Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Let me take the survey. My razor is the Blackland Blackbird.
Comments added within the survey.
Question added...
How many times have you shaved with this razor?
Answer: Once, this morning.
>>>>> EXPERIENCE <<<<<
1. My experience with a wide variety and large number of razors and blades in the following areas (single number on a scale from 0 for no experience to 10 for being an expert):
* Double-Edge (DE): 9 (what's an expert?)
* Single-Edge (SE): 2 (GEM and E-R, or those + AC + injectors? needs to be clear.)
* Artist Club (AC): 8
* Injector: 10
* Non-Cartridge Multi-Blade: 0
* Straight: 0
* Shavette: 0
* Cartridge: 10
* Electric: 5
2. Exact or approximate amount of time that I have shaved in the following areas:
(time measured how? number of shaves? years?)
* Double-Edge (DE): thousands of shaves
* Single-Edge (SE): maybe 150-200 shaves if all SE razors count: if this means GEM and E-R razors: one shave
* Artist Club (AC): maybe 100 shaves
* Injector: maybe 100 shaves
* Non-Cartridge Multi-Blade: zero
* Straight: zero
* Shavette: zero
* Cartridge: thousands of shaves
* Electric: too many. maybe 100 shaves. maybe 50.
3. Exact or approximate number of different razors that I have used in the following areas:
* Double-Edge (DE): 25 (not sure)
* Single-Edge (SE): GEM and E-R: one
* Artist Club (AC): two or three depending on ATT SE2 and SE1 being one or two. I'd say three.
* Injector: 5
* Non-Cartridge Multi-Blade: 0
* Straight: 0
* Shavette: 0
* Cartridge: several, maybe ten or fewer.
* Electric:
4. Exact or approximate number of different blades that I have used in the following areas:
* Double-Edge (DE): 20
* Single-Edge (SE): GEM: one
* Artist Club (AC): one
* Injector: two or three
* Non-Cartridge Multi-Blade: 0
* Straight: 0
* Shavette: 0
* Cartridge: maybe ten or fewer
* Electric: maybe five.
>>>>> HAIR AND SKIN <<<<<
5. My Perceived Hair Toughness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely weak to 10 for extremely tough):
10 (that's not everywhere, but it is my toughest beard hair. shouldn't this be whiskers or are we doing beard and head?)
6. My Perceived Hair Density (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely sparse to 10 for extremely dense): 6
7. My Perceived Hair Direction Complexity (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely simple to 10 for extremely complex): 10 (again, that's my worst areas. my face is easy).
8. My Perceived Skin Toughness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely weak to 10 for extremely tough):
4
9. My Perceived Skin Sensitivity (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely insensitive to 10 for extremely sensitive): 4
>>>>> SAFETY RAZOR AND BLADE SELECTION <<<<<
10. Safety Razor (or Head) Manufacturer and Model: Blackland Blackbird
11. Adjustable Setting or Baseplate Option (If Applicable): none
12. Handle Manufacturer and Model:
(x) Only stock handle for the razor
( ) One of the stock handles for the razor: [Type in Option]
( ) Not a stock handle for the razor: [Type in Manufacturer and Model]
13. Exact or approximate number of different blades that I have used with the razor: One (exact)
14. Blade that works best with the razor for me and that goes with my ratings (or blades that work best with the razor and that seem identical in the razor to me): Polsilver.
>>>>> HANDLE <<<<<
15. Overall Rating of Handle (single number on a scale from 0 for awful to 10 for phenomenal): 10
16. Value (single number on a scale from 0 for awful or a total rip-off to 10 for phenomenal for its price with 5 for appropriate for its price): 5
17. Materials (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
18. Weight (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10 (with this razor only)
19. Length (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
20. Diameter (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
21. Shape (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
22. Surface Condition with Respect to Imperfections and Machining Marks (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely flawed surface to 10 for flawless/perfect surface): 10
23. Plating Condition (If Applicable) (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely flawed plating to 10 for flawless/perfect plating): Not plated (I think).
