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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

September 3, 2023

  • Brush: Wald Nimbus Chryselephantine 29mm A1 Fan
  • Razor: Koraat 14-2.0 8/8" Full Hollow (Straight Shave 315)
  • Lather: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Soap
  • Post Shave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Thayers - Rose - Toner
  • Fragrance: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary - Eau de Parfum
     

3 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


This was my first shave with the Koraat 14-2.0. I ordered it in March and it was completed in late July. US Customs decided it would be fun to keep the box for over 3 weeks and I finally received it in late August during Days of Weckoning. This is the second Koraat razor that I have ordered. As a knife guy, I like the idea of ordering a straight razor from a company called Koraat Knives. Ulrik, the proprietor, is terrific to work with and the quality of his work is exceptional.

How did it shave? Even better than it looks! [Well, I think it looks amazing.] This model is Ulrik's take on a Filarmonica 14 - a V2.0. It has everything the Fili 14 has with a significant bump up in craftsmanship. I have a Gen 1 Fili 14 too. As @[email protected] has pointed out, these "14" style razors (8/8" - full hollow - great steel) stand apart from everything else. You won't be seeing this baby on the 'zaar!

Enjoy your Sunday!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This razor is painfully beautiful, Ulrik really did a fantastic job there! And I'm glad to hear it shaves well, too!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Thank you. We spent time on the specs. You never really know, though, until the physical item is in hand.