5 Days Growth Rockwell 6S Plate R1. Do Blade Gaps Matter?

[@daveporter6091]

That was the fastest Kevy shave ever! I had to watch it twice to feel like I got the full experience. Great topic, thanks.

[@kevyshaves4109]

😂 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomsmith522]

I am an everyday shaver and l use the Rockwell 6c on plate 2. You proved that blade gap is not important.. five days of growth with plate one is very impressive 😁

[@stefanpuffer]

I got tired of blade gap, blade exposure, open comb, closed comb nonsense and switched over to a kamisori style razor and love it. It's simple and only cost me $16 and it included one hundred blades. Now all I need to do is find one soap ;)

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good stuff! Kevy 😃

[@efektmurowany]

Hard stuff in front of of you 😂😂

[@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art]

I have a Rockwell 6S, and used all the plates except plate 1 But I commented one time on Instagram on the Rockwell profile that I do shave very comfortable with plate 2. A hour later a guy replied, that he always used plate 5, and the plate 2 is for someone without hair on his face. So yes, he was doing the manly testosterone thing. And indeed, with plate 5 I am done in two passes, but with plate 2 I shave more relaxed and need 3 passes. And it is just a delight to brush three times nice soap on your chin! Regards from The Netherlands.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Brilliant comment 👏

[@williamlee1153]

Hey Kevy, just happened to use R3-1 plate and Cella today. First pass on 3 then flipped the plate. Perfectly acceptable everyday shave for me. The 6s/c has been my goto for 5 years, first time I've used R1.😮

[@kevyshaves4109]

Glad to hear it worked OK for you. Kevy 🙂

[@terrym1065]

Nice one Kevy💈💈 I was told "If you have to feel the blade, there's something wrong". Now, there's nothing wrong with feeling the blade if you like it, it's all subjective. A DE89 has a 0.72 blade gap but 0 exposure, so the shave is efficient but super comfortable. No wonder it's a go to for most people. I love my 6C razor and use #3 exclusively because of the smooth feel on my skin, just goes to show it's forward blade exposure that's the culprit. YMMV. Great shave and demo using #1, point proven.

[@sellitman]

I've been on plate 5 for months. Funny thing is I've never tried plate 1. Interesting. Thank you Sir.

[@RHDaveShaves]

Great fun, Kevy, thanks! I'm with you. I want just enough blade gap and feel to know I'm actually cutting the hair. Cheerio.

[@greg6941]

I have a gunmetal 6C. I've tried all plates and to me the lower plates shave just as good. I actually prefer the milder settings. I have absolutely no stinging when I'm finished. Nice video.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks for sharing! Kevy

[@thomaswoodyard6050]

Its nice to try and dispel some of the myths of wet shaving such as blade gap. Another myth is "don't apply pressure to the razor, let the weight do the work". I have to apply some pressure to get any results; just touching the skin does not cut it

[@BartBuzz]

Nice shave AND proof that big blade gaps is a ruse. Or maybe the Rockwell 6S is the best-designed safety razor. If you can get a BBS shave using the R1 plate with 5 days of growth, I think all those saying they can't need to prove that in a video. I use to feel that the Rex Ambassador couldn't give me a close, nick-free shave (because of the positive blade exposure) until I accepted that the RA just didn't work as an adjustable for me. Now I can get a decent shave if I stay on the lowest setting. So, I will give your "experiment" a try with my 6S. There is no better DE razor on the market...IMHO of course!

[@StanChapman55]

Thank you for demonstrating you don't need an aggressive razor for a good shave. With Rockwell 6s I use plate 3 for one pass and then plate 1 for last 2 passes. Very, very comfortable shave for me!

[@shavingfox7914]

Nice one Kevy. To be honest I don’t really bother about the blade gap. I do mention it in my videos as some people do like it. So thanks for your video Atb Paul

[@Nemod70]

I've been using my Progess starting with setting one lately. Then bumping it up to two for the last two passes. Great shaves and no nicks or burns.

[@Nemod70]

My other razor I've been using recently is a Mamba (RR) with Dorco Primes. Same thing, no nicks or burns, and mostly bbs.

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. I don’t believe blade gaps equate to razor aggression. It’s more like the design that contributes to the aggressiveness of razors in general. I tried plate 1 just once and it was useless in cutting anything down. So that plate is a no go for me. Plate 2 is the mildest setting that works for me, but I primarily use it in ATG and cleanup passes and when I need milder shaves. My hair is really coarse, so I often go for medium to moderate aggressive razors to effectively take down my stubble in a shave. I do me and you do you. Have a good one!

