The 2022 GQ Grooming Awards for the best razor.

(Not a software post)

The Rockwell T2 won the The 2022 GQ Grooming Awards for the best razor. 


I did an "earlier post" about my experience with the Rockwell T2 safety razor. For me the best part of the razor is, you don't have to take it apart, It's one piece. 


After shaving with a Rockwell 6s for some time I decided to try out their new twist-to-open adjustable razor, the T2.


I did find that the T2 is a little bit more aggressive than the 6s - for example I usually use plate 4 on the 6s but on the T2 found the equivalent to be closer to setting 2. Adjusting this razor is easy. Just spin the small dial that sits directly under the head. The settings go from 1, which is a very mild, non-irritating shave, all the way up to 6 which is a very close, more aggressive shave. You can also adjust it between settings. The head of the T2 is slightly larger than the 6, but I still had no problem getting under the nose. The overall balance is nice in my opinion. The handles grip is also very good. 


From GQ page


"Every single product that receives a GQ Grooming Award earned it because we think it will improve your life in some way. It's little things, generally—a comfortable shave, a more-interesting scent, slightly whiter teeth. But taking care of yourself adds up to more than the sum of its parts. It's the charge of feeling your best and the pleasure of a considered routine with products you love using. And trust us: you're going to like these 85 winners."




"All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission."


Their comments on the razor


"The Best Razor 
One place you might not expect much progress is in old-fashioned safety razors, whose biggest fans tend to embrace old-fashioned practicality. But Rockwell T2 safety razor uses a unique hinge and an intuitive adjustment knob to get the razor exactly where it will give the closest irritation-free shave. Unlike a lot of the cartridge-shaving tech out there, it’s some real innovation."


Conclusion


The Rockwell model T2 is a little bit expensive mainly because it has parts made in China and the United States, but it is assembled in Canada. It is also has a 100% full metal construction with a combination of brass, stainless steel, chromed zinc alloy. However around the holidays you can typically get this razor anywhere from 30% off to 50% off. In fact I only paid around $92 USD. 


A much less expensive alternative to the Rockwell model T2, would be the Viking Blade's Emperor MEIJI adjustable Razor. For the price, it is a very worth looking at.