New player in the DE world. Karve Shaving Company.
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), as the C is such a perfect fit.boilerphan
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Str8Mug
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Finally got to try out the Karve with the new OC plate offerings. Went full on in with the F plate as I had ordered 3 base plates in B, D & F. Fit and finish is as expected, just excellent with superb precision and tolerances. The shave was on par with the quality of the product. Plain and simply, superb. Excellent blade feel while still retaining an unexpected smoothness that was very good on the skin. Don’t get me wrong, the blade feel is there such as if you got a bit careless, it will bite. I know, I got careless around the throat area and Sir Adam and I gave myself a nic. But, that was totally on me as I did not skin stretch enough and turned simultaneously while performing some touch ups in that area. Nothing to do with the razor itself as the performance was flawless. The F is not as aggressive as I thought it would be but, that’s not a bad thing. It gives you a bit more blade feel than the F SB plate yet retains that SB smoothness. I would put it at the level of the R41 post 2011 with a softer and easier skin feel, if that makes sense.
In the end it was a great shave. And honestly, I got exactly what I wanted. I wasn’t looking for a ferocious feeling whisker whacker as I have quite a few of those in my stable. But, rather an efficient yet smooth whisker reducing tool that takes care of business with as little fuss as possible. With the Karve F plate, mission accomplished.....
I’ll be running the Karve OC plates for the rest of the month of March as I’m in a Fixed Four event on another forum. Good timing to get to know this razor with its open comb plate offerings. Will post from time to time with all 3 plate findings and experiences.
Happy shaves all.....
In the end it was a great shave. And honestly, I got exactly what I wanted. I wasn’t looking for a ferocious feeling whisker whacker as I have quite a few of those in my stable. But, rather an efficient yet smooth whisker reducing tool that takes care of business with as little fuss as possible. With the Karve F plate, mission accomplished.....
I’ll be running the Karve OC plates for the rest of the month of March as I’m in a Fixed Four event on another forum. Good timing to get to know this razor with its open comb plate offerings. Will post from time to time with all 3 plate findings and experiences.
Happy shaves all.....
les24preludes
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This is just what I wanted to see - a review of the OC F plate. I currently shave with a R41 and it looks like the F plate would be on that level.
I'd be interested to read a comparison with the D plate, to see if the F is really the one to go for.
I'd be interested to read a comparison with the D plate, to see if the F is really the one to go for.
Str8Mug
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Second shave with the Karve OC but, with the B plate the mildest one that I ordered. I had shaved yesterday with the F and it really gave me a superb BBS finish and stubble was very light this evening. Just enough to get a quick shave in and probably be done in 2 passes, if that. Well, let me just say that this was one very smooth and mild feeling shave. Yet, it removed the stubble very efficiently and comfortably. 2 passes and it was back to where I was yesterday. A very nice smooth feeling on my skin with a tiny bit of stragglers around the Sir Adam. But, that is always a problem spot no matter what razor I use. Most times I get it and some times I don’t. No biggie. The OC B was smooth and mild but, deceptively efficient. It somehow feels like a C SB plate but better. Crazy as it may sound but, it feels more efficient. I can’t explain it. It just shaves very well. As a daily this configuration of the OC B would be a nice combo for those quick, light stubble shave days. Impressive indeed.......
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The OC does sound impressive. Now it just needs to become available in aluminium.
Thank you for the informative reviews. Regarding the teeth, do they exhibit a particular feel? Are they smooth, similar to the likes of Wolfman or Fatip (rounder tooth profile), or do you feel more of the tooth front, as I find with angular teeth such as ATT and Blackland OC?
Str8Mug
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I can’t comment on the Wolfman or ATT open comb razors but, it does have a more rounded feel reminiscent to the Fatip. Feels nothing like a OC Blackbird which is more angular in feel and by design. The teeth are substantially wider with more space in between that allows just enough lather to pass through and enhance that nice glide. Somehow I get a more intuitive and easier feel for the shave with the OC’s over the SB variants. Honestly, it almost gives the feeling of a solid bar guard but, with a bit more cutting prowess. It has a decent cutting range but I do find it cut’s best just barely off the cap. That’s the sweet spot for me with the OC Karve....
Thank you for your reply. Sounds like a lovely razor.
les24preludes
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I'm teetering on the brink of an F plate OC and top cap...... Trouble is I'm enjoying my R41 with titanium handle and Sharpedge Yellow blade too much....
