Russian (Russia) 
English (United Kingdom) The DS-Z0 razor head from the Chinese company Dscosmetic is good in every way, but considering the long experience of its owners, I didn't risk shaving with it every day, and shaving with soft heads turned into a pointless waste of time without any pleasure, so I continued searching for an effective head of medium aggressiveness.
Luckily, during Black Friday I saw the Muehle Rocco in stainless steel at a great price in China.
Chinese craftsmen copied not only the machine itself, but also the design of the box.
This isn't just some piece of paper in craft paper, but full-fledged packaging on par with the packaging of early iPhones.
There is even a sticker with a barcode.
By removing the top packaging you can get to the box itself, which is dark in color.
Below there is even an advertising brochure with Muehle products.
The printing is top-notch. That's why I don't buy supposedly original products in Russia anymore. Getting an exact copy, not the original, was easy before, but now the market is littered with clones, and even manufacturers can't immediately tell if it's the original. So it's easier to buy a clone right away to see if the razor is suitable for your beard.
I don't frequent shaving forums, or rather, they don't show up in search results, so I couldn't find any information about the differences between the R94, R95, and R96 models for a long time. It turns out the only difference is the handle design, while the metal and head are the same.
As a reminder, the German company Muehle specializes in shaving supplies, but earned its renowned reputation thanks to its legendary razors with the R41 and R89 heads. Thanks to their phenomenal performance, which incorporates all the latest developments in wet shaving and renowned German quality, the young company is among the top razor manufacturers.
The kit even includes a Muehle blade. Considering it's unlikely the Chinese would be generous enough to include an original blade as a gift, it makes you wonder, "What are we even buying in Russia?"
I recently ordered Feather blades at a low price. Only then did I check the delivery location and saw they were from China. Therefore, I think it's inappropriate to start a squabble over which blade is better or worse, because it's all a matter of luck. While the origins of Russian blades are unclear, the origins of imported blades are shrouded in mystery.
I would like to point out that the R41 and R89 heads are made from coated ZAMAK alloy and only occasionally were anniversary versions made from stainless steel released. Only in the Rocco model were the head and handle made from stainless steel using powder metallurgy.
The design of the Rocco model is not just beautiful - it is futuristic.
This is achieved through several engineering solutions, including the absence of foam drain slots in the bottom plate.
This is not a new solution, but Muehle differs from other companies precisely in that it takes the best accumulated by humanity and implements it in its products.
If you take the razor at an angle, you can see how the top plate protrudes.
However, if you take and look at the bottom plate strictly along the axis, you can understand that this is only an illusion and this can be easily verified tactilely.
The German engineers' idea was to quickly and inexpensively produce stainless steel razors using metal powder sintering, as the service life of ZAMAK razors was limited to 7-10 years of daily shaving. This also achieved cost savings, as CNC machining is expensive and resource-intensive.
At first glance, the razor appears to be perfectly crafted, but this is not the case—one side of the top plate shows rough workmanship. This is likely due to the fact that I asked the Chinese seller to check the head's geometry before shipping it, and they adjusted it as best they could.
By the way, the official manufacturer also had many versions of the heads with flaws. As far as I remember, the Rocco razor currently on sale is version seven.
It is also clear that the top plate is made of a different material than the bottom one.
The R96 black-coated pen differs from the white version in that it has a black polymer coating, which the seller claims is stronger than steel.
The handle does not have a separate threaded sleeve. The threads are cut directly into the handle.
The threads are short and more or less clean. The bottom is clearly visible.
Judging by the weight, the handle is made hollow, since stainless steel handles of this size weigh about one hundred grams.
Please remember that before using the razor for the first time, it is essential to wipe it with an alcohol wipe and then wash it with soap. This is because the razor comes into contact with your skin and may cause cuts, as well as fingerprints, machine oil, emulsion, etc.
The bottom plate has a recess that hides the junction between the handle and the plate, but a nylon washer fits into it well to prevent the handle from scratching the plate.
M5x10x1 mm washers are a perfect fit. They've been tested and are rigid, don't bend, and won't scratch the razor. Click the image to go to the washers' page. Twenty washers cost about $0.50 (currently 55-60 rubles).
It is clear that the slabs are either subject to mechanical processing or these are traces of the press mold in which the part is baked.
The foam outlets are wide, so it's unlikely they'll get clogged during everyday shaving, which is what this razor is designed for. It's also unlikely that the guide slot will clog. You don't shave with dirt, and you wash your razor after every shave.
In addition, the lower part under the blade is open, unlike closed designs, so the head does not simply remove a layer of foam, but rather lubricates when there is insufficient foam.
The weight of the bottom plate is 24.7 grams.
The top plate is attached to the bottom plate via a slot in the bottom plate. This ensures precise positioning of the plates relative to each other and the blade. The blade fits perfectly.
The carving on the top plate is done perfectly.
When screwing the head onto the handle, there is a creaking sound, as with all powder metallurgy products, and it should stop over time when the products rub against each other.
Personally, the sharp edges of the top plate scratch my ears when shaving my head.
The weight of the top plate is 13.9 grams.
The weight of the assembled head is 38.6 grams.
The assembled razor weighs 91.7 grams, which is slightly lighter than razors manufactured using CNC machines.
Some owners of original and clone razors claim that the difference can be made by the inscription: supposedly, on the original it is laser-engraved, while on the clone it is embossed.
However, it is foolish to assume that the craftsmen managed to copy the razor, but not the inscription - it was also made with a laser and is indistinguishable from the original.
The top plate has a slight arc. The gap is approximately 0.1 - 0.2 millimeters.
Ultimately, I found the razor I needed—it shaves more effectively than soft razors, the blade feels sharp, and the Feather blade shaves like a single stroke; no need to repeatedly scrape the same area of my face. Still, it feels like the razor isn't trying to shave half my face off, but it won't let me mess around either.
When I read reviews of this razor, they wrote something like this: the Rocco's aggressiveness is somewhere between R96 and R41. What's that? In simple terms: if you have a coarse beard, it's ideal for shaving every day, while the DS-Z0 is for shaving every few days. Moreover, the Muehle Rocco is suitable for soft beards.
This razor can be used as a single razor, although I do not approve of this - there should be at least two razors for personal hygiene purposes.
Amazing products from German-Chinese engineers.
I no longer have any desire to buy any other razor - this one satisfies me in every way.