Pre Order Blackland Razor

Pre - ordering seems to be the new thing but I am not a supporter of it. The buyer should be in control since it's our dime.

It is also a way to make items like the Blackbird available to us.  If it helps to make a project feasible that otherwise would have to be shelved or delayed, I am all for it.  Or, what if he misjudges interest by a factor of two, and eats enough stock to close his doors?  I am all for it, especially when you have a vendor like Shane, who I have seen take returns, give refunds, allow buyers to change options during the pre-buy period, and generally be available every step of the way.

Of course with an untested manufacturer, there is a certain caveat emptor, but I am still a supporter of the practice in general for our little artisan explosion.


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Most artisans/manufacturers/vendors don't ask for money in advance. A perfect example is Greg @ iKon. He designs,manufacturers and sells using his own capital. And there are thousands more like him. However, I see your point and that is okay.

Yeah, ikon is a perfect example of a rude vendor, that doesn't own up to manufacturing defects and claims it's a minor cosmetic issue and refuses returns on 80$+ razors. Please don't compare the two.

i have had some ikon stuff show up brand new with some nicks and or scratches and i emailed greg and he instantly shipped out replacements. not sure why some have different experiences with him but at least to me he has always been awesome to deal with. once i send him pics and nicely explain i am unhappy with the item he has never once given me issues. i did have an issue with massdrop and the original ikon slant coming damaged, when massdrop did not do anything for me greg sent me a new one.

as far as blackland goes im still so torn on handle. i may just go for the both handles just dont need more handles lol.

as far as blackland goes im still so torn on handle. i may just go for the both handles just dont need more handles lol.

I do enjoy switching back and forth between the handle options. But if you do select one handle and find that you would prefer the other, I'm happy to swap the handles for just the cost of shipping.

i have had some ikon stuff show up brand new with some nicks and or scratches and i emailed greg and he instantly shipped out replacements. not sure why some have different experiences with him but at least to me he has always been awesome to deal with. once i send him pics and nicely explain i am unhappy with the item he has never once given me issues. i did have an issue with massdrop and the original ikon slant coming damaged, when massdrop did not do anything for me greg sent me a new one.

as far as blackland goes im still so torn on handle. i may just go for the both handles just dont need more handles lol.

I switch between the two handles and I do not think I will ever be able to let either of them go. They make the Bird demonstrate different characteristics, while maintaining it an exceptionally gorgeous, effective and efficient razor.

as far as blackland goes im still so torn on handle. i may just go for the both handles just dont need more handles lol.

I do enjoy switching back and forth between the handle options. But if you do select one handle and find that you would prefer the other, I'm happy to swap the handles for just the cost of shipping.

Now that's a customer focused response!

not sure why some have different experiences with him

That's called being unprofessional, and bad customer support. I don't understand why people that had good experience think that it's some kind of a proof that others got a good service, and not just their individual cases. That would be my last comment on the subject, as I do not wish to hijack the thread. I just wish people won't give ikon as a role model for business conduct.