Blackland Blackbird & Blackland Dart: A Comparison Shave

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • Pre: Hot Shower
    Cream: Executive Shaving Bay Rum
    Razors: Blackland Blackbird & Blackland Dart
    Blades: Gillette Nacet (1)
    Brush: DS Cosmetic Synthetic
    Post: Cold Water Rinse
    A/S: Boots Bay Rum
    Balm: Executive Shaving
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  • @philwillis8604
    @philwillis8604 Рік тому +1

    That hair tonic wig was super funny. Great video Kevy. The comparison well done.

  • @thorshaves489
    @thorshaves489 5 років тому +4

    Just got my own blackbird. Woah; what an incredible piece of art. Such a pleasure to shave with.

  • @sheshaveswithjill4838
    @sheshaveswithjill4838 5 років тому +5

    Nice shave with both razors. That ending cracked me up!!

  • @alexdeleon7135
    @alexdeleon7135 5 років тому +4

    Cheers, Kev. These comparison series you've been featuring as of late are well paced. They manage to answer questions potential buyers of either Blackland's offerings. I concur a truly light touch is required! I imagine using either a Perma-Sharp, or Zorrik SP for their smoothness and forgiving aspects. I believe the Dart is more fetching to my eye. The proprietary fit of the handle into the head give it the vibe of exclusivity. I'm also a fan of zero overhang; excepting vintage Gillette's of course. The shave kept me glued to the screen. Each pass put the combatants on their toes. The only element missing from this comparison was that the Blackland's weren't weighed. After all, both models are made from the same grade of stainless. I am dying of curiosity to know which is the heavier of the two. Even if it is a matter of a few grams. Executive Shaving's cream was sublime! It lathered like creme brulee. It also didn't require much water to bolster it's slickness. I noticed that they're very proud of their products in regard to price. I must admit that I've never seen a hair tonic used as after shave. The post shave balm performed equally as amazing as the cream. A very enjoyable, and informative session today. My gratitude for you taking the time to do it. We'll speak soon. 5,800+ subs? WOW!!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Hey Alex. Thanks mate. I had the weights of both of these razors written down on my notes....doh! I.ike doing these comparison vids. To be fair, when you get to these higher end razors, there's really not much in it in terms of performance. Both of these razors will shave you very well and will last a lifetime of cared for properly. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @MrJffranco5777
    @MrJffranco5777 5 років тому +1

    Lol, Kevy you nut that ending was hilarious! I can't help but think there are those in your family that will catch this video and slap themselves as they say "he's at it again!"

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Ha ha! John, if you were to meet some of my family...some of them are worse than me! Lol! 😂

  • @lawrence1md
    @lawrence1md 3 роки тому +3

    The guys who say “I’ll never pay that much for a razor” haven’t been wet shaving for very long

  • @francois0013
    @francois0013 4 роки тому +1

    Boy do I like your videos!!! They always put me in a good mood for the day! Thank you Kevy!!! Great job as always!

  • @anonymousprole8367
    @anonymousprole8367 5 років тому +4

    Nice shave Kevy, and a couple beautiful razors. I've got the answer for your question about Bay Rum: "In 1838, Danish chemist Albert Heinrich Riise became interested in this local remedy and discovered that by mixing St John bay leaf oils with fine Virgin Island rums, it created an amazing fragrance. His unique invention was awarded the Centennial Medal in 1876, as well as awards in New Orleans and Chicago."
    Source: The internet

    • @Juraberg
      @Juraberg 5 років тому +1

      H H an interesting background. Unfortunately nowadays a Bay Rum scent is Clove only, sometimes mixed with bay or spices, at best. I never picked up any Rum. I might have liked the original recipe.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for doing the research. I wonder who was the first soapmaker to put out a soap or cream with that Bay Rum scent. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

    • @jmr5707
      @jmr5707 5 років тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 - xDD... exactly. Wasn't that your actual question xD. My guess would be Old Spice but, that's probably not specifically a bay rum. Cinnamon, but no clove... or Rum either, I guess xDD.... nevermind ;)

  • @shayo242
    @shayo242 5 років тому +1

    That lather looks absolutely amazing! I guess i will have to add another thing on my Christmas 🎄 list.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      My Christmas list is getting longer every day! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @dhrubajyotibasuroy1815
    @dhrubajyotibasuroy1815 Рік тому +1

    Nice and entertaining video as always, Kevy. This comparison will find many takers considering the buzz around relaunch of Dart in limited quantities.

