Hello there,I currently use a Rockwell 6S mostly with the n° 2 plate.. I would love to get an adjustable but after some research I realise that the Rex would be limited as it appears to be a very aggresive razor even on the lower settings.
Which adjustable would anyone suggest as a less agressive stainless steel alternative to the Rex ?
I have a Rex, which I use mostly set to 3 or 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 6. I've used it on higher settings, but it works well for me on those I mention. I don't find it particularly aggressive on any of them, but, as usual, it's a case of "YMMV". A lot depends on what blade(s) you use in it, as is the case with almost all razors, and I doubt that you'd get the same result at a particular setting if, for example, one day you were using a green Astra, and the next time a Feather. That, of course, assumes that you do change makes of blades, but if you don't, and stick with some you like, then the experience will be far more predictable.Thanks for your replies. I fully agree that technique is highly important , I have made great progress with the Rockwell 6S. But, there are times when I would like to quickly take it up or down a level without the need for changing the plates.
If technique is enough would you consider the Rex as a good option, i've seen quite a few vids on YT and even here in the forum whereby everyone considers it to be a relatively agressive shave on anything over setting 2.
The new Tatara Marumusa look great but it really is very expensive.. I like the heft of Stainless Steel razors and as such would prefer to remain within that realm..
I've read that the Pearl Flexi offers a milder shave than the Rex Ambassador....
Keep your eyes peeled on Shaving Time as the Pearl Flexi is available from there occasionally. There's a 10% off code as well in the Vendors section bringing the price down to £54.Been tempted by a Pearl Flexi on the bay, more my price range; the Rex looks stunning,
but miles above what I'm currently willing to pay for a single shaving accessory....
I thought I'd missed something, so thanks. That also reminds me to check if it's back in stock, though they didn't reply to my question on if they would do the kit with OC and SB plates again, as they seem to have discontinued that.Homelike Start -Taiga is another stainless adjustable , not sure of the mildness as have never owned one.
Don't overdo cleaning the Mergress. Having ultrasonically cleaned it, with a Digress and Progress, I was a bit vexed to find the setting ring was moving independently of the knob. Disassembled and fixed, eventually. The other two were AOK.Keep your eyes peeled on Shaving Time as the Pearl Flexi is available from there occasionally. There's a 10% off code as well in the Vendors section bringing the price down to £54.
I've got a confession to make - I have a Rex, Pearl Flexi, Merkur Progress and Mergress. I've yet to use the Flexi and Mergress though.
Had to look Shaving Time & the Mergress up.Keep your eyes peeled on Shaving Time as the Pearl Flexi is available from there occasionally. There's a 10% off code as well in the Vendors section bringing the price down to £54.
I've got a confession to make - I have a Rex, Pearl Flexi, Merkur Progress and Mergress. I've yet to use the Flexi and Mergress though.
The Progress has been going strong as a design for over 60 years. I've never had a problem with its grip.Had to look Shaving Time & the Mergress up.
So, the Merkur is a good shaver?
No slippery grip problems?
I've never had a problem with its grip.
That's correct. The Futur is an assertive razor.Think I'm getting my razors confused....
Left - Progress. Right - Futur.
That's enough gazing at razors on my tablet
for the day.
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