Blackland announces new Tradere Razors

Off the top of my head, figuratively speaking ... I'd say the .74. Not carved in stone though. I want to try it again with a new Feather blade. I'm going to bite the bullet and wait until tomorrow when I have 2 days growth to shave. I'll do a 1/2 Tradere SB, and a half WR1 DC .74.

Let's talk manoeuvrability for a second.
Razors like CG, WR1 and even Blackbird have excellent access to the upper lip area due
to the low profile heads. Would you say Tradere does about the same? I see that the head extends
a little beyond the corners of the blade on either side...I sometimes use the blade corners to get
at. the growth under the outer nostrils. Does the Tradere head facilitate this easily?

I agree with Dragonsbeard's assessment. I sport a Clark Gable style mustache, and trimming between it and the nose on my upper lip, around the nostrils, is paramount. The Tradere accomplishes this task well enough that I have no negative impressions about it. If that were not so I probably would have sold it shortly after I first got it.

wow...in that case it passes that test too. Nice.

In my opinion the Tradere for its weight has great maneuverability and as far as the blade edges being covered and affecting getting into the nooks and crannies I’ve personally not had any issues at all and in fact in this last Shave Off I just did I wanted to point out that even though the head on the CG L 3 has a slightly smaller profile head the Tradere was much easier to shave around my mouth and was also noticeably smoother and that I believe is because of the way blade sits in the CG which also gives it more blade feel.  Although the head profile is not as small as let’s say a Gillette Tech, Paradigm 17 4 or either Wolfman heads it presents no problem getting into those tricky spots and believe me I have my fair share of them.

That’s good to know. I’m glad he’s bringing the Tradere back, but I’ve been debating if I’m even interested since I found out it covers the blade tabs. I sold my Rex because of that. It made it feel too bulky to me. Based on your comments, I’m hoping  the Tradere will be better.

Trust me I’ve had more than a few shaves with all but the most recent updated Rex and the Tradere shaves nothing like it and I think you’ll see that within a few strokes and be pleasantly surprised.

Whether a hobbyist, collector or just a Shaver who wants a new razor we are all quite lucky to have so many great razors available with more coming out all the time to suit all our needs and budgets. Are we in another Golden age of shaving and all the tools we use? I’m starting to believe we are. A good thing unless you have a bad case of RAD, BAD & SAD! Lol

Just posted a SOTD photo of the Tradere 1st gen OC, and the 2nd Gen SB in the SOTD forum. A new Feather blade in each. I shaved one half of my face/neck with the OC, the other half SB. The OC definitely has more blade feel, but the SB did as well with the Feather. More so on the WTG than on the ATG for the SB. 

The SB feels smoother than the OC, but the OC is smooth enough. Both are maneuverable in terms of weight and finding the proper angle. Getting the corners around the nostrils requires more 'work' than with a WR1 or a like cap, but it is doable. 

Feeling my face and neck an hour since the shave I am bbs on either side. No irritation. So I'd say the OC is an aggressive razor but not overly so, and the SB is not as aggressive, but it is not what I would call mild. Depending on the blade, and on my particular face/neck, somewhat beyond middle of the road aggressive. 

They are both fine shavers, and having one of each to suit a specific mood is especially nice for a collector/shaver. One of the nice things about collecting razors as opposed to coins, stamps or butterflies ... we can use them. 

Yes Dragonsbeard we are in the new Golden Age for wet shaving and razor production. In 2011-13 wet shavers were shocked/impressed with the release of new moderns with Feather, Weber & Tradere. Up until then the hobby was exclusively vintage razors. Over the last several years small artisans have created unique brands and brought to the market their interpretations of prior successful razors (ie Techs or Gibbs). Some artisans have grown to create entire “branded” lines of razors whereas others have created a single razor only to be out of business shortly thereafter. And now in late 2019 it seems everyone is coming out with a new razor. It’s exciting and now with the Tradere being rereleased it is almost like completing a full circle. I think the explosion in razor release is similar to that of the shave brushes and only second to the artisan soap makers. Although I’ve only been in it for a few years I’m sure those of you involved in the hobby prior to 2012 can give us newbies an interesting perspective. I’m just glad to have rediscovered this fine hobby.

JimmyH. Thanks for your review and perspective as this rereleased Tradere looks very appealing

With the handles width at the bottom I have given it some thought and the only way I can see them being done is either a vertical or horizontal cradle stand. Maybe others have a better idea.

Hello Dragonsbeard! If I recall correctly, could be thinking of someone else, if so I apologize. The 1.45 WR2 that you use is typically for a close one pass have right? Does the Tradere shave as close as well with just one pass?

That was Mark Shavemd with the 145. I'll let him answer your specific question.

I don't have a Tradere but I do have the 145 and can run it daily with 1.5 passes.

My guess is the Tradere is close to a WR2 125, which I do have. I also have a .94WR1 that I ran with the 145. In one pass, on my face, the 145 removed a good deal more hair.

Based on that, the 145 is a better one pass shave. However, if one pass is the goal, I'd order the 145 or 155. Hope this helps.

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I got a very smooth 2 pass shave WTG, ATG using the WR2 1.45 and the Tradere OC. My results were as described above. My experience with the WR2 1.45 is not near other members but I have been getting consistently smooth 2 pass shaves with it. I was not getting this kind of consistency with the WR2 1.15. I also agree with Loot that the 1.45 is more efficient than my .94 WR1

Which 1.45 do you guys have; SB/OC/DC?

Solid Bar 1.45

Hey ShaveMD what up with a gap of 1.45 ? That sounds huge why not use a straight or just hone a “small” knife (like in Crocodile Dundee) or a small axe/hatchet ? You know I’m kidding but that’s a heck of a gap for any razor - please be careful my friend

He's an MD...I don't think the sight of blood scares him.

Reality check my friend is a psychiatrist and he definitely does not tolerate blood. Also just cuz the avatar has a description does mean its reality - this is the internet