24. Grip (single number on a scale from 0 for worst to 10 for best): 10
25. Fun and Coolness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely boring and uncool to 10 for extremely fun and cool): 10
>>>>> SAFETY RAZOR PRELIMINARIES <<<<<
26. Overall Rating of Safety Razor (single number on a scale from 0 for awful to 10 for phenomenal): 8
27. Value (single number on a scale from 0 for awful or a total rip-off to 10 for phenomenal for its price with 5 for appropriate for its price): 4 or 5, but only because the razor is quite expensive. that will color this one.
28. Materials (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
29. Weight (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 10
30. Balance (single number on a scale from 0 for least satisfied to 10 for most satisfied): 7
31. Precision and Fit of Pieces (single number on a scale from 0 for worst to 10 for best): 10
32. Surface Condition with Respect to Imperfections and Machining Marks (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely flawed surface to 10 for flawless/perfect surface): 10
33. Plating Condition (If Applicable) (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely flawed plating to 10 for flawless/perfect plating): N/A
34. Blade Alignment (single number on a scale from 0 for awful to 10 for perfect): 10
35. Fun and Coolness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely boring and uncool to 10 for extremely fun and cool): 8
>>>>> CONTROL AND LEARNING CURVE <<<<<
36. Blade Rigidity (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely flexible to 10 for extremely rigid): 3
37. Ease of Maintaining Control (single number on a scale from 0 for most difficult to control to 10 for easiest to control): 8
38. Agility/Nimbleness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely clumsy/awkward to 10 for extremely agile/nimble): 7
39. Head Comfort (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely uncomfortable to 10 for extremely comfortable): 8
40. Time to Learn without Advice (if applicable; single number on a scale from 0 for seemingly no time to 10 for extreme amount of time): 2 (but doesn't this depend on experience of the shaver?)
>>>>> OPERATION AND EFFECTS <<<<<
41. Angles:
[ ] I don't know the angles that I use with the razor [unchecked by default]
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): [___] % of shave [required if user knows angles]
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: [_50__] % of shave [required if user knows angles]
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): [_50__] % of shave [required if user knows angles]
42. Pressure (single number on a scale from 0 for seemingly no pressure to 10 for extreme pressure):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"):
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 3
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 3
43. Aggressiveness (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely mild to 10 for extremely aggressive):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 3 or 4
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 3 or 4
(if you want only exact numbers forget it unless the user is forced to give one whole number)
44. Efficiency of Cutting Hair (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely inefficient/ineffective to 10 for extremely efficient/effective):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 8
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 8
45. Gentleness to Skin (single number on a scale from 0 for extremely harsh/irritating to 10 for extremely gentle/comforting):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 7 or 8
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 7 or 8
46. Ability to Prevent Bites, Nicks, Cuts, and Weepers (single number on a scale from 0 for no ability to 10 for phenomenal ability):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 6
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 6
47. Blade Feel (single number on a scale from 0 for no blade feel to 10 for extreme blade feel):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 4-6
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 4-6
48. Audible and Vibrational Feedback (single number on a scale from 0 for no feedback to 10 for extreme feedback):
* Shallow-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Cap"): N/A
* Neutral-Angle Shaving: 8
* Steep-Angle Shaving ("Riding the Guard"): 7 or 8
>>>>> OTHER INFORMATION <<<<<
49. Photographs, Pictures, and Videos That I Have Made (content and links):
50. Measurements That I Have Made (masses, lengths, blade gap, etc.):
The handle measured (if I remember it right) about 11mm. Definitely over 10mm. Diameter.
51. Comments:
I've used the razor only once. I like it so far. It's from the BST. The handle is a good one for this razor but I don't think any other handle will work for the razor due to the unique fit between the stock handle and the baseplate. Also, I think no other handle will tighten the head on this razor like the Blackland handle.
Fortunately, this is an extremely good handle.
The razor may be a tad top heavy in somebody's view of it.
It is a very heavy razor. It feels heavier than its weight (vendor's weight is 98 grams). It also looks extremely heavy.
The blade is not rigid, but the shave is much better than I would have perhaps expected.
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Hope that helps some, Grant. I did this rapidly (like anybody would) except for the comments I added.