Just received the Karve Overlander in aluminum after waiting over 5 months for it to be back in stock. Shaved with it once. Very close, comfortable shave. It is very easy to find the correct angle. I got the 4" handle and I love the grip. The blade clapping is excellent. Jonny was bang on when he said one of his favourite razors is the Karve Overlander in aluminum. I bought it as a retirement present to myself. I know this puppy will last me the rest of my life. I know you are a fan of this razor JMac so I just want to give you an update. Looking forward to many excellent shaves. Like you, I also love Lothur Grooming shave soap. What a great combo.
Appreciate the info my man! So glad to hear you’re loving the Overlander, it’s my favourite razor now as well that I’ve had lots of time with it. Løthur is crazy good, I know I’m always in for a great shave when I bust that out. Happy retirement and enjoy the razor in good health!
@@JMac. Glad to hear I'm on the right track with the Karve Overlander and Lothur. I am very particular about the hardware and software I choose. I have been doing traditional wet shaving since April 2022, and I have fallen in love with shaving. With cartridge razors, I used to hate shaving. Now every second day, I get up excited because "... it's shave day". Thanks for your kind wishes for my retirement. My razor collection is now up to 2 razors (Karve Overlander and Henson AL13 Mild - original version). I think that's it for razors for me. Because my two razors are black and Lothur packaging is black, I call my favourite stuff "Black Magic". Take care.
@@robertross8565 you’re most welcome! Sounds like your on the right track, and glad to hear you’re enjoying your shaves now! It only gets better as you go and there’s tons of great stuff out there to try out!
Thanks brutha, I was hoping that was clear and concise! I think I’m team Karve hahaha, anyone of them just work so good!! Buuuut that being said, this Overlander is a freakishly great shaving razor.
These are both beauties. Kind of hard to go wrong. I can tell that I'm going to have a brass/bronze/copper phase someday! Others would be Timeless and Brassbird. Thanks for the comparison video. Great stuff my man.
Thanks Eric! You’re right, hard to go wrong with either of these razors. I like brass, it has character, and if it gets too grungy, really simple to take it back to brand new and start over. These Karves have been RAD killers for me, I’ll still add to the Karve collection, but that’s really the only manufacturer that I keep an eye on for new stuff. Have a great rest of the week my man!
My pleasure!! It’s really a great razor!! Thank you as well, I know you said to respin the giveaway post if your name was drawn, and thanks to you and Matt, you guys made my year. Much love my brother!
Great comparison man! I found the Overlander to have a slight edge on efficiency over my B plate, and slightly more intuitive head geometry. But pretty analogous overall. If I 'had' to pick a winner though, I'd give it to the Overlander for a daily shaver and also for knocking down several days of growth, but only very nominally. Have a good one sir!!
Thanks Kaleb!! I agree, and I guess the only way to Sun it up is the Overlander had a bit of positive blade exposure where the B plate doesn’t, so I’d give it the slightest of edges there as well… just tackled 5 days growth and was very impressed. Hope the day is going well brother!
@@JMac. 'The Overlander has a bit of blade exposure.. so I'd give it the slightest of edges' I see what you did there sir. And I like it. I like it a lot.
I should pick up the Overlander and give it a try. I had bad luck with the Christopher Bradley because the head geometry never agreed with me, maybe this razor would be more my style. Shannon’s is one of my favorites, especially Forest City Fern. Great shave man!
This might be the Karve for you, completely different head geometry from the CB lineup. Definitely can’t go wrong with Shannon’s, and I agree FCF is an incredible scent.
Great comparison of these razors. I think I would enjoy the overlander for its efficiency. The Bison is very tempting tho. Many gents are saying it’s even more efficient than the overlander.
@@JMac. lmao! I am the same level of degenerate! I’m making some shirts for my channel. One will say “razor’s anonymous…No collection too large to join!” Wow ok then I lean more toward the overlander. I’m not huge on light razors so the bison I was unsure if I’ll like it.
@@Stubblemeetssteel degenerates unite! And yeah, the Bison is super light for sure. The Overlander is a great razor but funny enough with that one, it performs equally well in brass and aluminum, go figure.
@@JMac. I dig the brass offering & see I can get different handles with the overlander. Now it’s just a toss up of the new Yates winning or the overlander…when the winning is available again of course.
@@Stubblemeetssteel tough decision for sure. I’m getting my brass Overlander all done up, just ordered the G-Tech handle, and than it’s taking a trip to Phoenix for a Gold treatment.
