Hi Michael- Great shave and soap review; thank you! I have Mike’s Hungarian Lavender scent, which is quite nice and a pleasure to use. I hope you have a great week ahead and all the best!
Hello Michael, you probably know it, but did not say it: The brush you are using in this video is called "Moka Express" after the ubiquitous Italian stovetop coffee maker Bialetti. The Moka Express coffee maker is ten sided (Decagon), while the Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush is six sided (Hexagon), but, having said that, they both provide a good result for, respectively, coffee and lather. Regards, Roberto
Typical no-nonsense shave and honest reviews of the products. Excellent stuff Michael. I use the Rockwell 6c and together with the Gillette 7 o'clock 'Yellow' is so forgiving and incredibly enjoyable to use.
They are still going strong, you can still get them at Maggards (and hopefully for a long time to come!) www.maggardrazors.com/product-tag/mikes-natural-soaps/
good shave michael.mikes is an awesome soap and hope will be longer in business than mickey lee.great performance great scents and good value.also always appreciate when they sale nice(big) size samples a good way to try them all without breaking the bank
Hi Michael, I am a big fan of the Rockwell on plate #4. Thinking of picking up a Krave. Which base plate most resembles the Rockwell 4 plate? Thank you.
Very nice shave and review, Michael! I can't believe you don't have Mike's Natural Soaps in your den before this. This was the 1st artisan soap I tried almost 5 years ago. I think it is still a wonderful shaving soap, but maybe just a little nostalgia for me. I think the base still offers good slickness, residual slickness, protection, and a nice satin post-shave for my skin. I like the washers, but seem to keep losing them down the drain. Someday someone will unclog the drain and wonder where all those plastic washers came from... Cheers! -Rob
Michael I really like the way you are describing equipment. I do agree with you on the 6C I much prefer my razors with thinner heads even though the 6C works fairly well. Also you did a great job of explaining the Yaqi Brush Knot ~! Kit
Karve over Rockwell for me no contest. You hit the nail on the head, Rockwell is well built but bulky, especially in the head. If anyone is going to choose, go with the Karve. Learn from those of us who dropped $$ on both! Another fine video. Thanks & take care, Zac.
Thanks for the feedback, and yes, if I had to choose, I would go for the Karve but as you can see from some of the previous comments, others would choose the Rockwell over the Karve. Great to have the option, don't you think??
Great shave Michael. I have the Rockwell 6C (white chrome) and it's alright. I agree with the razor being adjustable due to the fact that by swapping out the plates you change the blade gap. It also felt like it was hard to cut yourself even with the most aggressive plate. My top razor is the Leaf.
I would agree, even on the #6 side the Rockwell is not really that aggressive (and that's fine). I can see you have been enjoying the Leaf quite a bit lately :-)
Michael, have you had a chance yet to try the Edwin Jagger 316 razor? I just finally got around to getting one last week and I have to say it is very much worth trying out if you get the chance.
You're right Michael, the Rockwell has this fuller presence about it when compared to Karve's nimble feel, especially when you use the latter to shave right under one's nose. I have to say though: both are excellent razors and as competitively priced. (Spend to acquire an Above The Tie DE razor and spend to buy a Karve or a Rockwell 6S, and I don't think either the R/well or the Karve razors are any lesser tools than any Above TT.) I would class both R/well & Karve as desert island razors. Would be very content with either of these to be stranded on an island to keep my facial growth under control (+ a supply of Nacets & PermaSharp blades). Thanks for uploading.
that's the thing: they are both really good razors and the fact is that each has its appropriate audience. There is no perfect razor that works for everybody, so thank goodness we have the option to choose the right tool. Thanks for watching!!
Nicely done Michael💈 I find the 6C a bit smoother on the skin, chrome plate vs tumbled stainless, but that's subject to YMMV. Both are in rotation and happy to have them. I have a few Mike's Natural Soaps; Vetiver and Orange, Cederwood, Black Pepper. Great soaps but some are not in production now🤔 Great video and reviews as always👍 Enjoy!
where the rockwell destroys the karve is when going against the grain. The rockwell has the right amount of effeciency and comfort when going against the grain allowing for more passes to get those hairs that grown in weird directions. The karve is more effecient but IMO its more suited for people that dont have complicated hair growing patterns and people who are more DFS shavers.
True! I had the C plate oc and cc for two weeks. Didn't get really clean shaves. Even the Game changer 68P gaves me cleaner shaves, even it is more mild! I love the look of the Karve but i prefer the Rockwell and the Game changer over it!
Thank goodness for choice! What do you think the difference is, the weight of the Rockwell or just the particular head geometry is right for your hair growth?
Damn me, I now need this soap base. I will go with the Coconut. I suspect that this soap might sneak between those THREE BEASTS that I have. No soap to date was better than them, but who knows.. Mike seemed slick as ice. You destroy my wallet everytime, do something to stop it!!! :-)
The soap label suggest that there’s duck 🦆 fat in there - but I don’t think that is the case. Perhaps the head/baseplate of the Karve is slimmer because each baseplate got one “setting” instead of 2
This doesn’t show me how to make lather. I can’t see what you are doing, and I am right now, REALLY pissed at my barber for selling me Mikes soap, with ZERO instructions on how to use it. I am a total newbie, and I already feel like I want my Everyman Jack lather back.
