Matt, as a fan of your plating and polishing services I have a suggestion for your website. I purchased a SS Karve Overlander from you and wanted it polished, but I could not select available services directly on the razor page. I had to add it separately as another item in the order. As a software engineer myself, I believe it would be great to add the available services directly on the page for the specific razor being purchased. If you add this additional dropdown, it will be very clear what service upgrades are available for each razor. For example, on the brass Karve Overlander page you can add a dropdown for polishing and your plating types. It will let new customers clearly know these are "upgrade" options for that specific razor. Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work you guys do at the Razor Emporium ! From a huge fan and loyal customer !
I ordered 1977 soap and splash over Black Friday, and got it in the mail on Monday. Unfortunately I had already shaved for the day, and wanted to give tallow a fair shake, so I waited until yesterday to shave. I have to say, the scent of 1977 paired extremely well with Dakkar Noir. So much so in fact, it got the wife’s seal of approval! Good job to you and your team Matt, you really hit it out of the park with it, and I will certainly be ordering 1955 soon as well. Going from vegan to tallow based soaps, there is no comparison to how much better the post shave feel is. It should be noted that my every shave razor is a ball end tech with a Russian perma-sharp blade and razor emporium synthetic brush.
Mine came with a note saying that the plastic washer was only for shipping, and to remove it for the shave. Karve has a similar note in theirs. I think it's about maximum thread engagement. It's excellent with the plus plate. I use the plus before work when I want to look better later in the day. I use the original plate if I'm going out right and want to look good now, and I'm not concerned about 10-12 hours later. That's my favorite razor for head shaves. The finish helps me feel what's happening in the back of my head. Kaleb's a cool guy.
Just ordered the 1977. I was born in '73, so I had to have it. I remember the smell of Old Spice, Aqua Velva, Skin Bracer, and Brut (called Brut 33 back then) aftershaves that my dad and uncles all used growing up. Even used some of that stuff myself when I started shaving. Can't wait to get this in my hot little hands.
Thank you for an excellent demonstration. Washers to mitigate marring is an excellent idea. A good material is smooth celluloid wafer-thin (0.12mm) sheets, where a washer can be fashioned using a punch (5mm to 8mm, depending on the coupling between the handle and plates). This acts as an inherently lubricated surface, allowing smooth and precise last 1/8 of a turn tightening, while also preventing grinding of steel-on-steel. The approximately 0.15- 0.3 mm thickness has negligible effect on the geometry of the closed razor. The downside is they can easily be lost when dismantling and cleaning. But they cost next to nothing and ten can be thrown in the box of the new razor.
Great review. I've got a regular plate Kopparkant shipping today. After hearing Caleb on his Canadian Mafia Instagram chat and shave with Carlos from TRC I decided to give it a go. I looked for reviews and found this one. I should of checked if you sold them too but didn't think of it. Sorry. I liked the 1977 soap which I bought as a sample pack but my wife didn't. I wound up buying the 1955 and the 1966 which she liked too. It's all about balance. Cheers!
I am so glad to have met you and Kaleb at the Northwest Wet Shavers Meetup this year. I was able to get my hands on these razors. The Kopperkant is definitely my top choice. It also has a mild version thankfully as that's what I gravitate towards! Great video!
Thank you for posting this excellent review. I still have my eye on Rex Supply razors. I also feel interested in the synthetic brush. I agree with you, I do not like the idea of packing a razor in a tube like the Kopparkant. I fumble things so much that I prefer items which are in boxes. I feel I can handle them better if I can take them from a box.
Good review Matt. Looks like you will need to try the reg plate next review. I have and like the Alysworth Drakkant + and OC plates. For synthetic brush knot you need to try the muhle 25mm STF set at about 57mm loft. I’ve tried a bunch including G5C and that muhle knot is the closest to badger and my top knot. It splays and doesn’t not flop back and forth. I get the same from other synthetics especially the ones that want more backbone. Have a good Sunday.
Excellent review! Idaho Falls was an excellent opportunity to check out the Aylesworth lineup in person. I adore the aesthetic of the razors and brush and they felt great in the hand - dangerously so for my pocketbook!! Between Rex, Karve, and Aylesworth, my razor purchasing future is set!