I've got a CB and was on the fence about the overlander. After watching this, I think I'm gonna pass on it. I'm sure it's a great razor but I find it hard to believe it could be much better than my CB. Great Video!
Thanks brother!! Yeah, it’s a tough call for sure, and if getting great shaves is it’s the CB, the Overlander isn’t much of a change… more geared towards shavers who want a more traditional angle and a set plate system. Have yourself a fantastic weekend!
Nice shave Justin and explanation of the blade geometry. I'm a daily shaver and it's very hard on the skin if you use an aggressive razor. Have a great day Brother
Nice review JMac. I was expecting a bit more differences in efficiency but the proof is in the comparison. Glad both worked out great! Have a good one. Would you say the c plate is more efficient than the Overlander and a tad less smooth?
Thanks Ronnie! Yeah, it’s actually kinda hard to tell the efficiency by feel with the Overlander, the way the geometry of the head is designed it’s just soooo smooth, but it does do a great job of removing whiskers. I feel that it’s more efficient than the C plate, with less blade feel and being smoother… it really is that good, at least on my face.
Justin your not alone! No no! There are several of us. But when my wife to me say it's good then I happy. I don't care if it's BBS or not. And I have found my new razor. It was such a good offer on Rasoigoodfellas I couldn't refuse. Fine Marvel for €34.50. €10 cheaper.
@@RobertsClassicShave it’s great not to be alone!! And heck yeah, that Fine Marvel is a great razor, I’m sure you’ll love it, and I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on it.
Thanks for comparison Justin. I don't have either razor, however, based on your comments and others I've seen, I'm still drawn towards the Overlander rather than the CB-B plate. A number of factors some you highlighted which help with my choice: the natural 30 degree shaving angle; slightly better efficiency with the small +ve blade exposure; smaller blade reveal and the tight blade clamping to reduce blade chatter. Anyway looking forward to next drop, hopefully I can pick up an AL Overlander.👍🤔🤟
Thanks Lawrence!! Yeah if your after a more traditional shaving angle than the Overlander is definitely the one to go for. Both that and the CB razors do a great job of blade clamping, I don’t notice any chatter on my CB razors either. Hopefully they will have AL back in stock for ya soon if you choose to grab one!
Nice shave Jmac! I don't have these razors but it seems like you can't go wrong with either one. If I ever get a Karve, it'll probably be the Overlander 😎👍 Have a good one man! Steve
Thanks Steve! Yeah, either one would set you up for a great shave, no doubt about that, that being said if you’re looking for a shave with a more traditional angle that you’re used too, the Overlander would be the choice. A good one to you too!!
nice shave my friend. ooo yeh i do like the carve must say i like the original with the oc plate it has that steam punk look but the overlander does look nice 👌
Thanks brother!! Tbe Karve OC plates are fantastic, love mine as well. Nice thing about these razors is they share the same threading, I can put my regular brass handle on the Overlander head if I want, and vice versa, always nice to have options!
Once you got down to calling a winner, I was thinking “how could he?” Seems my thoughts were on point. You’re a winner using either! I still gotta pick up this scent sometime. You have an affiliate with TRC, right?
Man, so tough to decide a winner between the two, they both shave so great!! This scent is absolutely incredible, so vibrant and awesome. I sure do have an affiliate link to TRC, Jason is the man, hooked a lot of us up.
Jonny the owner of Lothur Grooming has (or had) a large collection of razors. His favourite is a Karve CB with either the “B” or “A” plate. I think my next and last razor for life will be the Karve Overlander.
Jonny has some good taste, that B plate is awesome!! You’ll be happy with the Overlander, it’s an awesome daily driver and has pretty much cured me of wanting anything else.
@@JMac. Love that about being cured about not wanting to buy anything else. It’s easy to get caught up in buying the latest greatest thing. When I buy the Karve Overlander it will be my 2nd razor and my last razor.
@@robertross8565 agree 100% o have a few DE’S but certainly a lot less than some collectors, I’m very picky with what I purchase, so that helps keep things under control, at least for hardware… soaps are another story all together lol.
Nice comparison. I was waiting for a winner…surprise…it’s a tie! 😂😂😂. I have both as well and I think they are super comprable in terms of outcome. The angle on the Overlander is different though.
Thanks Brian!! Hahha yeah, I couldn’t pick one over the other, just too close to call. Agree that the Overlander has a different angle, and for some that would give it the edge I reckon.
