It might be an abomination, but I have that handle and can take a pic later to see.
Karve Overlander
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I have just done a head shave and a beard shave with the stainless Overlander, and I agree with the drag that has been mentioned. The actual cutting of the hair feels smooth, but it feels like there's very little glide on the skin, even with slick soap. It doesn't seem to cause any skin irritation though. I'll have to experiment a little with the angle and see if that helps.
After I got my Overlander 24K gold plated, I am staying with the OEM handle. It works well, so no issue there.
Used my brass Overlander last night. After adjusting my expectations of “steep,” its gentleness and efficiency were present. So smooth I had to check the mirror to make sure I wasn’t Billy Dee Williams.
Trying to resist urge to buy CuBr from Karve or aluminum Overlander with orange-tipped Knopf Pommel handle until receiving much less smooth razor next month.
Trying to resist urge to buy CuBr from Karve or aluminum Overlander with orange-tipped Knopf Pommel handle until receiving much less smooth razor next month.
The Karve brass Overlander has become my razor for when I’m falling asleep, but still want a close, and comfortable shave. A relatively fresh Gillette Nacet practically guarantees a quick DFS+ result, but every other blade I’ve used eventually gives a DFS result as well.
Gosh, I guess I should be elated that all my fancy pretty razors are shelved. This copper OL is magnificent with a very steep angle. I have zero drag issues even with a poorer lather. Every face is different and I did experience faint drag in the beginning. It’s such a pleasure to use and lately I’m enjoying 4 shaves on German Wilkinsons and Personna Meds equally.
While it gives me a BBS shave with little thought, the smoothness doesn’t last as long as when I use a Slim. My skin does feel better though using the OL.
That’s my thought of the moment, happy weekend to all!
While it gives me a BBS shave with little thought, the smoothness doesn’t last as long as when I use a Slim. My skin does feel better though using the OL.
That’s my thought of the moment, happy weekend to all!
I fully agree with you, and if I focus more during the shave, the results are outstanding!
OK, while I applaud your enthusiasm for the copper OL, I really don't need any more prompty to it the Button!!
I also like German Wilkies with the Overlander.....great combo. Nice grab on the copper version.
I did a side by side with cb d plate and brass Overlander today again. The overlander will get plugged with thick lather but it is close to the d plate. I still think the D plate is a bit more efficient but does have more blade feel. Overlander is a bit more autopilot. I agree with another commenter that the Overlander shines on the Atg pass. I was trying to get rid of one but the Overlander is good enough to keep for now. I will say that quality control is top notch with Karve. I’ve paid more for other razors and the QC is worse. Kudos to Karve. Now they have new handles - Lordy.
Mr @gdawg55, my apologies. I have the brass not the copper. 
Is this essentially a more aggressive tech? They look so similar.
Not really. The Christopher Bradley was based on the Tech, the whole story is on Reddit. Some would argue this an evolution of the CB, others that it's a clean sheet design. It was suppose to provide a more steep angle friendly design, but reports are that it's only steeper compared to the CB. And arguably, Gillette intended you to use the Tech steep and it's a lower profile head, etc. YMMV, I don't have one. The domed cap is similar to a couple modern razors that I have and probably contributes to the smooth shaves people report. I have no idea why I am answering...
Techs generally weigh less, cost less, have more varieties, have exposed blade tabs, and don’t let me get a mindless, close, and comfortable all-ATG shave. For a comparable vintage razor, the Ever-Ready 1912 also does well.
To my eye, the 1912 and tech couldn’t look more opposite.
Absolutely. The Karve Overlander and Ever-Ready 1912 are both my choices over the Gillette Tech. They both shave fairly similar — better than the Tech for me — and also don’t look much alike.
Ah, but you still have to be able to AFFORD all 3, lol! Thanks for the review. You have me seriously interested in the Overlander.
These plated Overlander razors are absolutely stunning, I cannot wait to get mine.
Did you?
I did, it's an absolutely gorgeous razor. I got the nickel plating and it is perfect.
pics? did you get the mirrored nickle or regular nickle - mirrored is harded?
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