Oh. The slurping beauty's got a club?
I'm in, soon...
I'm in, soon...
ROCCAsolid, brotherhood for lovers of the Mühle Rocca
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more than welcome ;-)
| Date | 04.03.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 064/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette Red Tip | Gillette Silver Blue (4) | Mühle Rocca Silver Tip |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (45) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
| 9.75/10 (Significantly Consistent) | 9.5/10 (Minor weepers) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes: |
I know we are talking razors, but this Rocca brush is no slouch either!
Summary. Magnificent Monday. Top tier shave with excellent gear.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Pre-Shave: Kiehl's Age Defender Exfoliating Cleanser / YBN Glycerin Skin Care
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless (1)
Brush: Arno Classic #12, G5 synthetic
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: House of Mammoth - Indigo (sample)
Alum: none
A/S: Murphy & McNeil - Magh Tured Aftershave Balm
EdP: Byredo - Oud Immortel
Pre-Shave: Kiehl's Age Defender Exfoliating Cleanser / YBN Glycerin Skin Care
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless (1)
Brush: Arno Classic #12, G5 synthetic
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: House of Mammoth - Indigo (sample)
Alum: none
A/S: Murphy & McNeil - Magh Tured Aftershave Balm
EdP: Byredo - Oud Immortel
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Friday, March 8, 2024
Pre-shave: Warm water splash / YBN Glycerin Skin Care
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless (2...and done)
Brush: Arno Classic #12, G5 synthetic knot
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather (sample)
Alum: Osma
A/S: Boss - The Scent Aftershave Balm
EdP: Boss - The Scent Intense
Pre-shave: Warm water splash / YBN Glycerin Skin Care
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond Super Stainless (2...and done)
Brush: Arno Classic #12, G5 synthetic knot
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: House of Mammoth - Almond Leather (sample)
Alum: Osma
A/S: Boss - The Scent Aftershave Balm
EdP: Boss - The Scent Intense
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- #66
sotd 8-3
Day 2 with this blade (see London Bridge PIF topic). Tried it in the Rocca and had to remove 2 days of stubble. Let me put it this way: I have had more comfortable shaves ;-) The result is a smooth face, but had 2 little dots of blood near the corner of the mouth and in the throat. As always, I could hear the blade in the Rocca loud and clear ;-)
This HC&C sample is a bit too much for me, the scent is quite strong, of which I am not a big fan (I have more neutral / scentless soaps myself). Normally they fade pretty quick with HC&C, but this one lasts longer. Starts fresh, but then changes in a direction which I am not a fan of.
Mühle - Rocca R96
Gillette - London Bridge china (2)
Mühle - STF M
HC&C - Mjölnir
Pitralon - Classic AS
Balea - Men Sensitive ASB
Day 2 with this blade (see London Bridge PIF topic). Tried it in the Rocca and had to remove 2 days of stubble. Let me put it this way: I have had more comfortable shaves ;-) The result is a smooth face, but had 2 little dots of blood near the corner of the mouth and in the throat. As always, I could hear the blade in the Rocca loud and clear ;-)
This HC&C sample is a bit too much for me, the scent is quite strong, of which I am not a big fan (I have more neutral / scentless soaps myself). Normally they fade pretty quick with HC&C, but this one lasts longer. Starts fresh, but then changes in a direction which I am not a fan of.
Mühle - Rocca R96
Gillette - London Bridge china (2)
Mühle - STF M
HC&C - Mjölnir
Pitralon - Classic AS
Balea - Men Sensitive ASB
Hope this is the right place to ask.
Those that have used the R96 and/or R94:
1. How sturdy is the R96 coating?
2. Does it feel like plastic and is the grip good?
3. If you also have R94, do you prefer it over the R96?
Any comparisons between R94 and R96 from those that have used both is appreciated regarding weight and balance and if it affects shaves
I've read from different places that R96 is plastic, polymer, some kind of paint, to DLC. It seems nobody knows what it is... Does muhle give an official answer?
Thanks
Those that have used the R96 and/or R94:
1. How sturdy is the R96 coating?
2. Does it feel like plastic and is the grip good?
3. If you also have R94, do you prefer it over the R96?
Any comparisons between R94 and R96 from those that have used both is appreciated regarding weight and balance and if it affects shaves
I've read from different places that R96 is plastic, polymer, some kind of paint, to DLC. It seems nobody knows what it is... Does muhle give an official answer?
Thanks
I don’t have the R96, but this is what Mühle says on their website:
“
For thousands of years birch-bark held a similar technical ranking to that of synthetic materials in today's modern world. With the varied and, at the same time, discrete texture, the bark convinces at first touch with its pleasant, comfortable warm feel. The material is extremely long-lasting, easy to grip, even when wet and easy to care for.
