Shave #2 with the Karve Brass SB-G (Widebody Cap):
This is a really good razor. I've elevated it to my Big Dog Rotation.
This is a really good razor. I've elevated it to my Big Dog Rotation.
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Damn Comfortable Shave
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Thursday's shave was surprising.
Today's razor is the Karve.
I was not expecting much from the baseplate, but the OC B plate was amazing.
I'd say the OC B plate was very very smooth which wasn't particularly surprising, but it was very nice. The surprising part, and this was very surprising to me, was how efficient the OC B baseplate was.
Very good shave today.
The Karve is a very good razor. The OC B baseplate will certainly get more use.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Today's razor is the Karve.
- 3" handle
- OC B
- Wizamet SI (flipped)
I was not expecting much from the baseplate, but the OC B plate was amazing.
I'd say the OC B plate was very very smooth which wasn't particularly surprising, but it was very nice. The surprising part, and this was very surprising to me, was how efficient the OC B baseplate was.
Very good shave today.
Today's splash was vanilla extract Caribbean Holiday. The splash is actually a bit more complex than vanilla extract, and the vanilla wears off some revealing the complexity to a degree, but it's a very strongly vanilla scented splash. Make no mistake about that. I like it on occasion. Like today. |
The Karve is a very good razor. The OC B baseplate will certainly get more use.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Glad you found the OC-B plate. The B, C and D plates are all pretty darn good.
@Chan Eil Whiskers - so with all the Karve plates, have you found whether the Timeless 0.38 SB is tougher or gentler on your skin than the 0.78 OC plate? Was anticipating which bronze would win the gold and all this Chris Bradley brass shaving jewelry found its way to you.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Glad you found the OC-B plate. The B, C and D plates are all pretty darn good.
The SB D will be the next Karve plate I'll try.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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The Timeless 38 SB is smoother than the Timeless 78 OC, I think, but both are plenty smooth. I have in transit the OC 95 in Ti, too, and will use it soon. I think it might arrive today (it might already be in the mailbox).
I think that's what I remember about the Bronze baseplates...
So many great razors and so few shaves...how can I learn anything?
It's a hard job but somebody's gotta do it.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Heaven forfend I check back a few pages, but I thought you were suspecting the 0.78OC gave better post-shave feel even though the 0.38SB felt better during the shave.
Okay. It was on page 491 (assuming 20 post page view) before your Pearl adjustable gave your biceps the stimulation to grow and overpower
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Yes.
Obviously, one issue is the balance point in efficiency. Three passes with a less efficient razor may sometimes be harder on the skin than one or two passes with a very efficient razor.
Of course not all things are equal and not all shaves are expected to have or actually have the same outcome.
I realize I'm jumping around an awfully lot from razor to razor which screws up the science, but it sure is fun.
It will be a while before I have all the new razors sorted.
Like maybe years, but science is a hard discipline. All experiments, especially my own, require someone to replicate them, and that someone might as well be me (as well as you).
You might as well go ahead and acquire a Timeless Bronze with both baseplates. You can't go wrong.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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New Lupo 95 has arrived. Just to add even more confusion.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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How many DE razors do I have which would be perfectly satisfactory* were they the single razor in my shave den?
Answer: I have no idea but there are a few**.
Pretty sure I'm not the only one*** with the same point of view.
Happy shaves,
Jim
*In this context perfectly satisfactory is a right high bar.
**In this context a few is a right largish number.
***In this context not the only one could include besides myself a huge number of B&B members, and most BOSC members other than Al (who doesn't know he's a BOSC member), and a huge number of members of other shaving forums the names of which escape me.
Answer: I have no idea but there are a few**.
Pretty sure I'm not the only one*** with the same point of view.
Happy shaves,
Jim
*In this context perfectly satisfactory is a right high bar.
**In this context a few is a right largish number.
***In this context not the only one could include besides myself a huge number of B&B members, and most BOSC members other than Al (who doesn't know he's a BOSC member), and a huge number of members of other shaving forums the names of which escape me.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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That is beautiful, hope it shaves as good as it looks.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Ti 95 OC baseplate arrived today, too, but no photos on it today.
I ordered one of them a while back... but Italian Barber no longer ship to the UK (due to Brexit they said). 
On the bright side, at least they've saved me some cash.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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On the bright side, at least they've saved me some cash.
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
As long as you like skinned cats.
Sorry, couldn't resist adding this:
