Hi, I'm Merkur, I'm an ocheholic and I'm presenting you my next set of new darts. My first Loxley barrels had to be the somewhat iconic Robin Model 1, that even when seen as a novelty still brings us back to the assumed origin of the sport, when soldiers were throwing arrow heads for fun.

I'm used to throwing smooth barrels at this point, so with a ridge to grip I wasn't worried the Robins wouldn't work for me. It became more of a self fulfilling prophecy though having avoided these darts for a while, knowing they wouldn't become my match darts either. And they won't.

At this stage I'm happy, because I still had to have them for their unique barrel shape, which is probably why most of them are sold and having had the extra budget to be playful it was just about time to get them.

I could have bought the gold coated or oxidized versions on a discount for almost the same price as these standard Loxley Robin Model 1 in 21g, but with possible polishing in mind and a preference for natural tungsten the decision was easily made.

The surprise was the darts still had been oxidized a little in the package and after just cleaning them up carefully with oil, they seem to be rough enough at the surface to regain a slightly sticky feeling in a jiffy. Grip surely isn't a problem on these with a tendency to develop a patina.

Length is for me though, which is something I'm working on as you might have noticed from me trying [MvG type](https://www.reddit.com/r/Darts/s/dOCoScNs9k) and [Javelin darts](https://www.reddit.com/r/Darts/s/kKPobViiBb). You can easily spot on my board pictures that I'm making progress on improving my entry angle with the Robins and I think the potential learning effect is worth having a set of these Loxley darts aside from the aesthetics. They require being focused and it might have been easier with the more bulbous heavier versions, but I got them slim on purpose. After all, it's a gorgeous looking dart, isn't it?

What is your experience with the Loxley Robin and which other darts have you bought entirely based on the look of them?

Have a nice evening.

Cheers and happy darting! 🎯👍.

NDD: Loxley Robin Model 1 (21g, 90% Tungsten)