Karve SB Base Plate Opinions Needed

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how the aggressiveness/efficiency/blade feel increases from plate to plate. I bought a brass razor with the "C" SB plate and find it to be slightly mild for my taste. I guess my main question is, is there a huge difference from the "C" plate to the "D" place, or should I skip to the "E" plate? I'm not looking for anything super aggressive, I just want something with a little bit more bite or blade feel to it.

From here its hard to say.

fyi - they also make an F plate

I don't have a Karve anymore, but I don't remember there being a lot of blade feel on the D, so you might want to skip to the E.

Gentlemen, perhaps someone can lend Mike a D and E plate to try.

(06-13-2022, 06:26 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote: From here its hard to say.

fyi - they also make an F plate

Yes, I'm familiar with the plate selection and specs. I'm not sure the specs are helpful because I thought the "C" would work. I have other razors with less gap and have some blade exposure that feel more aggressive, so it is hard to say. We'll see.

(06-13-2022, 09:08 AM)DayMan Wrote: I don't have a Karve anymore, but I don't remember there being a lot of blade feel on the D, so you might want to skip to the E.

I'm thinking that as I have the "E" plate in my cart. I plan on buying another of their razors down the line and can get "D: plates if needed. I odn't want to "overdo" it, but by the feel of the "C" plate I'm feeling I may be good with the "E". I'm not sure one step up will be quite enough.

The SB G has a positive blade exposure and gap but it is not overly aggressive. If you don't want to risk it go with the F.

(06-13-2022, 10:51 AM)slantman Wrote: The SB G has a positive blade exposure and gap but it is not overly aggressive. If you don't want to risk it go with the F.

Great to see you back Jerry!

(06-13-2022, 07:19 PM)bullgoose Wrote:

(06-13-2022, 10:51 AM)slantman Wrote: The SB G has a positive blade exposure and gap but it is not overly aggressive. If you don't want to risk it go with the F.

Great to see you back Jerry!