Karve Shaving-Christopher Bradley, Brass Safety Razor. First use & Opinion.

[@narayananjayachandran831]

Ah the Wilkinson sword.... I've used it for years and its my fav too. Pleasantly surprised to see a fan from overseas.

[@Capt4141]

Good info on how clean up the soap bowl.... Wasn't really sure about that.... Going to go uncover it now.. Let it air dry

[@kensurfs]

ChrisNolin1 👍👍💈

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. I live about an hour away from Six Flags Great America which is in Gurnee, IL located 45 miles north of Chicago. I've been there twice and it's a pleasurable experience. It's nice to have an amusement park in a metro area that has a huge market

[@kensurfs]

GoldenSteelTV 👍👍👍💈

[@TheCrash212]

Great shave, Ken. I love my Karve C.B.. The B solid bar is my favorite plate. I use the C plate for days when I have 3 or more days growth. I recently purchased 2 Karve C.B. open comb plates and they are also great. Have a great and safe week and weekend.

[@kensurfs]

Claude Johns Thank you👍💈

[@bittner75]

I just received my ken surf summer badger brush yesterday and used it for the first time today. Loved it. The knot is huge! The color and ergonomics are amazing. Congrats!

[@kensurfs]

bittner75 Thank you👍👍💈

[@siegel7]

I started wet shaving recently. I started with a van derhagen and I now have a Merkur 23c. I found this channel and it is great!

[@kensurfs]

al tanner Thanks Al

[@Alexander0189]

I saw Rambo at the weekend as well, those tunnel scenes were unreal weren’t they 👏. Loved it. Stallone, what a legend. 73 I think he is now, insane!!!

[@kensurfs]

Alex1989m 👍👍👍👍💈💈💈

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Ken- Great shave and razor review; thank you! Glad to see you using the Karve razor. I use the C and D plates with great success. Sounds like a fun Disney night. Take care and best regards!

[@kensurfs]

Mike H Thank you👍💈

[@yojimbo21]

The Karve cured my RAD. Glad you had a chance to try it.

[@kensurfs]

yojimbo21 👍👍💈

[@MichaelBlocksom]

What’s RAD?

[@yojimbo21]

ParamedicShaves razor acquisition disorder (RAD)

[@robertross8565]

Great shave. My one and only razor is the Karve Overlander - aluminum. I absolutely love it. Very smooth and very efficient.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍👍💈💈💈

[@robertross8565]

The Karve Overlander has the feel of the B plate on a Christopher Bradley razor but the efficiency of a D plate.

[@itsathejoey]

I recently started using Proraso Green preshave for the first time. I like it a good bit. Was using Proraso White and thought it had kind of a chemical smell to it, the smell of Green is much more pleasant.

[@kensurfs]

Joey Crysel 👍👍💈

[@Juraberg]

I have had an eye on these beautiful Karve razors for quite some time. I love brass and bronze. The Kensurfs badger brush has been my daily driver for several weeks now. I really like it. 💈👍🏼

[@kensurfs]

Patrick Eruimy 👍👍💈

[@superbad123]

The Wilkinson Sword Gillette blades from India are my favorites too but it is sometines hard to see where to open the paper covering the blade

[@kensurfs]

super bad 👍👍💈

[@knightmare1015]

Another great shave Ken. Yes I did notice that KZbin has started doing that. I also have to deal with the shakes and due to the fact that they come and go so much and infrequently, I ended up going back to the Leaf razor full time.

[@kensurfs]

Stephen Davidson 👍👍👍

[@TheLchr]

Hi Ken, awesome razor. Not only a thick but too dry soap. Glad you made your shave without cutting yourself.

