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

I’m on the waitlist for the stainless Karve. I indicated that I’m interested in the C and D plate. Wondering if the E plate would be advisable as well but not sure... I usually do a two pass shave on 3.5 days of growth. I’ve had great luck with .67/.74 WR1’s as well as 1.05/1.15 WR2’s. For those that have experience is there a big jump from D to E plates? Thanks

I have not used the C plate, but the D is pretty mild. I shave every day and I have both F plates. The SB is good for daily shaving and the OC is better for skipping a day, but it can be used daily. To give my answer some context, I have sensitive skin and I only do 2 WTG passes. I also get good results with Charcoal Goods level 2, Blackbird SB, Carbon, Timeless 95, and Wolfman 61 OC. With the exception of the Blackbird, the Karve F plates are a little more efficient than what I listed. It’s not overly aggressive though.

Forum discussions about razors is very subjective. Its all personal at the end of the day. The stainless G plate is as efficient and smooth as anything I have tried including all variations of the Game Changer. The new Tatara Nodachi is as efficient but lacks Karve’s smoothness. Waiting on the Carbon Shaving to arrive to compare. Karve is the favorite...at the moment. 

I see a lot of mentions about the F plate but not the E plate. Is this just random or has the F turned out to be a better choice for most?

I see a lot of mentions about the F plate but not the E plate. Is this just random or has the F turned out to be a better choice for most?

I am now using the G plate SB in stainless and the E plate OC in stainless and brass. Both are extremely smooth but stepping up to the F plate in OC really bit me badly.


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Regarding handle lengths... if you look at the Karve page it lists 4 handle lengths in inches...and right below it lists them in millimeters. But if you do the conversions they do not equate to one another. Has anyone noticed this? If I want a 3.5” handle do I wind up with a 91mm or a 98mm?

This looks quite nice, and the reviews are positive. I'm probably more concerned about upkeep for a brass razor Some people like the patina, which I don't, while others say that it easy enough to clean with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Any comments on this?

This looks quite nice, and the reviews are positive. I'm probably more concerned about upkeep for a brass razor Some people like the patina, which I don't, while others say that it easy enough to clean with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Any comments on this?

I feel similar to you many people do like patina and I don't that's why I prefer stainless steel because it doesn't have to be maintained and polished all the time. It's that's what's wonderful about all the options we have there is something for everybody and that's why I sold my Karve brass razor and I'm keeping my stainless steel

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The patina upkeep and water spots was an issue but I also began to notice the brass smell with both my Karve’s particularly with certain soaps. The new stainless eliminates those issues altogether. I am three shaves down with the Carbon Shaving CX which is wonderful. The new Tatara Nodachi has been great but a bit aggressive. Only other in the den is the original 17-4 to round out the foursome. 

Out of all four, far more expensive razors, the Karve is equally satisfying, or more so. 

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Ah, yes, can imagine the brass smell not being so nice. But the look, flexibility, reviews and pricing still make this an attractive option that I am still considering. Kudos to the manufacturer for making this so amazingly affordable!

I use the E plate SB for shaving my heads every other day. Very smooth and efficient razor. I polished it with Autosol and it doesn't smell that much if at all.