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So, I wanted to write a long post but instead I decided to keep it short. I kindly ask for the opinion and the experiences of gentlemen out here who have tried the above mentioned razors - what to buy next?
Couple of things to mention about my current routine: Daily shaver during the weekdays (or every other day now with the never ending teleworking) and I prefer the blade feeling as a reminder to go light with the pressure. So no mild shavers for me, I prefer efficiency given my type of beard.
I'm enjoying my Muhle Rocca V3 and still struggling to like the Karve SS D (SB and OC). Indeed the Karve OC-D is more efficient than the Rocca but after one year of use I still can't find the D-OC / SB comfortable or efficient enough while going ATG. I decided that the level of frustration over this issue is enough so time to move on to another razor.
One thing I like is the clamping force of the Karve and I think this is a major benefit of modern razors, all of the above ticking this box (hopefully Rocca V4 as well).
I pretty much fancy a Timeless .95 SS (scalloped or OC) and that because to me it resembles a lot to the head of the Merkur Progress (which I like and wish it existed in SS as well). The price + international shipping+ customs is a discouraging factor, I can only hope the shaves would be the best of all.
The next one would be the V4 Rocca but with a birch handle. I find it exquisite in this world of SS,Ti,unobtainium or whatever style&design handles. Price wise, it is the most accessible of them all.
Still not decided wether I like the Tatara Nodachi or not, but I read a lot of good reviews about it's comfort/efficiency balance, the unicorn that I am also chasing.
I know this is the ever green conundrum of wet shavers but I call on your experience and opinions in order to make my (not so informed but more YMMV) choice.
Thank you!
Couple of things to mention about my current routine: Daily shaver during the weekdays (or every other day now with the never ending teleworking) and I prefer the blade feeling as a reminder to go light with the pressure. So no mild shavers for me, I prefer efficiency given my type of beard.
I'm enjoying my Muhle Rocca V3 and still struggling to like the Karve SS D (SB and OC). Indeed the Karve OC-D is more efficient than the Rocca but after one year of use I still can't find the D-OC / SB comfortable or efficient enough while going ATG. I decided that the level of frustration over this issue is enough so time to move on to another razor.
One thing I like is the clamping force of the Karve and I think this is a major benefit of modern razors, all of the above ticking this box (hopefully Rocca V4 as well).
I pretty much fancy a Timeless .95 SS (scalloped or OC) and that because to me it resembles a lot to the head of the Merkur Progress (which I like and wish it existed in SS as well). The price + international shipping+ customs is a discouraging factor, I can only hope the shaves would be the best of all.
The next one would be the V4 Rocca but with a birch handle. I find it exquisite in this world of SS,Ti,unobtainium or whatever style&design handles. Price wise, it is the most accessible of them all.
Still not decided wether I like the Tatara Nodachi or not, but I read a lot of good reviews about it's comfort/efficiency balance, the unicorn that I am also chasing.
I know this is the ever green conundrum of wet shavers but I call on your experience and opinions in order to make my (not so informed but more YMMV) choice.
Thank you!
. And this kind of razor head shape is the best for me. All razors you mention are good but in my opinion Timeless is the best of them..it is so smooth and efficient.
( says me keeping an eye out for Rocca birch V4 and the Taiga adjustable) 