  • @TonyTony-fm8ii
    @TonyTony-fm8ii 5 років тому +3

    Great shave Kevy! Two very nice razors there. The original commercially prouced bay rum from St. Thomas was by A. H. Riise. That hair tonic wore off faster than some shaving fads lol. Have a great week mate. Cheers! 👍

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Tony. The hair tonic still needs a bit of work! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @djchubbsShaving
    @djchubbsShaving 8 місяців тому +1

    Very nice shave Kevy !!!!!

  • @gavinearle8402
    @gavinearle8402 2 роки тому +1

    Entertaining and educational. Was hoping for more detailed comparison. Aiming at a Blackbird.

  • @MadAzn53
    @MadAzn53 5 років тому +1

    That ending 😂 Who knew Bay Rum is the next Rogain. 😂 13.
    Truly enjoying these comparison videos, especially with the humor to accompany the shaves.

  • @clawsomeflufferton4660
    @clawsomeflufferton4660 Рік тому +1

    My colleague found me watching a shaving video of Kevy. He says WTF? Why are you watching someone else shaving? I was like, it's my fetish, my guilty pleasure. :)))

  • @pauledmonds4141
    @pauledmonds4141 5 років тому +1

    Great control with both Razors. The Dart had just a little to much bite for my skin type, but as you say a light touch is required so I think I was too heavy handed. They have the Blackbird Jet in a highly polished option. The vector SE is a beautiful design as well. The hair regrowth was hilarious, your at the top of your game!.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks Paul. The Vector looks great. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @kirkgreen4660
    @kirkgreen4660 5 років тому +1

    Superb comparison shave. That cream looked fantastic. Great video my friend. Take care and cheers.

  • @toddf9321
    @toddf9321 5 років тому +2

    Good evening Kevy! Thank you for doing this comparison shave. I find the Blackland Dart more comfortable than the Muhle R41. Additionally, the BBS longevity is almost identical at 30 to 33 hours (sometimes up to 36 on rare occasions). I can use either the Dart or R41, yet comfort wise the Dart wins hands down. As to cost, everyone has the own limits, yet it is my considered opinion that the materials, workmanship, and shave quality makes the Dart a bargain at its price. I don't know which Blackland razor was the better shave vis-a-vis smoothness and closeness. They appeared to shave similarly, which is to say efficient and effective. For my face, I found if I load blade that is less sharp than average, to wit, a Rapira Swedish Supersteel blade, then shave with the Dart is super close and uneventful, i.e. BBS without the profuse bleeding. Finally, to your Bay Rum question: stjohnsbayrum.com/pages/history-st-johns-bay-rum
    That should answer your question about the origins. I found that the PAA Atomic Bay Rum is very nice. Perhaps when I visit I can bring a travel bottle of it for you to sniff and/or use. Anyway, thanks again for doing the comparison and sharing. Take care.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Evening Todd. Both great razors. Which one is better? Well, I guess it depends what you're looking for. I,would say the Blackbird is slightly less forgiving and a little bit smoother. The Dart has a nice blade feel. Both of these are perfect for a couple of days growth. I would say the Blackbird would be my preferred daily driver, but as you say, the correct blade choice in the Dart would work well for some. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

    • @toddf9321
      @toddf9321 5 років тому +2

      @@kevyshaves4109 I agree that Dart is best on a couple days growth. Most aggressive/efficient razors need to be paired to the proper blade. That is such an individual thing too. Some folks can use Feather or Kai blades in the likes of an R41, I just stick to Crystal, Rapira, or PolSilver. The safer option. Have a great day Sir Kevy!