[@kensurfs]

TheLchr 👍👍👍👍💈

[@justj4654]

Great shave Ken! I watch all your videos, you have such neat products and you're a watch guy like me. I'm now looking for a Seiko diver for my collection lol, take care

[@kensurfs]

Jason Trentham 👍👍💈

[@staceymolleken9184]

I'm a little late to the party but I ordered mine with a B plate and waiting for it to arrive soon.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@jacobjohnson1966]

Is it better to wet your face with your hands or a towel I have been noticing that holding a warm towel on the trouble are help the hair cut better

[@kensurfs]

jacob johnson Towels would be better👍👍💈

[@bigdave3847]

That's a cool packaged tonic, but I'm just not a fan of bay rum. In checking your link to their site, I didn't see that they had any other scent listed. I wonder if they ever produce any other scent?

[@kensurfs]

Big Dave always the same scent with a bit of difference I’m told

[@careyclendenny1907]

Where can I buy the shave tonic

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Guess the Karve's the most comfortable tool out there. I even ordered the F-plate 1.23gap in OC version, expecting a killer... But NO, its comfortable and results in R41++ manner (without being biesty).

[@kensurfs]

Achim Kohlhage 👍👍👍👍💈

[@tapatiio92]

Very Nice Shave Is The 3 Inch Or 3.25 Or 3.5 Inch Handle Ón The Christopher Bradley Karve Safety Razor

[@kensurfs]

Eduardo Esparza 3.5

[@tapatiio92]

Have You Tried The Stainless Steel

[@kensurfs]

Eduardo Esparza not yet

[@tapatiio92]

Oh Ok

[@tapatiio92]

Did You Watch The World Series

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Great shave Ken, the washer Info actually says to not use the washer. It supposedly puts stress on the threads. Just thought I’d mention it mate. Love my Karve razors! Amazing!

[@kensurfs]

Another Cut Above 👍👍👍💈

[@mfreedberg]

I decided to continue to use their washer despite their warnings, given the length of the thread, and indeed all is well! Live dangerously, I say!

[@jmr5707]

@@mfreedberg - Ya. I always use one on all my razors. Can't imagine doing damage unless you over tighten it.

[@Juraberg]

@Another Cut Above Yes Chris, you are a Karve-aficionado. Anyone who follows your channel can tell.😀😀

[@ratchetz]

Another great vid, the Karve has been tempting me for some time now. Thanks Ken.

[@kensurfs]

Craig Arthur 👍👍💈

[@TangoGulf]

I'm new to all this...I just bought a Rockwell 6S to try out and I've noticed it always has blade overhang. In this video you said it was good, why is that?

[@kensurfs]

I like to grab the blade from the sides to load and unload. I find it easier👍💈

[@anthonypalermo7143]

Douglas makes some truly stellar products, his Stainless D.O.C. is one of my top five razors and the man does so much for the wet shaving community as well. I, also love his stuff. Hopefully, him and Matt will make a season 3 of I'd Lather Be Shaving as it was highly entertaining and incredibly informative as well.

[@kensurfs]

Anthony Palermo 👍👍💈

[@nydieselinfl]

Great shave Ken!!! You are going to love this razor!!! I use the C plate the most, and the B the most on head. For me, I have found Gillette Silver Blues and Personna Med preps as great compliments to this razor. Enjoy this razor. Many of us are!!!

[@kensurfs]

NY Diesel in Fl I’m in the club now...lol👍💈

[@nydieselinfl]

@@kensurfs you have been initiated!!! All you need to try is the Timeless Titanium 95 and the Rex. Both of those I had to work some serious overtime to get them, but they are so worth the price tags.

[@firlottp]

I'll be adding a Karve razor to my shave den shortly, after a short hiatus from the impulsive buying spree of course :)

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@DBro222]

Love your videos Ken! I find myself watching pretty much all your videos because I like your stories. However I would like to make a suggestion. I would like to see you do an actual review. I would find it helpful for you to compare one razor to another, and especially share with us what your critical remarks of each razor. I would like to know what you do and don’t recommend. Seems like you do your shave and just make a quick remark on your smooth face and that’s it. But like I said other than that I love the vids!

[@NitetimeReign]

I have thought the same thing. Like please tell us what are your feelings on a certain product that is being used. Helps us that are looking to purchase with our decisions.