True, the Rockwell still is t h e razor, but since the arrival of Karve only 2nd best, imo. Switched my 6S to 6C, it glides somewhat btr. It seems we're now in the process of compensating expensive western hardware (razors, soaps) with low-cost software (brush) fm China at remarkable qlty, just to cut cost. It has become an expensive hobby. My den contains few Simpsons, Shavemacs n by looking at them, I wish the chinese alternatives wud hv arvd earlier. Cheers to NC, guess the indian summer is ard the corner.
Remember, you are saving SO MUCH MONEY! Indian summer, it may well be around the corner. Fall here, when it first cools off, is a great season, even if you love the hot weather like I do.
Thnx Micheal! Hope you’re safe in beautiful N.C. the best Fred H.
Hi Michael- Great shave and soap review; thank you! I have Mike’s Hungarian Lavender scent, which is quite nice and a pleasure to use. I hope you have a great week ahead and all the best!
Same to you, and thanks for watching!
Yaqi makes great brushes
Hello Michael,
you probably know it, but did not say it: The brush you are using in this video is called "Moka Express" after the ubiquitous Italian stovetop coffee maker Bialetti. The Moka Express coffee maker is ten sided (Decagon), while the Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush is six sided (Hexagon), but, having said that, they both provide a good result for, respectively, coffee and lather.
Regards,
Roberto
Yes, I completely forgot to mention that, it's a cool touch!
those coffee pots work really well, fond memories of them...
Typical no-nonsense shave and honest reviews of the products. Excellent stuff Michael. I use the Rockwell 6c and together with the Gillette 7 o'clock 'Yellow' is so forgiving and incredibly enjoyable to use.
So good when you have a combo that just WORKS - no fuss, no muss, just easy shaves!!
Hi Michael. Hope Mike brings back his soaps some day. I`ve never tried one but by all accounts they`re top notch. Looking forward to your next video.👍
They are still going strong, you can still get them at Maggards (and hopefully for a long time to come!)
www.maggardrazors.com/product-tag/mikes-natural-soaps/
good shave michael.mikes is an awesome soap and hope will be longer in business than mickey lee.great performance great scents and good value.also always appreciate when they sale nice(big) size samples a good way to try them all without breaking the bank
Mike's has had a very good run and I too hope he continues to enjoy his well-deserved success!
Haven't used my Mike's in a bit. Have to use it again.
So good! Which one do you have, or maybe which ones??
I have the Lime and the Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Hi Michael, I am a big fan of the Rockwell on plate #4. Thinking of picking up a Krave. Which base plate most resembles the Rockwell 4 plate? Thank you.
I would say the C, but also expect the C to feel smoother. It's a bit of a crude comparison, given the differences between the two razors.
After many years, how much hair has this brush lost? It's worth it?
Mike's is a stalwart artisan shave soap. As good as any soap, better than most. Can't go wrong with Mike's.
I waited too long to use it :-)
Very nice shave and review, Michael! I can't believe you don't have Mike's Natural Soaps in your den before this. This was the 1st artisan soap I tried almost 5 years ago. I think it is still a wonderful shaving soap, but maybe just a little nostalgia for me. I think the base still offers good slickness, residual slickness, protection, and a nice satin post-shave for my skin.
I like the washers, but seem to keep losing them down the drain. Someday someone will unclog the drain and wonder where all those plastic washers came from...
Cheers! -Rob
I always wanted to get to it, but others just kept getting in the way -- not any more, I have it and it's great stuff!!
I have Mike's barbershop and Hungarian, gonna have to order this now lol. Thanks for the video.
Sorry for your (money) loss!
Michael I really like the way you are describing equipment. I do agree with you on the 6C I much prefer my razors with thinner heads even though the 6C works fairly well. Also you did a great job of explaining the Yaqi Brush Knot ~! Kit
I try, and sometimes it goes well, and sometimes it's just terrible and I hang my head...
@@mfreedberg LOL
Michael,
Thanks for video
You are very welcome!!
Karve over Rockwell for me no contest. You hit the nail on the head, Rockwell is well built but bulky, especially in the head. If anyone is going to choose, go with the Karve. Learn from those of us who dropped $$ on both! Another fine video. Thanks & take care, Zac.
Thanks for the feedback, and yes, if I had to choose, I would go for the Karve but as you can see from some of the previous comments, others would choose the Rockwell over the Karve. Great to have the option, don't you think??
Nice shave and review Michael. 'Modular razor', I like it!
It's a good way to describe it, it just hit me as I was casting about for the right word :-)
Great shave Michael. I have the Rockwell 6C (white chrome) and it's alright. I agree with the razor being adjustable due to the fact that by swapping out the plates you change the blade gap. It also felt like it was hard to cut yourself even with the most aggressive plate. My top razor is the Leaf.