[@Carzone2021]

Our grandparents never bothered about blade gap..they used to shave with what they got 😂

[@HardyBunster]

That’s how they learned to master their tools. They were happy with just the one razor. 👍

[@brianroberts4439]

Nice shave kevy, I use setting 1 on the Rockwell for a last pass . I'm willing to give a go on 1 for a full shave , your getting into Kensurf`s country with the length of that video kevy , great stuff have a good week

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@stevegoss_]

Yesss! The plinky plonky music is back at the start 😂

[@kevyshaves4109]

As you requested 😀

[@stevegoss_]

@@kevyshaves4109 😆

[@garys_shave]

I have the Rockwell 6S, it's my favorite razor and a tough razor to beat. Cheers Kevy💈💈

[@5i13n7]

I recommend people do what works best or is most comfortable or familiar to them individually. I often see milder razors recommended for people with sensitive skin, but it has the opposite effect for me. I find milder razors to require more care in maintaining proper angle or the blade may not cut. This leads to needing more passes and ultimately more irritation, at least for myself. I take care to limit the number of passes I use, as that seems to have the best reduction in irritation, and a medium razor will ensure I clear all my stubble without issue. Whenever I see people shaving with milder razors I notice they go over the same areas again and again in one pass (at that point is it really one pass?) My skin unfortunately won't tolerate that sort of shave.

[@Smokey-xg3db]

Excellent shave as always my dear friend. I haven't been able to get on here as much as I'd like to. Unfortunately, I can't shave every day, because I have really sensitive skin. It's usually about every 2-3 days for me. I use all different razors and blades and yes, sometimes use my old gillette original atra cartridge razor lol. Hope you, Mrs kevy and Riley are doing well.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers. Kevy 😃

[@talega1]

Of course, you can always apply pressure as needed . And truth be told, with 3 pases you always get everything...or mostly.

[@aovint63]

Can you try shaving with this technique and the same razor and setting but with no blades? - with that technique, I'd get weepers with a cotton ball.

[@kevyshaves4109]

😂

[@timwittkopp8031]

The plastic washer, why do you use that? I’m thinking so you won’t over tighten and break or strip threads.

[@kevyshaves4109]

It protects the razor from getting marked when it's screwed together.

[@jamessefton3680]

Great video as always and I too am a big fan of Chella Soap👍

[@10floz30minutes]

As you ask the point, the point of the video is that some people may and should choose a mild razor, even milder, for a successful and comfortable THREE pass shave.

[@GeorgeAnt91]

Im currently on a Rockwell 6s grind too. Been using 5/6 plate but only 2 passes. Im still experimenting i think less passed make less irritatio. Will try out plate 1 but with three passes, let's see how it goes. Cheers Kevy.

[@patnaikunisanthiswaroop8846]

Excellent shave bro. 👌. After a long time I saw your video.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@joyghosh7239]

The R 6 plate will always be my favourite

[@arthasdeskia]

Thanks Kevy. Good point I use a Rockwell T2 on setting 3 with most blades for 2 passes and a touchup on setting 1. Works for me I just switch up blades if I have more growth I usually use something like a Astra for everyday shaving and a personna for heavier growth. Feathers don't work for my sensitive skin. If you find what works for you its a good thing my go to is to never go more aggressive than you need.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@razormichl2004]

nice video Kevy !!

[@nealefrancis9094]

Hi kevy welcome back mate , have you tried the goodfellas smile syntesi stainless steel razor yet

[@kevyshaves4109]

Not yet! It looks great! Kevy 😀

[@nealefrancis9094]

@@kevyshaves4109 seen it at tempting price mate I’m a massive fan of styletto and this is steel and slightly more aggressive

[@unclelshaves]

Nice demo of how a very mild razor can knock down some growth. Agreed we all tend to be looking at blade gap for an aggression indicator but in reality there's a lot more to making a razor feel aggressive, for example I have a razor with 1.25mm blade gap and it feels mild and another with 0.5mm gap that feels aggressive. Personally I prefer a mildish razor with not much blade feel👌🤠👌

[@1gustavomatos]

I have a 6c and the first plate is too mild for me. The R2 gives me good irritation free shaves

[@kulalasimba7962]

Hello Kevy, can you tell me when you recorded a video with Rokwell 6s that was free of coatings? Now you shave again with the coated model. Regards, Wojtek

[@kevyshaves4109]

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[@FatsquatchPNW]

As a sort of experiment I tried shaving daily doing a single sort of hybrid pass that combines elements of with, across, and against the grain, using the 6S on plate 4, and I find I can get almost BBS with zero irritation and very few weepers in about 10 minutes. Okay, 15 minutes if you count cleaning up afterwards.