[@kensurfs]

Dylan I have had bad luck with some soaps so I never use them again. Other people swear by the soaps I don’t like

[@ursusmaritimus2224]

Hi Ken, I would like some advice, would you also put an o ring on those razors that are born without? Or would this compromise its use? Thanks bye.

[@kensurfs]

It could not hurt

[@jasonwright7585]

Recent subscriber and I've been binge watching. Just got into wet shaving and love it. Haven't branched out into into high end razors yet!! Using a Van Der Hagen with saloon pack Wilkerson Sword blades. Give one heck of a shave keep up the great content ken.

[@kensurfs]

Jason Wright Welcome Jason👍👍💈💈

[@MidwayShooter]

Great shave Ken💈 I’m about a 110 miles from magic mountain or 7 hours in California traffic

[@kensurfs]

MidwayShooter Lol

[@shrey7192]

Hi Ken, the Saloon pack of Wilkinson's sword with 50 blades is approximately $2 in India. Wilkinson's is pretty good, but i like my Gillette silver blues better.

[@kensurfs]

Shreyansh Patil 👍👍💈

[@MadAzn53]

Great shave Ken, and that’s a great looking DE. Plus that watch is a beaut!

[@kensurfs]

Mike Nguyen 👍👍💈

[@brianb.2894]

A really good looking razor and it sure did the job eh Ken. Nice PAA soap too. Thanks for the video.👍

[@kensurfs]

Brian B. Thanks Brian👍👍

[@TheRobby1971]

Brilliant, loved this Ken. Would love to go to Disney, especially for a thermal grenade. Enjoy yourself. Your leisure life sounds like quality to me. All the best 💈🇪🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@kensurfs]

TheRobby1971 Thank you👍👍

[@JMac.]

Great shave! The Karve has become my go to razor for pretty much every shave! Enjoy the trip to Disney World!

[@kensurfs]

Red Island Shaver 👍👍💈

[@TheVapSter]

Thanks Ken for using rhe Derby City Chop Shop aftershave!

[@kensurfs]

Blake Langley 👍👍👍💈

[@darkangelgaming1117]

Gillette Silver Blues work best for me, Wilkinson Swords didn't work quite as well for me but nice that they work for you. Keep up the great videos Ken

[@kensurfs]

Dark Angel Gaming 👍👍💈

[@joshreszke6871]

Nice shave. The Karve is my favorite razor, I have the short handle with the C plates in SB and OC.

[@kensurfs]

Josh Reszke 👍👍

[@darcyvariava81]

Hey Ken, I have family in India and when I’m out there I always pick up the Saloon Pack of Gillette Wilson Sword as it is also one of my favorite blades as well. I get great shaves with it. I just bought some when I was there this past year and you get the same pack for 92 Rupees which is roughly $1.30 here. Tough to beat that price. I enjoy your videos And will surely pick up some for you next time I’m there. All the very best!

[@kensurfs]

Darcy Variava 👍👍💈

[@max0192]

How many blades are in a pack?

[@darcyvariava81]

@@max0192 I believe it’s 50 in a pack but it could be more….definitely not less than 50.

[@bryanread4076]

Great shave ken

[@kensurfs]

Bryan Read Thank you👍💈

[@JoyShaving]

Great Shave Ken , Nice shaving gear!

[@kensurfs]

Joy Shaving 👍👍👍👍💈

[@marcocerqueglini4441]

Very nice shaving Ken,good weekend!!!

[@kensurfs]

marco cerqueglini 👍💈

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

ken i think that rubber washer is there to keep the water out the threads

[@andyhedin4893]

The instructions that come with the razor tell you not to use it, it's only needed for shipping.

[@wessmith3181]

Nice shave Ken! My winter reserve is coming tomorrow. I also ordered 2 bottles.

[@kensurfs]

Wes Smith 👍👍

[@Gojira76]

Great review. I love my Carve Razor. I like the C plate best. It is a great Razor. Boom town is a good scent; however, my wife hates it. Crystal skull is also sold at Home Goods.

