you mean the blade feels sharp, or the metal of the safety bar feels sharp? If the blade, then yes it is common to feel the blade a bit (but still smooth overall). If you mean the bar feels sharp, you may be pressing a bit too hard.

 

[Adjustingtolife]

Do you mean the blade feels sharp, or the metal of the safety bar feels sharp? If the blade, then yes it is common to feel the blade a bit (but still smooth overall). If you mean the bar feels sharp, you may be pressing a bit too hard.

It isnt the blade, I like blade feel. It's definitely the bar. I didn't know if that was common. It isnt an issue, it's another way to tell if I'm using the right angle and pressure. If I feel it then I let up and go slightly steeper and it goes away.

Fayiz D.

 

[Steinmetzify]

Niiiiiiice. Haven’t used a boar for a while. Vector is always awesomely intuitive, Icarus is pretty much as good as Milksteak and Prada is sick.

Enjoying these shaves.

 

[Adjustingtolife]

-Blackland Blackbird
-Rapira Platinum Lux (1st)
-PAA switchback w/ 26mm TGN silvertip badger
-Capt choice copper bowl

-PAA mentholated peach cube
-FLS James soap
-FLS James Splash
-FLS James EDP

Another fantastic shave with the Blackbird. This time used it with a Rapira Platinum lux. First time in the BB, and first time using this blade in several months.

This was a very smooth and efficient shave. No alum feedback or stung from alcohol in the splash.

Fayiz D.

 

[JAHE]

3 passes today. Smooth and very close. The Blackbird doesn't fail to impress me. She shaves just lovely.

 

[never-stop-learning]

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Ti Blackbird - awesome shave!