Karve razor by Christopher Bradley: First impressions....

Thank you Danny.

 

April 7, 2019
Karve D Plate Open Comb
Feather
Paladin
Molton Brown Shave Soap
Myrsol Antesol Aftershave

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April 8, 2019
Karve D Plate Open Comb
Feather
Shavemac ATG LE D01 Flat Top
Cold River Schapenmelk
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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April 9, 2019
Karve D Plate Open Comb
Feather
Simpson CH2 Jade Synthetic
Soapy Science Lollipop Citrus
Myrsol Agua de Limon

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Now get some rest.

 

April 10, 2019
Karve D Plate Open Comb
Feather
Shavemac ATG LE D01 Flat Top
Stirling R4L
Soap & Aftershave
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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Lovely ensemble my friend....

 

Thank you Gus. I am enjoying this run with the Karve D Open Comb.

 

Thank you Danny.

 

04/10/19

Oneblade Synthetic Shaving Brush
Salsa Bowl / Timeless bowl scuttle
Cremo Shave Cream -Reserve Blend
Karve – 3.25-inch Handle, SB-E
Astra SP
Cremo Shave Balm -Reserve Blend
Cremo Solid Cologne -Reserve Blend

Great shave this morning and I almost caught the baby. I need to get the “E” plate dialed in and I can see the baby coming my way in the near future.

I was a little apprehensive with the Cremo shave cream but it did surprise me. It is a brushless shave cream but I lathered it up in a bowl. This stuff is slick and does a great job. It is not as luxurious as Stirling or Murphy and McNeil but it is a keeper.

The Karve “E” plate definitely has more “bite” than the “C” plate but it is manageable. There is blade feel and the alum was warm this morning but not uncomfortably warm. This is going to be a great plate when I get it dialed it. It is a step above the 6 plate on the Rockwell.

I will use Stirling soap Friday morning and see how the shave compares to the Cremo shave.

Finished up with the Cremo shave balm and the solid cologne. The solid cologne is interesting. This is my first time using a solid cologne and at first I did not like the fact that it was a solid but you can stick it in your pocket and refresh your cologne during the day.

The Reserve Blend has a top note of spiced citrus, middle note is bourbon and the base is oak vetiver. Oh yeah it does smell a lot better than Arko!

Y’all have a great hump day and shave on!

 

Great looking shave Danny. Congrats on the E Plate.

 

April 11, 2019
Karve D Plate Open Comb
Feather
Simpson CH2 Jade Synthetic
SV Felce Aromatica
Soap & Aftershave

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Thanks Clint!

 

As always. ...........beautiful Clint.

 

The reviews have me swayed, just ordered mine. Let's see what all the hype is about!!!!

 

Congrats! What plate(s) did you get and what handle length? I can assure you that the pictures do not do these razors justice. Clint's @clint64 pictures comes as close as you can get. His pictures are amazing but when you get your razor in your hand you will see what I mean. Machine work is amazing and top notch. You will not be disappointed.

 

Awesome I shall take a look!

I don't own any smaller razors so I've surprised myself and gone for the 3". I imagine they're quite lightweight and nifty so let's see. Also the first Canadian made razor to my collection.

C Plate! What about you?

 

The weight of the razor will suprise you. They are solid brass so they have some heft to them but in a good solid way. Mine has the 3.25 inch handle which is about the length that I like. I have B, C and E solid bars. I think you will like the C plate it is very smooth. The E plate has more "bite". I have only shaved with it one time and I need to work with it a little more. In the future I will probably add a D open comb. Please, let us know your thoughts on the razor when you get it in your hands.

 

Awesome, excited to get it now! Will keep you guys posted on my thoughts when it lands.