The KYVU T19 is a handmade rake comb with a handle — a compact, full-control styling comb for thick, wavy and curly hair. It's hand-sawn from a solid sheet of premium cellulose acetate — a plant-based material derived from wood pulp — then shaped, sanded and hand-polished to a glass-smooth tortoiseshell finish. At just 17.4 cm and 12 g, it's small enough to slip into a handbag, drawer or travel pouch, yet built like a proper styling tool.

Best for: thick, wavy, curly and full-bodied hair · everyday styling, smoothing and shaping · light detangling · sensitive scalps · men & women · carrying in a handbag. Want a larger, fuller-bodied head? See the T29 Rake Comb (19 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.

Its 29 teeth are set in a short, dense head — wide enough to glide through tangled or thick sections, yet close enough to smooth and shape. That makes the T19 a true everyday styling comb for hair that needs more than a fine-tooth can offer: it eases through textured, full-bodied hair without snagging or pulling, then smooths and shapes in the same pass. Equally at home on dry or damp hair.

The shaped handle takes up nearly half the comb, giving full control and leverage when working through thick or tangled sections — balanced in the hand for hairdressers and home stylists alike. Every tooth tip is hand-rounded so it glides smoothly without scratching, gentle enough for sensitive scalps and daily use.

Cellulose acetate is warm to the touch and helps reduce static and frizz, so hair sits cleanly with fewer flyaways after every stroke. Because each comb is hand-sawn rather than moulded, there are no mould lines, seams or sharp edges — just a deep, glass-smooth finish. As a natural tortoiseshell material, every comb's pattern is subtly unique.

Suitable for men and women, wet or dry hair. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth; avoid prolonged soaking and direct heat.

Specifications

• Material & Colour: Premium cellulose acetate — warm tortoiseshell finish
• Hair Type: Thick, wavy, curly and full-bodied hair
• Size: Length 17.4 cm | Width 2.6 cm | Thickness 0.375 cm
• Teeth Type: Rake comb — 29 medium-spaced teeth (with handle)
• Weight: 12 g
• Model Number: T19

Frequently asked questions

What is a rake comb used for?
A rake comb has medium-spaced teeth in a dense head — wide enough to ease through thick or tangled hair, close enough to smooth and shape it in the same pass. The T19 is a compact everyday styling comb for thick, wavy and curly hair.

How is the T19 different from the wide-tooth combs?
The wide-tooth combs (like the T15 or T13) have fewer, more widely-spaced teeth built for heavy detangling. The T19 has closer-set teeth in a compact head, so it's more of an everyday styling and smoothing comb than a heavy-duty detangler.

Is it small enough for a handbag?
Yes. At 17.4 cm and just 12 g, it slips easily into a handbag, drawer or travel pouch while still giving full styling control. For a larger head, see the T29.

Is this comb made from real tortoiseshell?
No. It's handmade from cellulose acetate — a plant-based material with the warm look of tortoiseshell, but cruelty-free and free of any animal product. Every comb's pattern is subtly unique.

Want a larger, fuller-bodied head? See the T29 Rake Comb (19 cm). Browse all finishes and sizes in our Cellulose Acetate Combs collection.