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Exclusive: A hands-on, first look at the Blackland Blackbird razor
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I'm surprised it hasn't already happened to be honest
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He must be getting close.
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Would love to see some more shots of the the patina on those coated blackbirds
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Nothing on mine, perhaps I don't use it enough
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Mine's beginning to wear nicely on the handle, especially the butt end. Difficult to photograph without dragging out all the macro, tripod and lighting gear, but it gives some idea.
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Some which show patina a little better. 
Thanks, that looks nice. Although after seeing that I now regret not buying myself one of those.
If I could find a second gen SB (with the rounded base plate corners) with both short and long handle in coating I might even consider parting with my Wolfman razor. Love the look, thanks for the pictures!
If I could find a second gen SB (with the rounded base plate corners) with both short and long handle in coating I might even consider parting with my Wolfman razor. Love the look, thanks for the pictures!
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In view of the above....I would think you should expect a deluge of incoming.
There is, presumably, a queue forming in your INBOX already by people wanting to relieve you of the Wolfman. If there isn't then I'd like to start the queue. And, re. the Blackbird, yes, I know what you mean. I'm currently using a (loaned) black oxide long handle Blackbird and can see why the popularity...except, for me, the drag caused by the black finish is too much, and I prefer a shorter handle - as in the one they now despatch when buying new.
There is, presumably, a queue forming in your INBOX already by people wanting to relieve you of the Wolfman. If there isn't then I'd like to start the queue. And, re. the Blackbird, yes, I know what you mean. I'm currently using a (loaned) black oxide long handle Blackbird and can see why the popularity...except, for me, the drag caused by the black finish is too much, and I prefer a shorter handle - as in the one they now despatch when buying new.
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Mine is starting to show some nice wear on the head. Hard to capture in a photo but you might be able to tell.
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I stayed away from a finish on the top end, and went for the raw head/ black handle. Mine was the original Kickstarter model, and I've stoned off the sharp edges and polished the top cap myself, as I have the "gear" to do that.
I also have a Wolfman s/s CC, which I waited a year for.
Both are superb razors, and I have neither as a favourite. I do like a long-ish handle, and the one on my Blackbird is as near perfect in length, diameter and grip (as the Actress said to the Bishop).