Matt glad you were so BIASED to give a competitor compliments j/k. I have a kopperkant and agree with your assessment of the razor. I ended up polishing mine and it looks great.
Hey Matt. That’s the only Aylsworth razor I don’t have. Just a couple of FYIs. Yates Precision does the mfg for Kaleb and the G5C is not made by Mühle (I think that’s the STF). I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Kaleb at The Razor Company a couple of months ago. He’s a great guy and a wealth of knowledge.
Great video Matt! I have a Drakkant, Kopparkant and soon to be Apex from Aylsworth and man are they great shaving razors! In fact, the Drakkant is my current #1. What I love about the Drakkant and Kopparkant is the fact Kaleb does provide customers with the option of the standard plate if you prefer mild razors and the plus plate if you prefer something with a little more aggression to it. And like others have said, he not only designs a great looking razor, but he is also a stand up guy as well!
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Hiyya Matt that looks like a nice razor and brush and I have to say that I always use a synthetic brush not because of any ethical issues but simply because I find them better on my skin - my go to brush is a Yaqi Cashmere which I really like. I have also just got my Henson razor that I got from your company (I already have a Fatboy and a Black Beauty also from your site and that nice charcoal soap which I am awaiting delivery of as the original bar is getting thin LOL!!) and I am really impressed by it both from the fact that the shipping to Australia is always very reasonable from your company unlike other deals I have looked at from the US. Now for a reasonably priced and simple designed razor it did a very good job ( and I was using a Feather blade) so thanks for the review you put out on it. I also like the sound of that new soap you have out now but sorry but I am stuck on Taylors of Old Bond Street sensitive and sandalwood😉.
Awesome! Cool you guy's have Aylsworth in the shop now. The description of 1977 sounds up my alley. I like strong, old school scents. It's funny you mentioned a green couch. When i was a kid. We lived in this house that was built in the 70's. The kitchen looked just like That 70's Show. It had that pea green colored refrigerator and matching green stove. Loll. The countertops were even that 70's vibe. White countertop with green and gold asterisk, snowflake looking symbols all over.
Hey matt great review. I have all of Kalebs razors we met in Idaho my wife was Heather the short lady. Just a heads up on his packaging i believe the kopperkant is the only one that comes in the tube the rest come in beautiful boxes like iphone type boxes. But again great review.
I would love to see a side, by side by side explaining the 1955, 1966, and 1977. More about the scent profiles. I know there are separate videos, but have them all in one place. Especially since they have been out for a bit now
Bias...funny. Nice razor and brush, looks good. Glad it worked for you, I'd probably go for the less aggressive base as well. Good shave and review, thanks.
I have that razor in the regular plate and absolutely love it. It is my only "artisan " produced razor. Not only is Kaleb a fantastic guy, but he is also VERY talented and such a good-looking man.
I too have noticed a couple newer razors with plastic washers on them. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Does it mean that the machining or fitting is bad?
The nylon washer is actually provided as a security measure to prevent the razor from disassembling during shipping due to prolonged vibration. It's recommended to remove it during use, but some people like to leave it in the prevent any wear from metal on metal contact during assembly and help it to retain resale value.
@@RazorEmporium that would be great! Im not even 40 years old yet and im disabled and on a limited income due to it unfortunately. Id love to have a Rex. Maybe you guys could consider doing something like this. It would be great!
Great review and vid as always. I own the Kopparkant and it is an excellent razor, these are not produced by Yates but by a Chinese manufacturer and nonetheless are very good. I also had the same comment regarding the packaging in my review as the one I received was falling apart...hope they make an adjustment soon.
Thanks for the notes! Yes, the Kopparkant is made at a big brand watch and jewelry parts manufacturer out of Shenzen, so very high quality machining. Regarding the packaging, the first wave of the tubes were indeed not very strong and we replaced them almost immediately with a much sturdier variety. We don't have any plans to change that for the Kopparkant since we've mostly received positive feedback about the newer sturdier ones, and it differentiates them from our SS and Ti packaging.
