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I AgreeI just took delivery of a Rockwell 6S in Matt Black. Guard no3 fitted, Feather Stainless blade in and off to the races I went.
Pre: Nothing but warm water
Shave:
Arko Shaving Stick applied directly to face, lathered with Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic.
Post: Generous splash of Proraso Red aftershave, followed by a helping of Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
Now over the last 2 years my main razor has been the Merkur 34C or G, with either Astral SP, Gillette Silver Blue or Feather Blades. Sometimes I use a 59 Gillette Fat Boy as well. Both have offered me many fantastic shaves but you know how it is…. We always need to try and ‘upgrade’ or get something new so I picked up the Rockwell 6S in Matt black based on recommendations made to other people online asking where to go from a Merkur 34C.
Boy oh boy what a quality machine this thing is. It is HEAVY, and the build quality is just straight up precision, top drawer class.
I jumped in at number 3 safety bar/guard which is right in the middle between 1-6 and I have just treated myself to the most comfortable, smooth shave I’ve ever had. No joke, it didn’t even feel like it had a blade in it the way this thing glided over my face. So comfortable infact I think I should try guard no4 next time to see if I can get a little closer without irritation.
As with anything this is personal opinion, however for anyone looking to trying something else after getting comfortable with a Merkur 34C, then you should buy a Rockwell 6S.
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It is quite bulky and heavy compared to the 34c, but I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth it was. Im going to try plate 4 on the next run.Indeed a very good razor. I had the 6C (in gunmetal) which allegedly gives the same shaving experience but not made out of stainless steel therefore more budget friendly. As a matter of fact some say it shaves better than 6s due to the fact the SS version is matte and some experience a bit of drag because of the extra friction.
There's little chance you can't make a Rockwell 6 work for you with the number of plate settings available. I only sold mine on as I wanted to try something else.
My only negative is the bulkiness of the head design. Not a major thing but makes it less agile in the hard to reach areas.
I find 6S plate 2 gives just as close a shave as 3 or 4 but even smoother. Counterintuitive I know. Maybe manufacturing tolerances mean plates are slightly different but my plate 2 is my best fit.
Even though the razor looks like something out of a plumber's toolbox, it performs excellently. I believe the razor's heavy weight gives it more of a momentum in the stroke to plough smoothly through bristle.
I have the non-coated finish but the coloured finishes look very tempting, but I can't justify (to my wife) buying it again
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