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Koraat..Maybe the Best of Show?
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Can anyone having used a variety of Koraats speak to the likely perceived differences between a full hollow and "Sheffield style" full hollow? Further down the path, would it differ between the Sheffield and 14.2 models?
My existing Koraat is a 14.2 full hollow, thinned. It's fantastic. I see the grind photo provided in the configurator, but not sure what it means to me as a user, really. I'm not super-fond of heavier grinds, but the subtleties of the available full hollows evade me. My beard and skin sensitivities are average and unremarkable.
I *know* I can just ask Ulrik, but what are forums for if not speculation about how other folks should spend their hard-earned cash? Besides, if you have an order in now surely you'd rather he get back to the shop and stop answering endless emails.
My existing Koraat is a 14.2 full hollow, thinned. It's fantastic. I see the grind photo provided in the configurator, but not sure what it means to me as a user, really. I'm not super-fond of heavier grinds, but the subtleties of the available full hollows evade me. My beard and skin sensitivities are average and unremarkable.
I *know* I can just ask Ulrik, but what are forums for if not speculation about how other folks should spend their hard-earned cash? Besides, if you have an order in now surely you'd rather he get back to the shop and stop answering endless emails.
To my eye, the "Sheffield" full hollow looks a lot like the way many Japanese full hollows are ground. Maybe compare some of your Japanese razors to your 14 2.0 and see if the difference in grind looks similar to what his photos show.
I wish I could help, Brad.
I only have a 14 2.0 full hollow, and an extra full hollow. If I shaved blindfolded, I couldn't tell the difference..
That Sheffield Style full hollow does look interesting, though..
I only have a 14 2.0 full hollow, and an extra full hollow. If I shaved blindfolded, I couldn't tell the difference..
That Sheffield Style full hollow does look interesting, though..
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I have two 14.20, one Sheffield full hollow, one “regular” full hollow, and one half hollow. Not a ton of difference among any of the full hollows. The half hollow is great for use on a 2-3 day growth.Can anyone having used a variety of Koraats speak to the likely perceived differences between a full hollow and "Sheffield style" full hollow? Further down the path, would it differ between the Sheffield and 14.2 models?
My existing Koraat is a 14.2 full hollow, thinned. It's fantastic. I see the grind photo provided in the configurator, but not sure what it means to me as a user, really. I'm not super-fond of heavier grinds, but the subtleties of the available full hollows evade me. My beard and skin sensitivities are average and unremarkable.
I *know* I can just ask Ulrik, but what are forums for if not speculation about how other folks should spend their hard-earned cash? Besides, if you have an order in now surely you'd rather he get back to the shop and stop answering endless emails.
I like and appreciate them all. I’d say the top of the heap may be the 14 2.0 models
One of the reasons I asked was because I had a custom Koraat order running too. My selection was also camelbone, full hollow, and with some spinework; but ‘silk’ finish, 6/8, and round point. My only other Koraat is a pretty standard 14 2.0 model.
As it happens, Ulrik actually emailed me this morning to say that my razor is finished. Maybe some of the elements here will give you an additional comparison to what you ordered. Here is mine….
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Thanks. I like it. The temptation is to tick every option as though they are simply upgrades, and then you end up with a razor that looks like something from a Transformers movie but in damascus steel, and a €1,000 bill to boot. Hopefully I kept it reasonably tasteful - it’s probably about on the edge, but it was a special and unique purchase.
I agree with you..
I try to keep mine fairly simple and tasteful also. But, we can go just a wee bit wild from time to time.
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Thinking this will be the next addition……
I will say, one thing I don't like is how he does the jimps. It's fine for shaving but I don't like the way they feel when stropping or honing. I like them a lot finer.
This thread is dangerous. I just ordered my second Koraat. I was just idly browsing the configurator, when I saw the picture of the carbon scales and a sudden vision flashed into my mind: a Koraat for kamisori lovers, shortened, 1/4 hollow, carbon scales,... so I ordered it.
I believe I saw a photo somehwere of one with a clad shank/tang as well. It was verra nice. I do like a well-clad shank (sounds a bit lascivious).
Today so far (it varies by the hour) I am leaning toward another 14 2.0 but this time with the plain full hollow (slightly bellied, not thinned) and to go wild: colorful scales* rather than tasteful and double shoulder rather than the single or shoulderless I tend to prefer.
*Although I keep looking at those carbon scales he has. Normally I don't really like the carbon fiber look (reminds me of boy-racer auto interiors) but there's something interesting about that lighting strike carbon.
I very nearly went for the "Lightning Strike Carbon" myself. Not because I'm a huge fan, but it was different.
Ulrik is a fine gent, and very easy to do business with! If you send him a note, I'm sure he'd be pleased to provide anything you'd like..
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Order placed. Wait begins. Should look kind of like this.
Wow! This one’s got me droolin’
Wedgeless? Interesting. Don’t recall seeing that before.
Mine is like that too. Instead of the wedge it has a machined spacer, like this. Brass, stainless steel or nickelsilver. Looks pretty good.
Mine's in the mail as of yesterday and you bunch are getting me thinking about a second already 
This is my Custom 14 2.0. Had it for a couple of years..