Nice shave, Matt. And honestly, synthetics have come a long way. I have a few specialized synthetic brushes from places like Billy Goat Brushworks, AKA Brushworx, and CaYuen Workshop (all mostly Etsy stores) and the brushes are PHENOMENAL. They perform exceptionally well and have gotten a ton of uses from me. They either compete with or slightly surpass the few two-band badger brushes that I have, and I've gotten phenomenal lathers produced from their operation. Compared to more commercialized synthetics and other brushes, these artisan-like brushes do a phenomenal job.
Matt, about the brushes. I have a couple badger brushes and the hairs are always falling out, once in a while I can understand but I’m getting tired of picking them out of my lather. What kind of brush do you recommend that will hold the hairs/ bristles the best?
I don't know if that's a hair type problem or just who did the tying / epoxy dip. Usually cheaper brushes have this problem. Have you looked at shavemac? they are hand tied in Germany by 1 man.
@@RazorEmporium I am going to try a Shavemac next. Mine are Parker brand, not sure if that’s e decent brand or not but I’m not afraid to try something different. Thanks for the reply!
I would say the Kopparkant standard plate is a bit less aggressive than the Overlander and the Kopparkant + featured in this video is a touch more aggressive and efficient than the Overlander, which also tracks with the listed specs on both razors.
I had to look up the spelling, it is Altare, not Altair(like Altair IV in Forbidden Planet), sigh. I do like the G5 knot, although not as much as animal hair. there is supposed to be a G7 now but I haven't see much on it
Our Drakkant SS and Ti razors are machined by Yates, but the Kopparkant and Altare featured in this video are made a big brand watch and jewelry parts maker out of Shenzen.
Hello Matt, why are you not bad talking your competitors or do you just want to have a fair game with them since they also have a right to sell their products on the market?
It's always hard to judge the tone of text when reading things online but yours sound tounge-in-cheek :) we've done review videos for years and have always been honest with them. This one is no exception. I'm a capitalist through and through and view the market as the ultimate judge of what products thrive and which die. I call it like it is from my vantage point of a someone with a vast experience in metal finishing, machining, retailing, restoration and wet-shaving. thanks for watching!
Aylsworth makes awesome razors and Kalebs a great guy. Interesting that you would prefer the OG plate, guess youll have to test that plate next video? And yes that G5C breaks in very nice!
One of your competitors that you sell on your website? Aylsworth makes great razors but trying to compare this and the unnamed adjustable that you recently reviewed is laughable. Cheers
The regular version of this is definitely on my list. I really like brass, the patina it forms and the joy of polishing it off to let it form again 😅
Matt, as a fan of your plating and polishing services I have a suggestion for your website. I purchased a SS Karve Overlander from you and wanted it polished, but I could not select available services directly on the razor page. I had to add it separately as another item in the order.
As a software engineer myself, I believe it would be great to add the available services directly on the page for the specific razor being purchased. If you add this additional dropdown, it will be very clear what service upgrades are available for each razor. For example, on the brass Karve Overlander page you can add a dropdown for polishing and your plating types. It will let new customers clearly know these are "upgrade" options for that specific razor. Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work you guys do at the Razor Emporium ! From a huge fan and loyal customer !
Great suggestion
As a software engineer as well, this is an excellent suggestion! Do you need any IT people, Matt?
I ordered 1977 soap and splash over Black Friday, and got it in the mail on Monday. Unfortunately I had already shaved for the day, and wanted to give tallow a fair shake, so I waited until yesterday to shave. I have to say, the scent of 1977 paired extremely well with Dakkar Noir. So much so in fact, it got the wife’s seal of approval! Good job to you and your team Matt, you really hit it out of the park with it, and I will certainly be ordering 1955 soon as well. Going from vegan to tallow based soaps, there is no comparison to how much better the post shave feel is.
It should be noted that my every shave razor is a ball end tech with a Russian perma-sharp blade and razor emporium synthetic brush.
Mine came with a note saying that the plastic washer was only for shipping, and to remove it for the shave. Karve has a similar note in theirs. I think it's about maximum thread engagement.
