#1
Hey guys, just wanted to give some thoughts on these two razors. I owned a 6S for close to a year and was never completely satisfied with it. I loved the different heads, closeness, and overall end results of the SHAVE itself. However, I never could get used to how abrasive the finish was. When I first received the razor I emailed Rockwell customer service right away concerned how rough the finish was. I was assured this was normal and I'm sure it was. The abrasiveness bugged me so much I almost sent it to Delta Echo for a refinish. I could not justify spending as much as I did on the razor on the coating though.

I sold the 6S and bought a 6C and the difference, in my opinion, is night and day. The chrome is so much smother, I believe without a doubt I am getting smother shaves. Yes, it will not last near as long being that is pot metal but for $50 bucks I can purchase another one in a few years if they are still around. I just wanted to give my 2 cents on the two, if you want something to hand down the 6S is your razor. If not, you may just be happy with the C.
#2
(This post was last modified: 06-23-2018, 01:53 AM by Blagoja Rajevski.)
that might be the case but me personally choice of materials steered me away from the 6C and Model T that I bailed out a year a go when they decided to change materials. Speaking of the 6S on plate #4 is a surgical instrument that's smooth and only medium blade feel to the face.

Nice to know you enjoy the 6C
#3
6C rocks. I see no evidence that the plating won't outlive me so I couldn't care less it's not stainless.
#4

Merchant
St. Louis, MO
I own a 6S. If the 6C existed at the time, I would've spent less and purchased that.
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#5
I don’t own one yet but I was thinking about buying a 6c and if I end up liking it, I would just buy the 6s cap, polish it and get it replated with chrome or something. Probably not worth the effort but I thought about it.
#6
I think you covered it in the not worth the effort part. If you like the 6C just keep the 6C.
(06-23-2018, 11:10 PM)SharpnShiny Wrote: I don’t own one yet but I was thinking about buying a 6c and if I end up liking it, I would just buy the 6s cap, polish it and get it replated with chrome or something. Probably not worth the effort but I thought about it.
#7

Doctor Strange of Wetshaving
Forio d'Ischia, Naples, Italy
Nice the CF take on the Rockwell 6C.
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#8

Member
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Perhaps I’m lucky but the MIM finish on my 6S, although far from chrome smooth, doesn’t seem to drag at all. Just for fun I polished the bars on the 5/6 head and see no discernible difference. I did purchase a 6C but it was for a gift so I’ve never got to put them head to head.
#9

Geezer
New Brunswick, Canada
I can see how it could be different.

I bought a '46 Aristocrat at a flea market that had the most abused top doors I'd ever seen. I could not imagine what they did to it to get those scratches and deep gouges. Maybe they gave it to a kid to play with in the sandbox. I just could not bear to shave with it.
Eventually I hit it with #600, #900, and #1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper then buffing compound on a cloth wheel, and now it's nice and shiny (bare brass) and comfortable to shave with.
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#10

Member
Pennsylvania
My 6C with plate 5 is my most used razor. For me it was the best $50 spent. Smile


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