Found this out about the blade gaps on the Rockwell 6S, hope its helpful: R1: 0.008" (0.20 mm) R2: 0.014" (0.35 mm) R3: 0.019" (0.48 mm) R4: 0.024" (0.61 mm) R5: 0.027" (0.69 mm) R6: 0.031" (0.79 mm)
Thank you for the gaps, very smooth, a factor is missing about the blade exposure, and Rockwell remains a hot Pic, I would consider a must to have in a collection but also for a definitive one, with a Gamechanger 84p closed, Merkur 37c for slant, and a muhle R41.
Interesting comparsion, For me Rockwell 6S is much better razor. I found that Karve has a narrow shaving angle so especially around neck area I found it a bit tricky. I sold Karve and kept Rockwell.
Your absolutely right Rockwell Rocks 6S 💈👍🏼 I just got my polished in my workshop I meant polished top plate all 3 plates stand and handle wow.. What a difference in glide this razor is amazing and sure took me two days to get all done professionally but it was well worth it.. I posted a video I’m not pro in editing making video but did for Rockwell 6s fans I’m waiting for my Karve Razor with stand and will polish that one too I’m curious tho shave wise Alan
I bought my 6s from Matt at Razor Emporium and had them polish it. It's an amazing razor. The polishing makes it glide better according to most of what I've heard.
I have 20 razors and the rockwell 6s and 6c are the best shaves I have ever gotten. I also shave my head without fear using the Rockwells. The Rockwell is also much cheaper. That said, I purchased the Karve CB because I have heard the same high praise. I cannot wait to try my Karve CB. These two razors are the most highly praised razors on the internet. Rockwell deserves that praise, and I cannot wait to see if the CB does as well !
The Rockwell plate 3 has a blade gap of 0.48 mm while the B Plate on the Karve is 0.78mm. I would expect the Karve to be more efficient. Plate 6 on the Rockwell has a blade gap of 0.79. May be a better comparison???
The Virtual Groomroom Well that’s a new one on me!! Blade exposure (positive or negative) and blade gap are two measures utilized in the industry to quantify the efficiency and feel of safety razors. I understand what you mean but face feel isn’t something that everyone can relate to as it is a personal thing. I might try plate 5 or 6 as a comparison.
I just tried a Rockwell 6C for the first time...Best shave in my life! I also ordered the Karve...it should arrive by Christmas.lol Can't wait to do this same competition between these two! Then I'll be set. I'm not a hobbyist. I just want the best possible shave that doesn't require me to spend $1K or the next 6 months of my life trying to figure it out! Thanks for your videos. They saved me a lot of time, money, and effort!
Great shave and good compare. I have both karve and 6s as well as the RR gamechanger and mamba. I find the RR razors smooth but somehow daily driver has become the Rockwell thanks to multiple base plates. The Karve has a feature to keep the blade very rigid and also avoid blade feedback or something it's called , wherein when the blade meets the hair some flex is created and the Karve takes care of this to keep blade with zero movement ! Keep those videos coming ! PS. Would be great if you out the plate number / alphabet in the video description!
Great comparison shave. Kevy did a comparison between the Rockwell 6C (chrome) and the 6S (stainless). He found that the 6S has a slightly bit more tuggy just because of the finish. You might try the same comparison. The blade gaps between the two plates you compared are quite different: Karve Plate B: 0.73mm Rockwell Plate 3: 0.48 mm To get close to the same blade gap of the Karve, you'd need either the 5 (0.69mm) or 6 plate (0.79 mm) on the Rockwell. I've got a 2C in gunmetal, but I also purchased a 2/4 plate. I shave most days and generally stay with the 2 side of the 2/4 plate. However, if I've gone a couple of days without shaving, I'll start with the 4 side of the 2/4 plate for the first pass (and sometimes the second pass), but then I switch to the 2 side of the 2/4 plate. I have no issues is switching sides or plates (I've gone from the 3 side of the 1/3 plate that came with the 2C and switched it out for the 2 side of the 2/4 plate). That's what I buy an adjustable razor -- to change the blade gap during the shave -- to get the best shave possible.