It's excellent with the plus plate. I use the plus before work when I want to look better later in the day. I use the original plate if I'm going out right and want to look good now, and I'm not concerned about 10-12 hours later.
That's my favorite razor for head shaves. The finish helps me feel what's happening in the back of my head.
Kaleb's a cool guy.
Agreed 👍
Just ordered the 1977. I was born in '73, so I had to have it. I remember the smell of Old Spice, Aqua Velva, Skin Bracer, and Brut (called Brut 33 back then) aftershaves that my dad and uncles all used growing up. Even used some of that stuff myself when I started shaving. Can't wait to get this in my hot little hands.
Love the 77 scent, great addition to the Rex lineup of soaps and splashes. Can't go wrong with leather and rose.
Thank you for an excellent demonstration. Washers to mitigate marring is an excellent idea. A good material is smooth celluloid wafer-thin (0.12mm) sheets, where a washer can be fashioned using a punch (5mm to 8mm, depending on the coupling between the handle and plates). This acts as an inherently lubricated surface, allowing smooth and precise last 1/8 of a turn tightening, while also preventing grinding of steel-on-steel. The approximately 0.15- 0.3 mm thickness has negligible effect on the geometry of the closed razor. The downside is they can easily be lost when dismantling and cleaning. But they cost next to nothing and ten can be thrown in the box of the new razor.
Great review. I've got a regular plate Kopparkant shipping today. After hearing Caleb on his Canadian Mafia Instagram chat and shave with Carlos from TRC I decided to give it a go. I looked for reviews and found this one. I should of checked if you sold them too but didn't think of it. Sorry. I liked the 1977 soap which I bought as a sample pack but my wife didn't. I wound up buying the 1955 and the 1966 which she liked too. It's all about balance. Cheers!
I am so glad to have met you and Kaleb at the Northwest Wet Shavers Meetup this year. I was able to get my hands on these razors. The Kopperkant is definitely my top choice. It also has a mild version thankfully as that's what I gravitate towards! Great video!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for posting this excellent review. I still have my eye on Rex Supply razors. I also feel interested in the synthetic brush. I agree with you, I do not like the idea of packing a razor in a tube like the Kopparkant. I fumble things so much that I prefer items which are in boxes. I feel I can handle them better if I can take them from a box.
Good review Matt. Looks like you will need to try the reg plate next review. I have and like the Alysworth Drakkant + and OC plates. For synthetic brush knot you need to try the muhle 25mm STF set at about 57mm loft. I’ve tried a bunch including G5C and that muhle knot is the closest to badger and my top knot. It splays and doesn’t not flop back and forth. I get the same from other synthetics especially the ones that want more backbone. Have a good Sunday.
Excellent review! Idaho Falls was an excellent opportunity to check out the Aylesworth lineup in person. I adore the aesthetic of the razors and brush and they felt great in the hand - dangerously so for my pocketbook!! Between Rex, Karve, and Aylesworth, my razor purchasing future is set!
Thanks for watching!
Matt glad you were so BIASED to give a competitor compliments j/k. I have a kopperkant and agree with your assessment of the razor. I ended up polishing mine and it looks great.
🤣 thx 🙏 glad that my assessment is shared by another wet shaver
Never met Caleb nor used his razors, but I watched this whole video because I am very interested in his products, thanks Matt.
Hey Matt. That’s the only Aylsworth razor I don’t have. Just a couple of FYIs. Yates Precision does the mfg for Kaleb and the G5C is not made by Mühle (I think that’s the STF). I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Kaleb at The Razor Company a couple of months ago. He’s a great guy and a wealth of knowledge.
thanks for clarification!
Great video Matt! I have a Drakkant, Kopparkant and soon to be Apex from Aylsworth and man are they great shaving razors! In fact, the Drakkant is my current #1. What I love about the Drakkant and Kopparkant is the fact Kaleb does provide customers with the option of the standard plate if you prefer mild razors and the plus plate if you prefer something with a little more aggression to it. And like others have said, he not only designs a great looking razor, but he is also a stand up guy as well!
