Rockwell Model T2 Review : Truth after 6 months

[@V8VRUte]

Yes, Beard and Blade are fantastic. I've been buying all my stuff from them for a couple of years now, including my T2 as well. I have much the same experience with the Rockwell blades as you, but the Razor, with a Feather blade for me, even on setting 6, is smooth as silk.

[@allydz]

Adam... firstly, thanks for watching. Beard & blade is really a great company, Also feather is such a great idea, I'm surely going to try it soon. Cheers mate 😀😎💈👍

[@giorgiodistefano4288]

I do have Rockwell T2 bought from bear and blade too, they are super. I think it is the definitive razor... fantastic! The only concern I have regarding the shop is the price of the supposed supercheap proraso products! I would also suggest you try, as a soap, cella, the classic one with almond oil. Much smoother than proraso.

[@allydz]

The Definitive Razor.... that's going to be my next video. I was literally not making videos for almost a year, that's how good this razor is. I kept shaving with the T2

[@unclelshaves]

New sub from fellow Aussie shaver, I'm surprised I have not come across your channel before. Great shave video and Rockwell T2 review. 👍🙂👍

[@allydz]

UncleL Thanks. Its great to connect with you. You have my sub too. I will be sure to check out your content. Cheers!!!

[@unclelshaves]

​@@allydz Thanks for the sub mate, much appreciated.

[@apurbamazumdar968]

Nice review. Rockwell blades are not good, same for Merkur blades. Enjoy your shaves with this razor.

[@allydz]

Apurba da, I’m still amazed they can’t get the blades right. The razors and the engineering behind the T2 specially looks amazing and works well too 👍🏽

[@RobertNES816]

The Rockwell T2 has been one of my favorite razors. I've been using it more then my other razors including my vintage Gillettes and Edwin Jagger DE89. The DE89 is a razor I really like as well.

[@allydz]

@Robert NES816 Some of my favourite razors u have mentioned there. Feels like the T2 had made all my razors almost redundant 🤣

[@MDR-hn2yz]

I originally got a Rockwell T, but I had to send it back because it was horrible! I gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried different blades and eventually realized that the head seated the blade crooked. I sent it back and bought a Rex Ambassador, which is amazing! This T2 looks nice though and I really want the gray one. Any idea the difference between the original T and the T2? Any razor for over $50 is probably not for beginners. It’s enough to buy quality, but you might not like it. Why waste the money? Edwin Jager DE 89 or Muhle R89 are great choices. Nice review by the way. 👍

[@allydz]

@MDR6531 Perfectly picked beginners razors. They definitely have fixed all issues the Rockwell Model T had on the T2, it’s definitely my top 3 and always in my rotation. They managed to perfect and tweak all the issues the initial razor had. The blades, I’m not a fan of 😀👍🏼

[@DiwasShaves]

Fantastic shave Alroy. This razor is in my wish list. 😊

[@allydz]

Thanks Diwas bhai 🙏🏼 It’s not just great to use from a practical shave perspective but looks so beautiful as well. Definitely recommend you procure 1 brother 😊

[@007donj]

It's available at 20% off on Rockwell website. I just ordered one

[@vinne82]

Hi, love your vid. One question: why don’t you tighten the bottom of the handle until it is completely secured, like it’s stated in the manual? I always fully tighten and never had an issue. Just curious why you don’t 🙂

[@allydz]

Hi Vincent, great observation there bud. I tighten them enough while I shave but I dont push it too hard. when I park them aside, I keep them slightly loose and oiled so they don’t rust.

[@hassyg4083]

its like the modern version of the gillette james bond one

[@allydz]

lol absolutely. Feels great in the hand too

[@sashimifr]

I'm new to the whole safety razor world. Currently trying to understand all different options. It seems that adjustable razor are the way to go for versatility (I'm guessing if budget allows it). I've heard about close comb, open comb. Seems though that close/open comb seem to not be a topic when it comes to adjustable razors. Why is that? Are "adjustable razors" implicitly all closed comb? Is there any point in looking for an open comb adjustable razor ? fyi: my use will be mainly for head shaving.

[@allydz]

It’s the kind of comb one prefers. Generally speaking, open combs are more aggressive razors where as closed comb razors are comparatively milder. Now there are closed comb razors that could feel aggressive as well. Then there are straight bar razors too. Blades are also a factor that impact the level of aggressiveness. I buy sample packs of various blades from time to time to see which blades work for me. The blade exposure/ blade gap is another huge component that changes aggressiveness. That’s what adjustable razors play with. You choose the level of aggressiveness that suits you and your skin. Hope that helps 👍🏼

[@victorbarroscoch]

Hello! I noticed there is a slight gap between the sides of the t bar and the blade, so in theory it could be misaligned depending on the way you place it. Do you see it in your razor? Not sure if that affects shave performance.