[@kensurfs]

Josh M 👍💈💈

[@Gojira76]

Kensurfs, Just got my Derby City Chop Shop Reserve. I received bottle #3/68. It looks better in person and It smells so good. Can’t wait to use it tomorrow. It now comes with a glass dropper to get the aftershave out. Thank you for letting me know about this amazing aftershave.

[@kensurfs]

Josh M 👍👍

[@jkrishbhat]

First time I seen brass razor Ken, thanks for video

[@kensurfs]

Krish Thank you

[@gillenjesse]

You should do a shave review with the old spice shave cream from India. See how it compares to original old spice scent and if it's worth getting.

[@kensurfs]

Jesse Gillen 👍👍💈

[@seagulldreaming1361]

Thanks Ken - would you believe that the supermarkets here in Australia sell the Wilkinson Sword razor blades (made in India) for $14 !!! That's for a packet of ten. What a bunch of robbers.

[@kensurfs]

Seagull Dreaming That’s too much $$$

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Hey Ken I like you shaving reviews and watch them sometimes. So you did a wrist watch check and I love the color of Blue of your Seiko. The plastic washers gives you a better hold of your blade and this is good option. Being a wet shaver myself I can suggest to pour few drops of Glycerin into your shave bowl while mixing up the lather and this way you can save the cost of pre-shave oils which are often quite expensive and also avoid the razor burn after shave. I always suggest people to use alcohol free after shave because they reduce skin aging.

[@kensurfs]

Imran Chowdhury Cool, thank you👍💈

[@archer41eh]

Thumbs up for another great shave, and a second one to a fellow Star Wars fan! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kensurfs]

Shawn Thank you👍💈

[@jamesvanswol3086]

Great choice with the seiko

[@djbartz1978]

Just tried the Porasso green. Great stuff. I love the cool tingle afterward

[@kensurfs]

djbartz1978 👍👍👍

[@joyghosh5655]

Great shave Ken I think you don't need pre shave oil or cream if the soap is slick

[@kensurfs]

Joy Ghosh 👍👍💈

[@yojimbo21]

FYI the o ring is only intended for transportation.

[@kensurfs]

yojimbo21 👍👍

[@lucashuff1153]

What seller on eBay do you get your Gillette Wilkinson Sword blades from I want too make sure I get the authentic ones?

[@kensurfs]

Lucas Huff interior_decor

[@koosk41]

Good to see that camera's staying put!😁 Cris from Another Cut certainly loves that razor and it was nice to see you get your hands on one. As such, it would have been nice to hear how you would have compared it with other razors in the den.

[@kensurfs]

koosk 👍👍💈

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Always love watching your videos bud...

[@kensurfs]

The Bearded GOrilla Thank you👍💈

[@joedaniels701]

Great shave, Ken!

[@kensurfs]

Joe Daniels Thanks Joe 👍👍

[@kenr67]

Great video Ken, it's thanks to you I'm using the Gillette wilkinsword blades find them brilliant

[@kensurfs]

kenr 67 Awesome👍👍

[@Windingify]

So Ken, another great shave. Sweet razor too. Being the James Bond afficionado, you should really have the Seiko SKX 007 😉

[@kensurfs]

Peter Winding I’m bad, I actually have a few....lol

[@Windingify]

@@kensurfs haha good stuff. I had one and miss it sometimes. Great little watch that one.

[@davidmaxey656]

What's your favorite bay rum? I enjoy using Stirlings bay rum but the post shave scent doesn't last as long as I would like.

[@djbartz1978]

I ordered a crystal skull candle holder just like yours but its red. They are only 8.95 on oriental.com

[@kensurfs]

djbartz1978 Awesome👍👍💈

[@terrym1065]

Nice shave Ken💈💈 I've had the Karve CB razor(brass)since they came out, been using the C & D plates exclusively ever since. Bought the razor with the A thru D plates but quickly learned the A/B plates were too mild for me. Great razor though, superb shaver, smooth and efficient👌 PAA still a favorite, Doug knows his stuff even if he's a little quirky😉 Derby City Chop Shop "Winter Reserve" shave tonic is absolutely a great after shave, depends on the "vintage" how strong it is I think😁 Gotta get it quick as it sells out fast being a small batch product. Great video and review as always👍 Enjoy!

