SOTD Saturday April 5 - Friday April 11 2025

[Cheekee]

I know it’s an homage to the Merkur, but to my eye the RR GOAT is also reminiscent of the EJ 3ONE6 which I’m quite partial to and use regularly in rotation. It’s not mild, but very smooth and efficient. Wondering, would you say the GOAT is a smooth shaver? If so, I might be tempted, but do I really need another razor? Well, yeah, probably. They’re kind of like guitars and potato chips/crisps, aren’t they? There’s always room for one more.

I currently have two DE razors in particular that nick the same spot on my chin nearly every time I use them. Both are open combs, a NEW and an iKon DLC short comb. It doesn’t matter which blade I choose, a little itty bitty red spot is likely to appear. As you, I tend to use the same technique with all my DE razors. With these I can’t. Clearly in my case it’s all about technique. I have to consciously pull back against gravity. The NEW was a gift from a friend so I keep it for sentimental reasons, but the iKon is certainly expendable. I should add it to my box of shave goods to move on.

I’ll be interested in your thoughts re: the GOAT as you become more familiar with it.

With the rex blades it was efficient but i wouldn't say smooth. I got nicked really easily it seems. Perhaps with a difference blade I will get the smoothness it was lacking.

 

[Ventastic]

Leave the sample open for a month and the itching should go away. It worked for me in the past

This goes for all MdC soaps? I hope not or I may have try (buy) them all again. Even the unscented one burns my skin.

 

[J349]

This goes for all MdC soaps? I hope not or I may have try (buy) them all again. Even the unscented one burns my skin.

Noticed recently that they have a slightly different formulation, don’t know if changes anything regarding reactions.

 

[Doti B]

A nice shave today to complement the tarnish weather we are currently experiencing

 

[lu20vt]

This goes for all MdC soaps? I hope not or I may have try (buy) them all again. Even the unscented one burns my skin.

Yes
The manufacturer recommends to keep the soap always open. Like the wood bowl

 

[murphy5542]

Sunday shave
SV 70th Anniversary
Hive / maggards shd
Kai captain
ATT se1 / Blackland dart
L’Oreal asb
Dior Fahrenheit

 

[MasterJoiner]

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Much prefer the Fougére MdC scent over the Magellan and another lovely shave from the Cerberus.

Is this razor aggressive it looks nice

 

[MasterJoiner]

Tedalus Velocity One | Gillette Rubie | Bruji 28mm | Pantarei Fresco di Sicilia

Very nice set as I have it also

 

[Vesper]

Head and face shave
Razor: Timeless 0.68
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap/Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Ubrique

 

[p.b]

Is this razor aggressive it looks nice

Reasonably aggressive, I’d say 6-7 / 10.

 

[Estariol]

My first 'Murican!
Joseph Elliot American Hollow Ground On a 1 Inch Stone
Omega 10098
SV Dolomiti
The Body Shop Maca Root balm
Adidas Victory League splash

 

[jphelan81]

This goes for all MdC soaps? I hope not or I may have try (buy) them all again. Even the unscented one burns my skin.

Same here! Love the soaps, but even the unscented burned me.

 

[chazt]

GOAT vs. GC84
Super Sunday Comparison SOTD 🪒
Razorock GOAT with Astra Stainless.
Razorock GC84 with Astra Stainless.
Alpha Retro Amber G4 brush.
Stirling Nag Champa soap and splash.
Arko Nem coconut cream.

It was a bit more of an even shave today between the two Razorock razors.
Surprisingly, I found the GC84 smoother on every pass, not that the GOAT isn't smooth. However, even on a three pass shave, I went over the area shaved with the GC84 side afterwards with the GOAT and found it picked up some stubble. Proving to me at least that the GOAT is more efficient than the GC84.
Both are excellent razors and provide a superb shave.
I'm super smooth and feeling good.
Next vs. shave will be coming up in a week while I wait for some more purchases from Italian Barber. Watch this space!
Happy Shaving

Thanks for the comparison. I’ve owned the .84 in the past, and was wondering about the goat. . Much appreciated.

 

[chazt]

With the rex blades it was efficient but i wouldn't say smooth. I got nicked really easily it seems. Perhaps with a difference blade I will get the smoothness it was lacking.

Thanks. I appreciate that. At this point I’m more interested in smooth over efficient.

 

[chazt]

Very nice set as I have it also

Don’t you think it looks like John top left and Paul lower right? This has infiltrated my brain and I can’t shake it.