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@@RazorEmporium awesome! Thank you much.
Hiyya Matt that looks like a nice razor and brush and I have to say that I always use a synthetic brush not because of any ethical issues but simply because I find them better on my skin - my go to brush is a Yaqi Cashmere which I really like. I have also just got my Henson razor that I got from your company (I already have a Fatboy and a Black Beauty also from your site and that nice charcoal soap which I am awaiting delivery of as the original bar is getting thin LOL!!) and I am really impressed by it both from the fact that the shipping to Australia is always very reasonable from your company unlike other deals I have looked at from the US. Now for a reasonably priced and simple designed razor it did a very good job ( and I was using a Feather blade) so thanks for the review you put out on it. I also like the sound of that new soap you have out now but sorry but I am stuck on Taylors of Old Bond Street sensitive and sandalwood😉.
Awesome! Cool you guy's have Aylsworth in the shop now. The description of 1977 sounds up my alley. I like strong, old school scents. It's funny you mentioned a green couch. When i was a kid. We lived in this house that was built in the 70's. The kitchen looked just like That 70's Show. It had that pea green colored refrigerator and matching green stove. Loll. The countertops were even that 70's vibe. White countertop with green and gold asterisk, snowflake looking symbols all over.
Very cool!
Hey matt great review. I have all of Kalebs razors we met in Idaho my wife was Heather the short lady. Just a heads up on his packaging i believe the kopperkant is the only one that comes in the tube the rest come in beautiful boxes like iphone type boxes. But again great review.
Thx 🙏 yes I had a fun time hanging out with you and your wife and the rest of the gang 👌
I would love to see a side, by side by side explaining the 1955, 1966, and 1977. More about the scent profiles. I know there are separate videos, but have them all in one place. Especially since they have been out for a bit now
Great suggestion
Bias...funny. Nice razor and brush, looks good. Glad it worked for you, I'd probably go for the less aggressive base as well. Good shave and review, thanks.
Thanks 👍
Hi Matt, compared the Kopparkant and CH. Bradley Karve would be plate D or E closed comb?
I don't have enough recent experience with both to compare
I have that razor in the regular plate and absolutely love it. It is my only "artisan " produced razor.
Not only is Kaleb a fantastic guy, but he is also VERY talented and such a good-looking man.
S'up Other Lee! You're right. Kaleb is really dreamy.
@@Leenunes007 well said, Other Lee🙌🙌
Agreed on all counts, especially on Kalebs extremely aesthetic face
@@onepassben you should really see my feet. If I wasn't already a razor maker I'd be eye Feetfinder tbh.
@@aylsworthshaves8717 bahahahahahahaha
Thank you Matt-as always great video and review.
I too have noticed a couple newer razors with plastic washers on them. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Does it mean that the machining or fitting is bad?
It's just to prevent marring the mating surfaces
The nylon washer is actually provided as a security measure to prevent the razor from disassembling during shipping due to prolonged vibration. It's recommended to remove it during use, but some people like to leave it in the prevent any wear from metal on metal contact during assembly and help it to retain resale value.
Hey that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification! The razor itself looks incredible. Congratulations 🍾@@aylsworthshaves8717
What’s the average life on a Perma Sharp? 2 or 3 shaves? I am still on the testing phase, so i have not repeated any yet. 😬
4-5 for me
Is there any plans to make a Rex safety razor that is below the 100 dollar price point?
Would have to make it in aluminum.
@@RazorEmporium that would be great! Im not even 40 years old yet and im disabled and on a limited income due to it unfortunately. Id love to have a Rex. Maybe you guys could consider doing something like this. It would be great!
Great review and vid as always. I own the Kopparkant and it is an excellent razor, these are not produced by Yates but by a Chinese manufacturer and nonetheless are very good. I also had the same comment regarding the packaging in my review as the one I received was falling apart...hope they make an adjustment soon.