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Thanks for explaining blade exposure.
My pleasure!
Just received the Karve Overlander in aluminum after waiting over 5 months for it to be back in stock. Shaved with it once. Very close, comfortable shave. It is very easy to find the correct angle. I got the 4" handle and I love the grip. The blade clapping is excellent. Jonny was bang on when he said one of his favourite razors is the Karve Overlander in aluminum. I bought it as a retirement present to myself. I know this puppy will last me the rest of my life. I know you are a fan of this razor JMac so I just want to give you an update. Looking forward to many excellent shaves. Like you, I also love Lothur Grooming shave soap. What a great combo.
Appreciate the info my man! So glad to hear you’re loving the Overlander, it’s my favourite razor now as well that I’ve had lots of time with it. Løthur is crazy good, I know I’m always in for a great shave when I bust that out. Happy retirement and enjoy the razor in good health!
@@JMac. Glad to hear I'm on the right track with the Karve Overlander and Lothur. I am very particular about the hardware and software I choose. I have been doing traditional wet shaving since April 2022, and I have fallen in love with shaving. With cartridge razors, I used to hate shaving. Now every second day, I get up excited because "... it's shave day". Thanks for your kind wishes for my retirement. My razor collection is now up to 2 razors (Karve Overlander and Henson AL13 Mild - original version). I think that's it for razors for me. Because my two razors are black and Lothur packaging is black, I call my favourite stuff "Black Magic". Take care.
@@robertross8565 you’re most welcome! Sounds like your on the right track, and glad to hear you’re enjoying your shaves now! It only gets better as you go and there’s tons of great stuff out there to try out!
@@JMac. Indeed.
Great comparison! Except now I want both. 🤣 Thanks Justin!
Hehehehe well, I own 4 total, with plans to buy more… they are the one line of razors I collect. Good luck narrowing down your choice!
Great explanation during the WTG section! Easily understood. I'm team GOATlander haha
Thanks brutha, I was hoping that was clear and concise! I think I’m team Karve hahaha, anyone of them just work so good!! Buuuut that being said, this Overlander is a freakishly great shaving razor.
Great comparison and very useful explanation! Thank you!
My pleasure, glad it helped. Have a good one my friend!
Great shave and thanks for my daily dose of everything Canadian.
Thanks bud! And hahaha my pleasure!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, thank you for watching it, I appreciate it Ernie!
Nice shave today 🪒🐪 have a wonderful week 💈
Thanks Brian! Right back at ya bud!!
These are both beauties. Kind of hard to go wrong. I can tell that I'm going to have a brass/bronze/copper phase someday! Others would be Timeless and Brassbird. Thanks for the comparison video. Great stuff my man.
Thanks Eric! You’re right, hard to go wrong with either of these razors. I like brass, it has character, and if it gets too grungy, really simple to take it back to brand new and start over. These Karves have been RAD killers for me, I’ll still add to the Karve collection, but that’s really the only manufacturer that I keep an eye on for new stuff. Have a great rest of the week my man!
Thank you for your double edge razor presentations.
My pleasure Finn, thanks for watching!
Those are two beauties.
Love em both too!! Awesome shavers!
Great comparison buddy! Love the Karve razors! Both are top tier! Have a great day bro!
Thanks Jim, and I agree 100%!! I couldn’t be without either setup to be fair. Have a great day bud!
Jmac! I enjoyed this shave and review a lot. Thanks for your opinion. Keep the passion high!
Thanks Kirk, appreciate it brother!
Thanks JMac! I am really enjoying my Overlander! Almost perfect for me! Take care man! ✌️
My pleasure!! It’s really a great razor!! Thank you as well, I know you said to respin the giveaway post if your name was drawn, and thanks to you and Matt, you guys made my year. Much love my brother!
@@JMac. couldn’t have found a better home. . . I know it’s in excellent hands. Best
@@mackbooker8368 I appreciate that my brother! It’s definitely a cherished part of the den.
Thanks for the review JMAC. I have heard a lot of great reviews on the Overlander, this will be my next razor purchase!
My pleasure Johnny! Definitely a great razor, and I believe it would suit you well! Appreciate the support my man!
Nice shave and comparison!!
They are both terrific razors! To pick one is a 'Sophie's Choice'...
Have a great one, Brother!
Thanks Sig! I agree they are both terrific and both firmly in the rotation as my go too razors. Have a great day brother!
@@JMac. Thanks, Brother!!
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@@SIGSOLO you’re welcome bro!
