Karve Shaving Co. A new DE Brass razor to market.

I get that discovery wonder with my straights

Yeah, my Feather DX provides ample challenge. It will happily slice off anything that gets in its way. A true straight is in the plan, but I don’t have time for it right now. I really don’t mind if my DE shaving is too easy.

Though it is my very first shave with the D-plate I can comfortably place this combination in the same (may be even a bit more efficient) category as my WR1 .61 SB, Charcoalgoods L2, and Weber DLC.

This bodes favorably, considering I have yet to try my D plate, and have since fallen headlong for the CG lvl 2, not to mention the Blackbird. This being said, I enjoyed a moment this evening whilst playing with my toys, made possible by Chris Kirchen, who not only forged the razor (1st production run), but also produced this fabulous bottle opener, which as it turns out can be readily fastened to one's mountain bike...

This razor is a keeper , one funny thing for me is that I miss the challenge that  some razors give as this razor seems fool proof and I don't have to pay attention  and I can shave quickly without worrying about irritation or nicks  . Efficient with out being overly aggressive , smooth with no irritation and well balanced what's not to like  but I still feel something is lacking  and  I wonder at the direction that modern razors are taking as it seems  like riding a bike with training wheels .  I like to discover a razor's  moods and limitations  and learning about a tool  is half  the fun and with some modern razors this discovery period is missing and they are easy to master in the first shave .

Your comment made me think of the chance I had to use the OneBlade for a while. Nice razor and good shaves, but all the while it felt a little too straightforward, and like something was missing.

It’s been fun reading all the comments about the Karve razor on this thread, and I’m hoping to get one at some point. (In brass, or possibly another material down the road.)

It’s been fun reading all the comments about the Karve razor on this thread, and I’m hoping to get one at some point. (In brass, or possibly another material down the road.)

I’m hearing Stainless and Titanium.

Following on from first use of the D plate, yesterday, today was the F plate's opportunity to shine, or otherwise. And, I tell you, it does not disappoint.

I prefer razors that are efficient in two passes and I will not keep any razor that fails to meet this requirement.
There is a very obvious step up in efficiency from the D plate, however, the razor remains smooth throughout with very little blade feel when compared with the likes of, let's say, the Charcoal Goods level 3. That razor had me shaving on tenterhooks. The F plate is more akin to the Timeless 0.95 OC in feel and safety. I'd put the F plate efficiency between the Timeless and the CG.

Of the two plates, I prefer the F, but as a daily shaver, I need more use to see it is compatible with that routine. The D plate is certainly an acceptable daily shaver. With that said, I'm wondering now if the E plate would completely meet both requirements. I need to buy the 3 inch handle at some point, anyway and may well just add the E plate out of curiosity. All in good time, though.

Though it is my very first shave with the D-plate I can comfortably place this combination in the same (may be even a bit more efficient) category as my WR1 .61 SB, Charcoalgoods L2, and Weber DLC.

This bodes favorably, considering I have yet to try my D plate, and have since fallen headlong for the CG lvl 2, not to mention the Blackbird. This being said, I enjoyed a moment this evening whilst playing with my toys, made possible by Chris Kirchen, who not only forged the razor (1st production run), but also produced this fabulous bottle opener, which as it turns out can be readily fastened to one's mountain bike...

Is that ginger beer and rum with lime? Never heard of that, but now I have to try it.

Ginger beer with dark rum is a “Dark and Stormy” (Trademark of Gosling, I think). Most people add lime juice. I haven’t tried one yet, but I like the similar “Kentucky Mule”, so it’s on my list.

Could not resist the urge and polished my Karve-R. Will be shaving with the E-plate tomorrow morning.

Aesthetically, when polished it looks better than any of my DE and SE razors.

That looks fantastic, Alex! What did you use to polish it?