Rockwell 6C, Semogue 830, Strike Gold Shave La Befana!

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4 жыл бұрын

Excellent shave with the Rockwell 6C, Semogue 830, and Strike Gold Shave Soap!
Razor: bit.ly/rockwell6c
Brush: bit.ly/semogue830boar
Shaving Soap: bit.ly/30fNO2N
Aftershave Splash: bit.ly/ThayersWH
Aftershave Balm: bit.ly/NiveaAS
Thanks for watching! I hope that you find my videos informational and enjoyable. The key to any great shave is technique, and there are lots of great products to help you get there. Thank you for your views, subscriptions, comments, and likes!
Nick
How to Shave with a Safety Razor
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My Favorite Shave Gear
Razor: Merkur 34C bit.ly/Merkur34c2018
Blade: Personna bit.ly/personna
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft bit.ly/RRplissoft
Shaving Soap: Barrister Mann Seville bit.ly/BMSev
Aftershave: Proraso bit.ly/ProrasoAS
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Sensitive bit.ly/NiveaAS
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Shave Gear of the Year
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Razor: Merkur 34c bit.ly/Merkur34c2018
Razor: Rockwell 6C bit.ly/RockwellR
Blade: Personna bit.ly/personna
Blade: Feather bit.ly/feather100
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless bit.ly/gillette7OCss
Boar Brush: Semogue 1250 bit.ly/semogue1250
Boar Brush: Semogue 620 bit.ly/semogue620
Boar Brush: Semogue 830 bit.ly/semogue830boar
Badger Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 bit.ly/chubby2best
Badger Brush: Semogue Owner's Club bit.ly/SOCbadger
Shaving Soap: Barrister Mann Seville bit.ly/BMSeville
Shaving Soap: Phoenix Gondolier bit.ly/PhoenixSoap
Shaving Soap: Catie's Bubbles bit.ly/CBsoap
Shaving Soap: Pre de Provence 63 bit.ly/PrePro63
Shaving Soap: Tabac bit.ly/tabacsoap
Aftershave: Fine Fresh Vetiver bit.ly/FineVetiver
Aftershave: Fine Platinum bit.ly/FinePlatinum
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger bit.ly/LuckyTigerAS
Aftershave Balm: Nivea bit.ly/NiveaAS
Styptic Pencil: Clubman bit.ly/styptic

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@dandrenth5220 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t be embarrassed with a small Bathroom! We’re glad your here!

@flyinghighoverthesky 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Rockwell 6c. I just went and bought one at Pasteur’s in NYC a few days ago. I was in NYC and just had to visit that shop. Unbelievable. Amazing. Thank you for posting a video of the Rockwell 6c. All the information I need.

@briandammpetersen22 4 жыл бұрын

Great to have you back, first of all! You inspired me to do an evening shave and pull out my Semogue 620, which also has been sitting in the back of my cabinet for a couple of years, and it shedded a bit as well during my shave. So guess it is normal for those brushes, but it was a great reminder of how great a brush it is!

@Chase0809 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're back! Your reviews have definitely helped point me in the direction of which soaps/blades to try out. Thanks for making these videos!

@freddavey7461 4 жыл бұрын

Now that you're in Manhattan you can go to Pasteur Shaving! I left NYC years ago, but I'm sure you'll love it there.

@atillaotto 4 жыл бұрын

Fred Davey yeah I always go there.its amazing .They have a huge variety and collection,especially for Stirling soaps.its the best in nyc

@trevorhirst5096 4 жыл бұрын

I just went there the other day and met the owner. He talked about a meetup in June. I went crazy- got PAA, pre de provence, barrister and mann, and a few other things. I want to go back and get even more. It's a sickness, but not the most expensive hobby i have

@koosk41 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Rockwell. It brought the fun and enjoyment back to my shaves. I use plates 2 and 3 for near to daily shaves. It's great with the same Gillette you used. I bought my first Boar last week in the Semogue Owners Club. Cheers for now Nick.

@scoutkbartholomew722 4 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I've have seen you post a video! Great to have you back. You are the one that got me into wet shaving in the first place... And for that, I thank you!

@speedypc9973 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back in the den, because, everybody missed you.

@lesliefitzer2846 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick good to see you back. I use the Rockwell 6c plate 4 for my daily shave and I am very pleased with it. Look forward to your new videos and many thanks for your time making them.