[@kensurfs]

Terry M Thanks Terry👍💈

[@LOSTKIDnapperr]

Hey! new to wet shaving and your videos have been a life saver! Was wondering if you have a video for like your top 5 razors, 5 blades, 5 soaps etc. up? I looked and could not find it would be great to see a guy with a lot of experience with this stuff give his top 5's. :D have a good day!

[@kensurfs]

HI Hi 👍👍💈

[@alanh8101]

Great Video Ken 👍🏼💈 I have Christopher Bradley stainless steel it’s Polished I really appreciate those guys at Karve and Nothing but Best to those Guys at Karve 👍🏼💈 They been really good to me and Fair.. I’m going to support them a lot and help out trough shave community... I’ll order brass razor to have in my collection with plate AA for me my skin is sensitive tho... And can’t wait to get my brass Karve and imagine when I polish that thing would be spectacular..💈🪒👍🏼 Cheers Alan H

[@kylef_1129]

@kensurfs Can I use shaving soap in the tub with my hands and put it on my face until I get a brush?

[@kensurfs]

RektDynamic it might be thin but I don’t see why not. Could use a wet face cloth to lather it too

[@kylef_1129]

@@kensurfs Thanks for the response ken! Love your videos :)

[@daveshaves1491]

Hey Ken I recently got one of the summer edition badger brushes and love it! It is a monster brush though got any suggestions on stands to hold big ones like it?

[@kensurfs]

ObeseTurnedLean I’ve been using the cheap metal stands from China

[@ivermec-tin666]

Ken, please tell me that you are supplementing with CoQ10. This is critical if you are taking a statin drug.

[@kensurfs]

First Name Last Name I actually don’t have high blood pressure, but a kidney ailment. The blood pressure meds keep me at about 110 over 65. This puts less stress on the kidneys. It seems to work great. Lisinipril

[@ivermec-tin666]

@@kensurfs I see. That is an ACE inhibitor. I thought I heard you say you were taking a statin drug. Sorry for my misunderstanding.

[@markpetrillo3941]

Love the shave Ken! Love Star Wars too! Super cool Come can!

[@kensurfs]

Mark Petrillo 👍👍

[@ColinScrowther]

Great video ken The aftershave looks incredible. Gonna have a look for some of that. Enjoy Disney

[@kensurfs]

Colin G Scrowther Thank you👍👍

[@snowliferwb]

I love Disneyland and starwars. The new star wars land is fun! I really want to go to the restaurant 😩.... we have been season pass holders for years until the covid outbreak. Lol. The oogie boogie Halloween bash is epic at Disneyland, we usually go for Halloween and the next 2 days after so we get the Christmas experience too. Great video was just coming over to check out the CB razor since I just bought one and it in transit now. Lol 😆 have a great holiday season

[@chrismorley3074]

LOVING Mine Ken. I Have the D Plate and find it perfect !!

[@kensurfs]

Chris Morley 👍👍👍💈

[@srayle32]

Ken, how long did it take to receive your Karve razor? Any other comments from Karve owners appreciated. Thanks

[@kensurfs]

Steve Rayle it’s been a while but I think it was a week or so

[@srayle32]

Kensurfs thanks! Been about 10 days and haven’t even received notice of shipment. And no reply to email after 5 days. Hope the razor is better than the customer service. I enjoy your videos.

[@MrDaloe]

Great video as always

[@kensurfs]

Domenic Aloe 👍👍

[@alanh8101]

You can use washer on razor Ken wouldn’t not hurt at all I do protect my polish but it’s preferential choice... Alan H

[@eriklawson8655]

Very nice razor! I’m curious, how aggressive is the B plate? Thanks Ken

[@devonbenton1710]

I have the B plate and I love it. It has zero exposure meaning the blade doesn't stick out further than then plane of the base plate to top cap. Aggressive enough that I can get BBS on a 2 pass shave, but mild enough that it is super smooth and doesn't cause irritation

[@kensurfs]

Erik Lawson it seemed mild to me

[@JMMacbear]

Great shave Ken. The Karve with a c plate is my daily driver!

