Great job Steve, it looks amazing.
Karve Diem
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Ok, I may be in the minority but I don't like the polished brass Karve at all.
(Good job by the OP though!)
I really love the darkening on my Karve. I give it a quick wipe after use to prevent water spots but I definitely want the continuous darkening.
(Good job by the OP though!)
I really love the darkening on my Karve. I give it a quick wipe after use to prevent water spots but I definitely want the continuous darkening.
Originally I was doing the same thing you are,
I wanted it to be dark patina but it all started with my matte finish Timeless Ti and several post here on B&B about the New finish that Timeless was offering on their Titanium Razors
and that many believed that the shiny smooth surface would make it glide easier over your face. Then I was reading how @Hanna's Dad
Shined his Timeless Ti because he likes the look of a shiny smooth Razor. He did a great job and posted some pictures and that was all it took. When I was done with the Titanium and really liked the look I hung it up in my razor cabinet right next to the 2 Karve Brass Razors that I have and thought Why not, I have 2 and I could see what it would be like with one of the Karves. When I was done with the first one I was so happy with the results that I just had to
Polish the second one. I am really glad that I did. Does it glide easier across my face?
Maybe a little ,but I really love the look.
Be careful the razor head has a curve and the home is ment to make things Flat and straight
and is a hard surface . The fix might make it a Flat spot on the head in place of the scratch.
You might be better getting some really fine sandpaper that will contour to the shape of the head. If you go that way make sure you wet sand it with water running and keep it wet.
Can you post a picture ?
Originally I was doing the same thing you are,
I wanted it to be dark patina but it all started with my matte finish Timeless Ti and several post here on B&B about the New finish that Timeless was offering on their Titanium Razors
and that many believed that the shiny smooth surface would make it glide easier over your face. Then I was reading how @Hanna's Dad
Shined his Timeless Ti because he likes the look of a shiny smooth Razor. He did a great job and posted some pictures and that was all it took. When I was done with the Titanium and really liked the look I hung it up in my razor cabinet right next to the 2 Karve Brass Razors that I have and thought Why not, I have 2 and I could see what it would be like with one of the Karves. When I was done with the first one I was so happy with the results that I just had to
Polish the second one. I am really glad that I did. Does it glide easier across my face?
Maybe a little ,but I really love the look.
Fantastic! Seems you are a fan of shiny razors.
I like matte everything. I love the looks of my Karve brass and Rockwell 6S as both are matte finish.
I like the SS Karve too but haven't bought one as I'm happier with the fact the brass Karve will age with me
I realized right away that I screwed up.
The cap is flat on the top. I didn't notice any wobble when I placed it on the counter. I might try to hone it away, or I might just leave we'll enough alone.
The cap is flat on the top. I didn't notice any wobble when I placed it on the counter. I might try to hone it away, or I might just leave we'll enough alone.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
ouchI realized right away that I screwed up.
The cap is flat on the top. I didn't notice any wobble when I placed it on the counter. I might try to hone it away, or I might just leave we'll enough alone.
that's something i would do
Pretty much ends my search for the polishing attachment.
although that gleaming razor looks nice
I want my shipping notice!! I SO suck at being patient.
So is the Charcoal Goods SS razor.
316 stainless is the best. But 303 is still very good stuff.
One would think if 316 SS was the best then every mfg'r would be using that material, right?
I realized right away that I screwed up.
The cap is flat on the top. I didn't notice any wobble when I placed it on the counter. I might try to hone it away, or I might just leave we'll enough alone.
It won't have any effect on the Shave what ever you decide to do.
You could try and contact Sean at Blackland
Just to see what he says.
Blackland also use 303 SS for their razors, same as Tatara, Timeless use 304 SS, Charcoal Goods use both 303 and 316 SS, Carbon Shaving use 316L, like Wolfman, etc, etc
I’m no expert, but from what I’ve read I get the impression that most of us will be long gone before any of our razors will have any corrosion from normal use, regardless of which stainless steel they’re made of...
Unless one shaves underwater in the ocean on a regular basis... in which case yes, it sounds like 316L is the best...
I’m no expert, but from what I’ve read I get the impression that most of us will be long gone before any of our razors will have any corrosion from normal use, regardless of which stainless steel they’re made of...
Unless one shaves underwater in the ocean on a regular basis... in which case yes, it sounds like 316L is the best...
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@DSR +1
In general...
303 machines well
304 welds well
316 resists chlorides well (salt water), work hardens during machining, but polishes well
Baring ridiculous abuse or neglect, 303 will last for generations. Not that nickel plated brass hasn't.
In general...
303 machines well
304 welds well
316 resists chlorides well (salt water), work hardens during machining, but polishes well
Baring ridiculous abuse or neglect, 303 will last for generations. Not that nickel plated brass hasn't.
How do you define the “best”? Corrosion resistance? Ok, maybe it’s the best if that’s how you define it. I don’t shave with saltwater, so 303 should hold up just fine for me.
I also like the darkening. The question for me is which darkening do I prefer ? The existing one I have on my bead blasted razor, or smooth out the head with the polish and wait for that type of darkening?
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For me the “Best” is what shaves my face without irritation and leaves me smooth enough for my wife The level of SS will outlast me for sure no matter which number it has
Do you mean Shane?
I have kitchen implements of 303 steel that have survived 25 or 30 years of hard, constant use and abuse with only slight wear, scratching and staining, and are still completely functional. Of course, keeping them clean and dry is important. Rivets and welds can fail if poorly done, but I doubt the 303 steel is to blame for that.