@davidbesterman7289 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave Nick. I love the Rockwell 6c. It gives me great shaves. My 830 brush is also starting to shed. I love both of these products. Keep up the good work.

@eclipse_4747 4 жыл бұрын

Just noticed your back after a year! Glad your back your content is great!

@pennsysteam 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back, Nick. Congratulations on your new baby and new career as a Dr! I am newer to wet shaving and learned a lot from your past videos. Best wishes.

@benh5102 4 жыл бұрын

Karve Razor C or B plate! I think you'll really enjoy it.

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I want to see what Nick thinks of the Karve razor as well.

@npwilliamson 4 жыл бұрын

Is Karve C plate about equivalent with Rockwell R4 setting?

@benh5102 4 жыл бұрын

@@npwilliamson for me the Karve plate C compares the closest to the 6C plate #3 & Merkur 34C. Although I find Karve plate C to be more comfortable while seemingly more efficient. I've heard the B plate also gives a smooth & close shave

@jingledubz3989 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave Nick. I love the Rockwell 6c, but I have pretty much been using the EJ 3one6 since I received it for Xmas as a gift. Paired with a Feather blade, it just seems like that razor was made specifically for my face. Thanks for the awesome content!

@OscarDad 4 жыл бұрын

just getting into wet shaving.. discovered these great videos.. great time for me as apparently Nick is getting back online.. Great info ! Tnx Nick 👍

@arminass1681 4 жыл бұрын

i just love your video's, glad you're back at it again.

@MrFrenzy718 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love my Rockwell 6c. No matter what blade it's always an incredible shave ! Great video Nick !

@mrtheluckybucket 2 ай бұрын

I hate mine lol

@matthewd3302 4 жыл бұрын

Nick I stumbled upon your videos last year when I was looking to switch from Gillette. I immediately fell in love with your videos and tips. Thanks so much for posting and sharing. I was upset when I finally saw you had stopped posting (after I binged several episodes). Glad to see you back, you convinced me to switch to a DE razor!

@ThaRedPitbull 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shave. Your videos along with other wet shavers have been a big help to me. In the last 2 months I have bought 100 Astra SP blades, Proraso Red soap, a Semogue 830, and I have some Thayers Witch Hazel coming tomorrow. I have never enjoyed shaving as much as I am now. I'm still getting some slight irritation on the back lower part of my neck (hairs growing in all kind of damn directions). Other than that things are pretty good. I was using Feather blades before I got the Astras and I have noticed less irritation after switching. I'm looking forward to trying Stirling since I've heard nothing but good things about it.

@JimG7755 4 жыл бұрын

I have both the 6c and 6s. Fantastic razors! Easily two of my favorites from my vast collection of safety razors. Nice to see u back!! Jim G.

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@kartikmishra6894 4 жыл бұрын

Does it happen that one need to re-lather for next pass with boar shaving brush?? I have one boar brush, not from a reputed brand though, it eats all lather. For next pass i need to re-lather. Its been 6 months now, hairs are split alot, still its the same.

@griff4899 4 жыл бұрын

Stirling soap reviews would be nice to see

@rapidswgoh3632 4 жыл бұрын

He's done about 5 if you look through his channel....

@griff4899 4 жыл бұрын

@@rapidswgoh3632 yes but they have many different scents and have improved since he first started reviewing them

@rapidswgoh3632 4 жыл бұрын

@@griff4899 oh you mean MORE Stirling reviews? Gotcha. Only trouble is the scents are obviously subjective. They should all perform the same.

@thesaurus1523 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up a Rockwell 2C in gunmetal (I only use the #3 side of the plate) when my Merkur 34C broke after 6 years. I gotta say the Rockwell's blade exposure is perfect every time, nothing to fiddle with. I think it's much better for around the same price as a 34C.

@martybickle4514 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re back nick 👍👍

@rb6120 4 жыл бұрын

Never tried thayer’s, I’ve been using lucky tiger. I’m gonna give them a try.

@RipTideOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your back and shooting videos again !

@bradleycred99 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shave! It’s great to have the shave doctor back in the saddle.

@markferguson3365 4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct about stainless vers a plaited metal, unless the stainless is highly polished. I purchased a Rockwell that was plaited in Rhodium from Razor Imperium, the next day I gave my Rockwell stainless to a new wet shaver!