  • @didacewilcott6753
    @didacewilcott6753 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the great videos
    Very informative and funny as well
    I ordered the Blackland Dart and very much looking forward to using it

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Thanks. Let me know what you think of the Dart. Kevy 😀

    • @didacewilcott6753
      @didacewilcott6753 5 років тому

      @@kevyshaves4109 Hey Kevy, I absolutely love my dart razor. I paired it up with a Bic blade and wow what a great.
      My new daily shaver for sure.
      I haven't seen you use a Bic blade, maybe you can try one as well
      Thanks

  • @mikeh9701
    @mikeh9701 5 років тому +1

    Hi Kevy- Very nice shave and comparison of the two Blackland razors; thank you! Both razors seem like very nice pieces of gear. I also really enjoy using the Gillette Nacet blades- they are in my top five blades. I hope your week continues nicely and all the best!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks Mike. I'm glad I bought 100 Nacet blades, verysmooth and worked great in both of these razors. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @MDVA44
    @MDVA44 5 років тому +1

    You are a riot Kevy!😂😂😂 Great shave and now you have me looking at both razors for Christmas... THANKS A LOT KEVY! J/K Keep the videos coming 😀 thanks From here in California. Have a great day brother

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Lol! Thanks for the comment. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @hamishthecat4370
    @hamishthecat4370 5 років тому +1

    Nice looking hardware, particularly the Blackbird.

  • @sierrapapa9932
    @sierrapapa9932 5 років тому +1

    Great Shave Mr Kevy and very useful video too ,a hint of ABBA by the minute 30:14 like "Dancing Queen " and stuff like that, but I don't think the shaving council has any issue about it .... we'll see... Have a great week yourself and again many thanks for doing this great revisions and for your superb sense of humor :))))

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Lol! Kevy the dancing queen! Cheers 😂👍

  • @simply_psi
    @simply_psi 5 років тому +1

    Hey Kevvy great shave 2 loverly razors. First Bay Rum soap was made by Warner Lambert in 1963 when they bought the St Johns Bay Rum company and wanted to make more money from the brand they introduced soap, deodorant, talc and shaving soap. During prohibition A H Riise added asprin to Bay Rum so they could sell it in the U.S. as a medicine getting around the prohibition laws

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks Simon, and cheers for letting me know the info about Bay Rum. All the best. Kevy 😁

  • @nickkambitis5340
    @nickkambitis5340 2 роки тому +1

    With that wig on you reminded me of the Scottish comedy The Still Game. I’ll leave you to guess which character. 🤣🤣

  • @alfredoroldanmunoz4131
    @alfredoroldanmunoz4131 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice and funny video, thank you.

  • @dmitriymishakov9948
    @dmitriymishakov9948 4 роки тому +1

    What is the point of buying this Blackbird thing if you have a chance to buy Timeless for this and even less money?

  • @Andreas_Keppas
    @Andreas_Keppas 5 років тому +1

    Would have been so dissapointed if you hadnt made fun of the hair tonic 😂!Great shave Kevy always fun watching yer videos!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Andreas. I always like to try and have a bit of fun in my vids...as I'm sure you know! Lol! 😂 Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @goldensteeltv8546
    @goldensteeltv8546 5 років тому +1

    Great shave and great comparison. I'm debating whether to get either a Blackbird or a Dart. It's a hard decision for me. Entertaining video as always, and nothing else to say, but have a good day

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      It depends what you want from the shave. The Dart has a little bit more blade feel than the Blackbird. The Blackbird is more expensive but to me, feels a little bit smoother. Both however, are brilliant razors. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @Javier-ev9jt
    @Javier-ev9jt 5 років тому +1

    Love long videos!!! Not so much razor comparison vids, but you can't win them all. 😂

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Back to normal for the next vid Javier. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @TallysVids
    @TallysVids 5 років тому +1

    Nice shave and nice razors Kevy.
    I really must try some Nacets and also the Gillette Silver Blue. I'll put some on with my next order for shaving gear.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks. The Nacet are very good blades, as are the Gillette silver blues. You won't go wrong with either. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @stephensmoot8874
    @stephensmoot8874 5 років тому +1

    Great shave as usual I only use synthetic brushes you are a riot 😅

  • @sidgeo8172
    @sidgeo8172 5 років тому +1

    Nice one Kevy. Blue is definitely your colour. I did notice that your camera was slightly out of focus at times or at least looked like it was trying to refocus a lot. Hopefully its not my eyes going and just tweaking something on your setup for next time...