[@jmr5707]

I'm a Mon, Wed, Fri. shaver and, although the mild is smoother, I find lately that I have to push more with it. My Ikon Deluxe Comb is more moderate and seems less labor intensive right now. Still smooth but, much more efficient.

[@lwhitney5575]

Blade gap has become silly now. I’ve seen people, who have fairly light growth, shave with huge blade gaps and still need 3 passes and pick ups same as they do with small blade gaps. It really does come down to what works and feels better for each individual.

[@georgewashington3012]

I use plate 5 for everything. I don’t get much value from plate 6 even after a week of growth. 6 doesn’t seem any more efficient and it provides a more dangerous shave…much easier to nick. I can shave my ears with plate 5. When I try it with plate 6, it’s roulette.

[@SamoKamnik]

I tried plate 1 multiple times years ago, no success. I have wires growing out of my face. Tried it again today after seeing this video. Im glad i dont have anything scheduled for today because i would cancel it due to the massive neck irritation i just got. Cant remember worse shave and i tried to! Glad it works for you guys but this thing is not universal.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Everyone has different coarseness of stubble. Sorry to hear it caused you irritation. Kevy 😃

[@ketkroketdumont8238]

It seems 2 passes with plate 3 or 4 would give the same result and quicker. I use plate 4 on my 6C. I never use plate 1, only plate 4 or maybe plate 2 on the second ATG pass.

[@michaeltaylor2402]

That was a Rapid shave lol I normally shave every 3 to 4 days depending on my shifts at work my 6s is usually plate 4 pass one and two then final pass plate 2.tried plate 1 couple of times Kevy it was ok to be fair will try this next time see how I get on with this method cheers!! 🙌🙂

[@pkj77]

i own a few adjustable razors but rarely go above 2 anyways good enough for me

[@Grotto666]

Blade gaps do matter in my opinion. The highly praised Merkur 34c has minimal blade gap. I have not tried it but I have tried Merkur 42c which is 3 piece instead of 2 piece razor and I believe they have the same heads. 42c is the least efficient razor I have had. At one point I read about franken razors and I started experimenting with the razors I had bought instead of buying new razors looking for the one. I replaced the Merkur 42c bottom plate with the bottom plate of Razorock SLAB razor which is similar to Parker bottom plates. The blade gap increased and it was a much better shaver than with the original bottom plate. It was also easier to rinse. I started doing the same with soaps. I like Cella but somehow its lather was lacking for me so mixed it with Omega shave soap which scent is kind of medicinal to my nose. Cella, in a way, neutrilized the Omega scent and on the other hand the Omega soap improved the lather I was getting from Cella. Cheers!

[@Carzone2021]

I bought 2 cella and 2 TOBs at a go ..now wondering whether they will last a lifetime 😂

[@robertmacmoneagle6917]

What's a Kamisori style razor?

[@kevyshaves4109]

barbarossabrothers.com/collections/japanese-kamisori-style-cut-throat-razor-collection

[@HardyBunster]

I keep losing my M5 washers down the sink. 🤷‍♂️

[@kevyshaves4109]

😂

[@alexharris8500]

Quick draw kevvy🔫

[@HardyBunster]

Plate #1 and #2 don’t work for me. The magic starts with plate #3.

[@gohabs365]

Plates 1 and 2 are non starters for me. I am a plate 4 man.

[@T-R.e.x]

I'm a 5 plate man😅 But 4 is the real deal

[@gohabs365]

I'll take 5 over 3.

[@T-R.e.x]

@@gohabs365 👍👌

[@alanh8101]

Great video Kevy nice to see you! Cheers ✌🏼 Alan H

[@kevyshaves4109]

👋

[@jensebu78]

For me the No. 1 and 2 were too mild too. Not because of me shaving only the other day or third or fourth. But i couldn't get a clean shave... Still, Rockwell is a good razor!

[@Leenunes007]

"I ain't usin' no flawul soap😡...I wouldn't even use that on my cat. My cat's a pussy. He's a pussycat." Imagine if you asked that grumpy guy in your bathroom to use plate 1 with Floraphobia?

[@kevyshaves4109]

I think he would have a nervous breakdown! 😂

[@jensebu78]

M is for metric. You English guys are not allowed to use that! 🤣

[@WolfRanger2008]

Personally, speaking only for myself, blade gaps, along with end tabs, backbone/lack of backbone, and a gazillion other shaving quibbles and quarrels mean absolutely nothing to me... PS, you didn't get any cake😢😅

[@kevyshaves4109]

“Do your own thing, on your own terms, and get what you came here for”- Oliver James 🙂