Thanks, everyone! Just pulled the trigger on the .84 Gamechanger and with BarberPole handle too! Now for the long wait...
Game Changer .84P
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I know they’ve been sold out for a couple months now
This is exactly the setup I originally purchased and I really like it. Subsequently, I ordered the Open Comb baseplate and the .68 JAWS. All options perform well though I think I have a slight preference for my original setup with the .84 safety bar. The OC gives me a close shave but I have to monitor my pressure carefully or I experience irritation on my neck area.
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I have both and shave with each regularly. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. The Rockwell 6S is great for a pleasant, mindless shave and for flexibility with the various plates included. It is built like a truck and very durable. The Game Changer is well-machined and a more precisely made instrument that shaves very well. Now that Italian Barber is selling various base plates you can also achieve flexibility with that choice also. I believe you need slightly better technique with the Game Changer, at least the .84 version as I think the Rockwell is more forgiving.
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Thanks for the comments, fellas! I'm looking forward to the GC .84!
I love all of these handles. Maybe it's a little boring to look at but I really like the size, grip and heavy weight of the RR HD handle. One of my faves!
I'd like to give that handle a try some time, I love my RR Super Knurl handle, not so in love with my RR Halo handle though, it looks great(imo) but the grip is pretty mediocre.
I'm no expert, but I love my GC84. I also love light, and head heavy, razors so the handle had to be replaced immediately.
Looks wonderful....matching pair at that!
Thank you.
I’m betting you’ll love this razor. I had the 6s and was right in the zone you are with 5 & 6 plate. The 84 is my preferred razor now, but at first I would say I had to use it every other day for 3 to 4 weeks before my skin was accepting of it to use as a daily driver. You inquired about the handle... it’s all a personal preference. The barber pole is how I ordered mine, but I wound up buying the super knurl from their scratch and dent for $6 and I love it. Also have to say the UFO handle is nice if you want a strong retro vibe.
I emailed Italian barber today. They’re not planning to offer more aggressive baseplate than the 84 Jaws. A little bit disappointed. It’s a two pass shave at a minimum for me.
I have both the Rockwell and the 84 game changer OC. I consider them both very mild shavers.
I’m still wondering if you purchased it from ItalianBarber seeing they’ve been out for weeks.
Hi, in case you're addressing to my msg, I got mine from Gifts&Care. I have been eyeing either IB, Connaught or Gifts&Care. From IB & Connaught, shipping makes the razor really expensive. Meantime, G&C stock for Game Changer just came in and they have a 10% discount for 1st purchase plus another EU5 off. That helps a lot for shipping to my country.
That's understandable granted that some people find 84 SB too aggressive.
Thank you for the info.
Interesting, I consider the GC .84 OC to be more of a mid aggressive razor (to each his own I guess). And I would also say that the Rockwell with the #6 plate is more mid aggressive as well. Neither of these seem aggressive at all to me. Take a CG lvl 3 plate, now that's aggressive!
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