I would agree, even on the #6 side the Rockwell is not really that aggressive (and that's fine).
I can see you have been enjoying the Leaf quite a bit lately :-)
Michael, have you had a chance yet to try the Edwin Jagger 316 razor? I just finally got around to getting one last week and I have to say it is very much worth trying out if you get the chance.
No, not yet, but I am keeping my eye out...
You're right Michael, the Rockwell has this fuller presence about it when compared to Karve's nimble feel, especially when you use the latter to shave right under one's nose. I have to say though: both are excellent razors and as competitively priced. (Spend to acquire an Above The Tie DE razor and spend to buy a Karve or a Rockwell 6S, and I don't think either the R/well or the Karve razors are any lesser tools than any Above TT.) I would class both R/well & Karve as desert island razors. Would be very content with either of these to be stranded on an island to keep my facial growth under control (+ a supply of Nacets & PermaSharp blades). Thanks for uploading.
that's the thing: they are both really good razors and the fact is that each has its appropriate audience. There is no perfect razor that works for everybody, so thank goodness we have the option to choose the right tool.
Thanks for watching!!
How was the Derby Premium?
Only ok, really, not a blade I would buy over a number of other brands.
Nicely done Michael💈 I find the 6C a bit smoother on the skin, chrome plate vs tumbled stainless, but that's subject to YMMV. Both are in rotation and happy to have them. I have a few Mike's Natural Soaps; Vetiver and Orange, Cederwood, Black Pepper. Great soaps but some are not in production now🤔 Great video and reviews as always👍 Enjoy!
Orange,Cedarwood, Black Pepper sounds amazing...still nine different ones at Maggards!
Nice shaving Michael good evening
Thanks, Marco!!
where the rockwell destroys the karve is when going against the grain. The rockwell has the right amount of effeciency and comfort when going against the grain allowing for more passes to get those hairs that grown in weird directions. The karve is more effecient but IMO its more suited for people that dont have complicated hair growing patterns and people who are more DFS shavers.
True! I had the C plate oc and cc for two weeks. Didn't get really clean shaves. Even the Game changer 68P gaves me cleaner shaves, even it is more mild! I love the look of the Karve but i prefer the Rockwell and the Game changer over it!
Thank goodness for choice!
What do you think the difference is, the weight of the Rockwell or just the particular head geometry is right for your hair growth?
is that the APShaveCo Mark synt knot?
I think this is the "Synbad" synthetic knot (and yes, it's really good).
If I may ask, why do you use a washer?
To prevent any damage from the top of the handle screwing in to the base plate and to offer a bit of a buffer as you tighten down the handle.
The main thing shaving should be a joy
I have not been using a washer with the Rockwell 6s, should I ?
Only if you want to, you don't need to. I just use one on all my razors, but it's not necessary.
Damn me, I now need this soap base. I will go with the Coconut.
I suspect that this soap might sneak between those THREE BEASTS that I have. No soap to date was better than them, but who knows.. Mike seemed slick as ice.
You destroy my wallet everytime, do something to stop it!!! :-)
There coconut is one of my favorite coconuts and coconut is my favorite so I've tried them all damn near.
Nope, YOU destroy your wallet, I am just posting videos on RUclips :-)
The soap label suggest that there’s duck 🦆 fat in there - but I don’t think that is the case. Perhaps the head/baseplate of the Karve is slimmer because each baseplate got one “setting” instead of 2
Nope, no duck fat in Mike's Natural Soaps. I believe that is a Loon on his labels. I'm I good one for useless trivia 😎
I assume it's the Michigan Loon, given he is in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
So, half the size because only one setting? Sure, why not?
👍💈
Glad you enjoyed that!!
This doesn’t show me how to make lather. I can’t see what you are doing, and I am right now, REALLY pissed at my barber for selling me Mikes soap, with ZERO instructions on how to use it. I am a total newbie, and I already feel like I want my Everyman Jack lather back.
How about this, which will show you how to lather!
Lathering Tutorial - How to lather a shaving soap
ruclips.net/video/_4zESTQWDuw/видео.html
@@mfreedberg thank you so much!
No worries, stick with it, Mike’s is good soap!!
True, the Rockwell still is t h e razor, but since the arrival of Karve only 2nd best, imo. Switched my 6S to 6C, it glides somewhat btr. It seems we're now in the process of compensating expensive western hardware (razors, soaps) with low-cost software (brush) fm China at remarkable qlty, just to cut cost. It has become an expensive hobby. My den contains few Simpsons, Shavemacs n by looking at them, I wish the chinese alternatives wud hv arvd earlier. Cheers to NC, guess the indian summer is ard the corner.
Remember, you are saving SO MUCH MONEY!
Indian summer, it may well be around the corner. Fall here, when it first cools off, is a great season, even if you love the hot weather like I do.
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Not sure I get the reference, but if you are wondering, Parov Stelar is from Austria:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parov_Stelar