Somehow, and I had said to myself this wouldn't happen, I seem to have bought a Blackland Vector.
This was a damn expensive razor but the use of stainless steel, the high build quality, the engineering and above all the originality of the design, meant I simply had to have one. The ink stand and handle patterns also helped.
Honestly, I also felt a tinge of guilt at having bought the Yaqi Raster, which is clearly a copy, or perhaps one should say rip off, of Shane Swartzlander's design. Blackland is pretty much a one man company and I like to be able to support original designers when possible.
My first shave with this work of art was excellent. I went full on
lime which I like but the shave was exceptionally smooth and irritation free. I used an AC Pro on it's third use, and it took down three days of growth very efficiently. No weepers or irritation, as judged by my skipping the Bart's balm and going straight for the Trumpers cologne. Very little burn at all
As I say an expensive razor but beautifully made and performing beautifully too!
Stay safe and enjoy your shaves.
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Artists Club Pro (3)
Soap: Castle Forbes Lime
Brush: PAA Peregrino
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Post-shave: Trumper's Lime Cologne
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