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Sid. I'll check the settings on the camera for the next vid. Kevy 😀👍

  • @marcocerqueglini4441
    @marcocerqueglini4441 5 років тому +1

    nice shaving Kevy,beautiful razor!

  • @wtre428476
    @wtre428476 5 років тому +2

    Probably scared Riley to death.....nice brush....$$$ razors....more gifts I see....to be honest I fell asleep 3 times before I got to the end...I was testing a new Wiskey my wife had bought me...."Tin Cup"...smooth. Then I woke up and you had hair...Thought I was dreaming....no just Kevy acting out his dreams. "Hair"...lol. Good shave Kev
    Glad you tested that Particular blade. I'm ready to order some. And they sounded good.
    I put so many things on my face at any given time. I always refer to my cockapoo for approval "Miss Sadie"
    If she likes it..the wife will approval...lol...till next shave minus any hair..it suits you ...cheers! 🎲🎲

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Lol! Go easy on that whisky! Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @jameslebert2770
    @jameslebert2770 5 років тому +1

    Great shave Kevy!!! I’ve had my eye on these two razors for a little while now. If you had to pick one, which one would it be? I’m trying to make my Christmas list!!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Hi James. If I HAD to pick one, it would be the Blackbird. Just feels that little bit smoother to use than the Dart in my opinion. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @HeinoRanda
    @HeinoRanda 5 років тому +1

    i use the r41 for a daily driver, but have change to black bird open comb, not because of problems with r41, i just think i get a better and closer shave with the black birk open comb with a silver blue blade.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Heino! Great to hear from you. The Blackbird is a great razor. I didn't get along with the R41. Cheers. Kevy 😀

  • @craigprentice1
    @craigprentice1 5 років тому +1

    Good shave Kevy, I'm just waiting on mail call from Executive Shaving with my bay rum cream. Haha, I'll need to try that Boots bay rum on my scalp after shaving it to BBS. Miracles may occur! 😂

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Craig. You never know, the hair tonic might do the trick. Cheers. Kevy 😂👍

  • @viningscircle
    @viningscircle 4 роки тому +1

    Blue hair! Reminded me of a Benny Hill skit 😆

  • @jensebu78
    @jensebu78 5 років тому +1

    Ok, one for sure, i won't try this stuff in my hairs 🙈
    Funny 😁
    I tried on Nacet blade. Everybody loves them. Mine sucked. In Rockwell plate 3 it doesn't get the stubbles away and gave me a irritation.
    Than next time with plate 5 it was better. I will try a other one, maybe this was dull?
    Cream looks great and the razor.. like you said. Art!! Love the look!
    All the best,
    Jens

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +1

      I find the Nacet to be best with my EJ 89. For some reason, even the sharpest blades give me trouble when trying to get a BBS shave with the DE89 but Nacets seem to be perfect with it. Of course, you might have a bad batch. Some tell me Rapira Platinum Lux is a great blade but every one in the pack I have seems worthless and can barely cut hairs. If feels blunt during the first pass of the first use and I had to throw them away.

    • @jensebu78
      @jensebu78 5 років тому +1

      @@shave-a-thon3415 Funny, i ordered Rapira Platinum Lux too. After the bad shave i tested the Rapira. PERFECT shave. Loved them. Right now i made them in my new (first shave was very harsh) Piccolo and got an amazing save. The Rapiras are great for me. I don´t give up on the Nacet. I bought 15, we will see how others work...

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Jens! Kevy 👍

  • @mzafashionjewellery
    @mzafashionjewellery 5 років тому +1

    Hello Sir,
    Great shave as always.
    I really liked the comparison between the two razors, perhaps I will get one 1 day.
    Loved your hair at the end sir, was very very funny😉
    Thanks a ton for the shoutout sir, I really appreciated, even my wife was soo happy with the shoutout, thanks a lot.
    See you next time sir.
    Thanks
    Zuber

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Hi Zuber. Thanks for the kind words. No problem with the shout out, you deserved it for your generosity. Cheers. Kevy 👍

