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Muhle Rocca is a range of products.
https://www.muehle-shaving.com/en/Shop/ROCCA/
Is it a razor or a brush you want?
The razor head is the standard RJ89 shape, so any razor with a similar size and weight of handle should shave much the same.
So also the brushes - you can get the same brush in a plain handle for less, and it should perform the same.
First and foremost from my limited experience with the Rocca (Only one shave in) I immediately came to the conclusion that it is an aggressive razor. Much more so than the R89 or R106, therefore I am thinking that perhaps you are applying too much pressure?I finally made up my mind and bought a Rocca razor. Having had comfortable shaving with my R106 and EJ R89 for a few years and usually use Muhle or Persona blades. I have had good shaves with Feather and Kai also.
I have shaved three times with the Rocca with a Muhle blade. I have irritation on the neck and several small nicks. My technique, which hasn't cased irritation, is the same. The shave doesn't feel smooth....what am I doing wrong? Do I persevere?
I "d like to add that it's a beautiful piece of kit and I really want too get used to it!
The shave doesn't feel smooth....what am I doing wrong? Do I persevere?
Patience, Grasshopper. You may be the only one on the planet who has used a Muhle blade more than once. I would recommend Polsilver, Voskhod, or Perma-Sharp. The wisest words ever written on this forum by Master Andreas, are "NO PRESSURE!" Shave the lather, the stubble will follow. Technique takes time.I finally made up my mind and bought a Rocca razor. Having had comfortable shaving with my R106 and EJ R89 for a few years and usually use Muhle or Persona blades. I have had good shaves with Feather and Kai also.
I have shaved three times with the Rocca with a Muhle blade. I have irritation on the neck and several small nicks. My technique, which hasn't cased irritation, is the same. The shave doesn't feel smooth....what am I doing wrong? Do I persevere?
I "d like to add that it's a beautiful piece of kit and I really want too get used to it!
I finally made up my mind and bought a Rocca razor. Having had comfortable shaving with my R106 and EJ R89 for a few years and usually use Muhle or Persona blades. I have had good shaves with Feather and Kai also.
I have shaved three times with the Rocca with a Muhle blade. I have irritation on the neck and several small nicks. My technique, which hasn't cased irritation, is the same. The shave doesn't feel smooth....what am I doing wrong? Do I persevere?
I "d like to add that it's a beautiful piece of kit and I really want too get used to it!
You are right Wayne. I shaved this morning and used no pressure at all. A couple of weepers but no irritation, and an extremely smooth and very close shave. Having used R106 and R89 alternately for a couple of years I developed a technique to suit the razor I guess.First and foremost from my limited experience with the Rocca (Only one shave in) I immediately came to the conclusion that it is an aggressive razor. Much more so than the R89 or R106, therefore I am thinking that perhaps you are applying too much pressure?
Maybe you are trying to shave the same way as you have done with your previous razors.
An extremely light touch is all that is required.
Finally I find the Muhle blade horrible YMMV but I would definitely consider an Astra SP, Polsilver SI, Gillette Blue, Personna etc. I have read that some people like Feather blades in them but they must be crazy fools.
I used the Astra SP for my first shave with my Rocca and was highly impressed. No weepers, No irritation and a very close BBS shave.
Don't hang the towel in after 3 shaves. Try as many blades as you can.
I would leave your skin rest for a few days and give it another go then with a different blade choice.
I personally do not think that the Rocca is a daily beater for me as it is too aggressive but it is definitely a razor for that special occasion.
Best of luck with it.
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