i went to the 6C from the DE89 and was worried about the weight.. ends up i like a heavier razor as i just use the weight for the shave with no extra pressure applied, helps give me razor burn free bbs
Is it just me?, no love for the Rockwell 6 C!
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i went to the 6C from the DE89 and was worried about the weight.. ends up i like a heavier razor as i just use the weight for the shave with no extra pressure applied, helps give me razor burn free bbs
So I did a test last night... I didn't shave, just put the shave cream on... To my surprise my skin got irritated by the Coates Lime, even without a razor. I am now wondering if the razorock was that bad after all. Still doesn't cut like the Rockwell, but it is likely not to blame for the irritation.
The Coates tube says "for oily skin"... I have dry(ish) skin. Wonder if that's the problem. Some ingredient meant to tame the oil is irritating me, as I don't really have the amount of oil it's intended for? Nonetheless, it's sad as I love the scent (and bought a few of them, too).
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To be honest, the Rockwell has gotten along well with every blade I've put in it.
I've found that to be the case for the most part, as well. The only exception so far with a Permashap super that felt better in the 34c, but that was still in the early stages of when I was just starting out with the 6c, and using the R3 plate, which I found later was not my fav plate, so I'll have to give those blades another shot in the rockwell.
I just had a shave using a schick blade, which I did not like in the 34c at all, but had a perfectly nice shave in the rockwell using plates R4/R2.
Now I have learnt to shave with the 6c and have my lather sorted I will be trying a few different blades
I've actually noticed this too, on plate 3 more so than any other. I got it as good as I can get by putting in the blade and cap then using my thumb on one end and applying pressure as I tighten. It seems for me, it aligns best that way. Over all I'm very happy with this razor it just gives great shaves.
Alignment seems to be an issue with every razor in that if there wasn't a certain amount of play around the posts then we'd never get the blade on the cap.
"Whack it on!" I say, unless it seems to be wildly off (which imho it seldom is).
As you are screwing the handle in place fine adjustments can be made with the tabs at either end of the blade (which is stating the obvious - forgive me).
The Rockwell 6c is without doubt the finest DE I have used...apart from the OC plate on the Piccolo...or a WSC with a very sharp blade in it...
Clearly ymmv. But we're all on a daily learning curve.
Edit: Sometimes it can be how the blade's holes are, rather than the razor's acceptance of them.
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Exactly also mine. What you done? Requested another top cap from Rockwell?
I've discussed the problem with Kristine from Rockwell and she seemed eager to help, but then communication stopped. I've sent a few follow up emails but have not heard back in a week. I'll try again after the long weekend, Thanksgiving (Canada). She seemed to think this problem was very rare, although it doesn't seem to be as rare as she let on. I'm ok with the razor either way, and would buy it again.
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The problem is they are made in China....from here comes the quality problems. My Feather AS-D2 in comparation with 6S...is made with rocket sience! Perfect aligment under microscope, perfect coating....everything is perfect!
Too bad that a SS razor had so many problems.
Too bad that a SS razor had so many problems.
The Rockwell site states that the 6s is made in the USA. That is the stainless version and I have had no issues with mine. The blade loads evenly and there is no feeling with any of the settings that one side is more aggressive than the other. The 6c says "designed in Canada", but makes no statement about where it is made, so you may be right about that one being made in China.
The 6S is made in the USA (for now), the 6C in China.
However, there are just as many (if not more) QC issues with the 6S as with the 6C.
Thankfully, Rockwell stands behind its products (or at least it did in my case when I got a faulty 6S top cap). So the razor may not be right first time, but the company has a good track record of making up for it.
However, there are just as many (if not more) QC issues with the 6S as with the 6C.
Thankfully, Rockwell stands behind its products (or at least it did in my case when I got a faulty 6S top cap). So the razor may not be right first time, but the company has a good track record of making up for it.
still feeling the love for the 6c
I’ve been DE shaving for about 5 years now and I’ve owned the Rockwell 6S since the initial production issues were tamed. I’ve used it ever since. No other razor compares, for me. Astra SP and R2 plate for my 3+ pass shave. I have no experience with the 6C, but the 6S changed my shave game.
I stated before that I had a small gap issue with my 6C but Rockwell was going to make it right. Unfortunately they have done nothing to correct the problem, almost three months from first contact. They say they have sent out the replacement parts twice, but the first time they sent it to the wrong address and the second one is lost in the mail or something with them unable to provide a valid tracking number. Their loss, I was going to order a model t and a 6S for myself for Christmas, but since they can't seem to find my mailbox I ordered a Rex Ambassador instead. I stated in a previous post that I would buy a 6C again, but after my experience with their customer service I take that back. Three months is long enough to make things right and I don't feel that Rockwell has.
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After your experience with the REX, you won't even want that 6C!
for the price of the rex one would expect so
And the REX is cheaper than the Model T and the 6S together, so thank you Rockwell for saving me money.
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wow.. i just checked here an the rex in AU is worth $339.. i personally could not bring myself to spend that much on a razor
and from what i have read about the T i would never bother investing in it.. the game changer is on my radar good price and all stainless
