New player in the DE world. Karve Shaving Company.

wareham

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Nishy said:
Congrats on the upcoming birthday. Just food for thought and obviously IMO, the Ti timeless 0.95 SB is everything the Karve E plate delivers but better. To clarify this further, the razor is lighter so gives the impression of greater manoeuvrability. Side tabs are better hidden and over two passes I do experience a closer and more comfortable shave. The above is not to take anything away from the Karve E plate, as it is absolutely fantastic. I don't have issues with irritation, the side tabs being exposed or the efficiency expressed. However if I wanted a more refined razor the Ti Timeless would be my choice (0.95 SB). Is it worth the difference in price, perhaps not, but that is subjective.
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Do you recommend scalloped top cap or smooth top cap in Ti 0.95 Straight Bar version.
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Wayne

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Me too, didn't like how the Brass reacted with the oils in my skin and it caused it to smell metallic and off putting.
 
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ajc347

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As my wife and I are celebrating Christmas early this year, I finally got to try out my Karve this evening (after many months of waiting).

I wasn’t sure how I would get on with the more aggressive plates so, seeing as I had three days growth, I decided to plump for the E plate (which is the most aggressive of the plates I got with the razor).

I was expecting it to give a pretty harsh shave considering the blade gap and was very pleasantly surprised when this wasn’t the case. It felt pretty smooth and gave a brilliant shave.

I’ll try the opposite end of the spectrum tomorrow (the AA plate) and see how that fares. [emoji846]


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Nishy

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ajc347 said:
As my wife and I are celebrating Christmas early this year, I finally got to try out my Karve this evening (after many months of waiting).

I wasn’t sure how I would get on with the more aggressive plates so, seeing as I had three days growth, I decided to plump for the E plate (which is the most aggressive of the plates I got with the razor).

I was expecting it to give a pretty harsh shave considering the blade gap and was very pleasantly surprised when this wasn’t the case. It felt pretty smooth and gave a brilliant shave.

I’ll try the opposite end of the spectrum tomorrow (the AA plate) and see how that fares. [emoji846]


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I find the E provides the same blade feel as C but is a lot more efficient over the same number of passes. Look forward to your thoughts on the AA
 
ajc347

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I tried the lowest setting plate, the AA, with a Feather tonight and had a really nice, smooth, mellow shave.

Two shaves in and this razor feels amazing. I am very pleasantly surprised at how good it actually is.

The fact that both the AA and E plates have given good shaves shows how much thought was given to the geometry this razor in its design.


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mbarno

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I’m getting the most comfortable shaves I’ve ever had with the Karve on plate B. Loving it!

I’ve ordered plate D today, to see how I cope with the increased blade gap.




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Fozzie Bear

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Just sold my Karve. Beautifully made razor so little sorry to see it go. I just found that the Muhle Rocca and Parker Variant somehow suited me better.

I might however cast my eye over the OC when it comes out!.
 
GoReds

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Fozzie Bear said:
Just sold my Karve. Beautifully made razor so little sorry to see it go. I just found that the Muhle Rocca and Parker Variant somehow suited me better.

I might however cast my eye over the OC when it comes out!.
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What didn't you like that much in the Karve?
 
Fozzie Bear

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I,m used to the Muhle Rocca and Variant so perhaps found the lack of blade feel in the Karve to affect my shaves with it. Also i just couldn’t seem to get it to shave as good ATG as my Rocca/Variant.

I know this goes against the overall acclaim for the Karve, not saying it’s not a good razor just not a good razor for me!. YMMV.

Just tried my first open comb, the Fatip Piccolo (MK 2) and in comparison it was love at first shave!.
 
GoReds

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Fozzie Bear said:
I,m used to the Muhle Rocca and Variant so perhaps found the lack of blade feel in the Karve to affect my shaves with it. Also i just couldn’t seem to get it to shave as good ATG as my Rocca/Variant.

I know this goes against the overall acclaim for the Karve, not saying it’s not a good razor just not a good razor for me!. YMMV.

Just tried my first open comb, the Fatip Piccolo (MK 2) and in comparison it was love at first shave!.
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Fatips are nice. I have an open comb from their line. Really good shaver if you ride the cap.
 
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