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New Adjustable by Blackland.... The Osprey.
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Back with the Osprey set to #7 and oh so nice! A comfortable yet very satisfying shave that was done in 2.5 passes. BBS finish everywhere except for a couple of stragglers left & right of the Adam’s Apple area. Didn’t feel like chasing them this afternoon so called it quits right there and then. I left the setting alone and finished it at #7 with no disturbance of any kind on the skin and just 2 tiny weepers on the chin that were gone with a cold water splash & alum pass. Great suds from the Ethos Rosa that gave great protection, glide and residual slickness galore. The Osprey just hummed along over the lather with silky smooth action. I’m going to run the Osprey the rest of the month and try a few blades in it just to see what works and what doesn’t.
Really a lovely shave. Great shaves to all…
Really a lovely shave. Great shaves to all…
The Osprey continues to impress finally found that 5.5 works the best for my face with the Personna. Easy to clean, easy to adjust. A winner all the way around. Added a bras coloring to the numbers to give a subtle match to the brass insert as well
Sunday morning is a moment or day that represents to me the pinnacle for a potential sublime shave. First, I give thanks to The Almighty. Next, I hit my brewer for a steaming hot cup of coffee that is to come. Then, I gather my gear for the shave that’s about to begin. A quick hot shower, dry up and then pour myself a cup of that fabulous eye opening black elixir as I trudge back to my shave den. I get down to business and proceed to scoop out some soap, grab the brush to build a luscious lather and promptly paint it on my mug. For a moment I take in all the scents & aromas that swirl around in my den, appreciating every single note and nuance that it all brings about. I like simplicity and though shaving can be tedious or complex for some, I find it straightforward, routinely basic and a personal indulgence that I never will tire of. Simple. Men in general don’t need much to be content. Put the steel to skin and just proceeded to remove whiskers stroke after stroke. WTG, ATG & XTG passes were executed to near perfection. The Osprey with the same Feather and from yesterday performed marvelously as I set it at #6.5 or thereabouts for all 3 passes. No buffing, no pick ups were needed once I laid down the Osprey on my bathroom sink. Not a single weeper, not a nic nor an inkling of irritation to be felt or seen. Calm, smooth and buttery soft skin was all that was left in my hands to behold. An alum pass, cold water rinse and a quick splash of the after shave to seal the deal. Grabbed my almost empty cup of wake up potion and poured myself another.
A fabulous sunrise, the perfect shave and a good cup of coffee. I want nor need anything more. Well, maybe bacon & scrambled eggs with some sliced avocado wedges to get the taste buds going. Did I mention that it’s NFL Sunday, too?
Great shaves to all….
A fabulous sunrise, the perfect shave and a good cup of coffee. I want nor need anything more. Well, maybe bacon & scrambled eggs with some sliced avocado wedges to get the taste buds going. Did I mention that it’s NFL Sunday, too?
Great shaves to all….
Tathra11
Shave Member
A wonderful start to the day
Hope everyone had a wonderful Turkey Day with good eats, goods drinks and great laughs but, most importantly we were all grateful to have what we have to share with those we love and love most.
An update with my Blackland Osprey on this cold & crisp Saturday morning. Went with the normal set up that has worked with consistent effectiveness from shave to shave and that has been starting it at about #7. Worked my way down to #5 for a near flawless shave. I say near flawless as I did give myself a couple of weepers with a fresh Feather blade that brings the Osprey to a more acute level of cutting ability. And if one thinks or acts like they have an Astra SP or similar blade in it like I did, the Feather will remind you that it’s not one of those blades. No irritation or discomfort which is always welcome and as some of you may know and have used a Feather blade, it does get smoother after that initial shave. Well, at least for me it does. I’m still tinkering with different blades but, so far the Gillette Minora’s have been the best in providing excellent smoothness with a combined sharpness that works for my shaves. Granted that I’ve only used 3 different blades but, I’ll get a few more in just to settle on 3 blades that will work best in the Osprey.
Great shaves to all…
An update with my Blackland Osprey on this cold & crisp Saturday morning. Went with the normal set up that has worked with consistent effectiveness from shave to shave and that has been starting it at about #7. Worked my way down to #5 for a near flawless shave. I say near flawless as I did give myself a couple of weepers with a fresh Feather blade that brings the Osprey to a more acute level of cutting ability. And if one thinks or acts like they have an Astra SP or similar blade in it like I did, the Feather will remind you that it’s not one of those blades. No irritation or discomfort which is always welcome and as some of you may know and have used a Feather blade, it does get smoother after that initial shave. Well, at least for me it does. I’m still tinkering with different blades but, so far the Gillette Minora’s have been the best in providing excellent smoothness with a combined sharpness that works for my shaves. Granted that I’ve only used 3 different blades but, I’ll get a few more in just to settle on 3 blades that will work best in the Osprey.