Thanks for the notes! Yes, the Kopparkant is made at a big brand watch and jewelry parts manufacturer out of Shenzen, so very high quality machining. Regarding the packaging, the first wave of the tubes were indeed not very strong and we replaced them almost immediately with a much sturdier variety. We don't have any plans to change that for the Kopparkant since we've mostly received positive feedback about the newer sturdier ones, and it differentiates them from our SS and Ti packaging.
Just FYI, Apshaveco in Canada makes the G5C. Great shave. I’m intrigued about that throw back scent. I’ll have to drop my wife some Christmas hints 😂
Matt enjoy your channel.and content very much ! How does it compare to the Consul, Ambassador, Rockwell 6s , the Henson , or the Yates ?
Feels like the ambassador up around for or four and a half. Nothing like the Konsul. Even more efficient or aggressive as number 6 plate on Rockwell
Thank you very much 🙏
The brush looks very cool, interesting razor as well!
Best regards!
Excellent shave Matt, love the look of the razor.
Nice shave, Matt. And honestly, synthetics have come a long way. I have a few specialized synthetic brushes from places like Billy Goat Brushworks, AKA Brushworx, and CaYuen Workshop (all mostly Etsy stores) and the brushes are PHENOMENAL. They perform exceptionally well and have gotten a ton of uses from me. They either compete with or slightly surpass the few two-band badger brushes that I have, and I've gotten phenomenal lathers produced from their operation. Compared to more commercialized synthetics and other brushes, these artisan-like brushes do a phenomenal job.
Agreed 👍
Matt, about the brushes. I have a couple badger brushes and the hairs are always falling out, once in a while I can understand but I’m getting tired of picking them out of my lather. What kind of brush do you recommend that will hold the hairs/ bristles the best?
I don't know if that's a hair type problem or just who did the tying / epoxy dip. Usually cheaper brushes have this problem. Have you looked at shavemac? they are hand tied in Germany by 1 man.
@@RazorEmporium I am going to try a Shavemac next. Mine are Parker brand, not sure if that’s e decent brand or not but I’m not afraid to try something different. Thanks for the reply!
So how does this Razor compair to the Brass Overlander?
I would say the Kopparkant standard plate is a bit less aggressive than the Overlander and the Kopparkant + featured in this video is a touch more aggressive and efficient than the Overlander, which also tracks with the listed specs on both razors.
I had to look up the spelling, it is Altare, not Altair(like Altair IV in Forbidden Planet), sigh. I do like the G5 knot, although not as much as animal hair. there is supposed to be a G7 now but I haven't see much on it
I believe synthetic G5C knot fibers are made in Japan.
I agree this is a great razor and even for head shaving.
It is my understanding that Aylsworth razors are designed in Canada and machined by Yates Precision Manufacturing in the USA.
Yup
Our Drakkant SS and Ti razors are machined by Yates, but the Kopparkant and Altare featured in this video are made a big brand watch and jewelry parts maker out of Shenzen.
Thanks for the clarification.
beautifully made razor, shave wasn’t bad either 🖖🏻 Mr Straight Razor
I think they are made by yates in the usa and not in canada, that 1977 sounds good
Hmm 🤔 let me ask Kaleb but thx :)
Hello Matt, why are you not bad talking your competitors or do you just want to have a fair game with them since they also have a right to sell their products on the market?
It's always hard to judge the tone of text when reading things online but yours sound tounge-in-cheek :) we've done review videos for years and have always been honest with them. This one is no exception. I'm a capitalist through and through and view the market as the ultimate judge of what products thrive and which die. I call it like it is from my vantage point of a someone with a vast experience in metal finishing, machining, retailing, restoration and wet-shaving. thanks for watching!
Aylsworth makes awesome razors and Kalebs a great guy. Interesting that you would prefer the OG plate, guess youll have to test that plate next video?
And yes that G5C breaks in very nice!
One of your competitors that you sell on your website? Aylsworth makes great razors but trying to compare this and the unnamed adjustable that you recently reviewed is laughable. Cheers
We sold blackland until they stopped offering wholesale. Would sell them again in an instant because I think their 3 piece razors are fantastic
You are actively selling Aylsworth razors
Yup
60% of the time it works every time
Lets gooooooooo