Rockwell 6s first impressions

[dndrich]

Just got my Rockwell 6s yesterday, so first shave this morning. I have been using a Weber stainless for the last 2 years, but recently put the Merkur 23c head on my Weber handle. I find the Weber just a bit harsh, although very close shaves are possible. The Merkur head is milder, and easier to use, but the shave is not as close. I have tried numerous blades, including 100 Personnas, 100 Astra SP's, some Feathers, but recently settled on Gillette Silver Blues. No matter what razor I use, the GSB's seem very smooth and comfortable to me.

So, this morning loaded up a fresh GSB onto plate 3 in the Rockwell for my daily shave. 1 day growth of moderate coarse facial hair. Very interesting shave. I thought the Weber was heavy, but the Rockwell is very heavy. Feels great in the hand. I actually really like the weight of it. The head just glides. So smooth. Must be the shape, and I suspect fairly low blade exposure. The weight of the head gives good momentum to the strokes. Should build my biceps too. I mean quite a chunk of metal.

So, got a very easy DFS with low effort. Despite the head size it glides around effortlessly, and no issues shaving the upper lip. This razor is a keeper. I will sell my Weber. Should be fun to try the other plates. I won't try plate 1-2, as 3 is pretty mild. I suspect 3 or 4 will be the daily driver. We'll see. Very nice.

 

[ED3054]

6s is great Razor. I’ve settled on plate #4. Love mine have had it a little over a year.


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[Ukrainian]

What it says on the box , made in China?

 

[dndrich]

Yup. In small print.

 

[kyproset]

It was explained by Gareth in another post, the 6S is made entirely in the U.S.A and the 6C in China. By accident some 6S razors got inside a misprinted box.

 

[Ukrainian]

Yup. In small print.

Chinese build quality but USA price.

 

[dndrich]

Chinese build quality but USA price.

No, manufactured in USA with label misprint.

 

[Lightcs1776]

It was explained by Gareth in another post, the 6S is made entirely in the U.S.A and the 6C in China. By accident some 6S razors got inside a misprinted box.

Thanks for the explanation. This is definitely on my wish list for the future.

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[Kokak]

I have both the 6S (USA made) and the 6C (made in CHINA) and honestly get a BBS shave from both with plate#4 and a Feather blade. I just like the shiny chrome a little better...

 

[ED3054]

I have both the 6S (USA made) and the 6C (made in CHINA) and honestly get a BBS shave from both with plate#4 and a Feather blade. I just like the shiny chrome a little better...

+1 on the Shiny.


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[dndrich]

The stainless actually looks really nice. A matte finish with kind of a glow.

 

[Ukrainian]

No, manufactured in USA with label misprint.

Could you please share a picture of the razor where it says Made in USA ?
Thanks

 

[dndrich]

It does not say that on the razor. The manufacturer stated it. I have no reason not to trust their statements about it. From what I have seen they are a trustworthy small company. They plainly state that the 6c is manufactured in China, but that the 6s is made in the USA, and that there was a printing error. For some reason you seem to have an ax to grind about this. If so, don't buy a 6s. The original post by me was to discuss the first shave with the razor, and not the country of origin. I think we should stick to the performance.

 

[Esox]

See this thread: Rockwell 6S, Proudly forged in USA, China?

 

[Gdawgs]

I just got done using the 6s in the pass around. I really liked it. Plate 6 was for me. I couldn't get close enough with the others. I actually wish they made a 7&8 plate. I think I'm going to pick up a 6C.

 

[walking_line]

I love my 6S. Plate 4 with an Astra SP is the sweet spot for me. I had put it down for a couple of weeks and it was a pleasure to pick back up again today. Such a comfortable close shave.

 

[vtmax]

I am telling you now what I think. I shave 3 times a week. I just want a nice shave. I don't need 10 adjustments. I shave and go. I don't take much time.
Life is too short thinking about what setting I want today.

@Ukrainian then just let it go and let the guys who bought the 6S give their impressions.

As you say life is too short.

 

[Rhody]

Excellent glad you love it. And what's not to love really. I agree with op statements regarding weight. Its heavy but not overly so. I got mine about 4-6 months ago. I started with a 1 and like the 3 or 4 plate.

 

[nav]

I like plates R2 and R3 with a sharp blade like polsilver. Even R4 with a Gillette Wilkinson blade wasn't as close as R2 with polsilver! Which is great as my sensitive skin is happier too!

It's a great razor for sure but the correct combination is crucial, as with any other razor.

 

[kyproset]

I just got done using the 6s in the pass around. I really liked it. Plate 6 was for me. I couldn't get close enough with the others. I actually wish they made a 7&8 plate. I think I'm going to pick up a 6C.

My feelings exactly and until they come up with a plate 7-8, I use two shims with the 6 and it does the trick.