I would say you use it the way it's probably supposed to be but I can speak for myself and a lot of others and say that we find a couple of plates and stick with those.
@@TheVirtualGroomroom The blade gaps between the two plates you compared are quite different: Karve Plate B: 0.73mm Rockwell Plate 3: 0.48 mm To get close to the same blade gap of the Karve, you'd need either the 5 (0.69mm) or 6 plate (0.79 mm) on the Rockwell.
Jack Gillespie For me, it was for comparable face feel. Not so much efficiency I guess. I felt as if these 2 plates were similarly matched in face feel and my shave confirmed it.
So you used the three plate on the 6s and the B plate on the Karve? Do they feel similar in blade feel? Would you say they are pretty close to each other, in terms of feedback?
I’ll be ordering a Karve next month stainless steel plate B and on my Rockwell I use plate 3 and still have some stubble left.. Hope I won’t have irritation by karve?? Alan
It happens, I would re-upload it but re-rendering the 4K footage takes forever lol. I think the fact the blade gap is quite a bit larger and it's still smoother only shows how well it's designed.
I don't have a Karve yet, although I plan on buying the stainless steel version when it comes out. I do own a Rockwell 6s and I can say quite confidently that it is a badass razor that could work as someone's one and only razor. It is very user friendly and works quite well for me.
Great comparison and some really good points. I don’t have either razor, but my Karve OC B plate should be here this week.... and I did some research and found that that combo would be the same blade gap as my Fatboy on setting 4 which is my shaving perfection so essentially this razor should feel like a “custom” that’s perfectly suited for my taste. Now the Rockwell does give a great value with all the plates coming with the razor, but like you said... once a person is set on a certain plate and feel, they will probably seldom change it up. Great shave.
Hi mate im currently on the wait list for a wolfman whiskers brush, and I would really like your advice if possible, I like the handel you have but was wondering if it's comfortable in the hands to hold ? Please let me know your thoughts
Ok I see, some brush Handel's are just comftable regardless of the grip but I guess with some you need to hold it a particular way, how does it compare with other brushes you have in terms of comfort ? Also what knot did you get and is it good ? Sorry for the question just haven't seen you do a review on this brush
Vicarado Lorenzo I didn't do a review on the brush because he has so many handle options to allow people to choose what's right for them. The likelyhood that we get the same brush is very low.
I own the Karve as well as the Rex Ambassador and I have to say that despite the money that I paid for the Rex the Karve gives me a better shave every time I have plates B threw E and I usually use plates C&E. Thanks for the video Oh the only thing about the Karve that I wish it didn’t have is the razor blade tabs expose unlike the Rex but I trim the tabs ends off of my blades when I’m using my Karve so I don’t get that tabs expose and nick myself. Cheers.
Ok Karve is smooth but what about irritation?? Let’s be honest sure Karve is nice Razor and you work for them I get it all... When it comes down I look for irritation free razor Rockwell Guarantees that 💈👍🏼 Great video
I began working for Karve in late June. This is dated on May 11th. I worked for Karve for a month and a bit voluntarily and had offered to put in several hours a week without any money. Get your facts straight
That’s actually incorrect. I wasn’t working for them at the time of this video. Up until now, I worked for Karve voluntarily without pay because I love the razor so much and I was pretty easily putting in 20-30 hours a week. My thoughts in this video were my thoughts and weren’t influenced at all.
@@TheVirtualGroomroom putting in 20-30 hours a week posting positive reviews of their products online? Honest question. How do you "work for karve" as in what do you do? You were not working for Karve without pay when you made this video just 90 days ago?
My opinion too! Get better shaves with the 68P than with the C Karve! The OC is nice but but the Razorock is better! The Rockwell too by the way. Won't buy the Karve!