    • @mzafashionjewellery
      @mzafashionjewellery 5 років тому +1

      Kevy Shaves hello sir,
      You’re welcome.
      Thanks again for your kind words too.
      Thanks
      Zuber

  • @davesheppard8797
    @davesheppard8797 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Kevy,
    How does the Blackbird compare to the Masamune •63 and the Nodachi? I am toying with the idea of getting a Blackbird. 🤔🤔
    Take care buddy,
    Dave.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  3 роки тому +1

      It's similar in blade feel to the Nodachi. Quite a bit more bite to it than the Masamune. Kevy 👍

    • @davesheppard8797
      @davesheppard8797 3 роки тому

      @@kevyshaves4109 OK mate, thanks! I have gone for it and put the order in. I think it's a beautiful looking razor and your review plus others made up my mind for me. Last night I had a fantastic shave with the Masamune •63 with the open comb. 6 days growth removed really easily so it's very efficient. Would you rate the Blackland Blackbird higher than the two Masamune's? I had in a 2nd use Vikings sword blade and A&E St. Barts was the soap. You were right about those blades, really smooth and nice. Chris from CB Shaves reviewed the "A Best" blade today and loved it!
      Take care mate and stay safe.
      Dave.

  • @daviddart3245
    @daviddart3245 4 роки тому +1

    I must say I really like the Dart for some reason !

  • @markmongo44
    @markmongo44 5 років тому +3

    Hey Kevy, I was sipping red wine and almost spit it out on my 27" iMac screen laughing out loud when you put the wig on. Nicely done!! In this comparison I was hoping you would state the differences rather than say they are both great. If both cost $99 would you say they are both the same or the Blackbird is worth $199 vs. $99 Dart. I'm thinking about getting one and leaning towards the Blackbird but if you can't tell a difference between the two then may not be worth it. Thanks! Cheers, Mark

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Lol! I hope you didn't spill too much of your wine! There are subtle differences in these two razors. The Dart has a bit more blade feel than the Blackbird. I think the Blackbird is more expensive coming in at $185. So,e people think the Dart is too efficient to be a daily driver and I would agree with that for my skin. The Blackbird, I think, could be used as a daily driver. It just feels that little bit smoother. I guess it all depends on what you want from your shave as to which one of these razors will suit you best. Cheeers. Kevy 👍

    • @markmongo44
      @markmongo44 5 років тому +2

      Perfect. Thanks for that explanation and comparison. I was also thinking the Blackbird would be worth it if its a daily driver and smoother. I also like the handle more and like that it's not as long as the Dart handle. I also much prefer it polished and shiny. :-) Thanks for the quick reply!

  • @joyghosh7239
    @joyghosh7239 5 років тому +2

    Great shave kevy and what did Mrs Kevy said about the hair you should get captain choice bayrum aftershave if you were to shave everyday which razor would you use among them

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому

      For bay rum scents, I prefer the Ogallala line of aftershaves. His soaps are pretty good, too and very reasonably prices.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks joy. Mrs. Kevy laughed when I shed her the vid. Every day razor would be the Blackbird. Kevy 😀👍

  • @blade4vor905
    @blade4vor905 5 років тому +1

    Great shave as always, Kevy! Blackland is producing some great razors. Blackbird is still my favorite. Are you going a little blurry in the vid, Kevy? Or is it just me?(still early for me. lol)

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks. Yes, I'm not sure what was going on with the focus at some points in the vid. I'll need to check the settings on the camera. Hopefully it will be sorted for the next video. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @vlstpt
    @vlstpt 5 років тому +1

    Kevey, you are s very funny man! Great shave! You sir have a merry heart! May the Lord be with you in all you do! (VLS)

  • @majorfrazier7847
    @majorfrazier7847 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the laugh Kevy, that blue hair looked good on you. Ha. God you make the best videos. I might have to get one of these razors. I was searching in your videos for brush reviews but I cannot find any. Can I ask a favor for you to do a brush review. I am looking to get a new brush but having a hard time because there are so many choices.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the comment. Glad it made you chuckle. I don't often do brush reviews, maybe I should give a bit more info on the brush in my vids. If you're looking for a new brush I would look at some of the Yaqi synthetic brushes. I think West Coast Shaving has them on their site. Brilliant brushes, beautiful handles and the knots are super soft and easy to care for. Cheers. Kevy 👍😀

