I wasn’t going for a BBS and I didn’t get one. However I was going for a DFS and that’s exactly what I got.

I tried out a Battle Brothers Black Ops razor today. I was looking for a relatively fast and safe shave so I gave the BB a chance. I recently purchased the razor and set it aside to try out later. Today it was called into battle and responded well.

I like the Black color and the balance is nice with a little bit of weight that I like. The handle is solid and yields a good grip… would not be afraid to shower shave with this. I usually try a new razor out with a mild Derby blade but the folks sent me some Battle Brothers blades so I decided to give the whole BB package a go.

Lathered up with some Wet Shaving Products (WSP) Citrus Blast soap newly acquired from my Big Shave Southeast outing (nice soap). I attacked the shave with some passion but was never in fear of getting a nick. The razor was easy to use and seemed relatively mild (it could easily handle a more aggressive blade). The BB blades were very much like a Derby. I like them for an easy relaxed shave.

I also like the black packaging of the blades. Even more to my liking was the discovery that the blades were double wrapped and did not have any waxy residue. As mentioned earlier the blade performed well. I suspect it may be even better on the second and third go.

Despite the relatively mild feel for this setup it did indeed give me a quick DFS with no cuts or irritation. It will be added to the arsenal and…