Karve Satin

Most Karve razors if not all come with a matte finish. I totally understand that polishing and finishing is a pain and very costly. So I decided to do my own. I watched a couple of Youtubes on polishing in particular brass as my Karve is brass. I ordered an assortment of sand papers from Amazon in various grits (220-3000). Also needed is oil. I used 3 in 1. This is not easy as when I started I used a 220 grit and although it was polishing there were a million scratch marks. No panic as if I ruined the razor it was already done. However, as I progressed and got upto 1200 grit the scratches started to disappear. The brass surface must be constantly lubricated. After I used the 3000 grit paper the finish started to really look great. To clean up I soaked the razor in Dawn liquid which will not damage metal. You don't really need polish. 

What do you think

Most Karve razors if not all come with a matte finish. I totally understand that polishing and finishing is a pain and very costly. So I decided to do my own. I watched a couple of Youtubes on polishing in particular brass as my Karve is brass. I ordered an assortment of sand papers from Amazon in various grits (220-3000). Also needed is oil. I used 3 in 1. This is not easy as when I started I used a 220 grit and although it was polishing there were a million scratch marks. No panic as if I ruined the razor it was already done. However, as I progressed and got upto 1200 grit the scratches started to disappear. The brass surface must be constantly lubricated. After I used the 3000 grit paper the finish started to really look great. To clean up I soaked the razor in Dawn liquid which will not damage metal. You don't really need polish. 

What do you think

Wow, that's a very impressive looking finish. Amazing job!

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I agree with my esteemed colleague, that is great looking. You did a great job, slantman and I appreciate the notes on how you did this.

I agree with my esteemed colleague, that is great looking. You did a great job, slantman and I appreciate the notes on how you did this.

Thank you. You can also finish it off witb 0000 steel wool. That is the finest that is made.

I prefer the look to the polish. Has a soft glow and won’t smudge up with prints

Definitely made a difference for the good. Did you do anything to the handle yet?
I messed with a Karve one and it polished very quick especially compared to say the SS Rockwell 6S.

I prefer the look to the polish.  Has a soft glow and won’t smudge up with prints

Definitely made a difference for the good. Did you do anything to the handle yet?
I messed with a Karve one and it polished very quick especially compared to say the SS Rockwell 6S.

Yes its the new Wagner handle from Karve. Great grip.

I did some more polishing this time using a double 0 steel wool which is for brass. copper, etc. The head is almost mirror but not quit. I need to do the end caps. I also polished the handle and bottom plate.