@therealtrucker7564 4 жыл бұрын

I like your commitment to these safety razor videos. Keep it up man 👍🏻

@ChrisGarciaorlzzt 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave, Nick! Would love to see a review of the new West Coast Shaving/Charcoal Goods razor heads. Hope you had a great week!

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! He's back!

@TheDaclub 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick👍🇺🇸

@christopherthompson3313 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Nick! I'm jonesing while I'm waiting to receive 6c, and checking tracking several times per day, so your video is pacifying me for the meantime. It will be my 2nd razor, so I was looking to find something adjustable and more aggressive than the 1960 Super Speed that I inherited from my Dad. I chose it over the 6s for the same reasons as you. Funny, I tried a the 7 O'clock Super Stainless for the first time today in the SS, and really liked it. I'm also a fan of the 7 O'clock Sharpedge (yellow). They seem to behave similar in the SS.

@DrBojangles007 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay, you’re back making content, what a treat!

@captainamerica4405 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave Nick

@SoCalShave 4 жыл бұрын

Great Shave Nick! 💈😉👍🏼💈

@304BBQ 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like you to try prep pre shave cream for a week or and review it. I've really had great results with it and I'd like to know your opinion

@ImpostorDoctor88 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Nick!

@brianb.2894 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. Real good soap and razor it seems. You know I`ve watched guys (and I`ve done it myself) roll their hand across a dry brush. The bristles being dry are probably quite brittle and maybe more apt to break and this may be one reason a brush might shed more hairs. Just a thought. Thanks for the video.👍

@zbushong 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to pick up a 6C based upon your comments. I was given a 6S over a year ago, fine razor, but I thought you made a few solid points in favor of the 6C. I’m with you on the brush, one of the absolute best brushes for the money I have found. Great to enjoy your videos again. Take care, Zac.

@hughneek12 4 жыл бұрын

They do the 6c in silver chrome and gunmetal chrome, stand extra. The gunmetal chrome is a beauty.

@zbushong 4 жыл бұрын

Gunmetal sounds great. Thanks for the heads up. Take care, Zac

@atillaotto 4 жыл бұрын

Hey nick glad to see you back.im in nyc as well.I recommend you to go to Pasteur pharmacy they have the best stuff for wet shaving

@pedroarellano4266 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Well, man, I feel even better now about the Rockwell 6C that I ordered today from razoremporium! You were one of the guys that got me into wet shaving. You taught me about blooming the soap and a cleanup pass with the hand instead of a brush. Thanks. My question, would you do a review of an Uncle Jon's soap if I sent one to you? It tends to be a little thirsty as he formulated it to be flexible with different types of water. Oh, one last thing. Are you on Facebook ss Nick Shaves? I realize you have a newborn and a new career. I hope you can continue doing this, but I wish you luck either way.

@fukushimadaiichi9622 4 жыл бұрын

The Semouge 830 is great face lathering brush. I was surprised how soft it was even before I broke it in. Its getting better at keeping lather for multiple passes as it breaks in. Love the clear handle and the groves it has make it comfortable to grip. The only thing I didn't like was the cheap Semouge sticker on the handle I took it off with some acetone. It's a shame that yours is losing hair mine has lost some here and there nothing noticable.

@leehaseley2164 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave Nick. The soap sounds lovely, and the Rockwell is very interesting. What is your opinion of the 3 plate?

@diljinderdhir 4 жыл бұрын

I use rockwell. great razor. Nice to see you back on KZfaq.

@nickshaves 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best out there

@z0rg777 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. Thank you for the video. Please tell me how to properly prepare a new shaving brush (from the boar bristle) for the first use?

@JT-nf9tk 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! The 6C is a great razor, but I always keep it on plate 6 on every pass. I have their Model T TTO adjustable and IMO, it is a better razor.

@rongarcia3422 3 жыл бұрын

The Rockwell 6,c is one of my favorite razors ,it glides so smoothly ..works well with Gillette Nacet 💈

@tombotting3345 4 жыл бұрын

Nick, great video as always! Do you still have and use the Ikon Shavecraft 102 slant razor?

@gnomeoshaves4641 4 жыл бұрын

Great shave Nick! I'm a HUGE fan of the Rockwell 6S. I haven't tried 6C but I;m sure it shaves very similarly. I wonder of the change in water in your new place could be effecting the knot in that brush? I have no idea, just a thought.

