Open Comb Central - The Place With Real Teeth (No R41, Hybrid or Closed Combs)

Thanks. That’s interesting feedback. I have a standard gap Wolman OC and I like it. I did not like the Karve D plate though, so I traded it for the F. I saw that there is a more aggressive version, but I don’t like the handle. Hopefully they’ll offer it with either handle.

 

For me the Tatara is a superior design to the Karve despite being a much milder razor, capable of a clean ATG pass on my head where the Karve is a mediocre performer even with the F plate.

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I agree that the Tatara is a superior design. Once I mastered the angle, I don't have a DE razor that shaves my neck any better.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I think I would probably like the Tatara, but I’m not sure if it would provide anything shave wise that I don’t already have. I’m sure I’ll wind up buying one though. I agree with you on the Karve. I like it with the OC plate, but the SB is not very smooth to me, or as efficient.

 

i've been testing the Fatip piccolo (special edition) vs. R41 head/ weber handle

so far i'm finding them very very close and comfortable in performance, i'm calling it tie for now

depending on what blade, one or the other edges ahead but just barely

my top 3 DE's in no particular order... fatip piccolo, R41, V3A

 

Along with the iKon Tech and Fatip,, it's the Timeless Bronze and Blackland Dart which rely on exposure rather than gap for efficiency, as does the R41. Razors which rely on gap, like the Karve F, for example, really feel nothing like the R41. Consider also vintage razors like the Barbasol Floating Head, the Swedish Swing and Matador, and the French Le Coqs, all of which feature prominent exposure.

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SOTD June 4th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
EDRIO #75 ATT Atlas H2
Voskhod (3)
Hardright Anchorset (24mm, Frigate Class)
Soap Commander Refreshment
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill PSB

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I shaved with the Cooper Monobilt razor today which has an open comb with teeth that will bite you if you’re careless. Second time shaving with it and I think I’ve got somewhat a good handle on it. Not much blood if any was spilled during the shave. 10 hours after shaving I’m still BBS.

 

very cool sir..

 

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Thanks.

 

Gillette New SC/General Brass Handle Razor
Bic Chrome Platinum Blade
Vintage West German Boar Brush (restored)
Reef Point Dragon's Blood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Reek Point Dragon's Blood/Menthol AS Balm

 

new sc with gold tech handle.. spoiler,simpson, figaro...

 

Great shave and photo Gary .

 

thank you sir..

 

June 7, 2019

Wolfman WR1-OC Darwin Titanium
Feather HS
Elite Razor Desert Ironwood "Tres Amigos"
Stirling Soap Co. Iced Pineapple Soap & AS
Creed Aventus

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SOTD June 7th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
EDRIO#77 Cadet (Pearl) SSH-02 OC
Voskhod (5)
Yaqi red Red Marble Tuxedo (28mm, Destroyer Class)
Stirling One soap and AS

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June 8, 2019
Gillette New SC with Triad SS
Feather
ATG LE Shavemac D01 Flat Top
Savonnière du Moulin
Krampert’s Bay Rum Aftershave

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very cool..