I’m hoping mine will look that good at some point. @Madmikey pics are what inspired me to get one…
Karve Goatlander Brotherhood (KGB)
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Wow, I just noticed that Maggard has some SS and brass Overlanders available.
Glad to see another vendor is carrying Overlanders, but still no aluminum except from the factory. The price increases are killer.
The stainless steel Overlander has increased by $45 over what I paid. Ouch!
IIRC, I paid ~$173 for my SS Overlander. You lucked out, Kix. From my perspective it's not a huge jump. From yours, it's quite a leap.
I got mine from Razor Emporium. At the time, It was $175, and I had a 15% off coupon. Free shipping and no tax came to $148.75.
I guess the moral of the story is, if you really want something of value, buy it now or soon, because you know it's going to increase in price over time. IMO, that's the current trend in the economy.
At times, the risk of being an early adopter (or buying into the hype) has rewards/savings. Those rewards can be, for examples, lower cost, quicker/easier accessibility and longer periods of enjoyment.
For me, the Overlander (brass) has been totally rewarding.
For me, the Overlander (brass) has been totally rewarding.
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I took the gamble on the Bison back in November. And I'm glad I did. If the Overlander prices are too much, the Bison does not disappoint. It took me a while to get used to the light weight of the aluminum. But I was rewarded with a very fine shaver. And it's still ~$73.
I bought all my Overlanders used, so I got them less than retail. I guess the stock value for us owners just rose a bit. 
Thankfully I ordered my brass Overlander before the increases. The auto generated email estimated today for it to be completed, but I‘ve read enough here to know that was unlikely. After I saw the social media post about him traveling this week I emailed to ask the status. No response, of course, but again I knew what I was signing up for.
I'd be embarrassed to admit how many emails I sent this time before getting a response, but felt I had no other choice since waiting them out wasn't working. I hate being that guy, and shouldn't have to be that guy.
As noted earlier, there's an acknowledgement of the problem and a promise to fix it, so I hope that actually comes to pass. I'm certainly a fan of their products, and it would be nice to have backup without resorting to back flips.
Yeah I understand. I’ve considered getting an Overlander for a long time, but the customer service stuff kept me away. I’d have picked one up from a different retailer or from the bst, but I really wanted a G-Tech handle and I wanted it in brass with no patina yet as I want to see what naturally develops. To get the razor I want I knew I’d just have to accept the lack of communication. Honestly, in a twisted way the terrible customer service speaks to the quality of the products. People would only put up with it if the end result is amazing 
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.Perhaps splitting hairs (pun intended) - lack of customer service is different than bad customer service. Neither is what one wants, of course. I can mostly understand lack of service in this case and I'll still buy Karve razors.
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I guess that’s fair. As I said, I’m not really complaining. I knew exactly what the situation is and felt it was worth it anyway.
Another fresh Bic + Overlander shave.
The last Bic blade blew me away, it felt sharper than a feather.
This one felt half as sharp as the last one, almost to the point of feeling dull.
The only thing different than last time was the soap. I just don’t know what to think about these Bics...
The last Bic blade blew me away, it felt sharper than a feather.
This one felt half as sharp as the last one, almost to the point of feeling dull.
The only thing different than last time was the soap. I just don’t know what to think about these Bics...
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I’ve had mine about 18 months. I wipe it down after every shave and occasionally scrub the lather channels with a toothbrush but that’s about it for care. The patina has developed slowly over time. And I’m in the same boat - I’d seen other copper razors and wanted one with that patina. It just takes time.
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