@BrawlFreak786 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you try some art of shaving stuff I think it’s a very common brand the new wet shavers go to I think it would be great

@martinanthony05 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one nick Welcome back

@MichaelPace2.0 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, good to see ya!

@Luca-dg7ww 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick! Have you tried out Timor blades? Would love to see a review of them, cheers from NZ big guy!

@Snowmiser354 4 жыл бұрын

Hey nick Thayers came out with an aftershave balm it’s awesome 😏

@chewbacca7856 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Rockwell 6 c as well. I use the 4 plate. I can shave my head and face without getting cut or ingrown hairs. I shave about every 3 days.

@nicetna2010 4 жыл бұрын

4 plate is medium aggressive. Just for shits & grins, I gifted myself a GSC R41+ Tribute figuring it would be too aggressive and get pifd. Nope. Feels like Karve D plate or Rockwell 4 plate. Somewhat aggressive while very smooth. Fwiw, now my daily driver. Highly recommended.

@simonzhen2719 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, if the R3 plate is your sweet spot (as it has been for me for nearly 2 years), the Karve CB razor with an A plate is a strong contender. If you'd like to try it out for a week or two, I'd be glad to lend the stainless version of it to you and drop it off in person somewhere in the city.

@cdonlon1 4 жыл бұрын

Another tip... if you have hard water like I do use baking soda in the sink bowl to give the water a softer, slicker feel, also helps build a better lather.

@karankaval6745 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of the Rockwell Model T.

@cashau2965 4 жыл бұрын

...me too...excellent suggestion

@danaochmanski 4 жыл бұрын

I also have a Rockwell safety razor, I believe for the different plates that the number on the plate that is facing “down” is the number of aggressiveness that you are using. Does this sound right Nick/everyone? Nice to see shaving again Nick! Have you ever tried Cremo shave cream? Would love to see your thoughts on it.

@chads5968 4 жыл бұрын

Nick, get the Envoy from Rex Supply Co. and you can get rid of all your other razors. I totally rock it with the Personna blades! 🤘

@siamac7705 4 жыл бұрын

Would be great to get your take on the Karve line of razors.

@Fred_shaves 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a rewiew of the Karve razor.

@Coolmariodude 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, Can you provide some advice? How does someone know if they got the sweet spot when it comes to the angle of the razor wise?

@ratikanta_rath 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Please continue making videos atleast once a month!

@Fototherapist 4 жыл бұрын

I like both my 6C and 6S. I think the 6C wins by a narrow margin, but both are top notch.

@rjcarter2904 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your shaving videos. Nice. I've been a wet shaver all my life. Do you ever do head shaves? That's another area of interest and quite different from face shaves.

@Beamos12 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Nick! Great to have you back! Have you ever tried Gillette nacet blades? It's my new favorite next to silver blues!

@johnumek5273 4 жыл бұрын

So where did you end up? Are you done being a resident? I wonder when you made your last video? Cheers 🥂

@quinton7854 4 жыл бұрын

thoughts on a good razer for a straight edge shaver? thinking I might get the polisilver, but not sure, any recommendations?

@TrustNoOne88 4 жыл бұрын

I swear it’s the plate that you can read the numbers when it’s all together on the bottom is the number plate level your using not the one facing up. I’ve asked multiple people cuz I was confused and they said that’s what it is.

@chewbacca7856 4 жыл бұрын

That's correct, you see the number on the bottom as it is assembled. Otherwise you would have to take it apart to see what plate you have. For example, I use the 4 plate and the other side is 2. Once the razor is together you should see the number 4 on the bottom of the plate.

@MrEEShooter 4 жыл бұрын

Those weeks roll over pretty fast! You keeping up okay?

@alanh8101 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Shaves 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💈nice videos make me laugh sometimes Alan

@nickshaves 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching

@alanh8101 4 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome I got my wet shaving Den no KZfaq channel but I follow you all tho 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I’m getting new Karve Razor Stainless and beautiful Finish made in Canada And Gillette Nacet Blades are Awesome wow can’t say more Rockwell Razor 6S I have it use plate #3 with Nacet Blade wow what a shave Impressed knowing all other give me skin irritation and bumps Take care Nice Videos 💈👍🏼as Always

@rapidswgoh3632 4 жыл бұрын

Funniest video was when he rocked the microscope and caliper to prove some guy wrong about voskhod and rapira blades being identical. Funniest quote was (after just shaving with gilette SS for the first time) 'I'm just about to head out with my wife and some friends for dinner and I'm so excited head out with this shave on my face' lol. His enthusiasm for DE shaving is infectious.