  • @nolinchitnis
    @nolinchitnis 3 роки тому +1

    I had a question to ask. There are established razor companies like Muhle, Merkur, EJ etc who are known (and respected) in the shaving community and make great products but do not necessarily spend on flashy packaging, exotic materials etc. Many of these still have the zamak heads. And then there are new kids on the block who are into this 'artisan' game and use titanium, have flashy designs and luxurious wooden boxes. Timeless, Blackland, Karve etc....Who or which tyoe of manufacturers do you think have a better chance of prospering in the future in terms of profitability, sales and customer satisfaction? Will the future be dominated by artisan products or the traditional companies can still hold their ground?

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  3 роки тому

      I think it will be a bit of both. Artisan razor makers have only really arrived on the scene in the last 3-5 years. I'm sure in years to come there will still be the mass produced razors as well as some new artisan razor makers. As technology improves and different materials and techniques improve and are discovered, the artisan market will always be here alongside the mass produced razors. Cheers. Kevy 👍

    • @nolinchitnis
      @nolinchitnis 3 роки тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 Maybe a faceoff between the best artisan razor (Timeless Blackland etc) and the best mass produced razor (Muhle, Feather AS, Merkur) would be interesting to watch. It might shed light on what and why are consumers paying those 100 USD more.

  • @shave-a-thon3415
    @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +3

    If all these smaller companies can make stainless steel razors for $100, why can't the larger manufacture them for the price they charge for their chrome plated alloys? Surely, Merkur and Edwin Jagger can issue quality stainless steel razors for $50 to $60. I don't know why Edwin Jagger is so satisfied with varations of the DE89 and not one open comb, adjustable or stainless steel razor in their catalog.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      I think they are missing a trick here with not producing some of those razors you mentioned. They have a good enough name and following. If they were to produce a TTO or an open comb, I'm sure they would sell very well. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @odysseusjak
    @odysseusjak 5 років тому +1

    That was hilarious! Soo funny. This is just one of the reasons I follow your channel. Have you ever tried WSP (Wet Shaving Products) soaps? I used their Matterhorn Formula T this morning (I've got a sample from a friend) -- SUPER SLICK! I may have to get a full tin of that. Have a great week, my friend!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks Jack. I have some WSP soap. I have the vetiver scent. Good soaps. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @sheshaveswithjill4838
    @sheshaveswithjill4838 5 років тому +2

    Still suffering from The CRUD, nasal congestion, cold & flu symptoms, body aches, etc. Not fun. Shaving is my one solace from feeling yucky and uploaded a video on my channel.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Hope you feel better soon Jill. Get some menthol soaps whipped up. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @peoplewithpixels
    @peoplewithpixels 5 років тому +1

    Nice shave Kevy! 💈🍻 (heads off to get litres of hair tonic)

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Paul. Don't use too much of the hair tonic! Lol 😂

  • @vintagelife5195
    @vintagelife5195 5 років тому +1

    LMAO!!!!!!! That's a hell of a hair tonic!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Works a treat for a few minutes! 😂👍

  • @joyghosh7239
    @joyghosh7239 5 років тому +7

    Today is my birthday

    • @zlopez-steele3362
      @zlopez-steele3362 5 років тому +2

      Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day!

    • @sheshaveswithjill4838
      @sheshaveswithjill4838 5 років тому +2

      Happy Birthday, joy

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Happy birthday Joy. I hope you have a special day celebrating. All the best. Kevy 😀👍

    • @markchew5072
      @markchew5072 5 років тому +1

      happy Birthday Joy Ghosh....have a good day mate

    • @sierrapapa9932
      @sierrapapa9932 5 років тому +1

      Hey! Happy Birthday budd enjoy the day :)

  • @jonathanlewis4077
    @jonathanlewis4077 5 років тому +1

    Your so funny 🤣 my friend cracking me up wow 😮 the feedback the sharing council approves both razors and cream brushes wow 😮

  • @TheCrash212
    @TheCrash212 5 років тому +1

    I think there must be some ingredients in the hair tonic not listed on the label! I gotta get me some of that stuff. LOL

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Ha ha! There must be something special in it! Cheers. Kevy 😀

    • @TheCrash212
      @TheCrash212 5 років тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 I was trying to figure out if your were Paul, John, George or Ringo!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      😂😂

  • @robertristinge5811
    @robertristinge5811 5 років тому +1

    I need that hairdress right now😀

  • @HarveyJohnWillmott
    @HarveyJohnWillmott 4 роки тому

    Did you buy them direct from Blackland, and stomach the import VAT and delivery, or are they available in the U.K.?