The soft birch bark cork contrasts with the cool elegance of stainless steel.”
Oh sorry if I was not clear but I am interested in the black version r96 (not full jet black either) and not the birch bark
I always get those confused. For what I know the Black version has a DLC coating.
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I own a R96. No idea what the material is, but I love it, feels grippy, even a bit rubbery and certainly with enough grip. Never had a R94 in my hands, but if you like the looks of the R96 I wouldn’t hesitate.
| Date | 11.03.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 071/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Mühle Rocca R94 | Racer (1) | Mühle Rocca Silver Tip |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (52) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
| 9.75/10 (Significantly Consistent) | 10/10 (Clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
| 8.5/10 (DFS++) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. Kickstarting the week with one of my favourite combos. My Rocca’s never disappoint and always deliver.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Monday, March 11, 2024
Pre-Shave: Warm water splash / YBN Glycerin
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
Brush: Mühle Purist Silvertip Badger Ebonite
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: Mühle Grapefruit & Mint
Alum: Osma
A/S: 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser
EdP: Byredo - Rose of No Man's Land
Fantastic performance of the Rocca today. Need to make a break though to calm things down. A little bit of irritation today, but the shave... fantastic.
| Date | 13.03.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 073/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Mühle Rocca | Racer (3) | Razorock Beehive |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (54) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality (details here) | Blade Sharpness |
| 10/10 (Clean) | 5.5/10 (Sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.75/10 (BBS-) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. Back to the awesome Mühle Rocca today and it delivered another excellent shave with the blade going on 3 shaves.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Friday, March 15, 2024
Pre Shave: Kiehl's Age Defender Exfoliating Cleanser / YBN Glycerin
Razor: Mühle Rocca R95
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2... and done)
Brush: Arno Classic #12, G5 synthetic
Bowl: DSC scuttle
Soap: Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology (sample)
Alum: none
A/S: Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve (decant)
EdT: Zino Davidoff
A great 2- pass WTG shave with the Wizamet in the R95. Still the better razor of the two I have. The quality of the shave is only minimally less than with a second ATG pass.
I read somewhere that someone found their R95 more aggressive. But that should be completely similar right? Same CNC process. What would you say makes the difference?
Thanks,
Guido
I wouldn't think that the R95 is more aggressive compared with R94 or R96. I'm afraid I wasn't specific enough in my post. I meant to say that the R95 is more aggressive than my other razor, the R89. I only own two, so far.
Ah.. that makes totally sense and I agree. I do have to admit that with the right blade the R89 can be surprisingly close!
Thanks!
Guido
I absolutely agree with you. I'm currently running through a tuck of Wizamets, and I'm genuinely surprised how good the R89 is with this blade. No BBS results mind you, but easily CCS+ and DFS. Permasharp is also a good match with the R89 and I think I may revisit Rubie at some point. I did like their smoothness. The R89 is better with a heavier and slightly longer handle in my opinion; an additional 5 mm handle length and a few grams more really changes the dynamics.
Of course the Rocca blows the R89 out of the water in terms of achievable closeness, but it's also less forgiving and does require one's undivided attention. I really do like both of them. I always think it would be a shame to banish the R89 into a drawer. It's just so versatile, simplistic and does an adequate job; not perfect but more than sufficient for its design.
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sotd 15-3
Another splendid shave with the Rocca, the result is always a very smooth face!
Mühle - Rocca R96
Gillette - 7 O'clock Super Stainless
Mühle - STF M
HC&C - Mjölnir (sample)
Balea - Men Sensitive ASB
ps: I also own a R89, and the Rocca certainly requires more attention to get the same comfort (if that is possible) during the shave. The shave itself usually is closer than with the R89. I sort of have a love/hate relationship with the Rocca, it kinda feels rough during the shave, but it actually is not at all. The result is always very smooth. It is finnicky about the angle though (that is the most important factor for the comfort during the shave) and it doesn't get along with all blades (in my case).
Another splendid shave with the Rocca, the result is always a very smooth face!
Mühle - Rocca R96
Gillette - 7 O'clock Super Stainless
Mühle - STF M
HC&C - Mjölnir (sample)
Balea - Men Sensitive ASB
ps: I also own a R89, and the Rocca certainly requires more attention to get the same comfort (if that is possible) during the shave. The shave itself usually is closer than with the R89. I sort of have a love/hate relationship with the Rocca, it kinda feels rough during the shave, but it actually is not at all. The result is always very smooth. It is finnicky about the angle though (that is the most important factor for the comfort during the shave) and it doesn't get along with all blades (in my case).