The stainless steel Karve is now out, so it would be interesting to see the comparison with this and the Rockwell. I watched a video with Chris (owner of Karve razors) and he commented that the stainless steel would have ever so slightly more glide than the brass.
Everyone has their opinion and respect yours Jack. For myself personally I have used both routinely and for me the Rockwell 6S is right up there as one of the best DE’s ever made. It is so smooth and comfortable time and time again. The Karve is also a top notch m shaver but for me the Rockwell is more consistent with its shaves...Cheers and enjoy your videos 🍻.
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Found this out about the blade gaps on the Rockwell 6S, hope its helpful:
R1: 0.008" (0.20 mm)
R2: 0.014" (0.35 mm)
R3: 0.019" (0.48 mm)
R4: 0.024" (0.61 mm)
R5: 0.027" (0.69 mm)
R6: 0.031" (0.79 mm)
Thank you for the gaps, very smooth, a factor is missing about the blade exposure, and Rockwell remains a hot Pic, I would consider a must to have in a collection but also for a definitive one, with a Gamechanger 84p closed, Merkur 37c for slant, and a muhle R41.
Interesting comparsion, For me Rockwell 6S is much better razor. I found that Karve has a narrow shaving angle so especially around neck area I found it a bit tricky. I sold Karve and kept Rockwell.
Your absolutely right Rockwell Rocks 6S 💈👍🏼
I just got my polished in my workshop I meant polished top plate all 3 plates stand and handle wow..
What a difference in glide this razor is amazing and sure took me two days to get all done professionally but it was well worth it..
I posted a video I’m not pro in editing making video but did for Rockwell 6s fans
I’m waiting for my Karve Razor with stand and will polish that one too I’m curious tho shave wise
Alan
Me, too. I'll be selling/trading my brass Karve now that I've experienced the Rockwell.
I bought my 6s from Matt at Razor Emporium and had them polish it. It's an amazing razor. The polishing makes it glide better according to most of what I've heard.
I have 20 razors and the rockwell 6s and 6c are the best shaves I have ever gotten. I also shave my head without fear using the Rockwells. The Rockwell is also much cheaper. That said, I purchased the Karve CB because I have heard the same high praise. I cannot wait to try my Karve CB. These two razors are the most highly praised razors on the internet. Rockwell deserves that praise, and I cannot wait to see if the CB does as well !
The Rockwell plate 3 has a blade gap of 0.48 mm while the B Plate on the Karve is 0.78mm. I would expect the Karve to be more efficient. Plate 6 on the Rockwell has a blade gap of 0.79. May be a better comparison???
mpdeshowitz blade gap doesn’t mean anything. These are comparable in face feel
The Virtual Groomroom Well that’s a new one on me!! Blade exposure (positive or negative) and blade gap are two measures utilized in the industry to quantify the efficiency and feel of safety razors. I understand what you mean but face feel isn’t something that everyone can relate to as it is a personal thing. I might try plate 5 or 6 as a comparison.
I just tried a Rockwell 6C for the first time...Best shave in my life! I also ordered the Karve...it should arrive by Christmas.lol Can't wait to do this same competition between these two! Then I'll be set. I'm not a hobbyist. I just want the best possible shave that doesn't require me to spend $1K or the next 6 months of my life trying to figure it out! Thanks for your videos. They saved me a lot of time, money, and effort!
Great shave and good compare. I have both karve and 6s as well as the RR gamechanger and mamba. I find the RR razors smooth but somehow daily driver has become the Rockwell thanks to multiple base plates.
The Karve has a feature to keep the blade very rigid and also avoid blade feedback or something it's called , wherein when the blade meets the hair some flex is created and the Karve takes care of this to keep blade with zero movement !
Keep those videos coming !
PS. Would be great if you out the plate number / alphabet in the video description!
