Blackland DART

The reviews are great, but I’m not entirely sure I understand why every reviewer has so far compared the Blackbird and the Dart. I’d be interested in a more apt comparison between razors at and around the same price point.

It would be nice if someone (with deep pockets) could compare it with one of the aluminum Above the Tie 'Calypso' razors (with R1,R2,H1,H2,S1,SE1 base plates), the brass Karve 'Christopher Bradley' razor (with D-E-F base plates), the bronze Timeless 0.78 open comb razor, the aluminum Mongoose 'Alumigoose', but (perhaps) the real showdown might be with the $50-$55 stainless steel RazoRock 0.9 'Game Changer' razor (that should come to market before the end of the year), which beats you on price, is also stainless steel (unlike the other razors), is polished and comes in a variety of handle options.   Though, who knows how it shaves.... (and how could I forget the stainless steel Rockwell 6S, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements 'DOC Evolution' and RazoRock Wunderbar?)

At least you'll beat the RazoRock option to market, but (given the reviews I've seen) it seems the stainless steel Dart is an excellent option for those who can't afford (or justify) a premium safety razor. At least GroomingDept (and a few others) have compared the Dart favorably with the premium Paradigm 17-4 razor.

I will be getting a Karve CB razor (with E-F plates), so i may be able to make a comparison....

Any chance Blackland razors will offer different handle options (that will work with any razor)? I'd love to see something like the Stork 'Consul' handle (which balances design with grip), but that's decidedly outside of your minimalist handle designs.

The reviews are great, but I’m not entirely sure I understand why every reviewer has so far compared the Blackbird and the Dart. I’d be interested in a more apt comparison between razors at and around the same price point.

I think the YouTube guy did because he was sent both razors by our club mate, and only had time to do one video before he left the country.

But yes, a comparison to other razors at a similar price point would be more useful.

Got to wonder why Ken got so many thumbs down?

I guess because of, well stop the video at 14:39 lol

Exactly, haha.

The reviews are great, but I’m not entirely sure I understand why every reviewer has so far compared the Blackbird and the Dart. I’d be interested in a more apt comparison between razors at and around the same price point.

It would be nice if someone (with deep pockets) could compare it with one of the aluminum Above the Tie 'Calypso' razors (with R1,R2,H1,H2,S1,SE1 base plates), the brass Karve 'Christopher Bradley' razor (with D-E-F base plates), the bronze Timeless 0.78 open comb razor, the aluminum Mongoose 'Alumigoose', but (perhaps) the real showdown might be with the $50-$55 stainless steel RazoRock 0.9 'Game Changer' razor (that should come to market before the end of the year), which beats you on price, is also stainless steel (unlike the other razors), is polished and comes in a variety of handle options.   Though, who knows how it shaves....   (and how could I forget the stainless steel Rockwell 6S?)

At least you'll beat the RazoRock option to market, but (given the reviews I've seen) it seems the stainless steel Dart is an excellent option for those who can't afford (or justify) a premium safety razor.     At least GroomingDept (and a few others) have compared the Dart favorably with the premium Paradigm 17-4 razor.

I will be getting a Karve CB razor (with E-F plates), so i may be able to make a comparison....

Any chance Blackland razors will offer different handle options (that will work with any razor)?    I'd love to see something like the Stork 'Consul' handle (which balances design with grip), but that's decidedly outside of your minimalist handle designs.

wyze0ne has deep pockets, well, I at least know he has this razor

I like to see reviews without comparisons.Not all have access to a lot of the razors being compared.If I am to consider purchasing,my decision will be based on the merits of the razor itself,not on comparisons to others I have no experience with

I like to see reviews without comparisons.Not all have access to a lot of the razors being compared.If I am to consider purchasing,my decision will be based on the merits of the razor itself,not on comparisons to others I have no experience with

A premium quality razor at less than a premium price.

I just wonder how it compares to the iKon Tech (efficiency wise).

A premium quality razor at less than a premium price.

I just wonder how it compares to the iKon Tech (efficiency wise).

I want a comparison with the Game Changer since that razor didn't change any game for me except it beat my previous record for shortest time I owned a razor before selling it.

A premium quality razor at less than a premium price.

I just wonder how it compares to the iKon Tech (efficiency wise).

I want a comparison with the Game Changer since that razor didn't change any game for me except it beat my previous record for shortest time I owned a razor before selling it.

To each his own ... I think the Game Changer exceeds expectations with price, fit n finish, and mid aggression razor. For me its almost perfect and a great choice for a daily driver or travel razor... sure I could shave with a UBER gap but a BBS with a .48 or .68 vs .95 is still BBS.

A premium quality razor at less than a premium price.

I just wonder how it compares to the iKon Tech (efficiency wise).

I want a comparison with the Game Changer since that razor didn't change any game for me except it beat my previous record for shortest time I owned a razor before selling it.

Shane has previously implied that he wanted to offer an efficient razor, since offering something like the milder 0.68 mm Game Changer wouldn't satisfy the 'efficient/smooth' shaving needs of many enthusiasts.

Several people have compared the Dart with the Paradigm 17-4, which seems to be one of the most favorably reviewed razors (shave wise) I've heard about.

I assume it wasn't clear that RazoRock was going to offer a separate 0.9 mm base plate for the Game Changer when you sold yours.    I'm hoping RazoRock offers a 0.9 mm Game Changer razor for $50-$55 (without a need to already have the razor with the 0.68 mm base plate, which I wouldn't use often).

I never expect an uber razor. If it looks good and I enjoy using it, it makes the rotation. If ever there were a best razor, there would be no need to keep the others. That would be a turd in the punchbowl.