Rockwe!l R1
Just like to add, since my last review in 2019 I'm still using the rockwell R1 every day since I purchased it from agentshave. I have used it every day with no problems. Great for an everyday shave.
Rockwell Razors
Rockwell R1 Safety Razor
£16.62
(Ex. Tax)
£19.95
(Inc. Tax)
Rockwell R1 Safety Razor
The Rockwell R1 Safety Razor is the perfect razor to get started with wet shaving. Set to the most popular Rockwell size (R1), the R1 makes it nearly impossible to cut yourself, while providing and incredibly smooth shave. This precision shaving device features an impressive butterfly head that lets you load Rockwell Blades with ease - while it's micro-comb design makes accidental nicks and cuts a thing of the past. This entry-level safety razor is sure to put you off cartridge razors for good so that you can finally get an excellent shave at an incredible value
Features:
- Single blade for a closer, smoother wet shave
- Convenient butterfly opening for safe and easy blade change
- Sturdy weight and comfortable grip provides more control during your shave
In the box:
- 1 x Rockwell R1 Double-Edge Safety Razor in your choice of White Chrome or Gunmetal
- Single razor blade.
Rockwell
Rockwell Razors have been born out of a belief that the world needs a real alternative to overpriced cartridge razors and gimmick-filled shave clubs. Rockwell have taken the classic double-edge razor that your grandpa would have used, and completely re-engineered it from the ground up. The result? The classiest, most comfortable shave of your life.
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3 Reviews
Doesn't live up to expectations
OK, full disclosure. This isn't the first safety razor I've bought and I've been used to premium models from Merkur and Rockwell. I bought it for no better reason than I wanted a cheap razor that I could chuck in my travel bag and not worry if it was confiscated at the airport. I also liked the promise that it was virtually impossible to nick yourself as the setting was so mild. Rockwell razors have a reputation for quality engineering (hence the lifetime warranty) but this felt like a cheap copy. The butterfly doors were rattley and the opening mechanism lacked the smoothness of the Model T. Maybe I should have set my expectations lower, a lot lower, given the price point but this was the first disappointment. Worst of all, and most important, was the shave itself. Far from mild, this was the most aggressive shave I've experienced since I started traditional shaving at the beginning of lockdown. The cuts and nicks were so bad that I couldn't even finish the shave. I'd have to dial my other Rockwell or Merkur adjustable up to settings 4-6 to get a shave as aggressive as this and that's a level I'm not going anywhere near just now. This is the fifth DE razor I've tested and by far the worst shaving experience of them all. I can accept compromise with the build quality given the price but the shave really didn't live up to the promise in the razor's description (which is replicated on Rockwell's own site so I'm not blaming Agent Shave).