Great comparison shave. Kevy did a comparison between the Rockwell 6C (chrome) and the 6S (stainless). He found that the 6S has a slightly bit more tuggy just because of the finish. You might try the same comparison.
The blade gaps between the two plates you compared are quite different:
Karve Plate B: 0.73mm
Rockwell Plate 3: 0.48 mm
To get close to the same blade gap of the Karve, you'd need either the 5 (0.69mm) or 6 plate (0.79 mm) on the Rockwell.
I've got a 2C in gunmetal, but I also purchased a 2/4 plate. I shave most days and generally stay with the 2 side of the 2/4 plate. However, if I've gone a couple of days without shaving, I'll start with the 4 side of the 2/4 plate for the first pass (and sometimes the second pass), but then I switch to the 2 side of the 2/4 plate. I have no issues is switching sides or plates (I've gone from the 3 side of the 1/3 plate that came with the 2C and switched it out for the 2 side of the 2/4 plate). That's what I buy an adjustable razor -- to change the blade gap during the shave -- to get the best shave possible.
I would say you use it the way it's probably supposed to be but I can speak for myself and a lot of others and say that we find a couple of plates and stick with those.
@@TheVirtualGroomroom The blade gaps between the two plates you compared are quite different:
Karve Plate B: 0.73mm
Rockwell Plate 3: 0.48 mm
To get close to the same blade gap of the Karve, you'd need either the 5 (0.69mm) or 6 plate (0.79 mm) on the Rockwell.
Jack Gillespie For me, it was for comparable face feel. Not so much efficiency I guess. I felt as if these 2 plates were similarly matched in face feel and my shave confirmed it.
So you used the three plate on the 6s and the B plate on the Karve? Do they feel similar in blade feel? Would you say they are pretty close to each other, in terms of feedback?
They are both pretty similar. The Karve has better control over the blade.
I’ll be ordering a Karve next month stainless steel plate B and on my Rockwell I use plate 3 and still have some stubble left..
Hope I won’t have irritation by karve??
Alan
I agree with the CB Karve being the smoother of the two razors. Oopsie, there was no cut while cleaning up lol
It happens, I would re-upload it but re-rendering the 4K footage takes forever lol. I think the fact the blade gap is quite a bit larger and it's still smoother only shows how well it's designed.
I don't have a Karve yet, although I plan on buying the stainless steel version when it comes out. I do own a Rockwell 6s and I can say quite confidently that it is a badass razor that could work as someone's one and only razor. It is very user friendly and works quite well for me.
It works very well, but when you get the Karve - I believe you'll see the difference.
The Virtual Groomroom If money would be no issue would you choose the Karve or the Rex Ambassador? 😊
@@TurreTuntematon The Stainless Steel Karve...
@@TurreTuntematon I own karve, 6s, and rex ambassador. 6s wins for me.
Would love to know how they compare with the Above The Tie S1 (slant solid bar).
Great comparison and some really good points. I don’t have either razor, but my Karve OC B plate should be here this week.... and I did some research and found that that combo would be the same blade gap as my Fatboy on setting 4 which is my shaving perfection so essentially this razor should feel like a “custom” that’s perfectly suited for my taste. Now the Rockwell does give a great value with all the plates coming with the razor, but like you said... once a person is set on a certain plate and feel, they will probably seldom change it up. Great shave.
Thanks man. I appreciate your feedback.
The Virtual Groomroom you are most welcome! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend 😎
What plate for the Rockwell?
Tell you what man I knew the Karve was gonna win this before I pressed play! But the champion of this shave is that lather! It was a beast!
I've found that Lather Bro's produces the fastest high quality lather. There are better bases but they tend to take longer to build.
The Virtual Groomroom agreed! Great quality for sure!
And you said it being polished make huge difference in razor as I see it clearly with my Rockwell 👍🏼💈
Please post the name of the aftershave below the video. The info is missing.
