Mine is from 11/17, right after Mühle resumed production.
Could you tell us where a version 3 was announced and what the differences are?
I use a safety razor primarily when unable to use a straight (e.g. travel) and may have missed something here.
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Originaly I spotted this "reloaded Rocca" from Muhle Instagram few weeks ago. There is a link to Muhle website explaining this reloading :
MÜHLE Shaving Culture | andreas-mueller-rocca | purchase online
I have seen only one picture from this new version 3 and it was in Youtube video...at time 1:23 at this video you can see that they changed the baseplate design:
Is the Rocca head any different from the R89?
Oh Yes. The Rocca head is a far more efficient shaver. My first razor was the R89 but after two weeks gave up on it as it was far to mild for my type of beard.I then bought a Rocca and this mows hair like a lawnmower!.
The R89 would be like a plate 3/4 on a Rockwell 6C/S while the Rocca would be akin to a 7 or 8, if they did those plates.I also own the Rockwell 6C and thought it might provide you with a useful benchmark as its such a popular razor.
Technique, prep and blade choice make a massive difference with the rocca, I think more so than other razors.I 100% agree with your rating on Rocca vs Rockwell 6C/S. To me Rocca is a bit too aggressive everyday shaver. I wish Muhle has taken away some of the bite in this v3. Would be interesting to know is there any change in the aggression vs earlier models.
Thank to all! I'm a happy R41 user, but I'm looking for something from Muhle in s/s; the Rocca sounds just right.Oh Yes. The Rocca head is a far more efficient shaver. My first razor was the R89 but after two weeks gave up on it as it was far to mild for my type of beard.I then bought a Rocca and this mows hair like a lawnmower!.
The R89 would be like a plate 3/4 on a Rockwell 6C/S while the Rocca would be akin to a 7 or 8, if they did those plates.I also own the Rockwell 6C and thought it might provide you with a useful benchmark as its such a popular razor.
That sounds good. Sometimes the R41 requires a bit more concentration than I care to muster.Your Welcome Bill. I have read reports that the Rocca lies in the mid point of the Muhle range.In the middle efficiency wise between the R89 at the milder point and the R41 at the other.I don,t own a R41 so can't confirm this personally. On a ten point scale i have seen others rate the R89, as 4/5, the Rocca as 7 and the R41 as a 9.
So if your o.k with a milder shave than the R41, the Rocca should suit you fine.
Hi,
I gifted my V2 Rocca to my Stepdad last month (he tried it and loved it so I let him keep it) and purchased another Muhle Rocca R96 direct from Muhle UK earlier this month.
It is this new V3 version with the revised slit baseplate.
The shave is the same but I think the blade loading is more positive- everything slots together even better.
It is by far my favourite razor- super versatile, exudes quality and perfectly proportioned for me.
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