Great comparison man! I found the Overlander to have a slight edge on efficiency over my B plate, and slightly more intuitive head geometry. But pretty analogous overall. If I 'had' to pick a winner though, I'd give it to the Overlander for a daily shaver and also for knocking down several days of growth, but only very nominally. Have a good one sir!!
Thanks Kaleb!! I agree, and I guess the only way to Sun it up is the Overlander had a bit of positive blade exposure where the B plate doesn’t, so I’d give it the slightest of edges there as well… just tackled 5 days growth and was very impressed. Hope the day is going well brother!
@@JMac. 'The Overlander has a bit of blade exposure.. so I'd give it the slightest of edges' I see what you did there sir. And I like it. I like it a lot.
@@aylsworthshaves8717 smart guy you are!! I figured you’d pick up on that.
I should pick up the Overlander and give it a try. I had bad luck with the Christopher Bradley because the head geometry never agreed with me, maybe this razor would be more my style. Shannon’s is one of my favorites, especially Forest City Fern. Great shave man!
This might be the Karve for you, completely different head geometry from the CB lineup. Definitely can’t go wrong with Shannon’s, and I agree FCF is an incredible scent.
The Christopher Bradley doesn't work for me either. Something about the geometry just tears my face up
Nice shave!
Thanks Jerry, appreciate it brother!
Great shave Justin! I've never used a Karve razor, but I hear so many great things about them. I gotta try one some day. Take care!
Thanks Drew!! I don’t think you could go wrong, they are my definite number 1 and 2, absolutely phenomenal razors. Be well my friend!
i will henceforth get the B-plate (when I get the razor)...thanks
Hey! Solid choice my brother, and you’re most welcome, I hope you enjoy the shaves when you pick one up.
Great comparison of these razors. I think I would enjoy the overlander for its efficiency. The Bison is very tempting tho. Many gents are saying it’s even more efficient than the overlander.
Thanks brother! For me I find the Overlander is just a touch more efficient than the the Bison, but I’m a degenerate so I own and live both lol.
@@JMac. lmao! I am the same level of degenerate! I’m making some shirts for my channel. One will say “razor’s anonymous…No collection too large to join!”
Wow ok then I lean more toward the overlander. I’m not huge on light razors so the bison I was unsure if I’ll like it.
@@Stubblemeetssteel degenerates unite! And yeah, the Bison is super light for sure. The Overlander is a great razor but funny enough with that one, it performs equally well in brass and aluminum, go figure.
@@JMac. I dig the brass offering & see I can get different handles with the overlander. Now it’s just a toss up of the new Yates winning or the overlander…when the winning is available again of course.
@@Stubblemeetssteel tough decision for sure. I’m getting my brass Overlander all done up, just ordered the G-Tech handle, and than it’s taking a trip to Phoenix for a Gold treatment.
Awesome shave jmac! Hope you're doing well my man!
Thanks Jacob!! Supper BBS this go around, feeling great! Doing well here my man, I hope you are too!
@@JMac. good to hear! I'm doing well myself thanks for asking!
@@Jacob_Herron you’re brother!! Glad to hear your doing well!
I've got a CB and was on the fence about the overlander. After watching this, I think I'm gonna pass on it. I'm sure it's a great razor but I find it hard to believe it could be much better than my CB.
Great Video!
Thanks brother!! Yeah, it’s a tough call for sure, and if getting great shaves is it’s the CB, the Overlander isn’t much of a change… more geared towards shavers who want a more traditional angle and a set plate system. Have yourself a fantastic weekend!
Tough comparison for sure between the 2. Both are great razors.
Yep, but closest together to do a fair comparison, but what can I say, love them both lol.
Nice shave Justin and explanation of the blade geometry. I'm a daily shaver and it's very hard on the skin if you use an aggressive razor. Have a great day Brother
Thanks Rusty!! With my skin I barely tolerate daily shaving even with a mild razor, sucks as I’d like to shave every day but it takes a toll.
@@JMac. Yeah this daily activity of scraping off the upper layer of epidermis takes it toll.
@@TheRustyRazorOriginal it sure does.
Nice review JMac. I was expecting a bit more differences in efficiency but the proof is in the comparison. Glad both worked out great! Have a good one.
Would you say the c plate is more efficient than the Overlander and a tad less smooth?
Thanks Ronnie! Yeah, it’s actually kinda hard to tell the efficiency by feel with the Overlander, the way the geometry of the head is designed it’s just soooo smooth, but it does do a great job of removing whiskers. I feel that it’s more efficient than the C plate, with less blade feel and being smoother… it really is that good, at least on my face.