Try the Russian Hummingbird razor with interchangeable base plates. I think you would be pleasantly surprised
Lots people telling that. A wonderful razor
Hi mate im currently on the wait list for a wolfman whiskers brush, and I would really like your advice if possible, I like the handel you have but was wondering if it's comfortable in the hands to hold ? Please let me know your thoughts
Vicarado Lorenzo that depends on your grip.
Ok I see, some brush Handel's are just comftable regardless of the grip but I guess with some you need to hold it a particular way, how does it compare with other brushes you have in terms of comfort ? Also what knot did you get and is it good ? Sorry for the question just haven't seen you do a review on this brush
Vicarado Lorenzo I didn't do a review on the brush because he has so many handle options to allow people to choose what's right for them. The likelyhood that we get the same brush is very low.
Ok mate I will just send him a picture of your brush and im sure he will be able to match it
Vicarado Lorenzo so you want my exact brush?
Muhle r89 head heads $25 ikon handle is $20 wheelchair Larry
What about Karve Vs Feather AS-D2 which is smoother??
You should try my Polished Rockwell 6S wow what a difference In glide and shave over all 💈👍🏼
I own the Karve as well as the Rex Ambassador and I have to say that despite the money that I paid for the Rex the Karve gives me a better shave every time I have plates B threw E and I usually use plates C&E. Thanks for the video Oh the only thing about the Karve that I wish it didn’t have is the razor blade tabs expose unlike the Rex but I trim the tabs ends off of my blades when I’m using my Karve so I don’t get that tabs expose and nick myself. Cheers.
I have the e plate Karve and find it is more efficient than the 6 plate Rockwell but the 6s is smoother, noticeably on my top lip.
Roy Williamson Yeah, we differ a little but that's fine.
Ok Karve is smooth but what about irritation?? Let’s be honest sure Karve is nice Razor and you work for them I get it all...
When it comes down I look for irritation free razor Rockwell Guarantees that 💈👍🏼
Great video
Good video. Not sure if you looked into the origins of the two but I believe they both are Canadian
They are indeed
Your Facebook profile says you work for karve. That's awkward...
Matt B Read my previous comment
I began working for Karve in late June. This is dated on May 11th. I worked for Karve for a month and a bit voluntarily and had offered to put in several hours a week without any money.
Get your facts straight
This was a great comparison. Thanks, Jack.
Great video💈👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I just figured out you work for Karve and you are not disclosing this in the video.
That’s actually incorrect. I wasn’t working for them at the time of this video. Up until now, I worked for Karve voluntarily without pay because I love the razor so much and I was pretty easily putting in 20-30 hours a week.
My thoughts in this video were my thoughts and weren’t influenced at all.
I actually volunteered to work for Karve because I love the razor and Chris is a great guy.
@@TheVirtualGroomroom putting in 20-30 hours a week posting positive reviews of their products online? Honest question. How do you "work for karve" as in what do you do? You were not working for Karve without pay when you made this video just 90 days ago?
matt I started in late June. I’m not giving you my job description but a bulk of what I do is dealing with customers
matt In fact, when Chris posted this post. He was talking about bringing me in.
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rockwell is better not even close, and it doesnt stink
Thanks bro. Appreciate the comment.
My opinion too! Get better shaves with the 68P than with the C Karve! The OC is nice but but the Razorock is better!
The Rockwell too by the way. Won't buy the Karve!
The stainless steel Karve is now out, so it would be interesting to see the comparison with this and the Rockwell. I watched a video with Chris (owner of Karve razors) and he commented that the stainless steel would have ever so slightly more glide than the brass.
Everyone has their opinion and respect yours Jack. For myself personally I have used both routinely and for me the Rockwell 6S is right up there as one of the best DE’s ever made. It is so smooth and comfortable time and time again.
The Karve is also a top notch m shaver but for me the Rockwell is more consistent with its shaves...Cheers and enjoy your videos 🍻.