Great shaves to all…
I have been sticking with the Personnas, but the razor is flawless IMHO What are your thoughts on the other blades? be interested to hear
Bavaria Blade
Shave Member
Yes after a bit I did not like it so I got some bronze and just lightly placed it in there and it matches and works good. I know they are working on a solution with the second run to make the Numbers more visible, and hopefully they will offer the head only as a replacement, but if not works fine
Bavaria Blade
Shave Member
Thanks for the explanation
HMan
Doften Savant
Which version of Minora are you using? I always thought it was the best blade I've tired, pink box iirc, but so hard to find and pricey that I never went for more at the time.
Granite.Glasser
Shave Member
For those of who who desire the flexibility and variability of an adjustable, the Osprey sure appears to be innovative and superbly constructed,... but for me, my "standard" Blackland Blackbird (in polished stainless steel) is a good as it gets and I have absolutely no need for any other "settings" than the ONE it was designed with.
PEACE!
PEACE!
I’ve had a couple of shaves with the Osprey this week with a KAI blade installed for 2 of them. Very nice blade feel that actually allows me to dial it up or down depending on how much of that feel I’m looking for. In general, it allows me to bring it down a 1/2 to full gap setting as it is a slightly wider blade edge to edge. I still do like the Gillette Minora in the Osprey as it just feels comfortably smoother with the Feather perhaps just ahead of the KAI in overall effectiveness. Still, if one wants a bit more feel and potential cutting ability the KAI is a very good viable option in the Osprey.
Great shaves to all…
Great shaves to all…
HMan
Doften Savant
I've had four shaves with the Osprey, and can only say what a great razor it is for me. Seriously some of the best shaves I've ever had. My neck has always been difficult for me, and I felt this could be the device to tame it. It is.
I wanted an adjustable, because when I have one, I actually do adjust throughout the shave. Generally starting from mild to aggressive settings. This method has worked fantastically so far. I feel there's a lot more to get out of it being early days, and in 'holiday' conditions. But each shave so far has been better than the one before, and they have all been great.
This reminds of of the Gibbs in that changing the setting doesn't proportionally make the razor feel less smooth or easy to shave with. Yes there's more blade feel, but at least up to 7 or so, it always feels very smooth and easy, but it takes the whiskers away.
I wanted an adjustable, because when I have one, I actually do adjust throughout the shave. Generally starting from mild to aggressive settings. This method has worked fantastically so far. I feel there's a lot more to get out of it being early days, and in 'holiday' conditions. But each shave so far has been better than the one before, and they have all been great.
This reminds of of the Gibbs in that changing the setting doesn't proportionally make the razor feel less smooth or easy to shave with. Yes there's more blade feel, but at least up to 7 or so, it always feels very smooth and easy, but it takes the whiskers away.
Yesterday was probably my 6th shave with my SS Osprey. Haven't had a bad shave yet.
I have the impression I can get away with using the sharpest blades in my inventory, which right now are American and Israeli Personnas and the Chinese Sunekos, with a greatly reduced chance of catching a nick or a weeper with the Osprey. Whereas in my Yaqi Ultima, it is wiser to use something like a Derby Premium.
As far as cleaning, I just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and let it do all my work.
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About $50. You put a dingy razor in, a half hour later you take a shiny razor out. I run straight Simple Green in mine. That unit also has a heating element. If you like bringing home antique mall finds that are on the grungy side, this really simplifies things. Oh, that model does not come with the wire parts basket shown in the picture, but you don't need it anyway.
Things like bronze and copper will still need to be polished to restore brightness.
I have the impression I can get away with using the sharpest blades in my inventory, which right now are American and Israeli Personnas and the Chinese Sunekos, with a greatly reduced chance of catching a nick or a weeper with the Osprey. Whereas in my Yaqi Ultima, it is wiser to use something like a Derby Premium.
As far as cleaning, I just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and let it do all my work.
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About $50. You put a dingy razor in, a half hour later you take a shiny razor out. I run straight Simple Green in mine. That unit also has a heating element. If you like bringing home antique mall finds that are on the grungy side, this really simplifies things. Oh, that model does not come with the wire parts basket shown in the picture, but you don't need it anyway.
Things like bronze and copper will still need to be polished to restore brightness.
No arguments here I Love mine