Blackland Era on Youtube.

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Noticed a few shave-tubers been using the Blackland Era. Kensurfs used one with the mildest plate and a Gillette Wilkinsword (India). From the video even with the mildest plate and that blade the Era looks very efficient.

 
Chris aka IamCBD has a few videos shaving with different plates as well as an interview with Shane where they discuss the Era.


 
tim33z said:
3D printed in stainless steel
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Shane mentioned how he's hopeful of the Era being a success so the makers can use the techniques to possibly make razors in materials other than 17-4 SS, such as Titanium as the process involves 3D printing, MIM powdered metals & CNC the handles all in one.
 
Razor Burn said:
Shane mentioned how he's hopeful of the Era being a success so the makers can use the techniques to possibly make razors in materials other than 17-4 SS, such as Titanium as the process involves 3D printing, MIM powdered metals & CNC the handles all in one.
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There's a couple of razor makers to whom I suggested MIM-Ti razors, as this is not new technology and not much different to MIM-SS razor manufacture.

They appreciated it and said they'll consider for next product release, so let's see.
 
neongas said:
Noticed a few shave-tubers been using the Blackland Era. Kensurfs used one with the mildest plate and a Gillette Wilkinsword (India). From the video even with the mildest plate and that blade the Era looks very efficient.

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Ken's beard is not coarse...no wonder practically any razor he uses is sufficient for him.
He's kind of lucky in that sense!
 
nav1 said:
There's a couple of razor makers to whom I suggested MIM-Ti razors, as this is not new technology and not much different to MIM-SS razor manufacture.

They appreciated it and said they'll consider for next product release, so let's see.
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How I understood Shane explaining it was that the likes of Rockwell/Supply use MIM molds to mix powdered metals which are both costly and difficult to alter, whereas the company he's using have a 3D printer that layers the powder with a bonding agent, allowing them to tweak things???

It works when producing small parts for guns but never tried on a razor and so far it looks possible and the plates are stackable despite having different gaps. Really neat technology that's growing as they work through the Era and I expect him to release a few new models using this process as much cheaper to produce.
 
nav1 said:
Ken's beard is not coarse...no wonder practically any razor he uses is sufficient for him.
He's kind of lucky in that sense!
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I notice that with many of the YT shavers as not many have thick growth, barring maybe GeoFatboy :)
 
nav1 said:
Ken's beard is not coarse...no wonder practically any razor he uses is sufficient for him.
He's kind of lucky in that sense!
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Razor Burn said:
I notice that with many of the YT shavers as not many have thick growth, barring maybe GeoFatboy :)
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Strangely I have dense head hair with soft fine individual strands, but not that dense stubble which is practically sandpaper on day 2.
 
Razor Burn said:
I notice that with many of the YT shavers as not many have thick growth, barring maybe GeoFatboy :)
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neongas said:
Strangely I have dense head hair with soft fine individual strands, but not that dense stubble which is practically sandpaper on day 2.
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That's what always concerns me when reading reviews because I don't know about the beard characteristics.

Watching YouTube reviews really brought home how the majority of feedback is useless for me.
 
nav1 said:
That's what always concerns me when reading reviews because I don't know about the beard characteristics.

Watching YouTube reviews really brought home how the majority of feedback is useless for me.
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I learned a good lesson when I tried an Astra after hearing really good things from a few people. I very nearly didn't even finish one shave with it was it really didn't suit me. As they say, YMMV.
 
Zeke said:
I learned a good lesson when I tried an Astra after hearing really good things from a few people. I very nearly didn't even finish one shave with it was it really didn't suit me. As they say, YMMV.
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I often refer to what @SpeedyPC wrote in another Thread about how he spent 2 years trialing different blades to see what worked in what razor and as much as blade exposer, gaps play an important part I strongly believe that a blade and lather play a key role in determining the characteristics of a shave.

For example Astra's don't work well in more efficient razors but I didn't mind them in the 6S or 34C whereas some blades such as Wizamet excel in nearly all razors that I have tried.

I used to take interest in YT reviews but these days I tend to shy away and read the thoughts of an average user on a forum and having the Weekly Reviews from @Errol helps me to form an educated decision as his opinions have guided me to some happy purchases and I look forward to his thoughts on the Era when/if he choses to pick one up. I'm sure it will be a success but not really targeted to somebody like me as I would lean more towards the Blackbird scale as opposed to the starter looking for a safe shave... YMMV
 
Razor Burn said:
I often refer to what @SpeedyPC wrote in another Thread about how he spent 2 years trialing different blades to see what worked in what razor and as much as blade exposer, gaps play an important part I strongly believe that a blade and lather play a key role in determining the characteristics of a shave.

For example Astra's don't work well in more efficient razors but I didn't mind them in the 6S or 34C whereas some blades such as Wizamet excel in nearly all razors that I have tried.

I used to take interest in YT reviews but these days I tend to shy away and read the thoughts of an average user on a forum and having the Weekly Reviews from @Errol helps me to form an educated decision as his opinions have guided me to some happy purchases and I look forward to his thoughts on the Era when/if he choses to pick one up. I'm sure it will be a success but not really targeted to somebody like me as I would lean more towards the Blackbird scale as opposed to the starter looking for a safe shave... YMMV
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That's a good point about blades and razors. I might have to give the Astras another go in the 72 to give them a chance to shine.
 
Zeke said:
That's a good point about blades and razors. I might have to give the Astras another go in the 72 to give them a chance to shine.
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Refer to the chart and you'll see Astra's listed as middle of the road so should work better with the Lupo 72 or milder shavers like the DE89/34C.
https://paste-and-cut.com.au/community/threads/gillette-stainless-red-white.5208/post-163908

I rarely use them these days as find the odd blade rubbish first shave with a preference for the Blues as just that bit sharper... Happy Shaves!
 
When I started this caper I was keen to like some of the cheaper blades so I'd save money. Now that I realise how cheap it is compared to buying cartridges, I'm more than happy to find the blades that work best and buy in bulk once I find a good deal. I saw carts on sale the other day for $35 for not that many - you can get plenty of Minoras or Nacets for $35, and the shave experience will be heaps better too.
 
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