I have to say, @Blackland Razors, I haven't bought a new razor in years. But you may change that with the Era, once the initial hype is over. I like this direction you're going. I agree that the manufacturing process will be there before we know it. I've been squirreling my pennies away for a Blackbird, because dammit it's just so pretty. But I think I'll be adding an Era open comb to save on shipping.