[@allydz]

Valid point Victor, but I never had alignment issues due to the internal design. Holds most blades perfectly. Shave performance has always been on point, so I never bothered checking alignment on the T2. Hope that answers your question.

[@BigVK19]

Thanks for the review. How does Rockwell T2 get adjusted? Do you need to loosen the blade doors like people tell us to do with Vintage Gillette Adjustables?

[@allydz]

@BigVK19 3:58 is literally like it looks, you just gently lift it. No pressure required.

[@BigVK19]

@@allydz thanks, but I'm afraid my question was not clear. I was referring to the adjustment of the blade gaps, from 1 to 6. Can the adjustment knob be turned while the blade flaps are locked in place? I know with Gillette Slim Adjustable, those flaps had to be loosened before levels were adjusted.

[@allydz]

@@BigVK19 Apologies. Yes you can change change the blade aggression settings while the flaps are closed. There are times where I have toned it up and down while shaving.

[@tugboat8475]

I also shop with beard and Blade, do you preferre the T2 over the 6s or 6c? It's a big step up in coin. The 6s looks amazing from KZbin videos and looks nice and heavy. I want one, but the wife is like how many razors can you have.

[@allydz]

@Tugboat That’s hilarious, my wife doesn’t mind it cuz I do reviews, but she does wonder sometimes how many razors do I need as well 🤣🤣. Now I have the 6C and hands down prefer the T2. It’s next level convenience to just change adjustments with a switch compared to unscrewing to change heads. Also found setting 1 on the T2 much more efficient over the 6C.

[@gregsullivan7408]

I tried the 6C first, and exchanged it for a T2. The reason I didn't like the 6C is because the blade could be misaligned, both laterally, and rotationally. However, it shaved well, and could go VERY mild, which I liked. I probably obsessed over the visual blade misalignment more than I should have, because I kind of regret the exchange. The T2 suffers less from blade misalignment (it only misaligns laterally, and oddly, it's improved over time), BUT, it cannot go as mild as the 6C! It can only achieve the equivalent of about a 2.5 to 3 on the 6C. I really liked the #2 setting of the 6C. Just regarding the blade alignment issue - I think it's simply something we have to accept cannot be perfect - different blades will have slightly different dimensions, AND, the blades have to be easily installed & removed. If the razors were made with VERY tight tolerances, some blades may simply not fit in some razors, and also, for razors with multiple pieces that have to be disassembled & reassembled, it may be too difficult to mate the parts together properly - they have to fit together easily. I surmise that cartridges have an advantage for these reasons.

[@att0987654321]

Nice vid, Which do you prefer the 6C or T2?, agree with beard and blade great Aussie Company 😘👍🏻🇦🇺

[@allydz]

Thank you. It’s a tough 1, I switch between the two a lot. But now that I think about it, my hands gravitated naturally to grab the T2 more often. Having said that, I would go back to the 6C as well to mix the feel up. The handling of the T2, feel and angle are completely different from the 6C (or most DE Razors) 👍🏼

[@bobak5126]

My Rockwell T2 developed a clicking sound and takes a while before turning stops. I wonder if the springs are slipping

[@allydz]

@BoBa K That’s not good, have you gotten in touch with Rockwell? Keen to know if they good with customer service.

[@jasondeblou6226]

Same, when the tto dial is almost closed, it makes a clicking sound

[@bobak5126]

@@jasondeblou6226 Reach out to Rockwell. They are replacing mine under warranty.

[@bobak5126]

Update - got the new t2 razor replaced. Noticed that the TTO mechanism feels like it requires a bit more power to open but no clicking. Compared to the Gillette Slim Adjustable the torque to open the flaps needs to be at least double.

[@DavidV4444]

Awesome, awesome razor!

[@allydz]

Cheers David ✌️💈

[@peterthompson52]

Great video.

[@allydz]

Thanks Pete 😎👍🏽

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

Very expensive razor but very nice.

[@allydz]

Expensive yes, worth it? Yes to that too my friend 🙂

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

@@allydz true Mr Ally as you said it's definitely worth it if you can afford it one of the nicest razor out there if you can get this tool it's one of the pinnacle of wet shavers toll must be in your wet shaving den sir 🙏

[@allydz]

@@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201 Couldn’t have said it any better. Thank you 👍🏽😊

[@rowez.7459]

It could be worse…we could be interested in sports cars.