[@kensurfs]

JMMacbear 👍👍💈

[@horatiuteodorescu8350]

Great video, Great shave, The B plate from Karve it s feels like tatara masamune? Thanks

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

Wow. What a good vid. 😎👍🏼 Nice items, watch, and i want one of those Coke bottles. That’s cool looking. 😃

[@kensurfs]

DE Razor Shaving 👍👍👍

[@safetynick8956]

Great shave buddy! The best “tonic” out there! Have you decided on your costume this year yet?

[@kensurfs]

Safety Nick Still thinking

[@safetynick8956]

Kensurfs oh I have to tell you, there MAY be a new shave channel coming IF I get the guts to do it😂can’t wait to see what you’re doing for Halloween man!

[@danilobernaschina1842]

100 USD for a Brass Razor, a Karve ok, but for 100 there is also homelikeshaving Colibri and start from Russia in Steel... Is it worth for a razor in Brass?

[@olucaszb]

Great shave, Ken! As always, by the way. That Coke bottle looks like something I’d hang on my Christmas tree :D

[@kensurfs]

Lucas Bitencourt 👍👍💈

[@AK1440p]

Hey great video Ken and I love the razor! I wonder how aggressive the "F" plate makes it? I have bother shaving with less aggressive razors, currently using a Muhle r41 with great success.

[@kensurfs]

Adam Kelly 👍👍💈

[@thenakedshaver1301]

Great shave, sweet watch!

[@kensurfs]

The Naked Shaver Thank you👍👍

[@vjasonp11]

Just ordered the Derby city aftershave

[@fringefringe7282]

Why dont you use straight razor?

[@kensurfs]

My hands get shaky

[@johnflynn4923]

A Star Wars tribute shave could be interesting ⭐️

[@kensurfs]

John Flynn 👍👍💈

[@billiamtaylor3509]

Did you like the razor Ken?

[@kensurfs]

billiam taylor it was great.👍👍👍👍👍

[@maximedboisvert]

The note regarding the plastic washer says to throw it away as it may damage the threads if used during the shaves. But we all know you don't read instructions!! 😂😂

[@kensurfs]

Maxime Desaulniers Boisvert lol

[@topman.9646]

Great shave but why do you have a picture of Columbo in your bathroom? 😁

[@kensurfs]

Top Man. 👍👍💈

[@kensurfs]

Top Man. That’s a personal autograph I got from James Garner I got during the Rockford Files

[@Rohrpostix]

Hello from France. I am a german man which lives in france. Short question. What equipment do you use for filming and editing your videos ? Thanks and greetings from europe.

[@kensurfs]

Bert Schäfer I use the iPhone 10X Max and IMovie App to edit 👍

[@ratzo77]

your shelf in back looks empty.... making room for new stuff?

[@kensurfs]

Sheetz46 yes, some more props👍👍

[@WhatSetsMeFree]

Nice One Ken! 💈😉🤙🏼💈

[@kensurfs]

SoCal Shave Thank you👍💈

[@juliandante8856]

Good Shave Ken, Cheers!

[@kensurfs]

Julian Dante 👍👍💈

[@chrischiampo7647]

Your Welcome Ken 😃 Oooooh Other Chris Sorry 😐 That Is a Really Nice Looking Razor Great Shave 😎👍🏼

[@kensurfs]

Chris Chiampo 👍👍💈

[@ToddReuterOutdoors]

Who here keeps asking why he doesn't use the straight razor? 🤔

[@kensurfs]

TheReuteousOne There are a few regulars

[@williamowen2422]

Made in Edmonton ,Alberta - The Karve

[@pkj77]

super video

[@kensurfs]

pkj77 Thank you👍💈