Hi Justin! Yes the neck area! No matter what I do I always found whiskers. Nice safety razor battle 🙂
Hey Robert!! Good to know I’m not alone there, super annoying that there’s still hairs left after multiple passes. Have a great day brother!
Justin your not alone! No no! There are several of us. But when my wife to me say it's good then I happy. I don't care if it's BBS or not. And I have found my new razor. It was such a good offer on Rasoigoodfellas I couldn't refuse. Fine Marvel for €34.50. €10 cheaper.
@@RobertsClassicShave it’s great not to be alone!! And heck yeah, that Fine Marvel is a great razor, I’m sure you’ll love it, and I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on it.
Thanks for comparison Justin. I don't have either razor, however, based on your comments and others I've seen, I'm still drawn towards the Overlander rather than the CB-B plate. A number of factors some you highlighted which help with my choice: the natural 30 degree shaving angle; slightly better efficiency with the small +ve blade exposure; smaller blade reveal and the tight blade clamping to reduce blade chatter. Anyway looking forward to next drop, hopefully I can pick up an AL Overlander.👍🤔🤟
Thanks Lawrence!! Yeah if your after a more traditional shaving angle than the Overlander is definitely the one to go for. Both that and the CB razors do a great job of blade clamping, I don’t notice any chatter on my CB razors either. Hopefully they will have AL back in stock for ya soon if you choose to grab one!
@@JMac. UPDATE: AL Overlanders just dropped and I placed my order straight away ... don't want to miss out this time...
Nice shave Jmac! I don't have these razors but it seems like you can't go wrong with either one. If I ever get a Karve, it'll probably be the Overlander 😎👍
Have a good one man!
Steve
Thanks Steve! Yeah, either one would set you up for a great shave, no doubt about that, that being said if you’re looking for a shave with a more traditional angle that you’re used too, the Overlander would be the choice. A good one to you too!!
nice shave my friend. ooo yeh i do like the carve must say i like the original with the oc plate it has that steam punk look but the overlander does look nice 👌
Thanks brother!! Tbe Karve OC plates are fantastic, love mine as well. Nice thing about these razors is they share the same threading, I can put my regular brass handle on the Overlander head if I want, and vice versa, always nice to have options!
@@JMac. definitely mate plus there is a plate in there range for every one very nice bit of gear 👍
@@paulspeller968 100% bang on my friend! Gotta love it!
Once you got down to calling a winner, I was thinking “how could he?” Seems my thoughts were on point. You’re a winner using either! I still gotta pick up this scent sometime. You have an affiliate with TRC, right?
Man, so tough to decide a winner between the two, they both shave so great!! This scent is absolutely incredible, so vibrant and awesome. I sure do have an affiliate link to TRC, Jason is the man, hooked a lot of us up.
Shite! A draw is not what we wanted. This isn't snowflake sports day!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great side-by-side shave, Justin.
Bahahahaha I just can’t pick one over the other, they are both fantastic and I can get an equally great shave!! Have a great evening my brother!
Jonny the owner of Lothur Grooming has (or had) a large collection of razors. His favourite is a Karve CB with either the “B” or “A” plate.
I think my next and last razor for life will be the Karve Overlander.
Jonny has some good taste, that B plate is awesome!! You’ll be happy with the Overlander, it’s an awesome daily driver and has pretty much cured me of wanting anything else.
@@JMac. Love that about being cured about not wanting to buy anything else. It’s easy to get caught up in buying the latest greatest thing. When I buy the Karve Overlander it will be my 2nd razor and my last razor.
@@robertross8565 agree 100% o have a few DE’S but certainly a lot less than some collectors, I’m very picky with what I purchase, so that helps keep things under control, at least for hardware… soaps are another story all together lol.
@@JMac. I sent a message to a guy who had over 200 DE razors in his collection. He has whittled that down to just under 50. Crazy.
@@robertross8565 man, that’s crazy isn’t it? I know a guy with even more than that, which just blows my mind lol.
Nice comparison. I was waiting for a winner…surprise…it’s a tie! 😂😂😂. I have both as well and I think they are super comprable in terms of outcome. The angle on the Overlander is different though.
Thanks Brian!! Hahha yeah, I couldn’t pick one over the other, just too close to call. Agree that the Overlander has a different angle, and for some that would give it the edge I reckon.