[@allennovo8231]

Does it have a click for the sizes or just screw feel

[@allydz]

Hey Allen, no clicking bud. Just a standard screw feel. I didn’t think of it till you asked. Great question. I found my sweet spot at 4.5 & 2.5 now

[@a000ab]

It would be good if you could do a comparison vidoe about different adjstable DE razors which are in the market.

[@allydz]

Any specific razor you looking at? I only have a couple of adjustable razors. Amongst every razor and every type I have, the T2 is my favourite 😎👍🏼. If I have to be stuck with 1 razor for all my life, I would take the T2

[@a000ab]

Thanks for the explanation. I am thinking about Yaqi Final Cut and Pearls Flexi. But in one review for the Pearls Flexi, the guy was saying that even its setting 1 is aggresive to some extent. This makes me doubt about buying it. Because for me the main reason for going for the adjustable is that hopefully I can find my sweat spot within its range. So, I prefer it to have its range being balancedly distrubuted from mild to aggrasive. Do you have any opinion about these two? Regarding Rockwell T2, as you explained, it should have a great performance. But at that price point I prefer it to be stainless still or full brass. Maybe it's just my opinion, but I think that chrome-plated does not look as premium as not plated metal. Yaqi has a full brass version of the Final Cut which is very chic (it's around 130$). But as explained above, I am still not sure about how well these perform.

[@allydz]

@@a000ab so Flexi is the other adjustable I have. I like it but the T2 takes the cake. Sure it is expensive but you get what you pay for with quality. They do have a stainless steel version out now as well which is dearer. The Chrome finish definitely not only looks great but makes all my other razors look cheap (most of them aren’t 🤣). It’s the reason I almost don’t do videos anymore cuz I found the perfect razor.

[@a000ab]

​@@allydz I see. I think I should think about the Rockwell T2 more. How good that they have made a stainless steel version of it as well. I didn't know that. Although it's damn expensive!

[@loveofthegame7]

Has there been any quality control or durability issues with the regular Rockwell T2? Can it be a one and done razor/ can it be used to shave daily for a long time?

[@allydz]

@Marcelo As far as I know, none. I have been using this for over a year and a half now and its as good as new. It’s my absolute go to razor. I would highly recommend it.

[@loveofthegame7]

@@allydz okay I’m buying it ✊🏽, everyone who’s fallen for the 6s/6c has been telling the truth, goat DE razor

[@allydz]

@@loveofthegame7 I have the 6C as well but T2 is a different league. Just makes the 6C/6S redundant, it’s no fun changing heads mid shave.

[@loveofthegame7]

@@allydz did you have to take your T2 apart and oil it? Also do you have the normal t2?

[@allydz]

@@loveofthegame7 Never had to take it apart so far or oil it. I will oil it though without pulling it apart if it feels like it’s not smooth. I do have the normal T2.

[@slicergears657]

Blade you used?

[@allydz]

I used the Wilkinson sword classic blades.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@allydz]

Big Ken was here 🎉🎉

[@PabloDiablo000]

Are there trolls from other razor companies in the comments? 😂 Never heard negative comments about Rockwell before... Now 90% of the people here hate them... 😆

[@allydz]

@Dave B Mate this razor put an end to my search for the perfect razor. Like every product, some products do turn out faulty. I’m sure Rockwell looks after customers with their after sales service

[@janicefernandes7925]

👍🏼♥️

[@allydz]

😍

[@ParaGustosOlores]

Rockwell blades sucks... They are by far the worst blades i've tried...

[@allydz]

@Julián Maria’s Casasola…. I agree brother. If you see my review for the Rockwell 6C, It has cut me on camera real bad as well. I’m very happy with my Derby Usta, Feather and Wilkinson blades

[@tomassalazar6209]

Just like tony martin from media mart your that person that everybody like/loves 🙋‍♂️👋🥳🎉🥇🤯🎊🎰😎😁😀🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪

[@allydz]

Tomas… appreciate your kind words. Thank you 🎉🎉. Tony is a friend and an amazing guy 💪🏽

[@janostothjanos4324]

Super enis ijet használok

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

Sorry. For me, It just had no aggression on any setting.

[@allydz]

I’m seriously surprised. What blade did you use bud? Also curious, what’s your usual Razor blade combo?

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

Rapia, Feather, Gillet , polisev@@allydz

[@gregsullivan7408]

No aggression on any setting??? That's absolutely absurd IMHO.

[@allydz]

@gregsullivan7408 Not for me Greg. Setting 6 1st pass was an instant regret. I got some heavy blade feel.