Got my Karve CB Brass/Stainless today... Which one do you prefer and why?

[Ventastic]

Used my brass F plate yesterday with a Shark Platinum on 2-3 days of growth. I’m amazed at how smooth this large gap is. Also have the D plate and enjoy that nearly as much; clearly doesn’t mow the same way the F does, but may prove better for consecutive days. The best description of the shave feel of the CB razor is something like ‘soft and rounded’, to me anyway. At the other end of the spectrum you have the more ‘pointy and immediate’ feel of razors like Charcoal and perhaps WR1. Does this equate to blade feel? I’m not sure. A large gap is a large gap regardless, and with the wrong lather and/or angle off, both the CG Lvl3 and the Karve F can tug, bite and irritate.

Exactly. Probably the only razor I would never sell.

 

[Conservator]

I have the C and D plates in the brass and SS. Performance-wise, I don't see a difference.

 

[Sig Solo]

Used the SS for the first time with the B-plate and a Nacet, today. 4 days of growth. Great shave!! I found it weird at first that I really couldn't feel the blade at all. Thinking I need a C-plate and a D-plate, too...(send me a PM if you have a C-plate, that needs new experiences)

 

[Bloodinmysuds]

I have the B plate OC that is one of my favorite smooth shavers. The C plate is just a little more harsh so usually reach for the B. It came with the 3" handle (from a BST buy) that seems a little short compared to my other razors. I love the color of the brass as it gets darker and don't plan to polish.