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  4 роки тому +1

      I bought them from someone in the UK that was selling them, but I think import fees due get charged a lot of the time. Kevy 👍

  • @terrym1065
    @terrym1065 5 років тому +1

    Nice shave Kevy. I have the Dart and find it a bit too aggressive for my skin, not comfortable enough to use every day. It's a fine razor for the occasional shave. Is the Blackbird less aggressive? Yeah that looked like a really close shave, bet you're still smooth tomorrow...
    Great video and comments again. Enjoy!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      I don't think I could use the Dart as a daily shaver either Terry. Great for a couple of days growth. The Blackbird has less blade feel and does feel like it has a little less bite to it but they both perform very well. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 Are those machine marks on the Dart base plate to save on costs (as you said) at 1:38 into the video. or are the plates just not sanded and smoothed sufficiently? For those who aren't aware, if you type the time of the video in the comments area, clicking on the time stamp will take you right to that point.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      I think they aren't finished to perfection. I guess it would cost more to polish out all the machining marks, and this would push up the cost of the razor. Kevy 👍

  • @arcadearnie
    @arcadearnie 5 років тому +1

    nice video pal, great looking razors. I'm the same with the R41, just not for me, it was 'OK' with a astra green. I have a unboxing on my channel today of a new brush and razor, and a razor you may of seen as i got it from the gentleman's groom room, LTD colour fatip razor :)

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Hi Karl. Just watched your vid. I bought one of those razors from the Groom Room a couple of weeks back. Not tried it yet. 😀 Looks very nice eh? The EJ badger brush looks great. Good price you got it for. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

    • @arcadearnie
      @arcadearnie 5 років тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 thanks kevy. Ye it not as aggressive as people have been saying imo, but i have just used a astra sp green blade and its a good pairing for it if/when you get to try it :)

  • @jonathanlewis4077
    @jonathanlewis4077 5 років тому +1

    That’s was so funny 🤣 my friend thanks for the funny

  • @SoCalShave
    @SoCalShave 5 років тому +1

    Great Shave Brother! 💈😅🤙🏼💈

  • @sheshaveswithjill4838
    @sheshaveswithjill4838 5 років тому +3

    Am I the only Nerd who watches most revew vdeos all the way through?

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      No. There are two of us! Lol! 😂

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +3

      Put the closed captioning on. You'll find that CC Kevy is offering an entirely different experience.

    • @sheshaveswithjill4838
      @sheshaveswithjill4838 5 років тому +1

      Even funnier when you watch a flash boredom video.

    • @craigsimpson1903
      @craigsimpson1903 5 років тому +1

      You're not alone Jill lol!

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +2

      @@sheshaveswithjill4838 I'll have to try that with his videos, too! Does the closed captioned version of Flash cover world politics, social relationships, theology and health topics the way that closed captioned Kevy does, with a few expletives thrown in for good measure? 😉

  • @bpjbp
    @bpjbp 5 років тому +1

    30:12 Pretty groovy!

  • @kensurfs
    @kensurfs 5 років тому +1

    👍👍

  • @tomsterr1904
    @tomsterr1904 5 років тому +2

    Jack Sparrow did the first bay rum batch..He drank the rum so maybe it does not count..

  • @michaelgohde6078
    @michaelgohde6078 5 років тому +1

    Try Sharpologist.com, it has article on where it came from, etc.
    I watch all of your videos, thanks for taking the time to produce.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks Michael. I'll take a look. Kevy 😀

  • @jeremytyler7843
    @jeremytyler7843 5 років тому +1

    “Do it again Kevy, do it again!” Serious face, “no.” Loved it.

