Karve Overlander

Nehbulah · 04-19-2022, 07:33 PM

(04-19-2022, 03:55 PM)Cutty Sharp Wrote: I was wondering if anyone could compare this to a WR2 0.95 SB or a Razorock BBS/BBS-A? They are available on Karve's website and although I hate dealing with patina, they idea of more comfortable ATG shaves and that nickel plating looks and sounds amazing!!!!!

I prefer the Overlander over the WR2 .95.
Never tried the BBS.

Cutty Sharp · 04-21-2022, 10:05 PM

I've been on a buying sabbatical for awhile but this razor peaked my interest. I tried to resist as I don't like razors that can patina but the claimed lack of blade feel + efficiency + amazing ATG performance + reasonable price overcame me. Received razor today and had the first shave.

I used a titanium handle + Gillette Nacet (1) blade. I have been disappointed with most DE razors but this is an interesting one. There is really no blade feel. Its kind of like the WR2 in that way but it feels slightly different. You can kind of feel the pressure of the WR2's blade on your face as a singular point. With the Overlander, its like this head/blade/baseplate suction effect where they all touch at the same time and you can't make out what is what.

It was not a perfect shave but in all honesty I don't love Nacet blades. I need something sharper. At one point I thought I did but not anymore. If I can find the right blade for this, I think it could be a winner for me.

Frl2 · 04-21-2022, 10:08 PM

(04-21-2022, 10:05 PM)Cutty Sharp Wrote: I've been on a buying sabbatical for awhile but this razor peaked my interest. I tried to resist as I don't like razors that can patina but the claimed lack of blade feel + efficiency + amazing ATG performance + reasonable price overcame me. Received razor today and had the first shave.

I used a titanium handle + Gillette Nacet (1) blade. I have been disappointed with most DE razors but this is an interesting one. There is really no blade feel. Its kind of like the WR2 in that way but it feels slightly different. You can kind of feel the pressure the blade of the WR2 is on your face as a singular point. With the Overlander, its like this head/blade/baseplate suction effect where they all touch at the same time and you can't make out what is what.

It was not a perfect shave but in all honesty I don't love Nacet blades. I need something sharper. At one point I thought I did but not anymore. If I can find the right blade for this, I think it could be a winner for me.

Try a Feather, I think you will be pleased. The Bic platinum chrome ones work well for me too.

Cutty Sharp · 04-21-2022, 10:12 PM

I've never been a lover of Feathers but I think you are right. I have a stash of them and its next on the list!

TommyCarioca · 04-22-2022, 02:00 AM

(04-21-2022, 10:05 PM)Cutty Sharp Wrote: I've been on a buying sabbatical for awhile but this razor peaked my interest. I tried to resist as I don't like razors that can patina but the claimed lack of blade feel + efficiency + amazing ATG performance + reasonable price overcame me. Received razor today and had the first shave.

I used a titanium handle + Gillette Nacet (1) blade. I have been disappointed with most DE razors but this is an interesting one. There is really no blade feel. Its kind of like the WR2 in that way but it feels slightly different. You can kind of feel the pressure of the WR2's blade on your face as a singular point. With the Overlander, its like this head/blade/baseplate suction effect where they all touch at the same time and you can't make out what is what.

It was not a perfect shave but in all honesty I don't love Nacet blades. I need something sharper. At one point I thought I did but not anymore. If I can find the right blade for this, I think it could be a winner for me.

Yes, they pair well with very sharp blades. Feather, Gillette Blacks, and Permasharp have writhed very well for me

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