Anybody still using and loving their Karve Christopher Bradley?
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I have the CB in brass with a variety of plates. I actually prefer it over my brass Overlander.
garyg
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Thanks for that - I hadn't actually looked at the Karve site, just have perused Maggard's stock on a couple occasions,
Overlanders in stock,
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Karve Shaving Karve Razors Christopher Bradley Razor Made in Canada Brass Stainless Steel 3 piece razor
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It’s a very good razor. Yes, still in rotation. Very easy to use and never fails to give excellent shave results.
A few years ago I purchased an aluminum CB with a C plate and never looked back. Easily the smoothest, and irritation free shaves I have ever had. I did get a Overlander, but wasn't happy with it. Meanwhile my Muhle R94, Game changer .84, and Merkur 37c slant gather dust.
Sure, a great razor that gets regular use.
I have brass, aluminum and steel versions of it.
Very different in especially weight, but all effective no nonsense razors.
I have brass, aluminum and steel versions of it.
Very different in especially weight, but all effective no nonsense razors.
Yes, Brass safety Bar with a C plate. I really like it. I don't have dozens of razors so it gets used a lot.
Really enjoy my copper Karve CB E oc. At first didn't like the CB until I used the D oc. B and C just didn't like guard riding shaving.
Excluding it's lack of blade exposure and minimal blade gap, I do prefer the overall geometry of the Overlander compared to the Christopher Bradley. It bends the blade more which I think is better. But the thing that really made the CB stand out amongst the competition is the variety of base plates. Reviewers would often compare a razor to Karve plate X. IMO, that's what put them on the playing field they are on today. Now they are building a one-size-fits-all razor with the Overlander. If they offered the same variety of blade exposures and gaps with the Overlander as they do with the CB I wouldn't have sold mine after two shaves. I feel like they've forgot what
I have a brass Christopher Bradley with open comb "E" plate. It's one of my top 5 razors.
CB G Plate Wagner handle
garyg
B&B membership has its percs
Well, as the enablers would have it here I received my custom Open Comb G plate today. With all the Karve accouterments .
I have the B and C plate. I really like the C plate. I wonder if I would like the D plate.
Only one way to find out!
Love my Karve CB. Have assorted SB and OC plates from SB-B to SB-G.
My preferred plate is the SB-G.
My preferred plate is the SB-G.
garyg
B&B membership has its percs
Well, I can attest to Chris at Karve's assessment that the Open Comb G is more aggressive than the same in a Safety Bar. I've had a G SB for awhile, as noted earlier they will make a G in Open Comb on Special Order. I used the new OC "G" for the first time and it is uber efficient
Hmmm…. I really would like to try that D plate. I’m in the year long sabbatical, so it will have to be a January 2025 purchase. The Chris Bradley razor is one of my favorites.
eh... yeah, certainly. Had one... sold it. Regretted it. Bought another one. Love it. Sounds familiar? ;-) Both the SB-C as the OC-B plates are great for my shaving.
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