Charcoal Goods beat everything in my den

[NicksDad]

Well, poop. I had my second shave with my brass level 2 today and it was sublime. Slick and smooth, audible with nice blade feel, and a DFS+ result in two passes (I don't go ATG). It's still early days, but so far I like it far more than my R41, Rocca, post-war Tech, and every other razor I've put my hands on. It's got me thinking about a purge.

So, why the poop comment? Because I'm poorer now, having just ordered the stainless level 2 with the Bishop handle to go along with it. I struggled deciding between the two last week and now I'll have both. Why? For absolutely no reason good enough to stand up to reasonable scrutiny. I just feel compelled to have both.

You people are the worst, in the best possible way.

 

[BradWorld]

I had my second shave with my stainless level 2 today. I kept the angle shallow. No preasure. Used the same polsilver blade. Excellent results. Smooth. No blood. Super close. Near BBS. Still a little too much sting with the aftershave, but I am confident I will get that dialed in.

Similar to NicksDad above, I have been leering at the Brass Lvl 2, as mine is ss. But I haven't pulled the trigger. If that one with the skull on the top cap were still available I may have done it.

 

[Leverspro]

Seriously, the top cap alone with its raked lines make the brass and copper worth purchasing. Stunning razors.

 

[NicksDad]

Glad I placed my order yesterday. Stainless Bishop handles are now sold out.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

No copper razors in stock, no problem. Just completed a deal for an early copper level 1 #155.

 

[Marhos24]

Hopefully my level 3 will be in tomorrow. Super pumped!

 

[R7photo]

My first shave with my ss lv2, few bites but then adjusted and applied no pressure, and went slower, and now amazing shaves

I love it, Florian Cross handle

 

[Leverspro]

No copper razors in stock, no problem. Just completed a deal for an early copper level 1 #155.

Nice. Which handle?

 

[Fedsbackhand]

Just the hammered but looking for the stars and stripes.
Already have brass hammered, maze, double helix and stinger.

 

[JB1963]

Charcoal goods has been my best modern razor by far....have a Wolfman coming...will be interesting to see

 

[BradWorld]

Shave three with my level 2. Very excellent results. Same Polsilver blade. Gonna try a different blade next shave.

 

[Leverspro]

I'm probably going to kick myself for not picking up a couple more copper handles right now. But I already have two and don't need another one to lay in the bottom of my drawer.

 

[NicksDad]

Gonna have myself a little shootout in the morning.

 

[WHC]

Wow, these razors are flying off the shelf. Brass and copper complete razors appear sold out; level 1 complete razors are sold out; there appears to be limited remaining stock on stainless lvl 3; and the available options for level 2 stainless are shrinking. Stock of handles are also dwindling. Production looks to be on hold right now, but hopefully Brian can have another production run before the move.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

Good for Brian. I've moved onto the second-hand market anyway. Just waiting for my copper level 1 to turn up.

 

[Avincentgtr]

Gonna have myself a little shootout in the morning.

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I really can’t wait to hear your comparison!

 

[Keto]

Gonna have myself a little shootout in the morning.

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Hmm, whatcha got there?

 

[NicksDad]

Sorry for the late follow-up, gang. Let me get to straight to the point: the Charcoal Goods Level 2 won the shootout, but it wasn't by a super wide margin.

I used the .68 plate on Saturday and the .84 plate on Sunday, with the Charcoal and Game Changer each getting half of my face both days. The .84 feels closest to the Level 2 and is the best comparison for closeness.

The Charcoal had a better face feel both days and was a bit more efficient. I kept buffing to a minimum with both razors so I could see how any remaining stubble looked and felt at the end. They both felt about the same, but the Charcoal side looked better in the mirror and I could see that it cut closer, especially on my neck. (I have pale skin and dark coarse stubble, and I never shave against the growth.)

What did I learn? The Game Changer really is a force to be reckoned with, and it could probably be the only razor any of us ever owned if we weren't such fanatics. I also learned that the Charcoal does seem to be the best razor I've tried so far. I think I'll keep the shootout going against my R41 over the next couple of days.

 

[Keto]

Sorry for the late follow-up, gang. Let me get to straight to the point: the Charcoal Goods Level 2 won the shootout, but it wasn't by a super wide margin.

I used the .68 plate on Saturday and the .84 plate on Sunday, with the Charcoal and Game Changer each getting half of my face both days. The .84 feels closest to the Level 2 and is the best comparison for closeness.

The Charcoal had a better face feel both days and was a bit more efficient. I kept buffing to a minimum with both razors so I could see how any remaining stubble looked and felt at the end. They both felt about the same, but the Charcoal side looked better in the mirror and I could see that it cut closer, especially on my neck. (I have pale skin and dark coarse stubble, and I never shave against the growth.)

What did I learn? The Game Changer really is a force to be reckoned with, and it could probably be the only razor any of us ever owned if we weren't such fanatics. I also learned that the Charcoal does seem to be the best razor I've tried so far. I think I'll keep the shootout going against my R41 over the next couple of days.

We are fanatics, most of us, you got that right.

 

[Shaver69]

Sorry for the late follow-up, gang. Let me get to straight to the point: the Charcoal Goods Level 2 won the shootout, but it wasn't by a super wide margin.

I used the .68 plate on Saturday and the .84 plate on Sunday, with the Charcoal and Game Changer each getting half of my face both days. The .84 feels closest to the Level 2 and is the best comparison for closeness.

The Charcoal had a better face feel both days and was a bit more efficient. I kept buffing to a minimum with both razors so I could see how any remaining stubble looked and felt at the end. They both felt about the same, but the Charcoal side looked better in the mirror and I could see that it cut closer, especially on my neck. (I have pale skin and dark coarse stubble, and I never shave against the growth.)

What did I learn? The Game Changer really is a force to be reckoned with, and it could probably be the only razor any of us ever owned if we weren't such fanatics. I also learned that the Charcoal does seem to be the best razor I've tried so far. I think I'll keep the shootout going against my R41 over the next couple of days.

Yes, I would agree. In fact I will go so far as to say that my GC.84 SB gives me as smooth & efficient a shave as my CG lvl2 SB. However, nothing beats the looks of the CG. Mine is brass with magnum handle.