@MrBilly1229 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a Q&A video Nick 😊

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick can you do a review of Barrister and Mann's Nordost? Supposed to smell like Terre d'Hermès.

@chrislitohoro391 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick. I wanted to ask about the quality of the razor. I’ve heard in some case the cap has started to corrode and the finish coming off the razor. What are your thoughts on that topic?

@shaneeriksen4412 4 жыл бұрын

Should I use an alum block or witch hazel. I’ve read where some people use both, but would I be okay with just the witch hazel?

@azaz... 4 жыл бұрын

hey nick can you do a video for guys who have sensitive skin , fine beard hair and only shave once a week please? which blades which soap etc many thanks,

@rawdney88 4 жыл бұрын

Nick!!!!

@magnoliamike 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 830 in my EBay shopping 🛒

@guilhermecarvalho6047 4 жыл бұрын

I miss you nick

@hoonshaver3047 4 жыл бұрын

Question 1. Which brush do you prefer to, Semogue 830 or 1305? Recently I purchased 1305 and did break-in, lathering and rinse off, then in cold water jar brush knot level in refrigerator one night. But when I checked it next morning, the handle was cracked. The sellor informed me that temperature change quick technique is nonsense and makes the brush worse and handke crack. How about the acryl handle 830? No cracking problem in soaking before use? Question 2. Compared to adjustable one plate razor like Merkur futur, progress etc, Rockwell 6C(3 plates hand change) is not a bit hassle? I'm on the fence of Merkur 34C HD, Rockwell 6C or other one plate twist adjustable razor. Which one do you recommend for me(mild, everyday shaver, not so many beard). Thanks! I enjoy your contents and they are big help for me.

@Likwidl 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, when you were away from KZfaq did you continue to shave with a de razor or did you use cartilage razors at any point?

@coreyadcock 4 жыл бұрын

Nice shave nick. That window needs some attention.

@Okofo2 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. I've been having the same problem with Semogue brushes, got both the 830 and an owners club and they both shed like crazy :(

@koosk41 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting to read this. I just bought the Owners Club and had a couple of shaves and was a bit surprised to see hairs shedding already.

@barbarianclassic4427 4 жыл бұрын

Hello i have a question about semogue 830 what is the difference about Excelsion or Heredita?

@calderon551 4 жыл бұрын

The 6C or the 2C? I've been thinking in getting the 2C, maybe I don't need 6 settings. Thanks.

@obxguy1 4 жыл бұрын

I Love the Semogue 620. How would you compare the 830 to the 620?

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Both are great brushes.

@polevoypavel8019 4 жыл бұрын

What about merkur hd does it have the same head like de89?

@finnnielsen9690 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to have back, have you completely skipped the straight razor?

@scotty88lp 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my semouge 830

@bogbel1 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I'd waited and bought the chrome Rockwell. Don't like the feel of the stainless on my skin ...doesn't glide as well as chrome, it's too heavy and cost a lot more. Oh well. Live and learn.

@Avdallabill 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, I've noticed you tend to favour boar brushes in a lot of your videos. Do you prefer them to badger?

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

Badger>synthetic>boar

@GWilly-nf8ur 4 жыл бұрын

@@trueblu8 Nah man. Its 🐗>🧵>🦡

@npwilliamson 4 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of that brush unfortunately. Picked one up after watching one of your old vids where you rated it highly. Just found it to be a real lather killer and too floppy. Struggled to get enough lather for a second pass after loading much more heavily than normal. Maybe I just got a dud? Love your vids, so keep the new ones coming.

@Ez4FrEEzE 4 жыл бұрын

what brand of shirt is he wearing

@2010stoof 3 жыл бұрын

Did i miss what blade? assume personna lab blue?? saw a video where you were extolling the green gillette 7'oclock. i hope i just missed it, but i looked. back when i was watchinmg you every singlew video as hey came out the lab blues were your favorite. (i still watch them all, but just when life allows.... i know you understand recently)