New Mühle stainless steel razor 'Rocca'

[D_SM]

I emailed Muhle and the response noted that they were hoping for the R96 Jet to be released in early February.

Shave lounge had some in last week but are now sold out.

Worth keeping an eye out on their website to.

 

[Satanfriendly]

Must have, must have, must have........Did I say I must have one?

 

[Steve Bowles]

Must have, must have, must have........Did I say I must have one?

Must have an unobtainium. Good luck with that this year.

 

[Ferry-shave]

I was looking on the Muhle web site a few minutes ago and slightly concerned to see that in the Shop section, Muhle are only displaying the Rocca brushes. Not a Rocca razor in sight!

http://www.muehle-shaving.com/en/Shop/ROCCA/

 

[Steve Bowles]

I was looking on the Muhle web site a few minutes ago and slightly concerned to see that in the Shop section, Muhle are only displaying the Rocca brushes. Not a Rocca razor in sight!

http://www.muehle-shaving.com/en/Shop/ROCCA/

All too familiar.

 

[Eeyore68]

I don't really understand how they could have mismatched expected demand and production capacity so much.

 

[JohnnyO]

I don't really understand how they could have mismatched expected demand and production capacity so much.

Classic good marketing technique ? Create a demand for a new product, keep it difficult to get and just watch your target market fight to get one. Beats having to work at selling it.

JohnnyO. o/

 

[Steve Bowles]

Not their finest hour.

 

[Steve Bowles]

Classic good marketing technique ? Create a demand for a new product, keep it difficult to get and just watch your target market fight to get one. Beats having to work at selling it.

JohnnyO. o/

Or, watch your target market get bored and look for another shiny thing.

 

[JohnnyO]

Not their finest hour.

I guess they'd be happy enough if it turned out to be their most profitable one Steve

JohnnyO. o/

 

[Steve Bowles]

I may be wrong, but I was pretty gung-ho on picking up one of these razors, but it's been so long since the announcement, and then the meagre offerings that I'm really no longer bothered. I know there will be the rabid must-have-the-newest-razor crowd who will grab them (if and when they're available), but most reasonable folks have probably dismissed it. I've actually thinned my razors from 8 to 3 and don't feel the need to try any more. I know what works and what doesn't.

 

[Eeyore68]

I guess I was just lucky. Went online, searched for a Dutch retailer, saw that it was in stock, and I ordered it. One day later I had it in my hands.

 

[jaguar]

The delay could well be an indication of production and/or quality control issues. There have been reports on other forums of quality and finish flaws with the Rocca razors.

 

[Eeyore68]

The delay could well be an indication of production and/or quality control issues. There have been reports on other forums of quality and finish flaws with the Rocca razors.

Could be; there are reports of tool marks on the base plate. And as you can see, mine has a small blemish as well.

 

[Ferry-shave]

I was lucky enough to pick one up, went into the Gentleman's Groom Room in Dundee, one morning when they had literally arrived. No QC issues and fantastic shaves each time. I have not shaved with anything else since late December 2016.

If there are issues I hope that Muhle sort these out - I appreciate that YMMV, for me this razor has great potential, as an efficient, comfortable shave, while also looking good on the shelf.

It would be a real shame in my view if the Rocca became a failed experiment for Muhle.

 

[Steve Bowles]

I was lucky enough to pick one up, went into the Gentleman's Groom Room in Dundee, one morning when they had literally arrived. No QC issues and fantastic shaves each time. I have not shaved with anything else since late December 2016.

If there are issues I hope that Muhle sort these out - I appreciate that YMMV, for me this razor has great potential, as an efficient, comfortable shave, while also looking good on the shelf.

It would be a real shame in my view if the Rocca became a failed experiment for Muhle.

I completely agree. It's taken them 70 years to develop their reputation and to gain a substantive following. It doesn't take much to ruin a company's reputation. I have my fingers crossed.