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Virginia USA
(This post was last modified: 05-08-2023, 06:53 PM by 1981eagle.)
I ordered a Blackland Vector Titanium with a stand and a few packs of Feather Professional Artist Club blades.
This was not my first single edge, but it was by first single edge in an artist club length
The shipping was fast, the packaging was first rate. (But you shave with the razor, not the packaging
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What follows is my experience - but as always - your mileage may vary - everyone's skin is different, etc, etc, etc.
The blade loading was pretty easy, but I watched a few videos on it before purchase.
I used a cream from Taylor of Old Bond Street, in St. James scent - face lather with a Je&Co brush in a black badger.
Whatever soap, or cream, you use will probably not make much of a difference.
I found that there is not a lot of 'blade feel' so it doesn't feel overly aggressive. That said, the SE blades feel thicker and firmer than a DE blade, so despite not feeling as 'sharp' they are hugely efficient.
The entire razor without the blade installed weighed in at 44.5 grams. it is light and nimble. Sometimes, with a SS razor, you barely need to 'press' and the weight of the razor does all the 'work' - with a Ti razor, you sometimes need a little pressure to get the same shave.
With a slight pressure, I got a GREAT shave. Two passes and no clean-up needed. It may have not been exactly BBS ... but it was damn close for a first attempt. The blade being wider was nice too.
The narrowness of the head made me nearly wish that I didn't wear a van dyke (mustache and goatee) so I could see how easy it was to shave under the nose. But I didn't need to go there.
It's not a 'cheap' razor, but there are more expensive ones on the market too. If you are able to pick one up, I recommend it. I'm happy with my purchase and I'd do it again without hesitation, knowing what I know now.
This was not my first single edge, but it was by first single edge in an artist club length
The shipping was fast, the packaging was first rate. (But you shave with the razor, not the packaging
) What follows is my experience - but as always - your mileage may vary - everyone's skin is different, etc, etc, etc.
The blade loading was pretty easy, but I watched a few videos on it before purchase.
I used a cream from Taylor of Old Bond Street, in St. James scent - face lather with a Je&Co brush in a black badger.
Whatever soap, or cream, you use will probably not make much of a difference.
I found that there is not a lot of 'blade feel' so it doesn't feel overly aggressive. That said, the SE blades feel thicker and firmer than a DE blade, so despite not feeling as 'sharp' they are hugely efficient.
The entire razor without the blade installed weighed in at 44.5 grams. it is light and nimble. Sometimes, with a SS razor, you barely need to 'press' and the weight of the razor does all the 'work' - with a Ti razor, you sometimes need a little pressure to get the same shave.
With a slight pressure, I got a GREAT shave. Two passes and no clean-up needed. It may have not been exactly BBS ... but it was damn close for a first attempt. The blade being wider was nice too.
The narrowness of the head made me nearly wish that I didn't wear a van dyke (mustache and goatee) so I could see how easy it was to shave under the nose. But I didn't need to go there.
It's not a 'cheap' razor, but there are more expensive ones on the market too. If you are able to pick one up, I recommend it. I'm happy with my purchase and I'd do it again without hesitation, knowing what I know now.
“Why is it I always get my best ideas while shaving?”
- Albert Einstein
- Albert Einstein