  • @hamishthecat4370
    @hamishthecat4370 4 роки тому +1

    Kevy may be a little thin on top but you ought'a see his bedhead.

  • @Brandon191
    @Brandon191 5 років тому +1

    Hey Kevy! Have you tried the Gillette Super Thin blades out of Thailand? They are top notch blades that no one ever talks about. I ordered a tuck from razorbladesclub.com and I'm really enjoying them.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому +1

      Hey Brandon. I haven't tried those blades. I'll have a look for some reviews. Thanks for the heads up. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @azshooter348
    @azshooter348 4 роки тому +1

    For your personal safety, avoid both the hair and a kilt out in public - too many boys would find you ... cute ...
    Great video & I'm kinda looking at the Blackland Dart now.

  • @choldenao
    @choldenao 5 років тому +1

    jimcofer.com/2017/02/17/the-manly-history-of-bay-rum/ Here is a link to a good summary of the history of bay rum scent. As for that tonic, you could have almost become a millionaire if you started importing it to the Americas. Too bad it doesn't last that long. But the razors worked out nicely. Cheers Kevy!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks for the link. Yes, it's a pity thenhair tonic didn't last! 😂 Cheers. Kevy 😀

    • @shave-a-thon3415
      @shave-a-thon3415 5 років тому +1

      @@kevyshaves4109 Not only was that hair tonic more potent than Rogaine/Regaine or Propecia/Finasteride, but it also renewed your hair coloring! Amazing stuff!

  • @MrIsaac-qc8dc
    @MrIsaac-qc8dc 5 років тому +1

    It was Taylor of old bond street.

  • @WolfRanger2008
    @WolfRanger2008 5 років тому +1

    Homework....Coincidentally, I read the article in the attached link about 2 weeks ago so some of the details were fresh in mind when you asked the question. That said, here is a brief excerpt, "A Short History Of Bay Rum
    The origins of bay rum can literally be traced back to smelly sailors of the 1500’s. You didn’t read this wrong. Traveling through the Caribbean on ships without air condition in the middle of summer can lead to some unfavorable conditions. The smell was unbearable and it led some sailors to try and mask it with products they found through their travels."
    And the full article is here:(Enjoy) sharpologist.com/2018/10/bay-rum-shaving-stuff.html

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thanks for the link. A very interesting read. Sounds like Bay Rum has been around for a lot longer than I thought. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

  • @willywonty2612
    @willywonty2612 5 років тому +1

    Ya look a right little floosie with that blue wig on. Doing anything on Saturday?

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Ha ha! Thanks. No, I'm free on Saturday. What time are you picking me up? 😂

    • @willywonty2612
      @willywonty2612 5 років тому +1

      Kevy Shaves
      7pm, red light area, same corner as usual. Don't forget to wear your black sussies and fishnets. Wooo! It's gone all hot in here!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      I'll see you there. Are you wearing your gimp mask as usual? 😂

    • @willywonty2612
      @willywonty2612 5 років тому +1

      Kevy Shaves
      Yes, and my barbed wire underpants and my frogman flippers. The usual, nothing too weird or pervy.

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Good stuff. You don't want to stand out from the crowd on the street. 😂😀👍

  • @Juraberg
    @Juraberg 5 років тому +1

    💈👍🏼

  • @joyghosh7239
    @joyghosh7239 5 років тому +1

    Second

  • @bojanbokic4991
    @bojanbokic4991 5 років тому +1

    Sorry, but allmost half of the video is fogy. Best regards!

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Hi Bojan. You're correct, it was going in and out of focus at some points. I'll need to check the settings on the camera. Hopefully it should be ok for the next vid. Cheers. Kevy 👍

  • @shootintheshave
    @shootintheshave 5 років тому +1

    Great and very entertaining shave Kevy! The hair bit was hilarious😂. The point you made about the brushes was a something I asked my viewers about in my last video. I asked what brush do they prefer? Your spot on about synthetic brushes. Take care and have a great week! Josh

    • @kevyshaves4109
      @kevyshaves4109  5 років тому

      Thank you Josh. I think the synthetic brushes are amazing. I still like tomuse badger and boar, but only for the traditional side of wet shaving. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