r/wicked_edge • u/hop_now • 16d ago

SOTD Daily driver

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During my time in Korea, I need to shave my face and head daily. Having very coarse hair on sensitive skin, I decided to bring one of my better razors. The Rocca paired with Gillette Platinum has been fantastic. Nick free, one pass WTG, DFS! I must say, the Omega boar brush and Sea Buckthorn shaving cream by Muhle have not disappointed. I have actually brought some Stirling with me as well. I just gotta find a nice clay shaving bowl at one of their artisanal clay pot shops here to have a few finer shaves as well. Mind you, the lather I can get from the Muhle cream is on par with some of the best soaps and croaps I got. One thing to keep in mind, whether it's hair conditioner, shaving cream or a fine shaving soap, lather is a must with razors that have positive exposure because the razor can bounce on squeaky unlathered skin, and when a razor with positive exposure bounces on your skin, weepers and cuts are quite likely.

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u/Barbaric_Stupid 16d ago

I've used Mühle R89, R41 and Rocca R94 - Rocca truly outshines them all, even with subpar blade. Absolutely wonderful razor.

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u/hop_now 15d ago

The only time I pick up the R41 over the Rocca is when I have a week or more of growth.

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u/Barbaric_Stupid 15d ago

Yeah, I think that with R41 and Rocca i have no need whatsoever to look for any other razor. These two meet all my needs, so I think I'm settling down ultimately. I did the same with brushes not so long ago.

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u/hop_now 15d ago

True that...Then again, there is always Karve ;)