New player in the DE world. Karve Shaving Company.
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les24preludes
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Here's my Fatip Frankenrazor - the poor man's Karve OC or Charcoal Goods Level 2. Weighs 108g, all solid brass and fit and finish is very good. Uses a Yintal Bronze cap and handle, which I cut a bit off and rounded up. That was $12 off AliExpress. It's efficient and very solid, and the handle is very grippy. Looks nice too.
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GoReds
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Does it has any blade gap in this combination ? I mean is it like a Fatip razor, which I think doesn't have any gap at all, if I am not mistaken.
jmudrick
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HereThis Karve looks like a Gillette vintage, A tech in Gold.Is the cap the same dimension as the Tech one?
GoReds
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Can you do a side comparison as well please? Thanks !Here
jmudrick
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mbarno
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First shave with plate D, having used B plate I got with the razor previously.
As already mentioned by others, a higher plate was more efficient, with no irritation, and that’s something I struggle with when using aggressive razors, so always favour milder ones.
For anyone thinking of buying additional plates, the plate and postage was £25, £3 VAT, £8 Royal Mail customs processing charge. Annoyingly, $30 Canadian is just above the VAT threshold.
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As already mentioned by others, a higher plate was more efficient, with no irritation, and that’s something I struggle with when using aggressive razors, so always favour milder ones.
For anyone thinking of buying additional plates, the plate and postage was £25, £3 VAT, £8 Royal Mail customs processing charge. Annoyingly, $30 Canadian is just above the VAT threshold.
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les24preludes
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Thanks for that - I'm in the UK too. So given that customs are being charged it makes more sense to buy top cap and plate in one go and hope to get it right. In any case I'd be waiting for the open comb plates. On the other hand, there may be a fair chance that other Old Type style 2 stud top caps would fit the Karve plates. Anyone tried that and can confirm?
boilerphan
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I ordered a Karve razor yesterday, C plate, 3.5 inch handle yesterday. Looking forward to giving it a go.
Str8Mug
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Great feeling shave without compromising smoothness and cutting effectiveness with the E plate. Hadn't shaved with it in a couple months and brought it out for yesterday's shave. Felt like I've never stopped shaving with it. Intuitive feel and as good as rain calming a hot evening. Easy to get along with and just a pure joy to use. Blade is held vise like and it just hums along taking down whiskers. Top quality razor for the $$$......
