2018 shave #241 (DE:82 SE:83 Str:74 Cart:3)
Karve w/ Israeli Personna (1)
GTB
Sorrentino TSC
Alum
Witch hazel
GTB AS
GTB EtP
Time to try another razor from KY Dave. The Karve is back to a more traditional DE without the drastic curve of the blade. I used plate "c" and I would say this is very comparable to my Parker 76R. Back to being conscious of the pressure being used, but I did get a DE level BBS with just a little clean up. No neck irritation out of the norm for most DEs. It still was a better feel because of the weight, but wasn't as heavy as something like the Timeless. Aesthetically, as KY mentioned, one would have to either be fine with patina or spend a lot of time keeping it away. I also had the smell of pennies while shaving with it, which was different. I'll try the "d" plate tomorrow to see if it provides a closer BBS with not adding any irritation.
Don't know the weekend plans yet. We have some art fairs around, I still have painting to finish up and I got the shelves which will go on the blank wall of the bathroom. Hope made we can find a good movie to stream and relax with some wine or a couple mixed drinks as well. Our oldest got a burr in her britches and asked if she could make dinner tonight so she could have something SHE wanted. Now, this is the one that says she hates cooking, doesn't want to learn and wasn't sure how to boil water for ramen not too long ago. So her choice of making salmon tonight will be interested. She got the recipe from my mom because she liked it when they were down here last time. Cross your fingers!
Karve w/ Israeli Personna (1)
GTB
Sorrentino TSC
Alum
Witch hazel
GTB AS
GTB EtP
Time to try another razor from KY Dave. The Karve is back to a more traditional DE without the drastic curve of the blade. I used plate "c" and I would say this is very comparable to my Parker 76R. Back to being conscious of the pressure being used, but I did get a DE level BBS with just a little clean up. No neck irritation out of the norm for most DEs. It still was a better feel because of the weight, but wasn't as heavy as something like the Timeless. Aesthetically, as KY mentioned, one would have to either be fine with patina or spend a lot of time keeping it away. I also had the smell of pennies while shaving with it, which was different. I'll try the "d" plate tomorrow to see if it provides a closer BBS with not adding any irritation.
Don't know the weekend plans yet. We have some art fairs around, I still have painting to finish up and I got the shelves which will go on the blank wall of the bathroom. Hope made we can find a good movie to stream and relax with some wine or a couple mixed drinks as well. Our oldest got a burr in her britches and asked if she could make dinner tonight so she could have something SHE wanted. Now, this is the one that says she hates cooking, doesn't want to learn and wasn't sure how to boil water for ramen not too long ago. So her choice of making salmon tonight will be interested. She got the recipe from my mom because she liked it when they were down here last time. Cross your fingers!
