Sorry about the delay in updating you.
On Monday I decided to go hell for leather and picked setting
# 6. Again I used a
Razorock XL chubby Silvertip and the the same
Wickham's "Classic 24" as before But this time, I went for
Layrite's no 09 bay rum aftershave. It should be noted that I used the same old blade as my first shave, A
Gillette Platinum.
#6 Head
Boy, can you feel the blade on you skin, so small tentative strokes starting off but the razor is so forgiving and trustworthy.
Their is a lovely loud noise as the razor fells whatever is in it path, as it effortlessly cuts the stubble.
After one side is done, you relax and enjoy the sensation of this razor. Just two passes and I am done.
Some minor razor burn but not thing to really worry about.
Out of these two shaves thus far, head setting #4 is just so sweet for me. Although #6 is aggressive it is fun. So I would give it 8.8 out 10.
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Wednesday,
Tonight I decided to go to the complete opposite scale and try
#1 and
#3 head.
So I copied Monday nights set up but used a
New Gillette Platinum blade.
For this shave I went with using the
#1 head on my left side and
the
#3 on my right. just for a comparison.
The
#1 setting I found very poor! I could not feel or hear the blade cut the stubble.
It was like there was no blade in the razor. I also found that the head clogged up very quickly.
I carried out two passes but there was still so much stubble left, that I just got very bored with it!
This is the worst experience I have ever had with any razor.
The
#3 was far better and much more efficient but just to mild for my liking.
As with the
#1 setting, I still had a reasonable amount of fine stubble on and around my chin after two passes.
So what is my rating for
#1: 2 out of 10......and I'm scratching my head for why?
As for the
#3: 6.5 ....It was a reasonable razor head.
If someone ever asks what would be a good razor to start wet shaving with I would more than likely say the
Rockwell 6c. As it is Very Very Mild but Also Aggressive.
Personally, from my experience the
#4 head is the best for me But I would choose my
Merkur Progress for lower settings.