My Holy Grail razor...maybe.

I took a look at that listing as well. A better BBS-1 combination for me for overall balance would be a titanium handle with stainless head. The stainless head is very light in stock form while the handle could benefit from the lighter weight titanium material.
 
Darkbulb said:
Hey grats on getting a BBS-1! Do you by chance know the "serial number" of yours?
Please do post your thoughts on it when you get it!

Note: It seems like LA Shaving might have a small qty available now..I'd recommend emailing John directly....
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#139 landed on my doorstep this afternoon, courtesy of a kind forum member via unobtanium trade. It's in splendid, virtually new condition. I plan to take it out for a spin in the morning, hoping it will join the Wolfman WR1-OC .74mm and iKon 2010 Deluxe OC LE in my ruling razor junta. If it's good enough, perhaps it will be King!

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gagarin said:
#139 landed on my doorstep this afternoon, courtesy of a kind forum member via unobtanium trade. It's in splendid, virtually new condition. I plan to take it out for a spin in the morning, hoping it will join the Wolfman WR1-OC .74mm and iKon 2010 Deluxe OC LE in my ruling razor junta. If it's good enough, perhaps it will be King!

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Beautiful. Do tell how the shave went..
 
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First shave with BBS-1 #139 this morning. As Darkbulb noted, this is an amazing razor. The shave was as smooth and efficient as any I have ever had. Some preliminary observations:

The razor is indeed finished like a fine piece of jewelry - I almost hate to clog it with soap and whiskers as a mere shaving implement.
It makes a great, musical cutting sound
It is more comfortable/efficient on my neck area than any of my other razors.
The grip and balance is perfect for me

After only one shave, the BBS-1 shares a spot with my other two favorites. I'll continue to use it daily for a while before reaching a final judgement, but odds are that it will ultimately be the unchallenged King of my den.
 
gagarin said:
First shave with BBS-1 #139 this morning. As Darkbulb noted, this is an amazing razor. The shave was as smooth and efficient as any I have ever had. Some preliminary observations:

The razor is indeed finished like a fine piece of jewelry - I almost hate to clog it with soap and whiskers as a mere shaving implement.
It makes a great, musical cutting sound
It is more comfortable/efficient on my neck area than any of my other razors.
The grip and balance is perfect for me

After only one shave, the BBS-1 shares a spot with my other two favorites. I'll continue to use it daily for a while before reaching a final judgement, but odds are that it will ultimately be the unchallenged King of my den.
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Happy you also liked it.
As mentioned earlier...the only 'bad' thing is that it has for now almost completely killed my DE RAD :)
 
gagarin said:
Agreed. Think I'm done. I have a Blackbird Polished OC on order, but that should be it for me.
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That and the b&r adjustable.
Don't care about the upcoming parker, rocca, bullgoose Darwin, etc any more.

If this BBS-1 turns out to be the DE RAD killer it seems to be...it might be the best money I've ever spent on a razor :)
 
gagarin said:
First shave with BBS-1 #139 this morning. As Darkbulb noted, this is an amazing razor. The shave was as smooth and efficient as any I have ever had. Some preliminary observations:

The razor is indeed finished like a fine piece of jewelry - I almost hate to clog it with soap and whiskers as a mere shaving implement.
It makes a great, musical cutting sound
It is more comfortable/efficient on my neck area than any of my other razors.
The grip and balance is perfect for me

After only one shave, the BBS-1 shares a spot with my other two favorites. I'll continue to use it daily for a while before reaching a final judgement, but odds are that it will ultimately be the unchallenged King of my den.
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What are your other two favorite razors?
 
Too early to tell. They are both great but different. Based upon only one shave with the BBS-1, it is a buttery smooth and efficient razor. The Wolfman with .74mm gap has a bit more direct blade feel, but not in a bad way. I find it superbly efficient and enjoyable as well, though it requires a bit lighter touch than the BBS-1.
 
Blackmass said:
Cheers. Which do you prefer, the BBS-1 or the Wolfman? Probably too early to say I know but...
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Not to answer on behalf of @gagarin but since I also have these two razors - with the WRH7 handle - my $0.003 is that the BBS-1 is the 'better' razor. There is just something about how smooth and effortless it is. A truly remarkable shaving experience
 
Darkbulb said:
Not to answer on behalf of @gagarin but since I also have these two razors - with the WRH7 handle - my $0.003 is that the BBS-1 is the 'better' razor. There is just something about how smooth and effortless it is. A truly remarkable shaving experience
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I thought I'd come to terms with never owning a Wolfman but seeing your BBS-1 I'm struggling.
 
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