Rockwell Model T

$150 for a zamak head razor.... if that's the case this design is doomed on after release sales. I backed off months a go and wasn't because of the delays but because of the change in materials, glad I did so.

I asked for my money back and received it when they changed materials. Price their quoting makes the Rex seem like a deal

I requested a refund and to Rockwell's credit, they confirmed with an email within a day and promptly refunded my money. I was excited about this project when it first started, but was not happy about some of the changes made and also the multiple delays.

I still own a Rockwell 6S and it is a really good razor. I wish Rockwell success, but I just wasn't into the Model T roller coaster.

FYI Gents....... Just to keep those in the loop. And, prolong the agony of “when will these razors be finalized?” It just has to be frustrating delay after delay for those who faithfully backed this endeavor. I don’t doubt that Rockwell won’t deliver, but it has been a serious setback once again. And, get this. Price for the Model T will certainly be north of $150. Say What?! For a Zamak head??!! Yup. Just read on......



posted by Rockwell Razors
Dec 16, 2017 • 6:29PM
19 hours ago
December Update - Ongoing Assembly & Projected Shipping
Dear Backers,

Since the last update, we’ve been heads-down working to get these razors into your hands as soon as possible, and we wanted to ensure we’d made enough progress to share a meaningful update! In this update, we’re pleased to provide an updated shipping timeline, updates on the Canadian assembly process, and a final reflection of milestones for Rockwell in 2017.

Final Parts Adjustments

The production of the newly adjusted parts mentioned in the last update, specifically the T-Bar Head, was delayed due to testing showing issues with the adjusted molds being able to hold new tolerances, but these concerns have been were solved in with a minor design change. The change, for those interested, involved casting a the T-Bar Head and reaming a precise hole for press-fitting with the T-Bar Rod versus the earlier design which casting the T-Bar Head with a built-in hole, which displayed too much variation in full production. The production of the new T-Bar Heads is nearly complete. After completion of that production, we are rushing in the new T-bars for final reaming steps in Canada before the final, full assembly. We’ve scheduled this reaming process to take place shortly after machinists in Canada are back at work in early January, after the winter holidays.

Updated Shipping Timelines

At this time, based on availability of the new T-Bar Heads, we are expecting to begin fulfilling at the end of January, and expect to finish fulfilling by the end of May. The first razors to ship out will be White Chrome, with batches of the other finishes to follow shortly after. We’re doing everything in our power to accelerate the shipping timeline without compromising the stringent quality standards that must be adhered to in order to create Model T razors that deliver the best shave in the world.

Canadian Assembly Process

Assembly of the Model T in our own facilities has been moving along, but it’s become clear we will need additional machinery and additional assembly lines get up to a more productive rate of assembly. We’ve ordered these machines and they’re on their way. We’re expecting this will significantly assist in the assembly process and we’re factored this additional speed into our shipping timelines.

Upcoming Update Dates

We wanted to express that we certainly hear our backers’ requests for more predictable updates going forward, and we wanted to commit to up-front update dates for the next few months. You can expect to hear from us on January 26th, February 23rd, and March 30th.

Milestones in 2017

2017 has been quite a year for Rockwell Razors. The Rockwell Model T represents our most ambitious project to date, and although we are sorry about the delays, we are proud of the excellent work of our engineers and manufacturing partners. This razor is a precision instrument and has taken all our prior experience and commitment to quality to push through the engineering and production challenges. We’re in the final stretch and can’t wait to deliver to you in early 2018. The cost and complexity of manufacturing this razor also make it clear that you, our backers, are getting fantastic razor at a very significant discount to what the final retail price will be on this Model T, which is only fair given your incredible support. We haven’t settled on a final retail price, but it will almost certainly be north of $150 USD.

In 2017 Rockwell has matured into a real operating company with a full product line including the widely praised Rockwell 6S and 6C, which are considered by many to be some of the best 3-piece razors available on the market. We have now shipped 100,000 razors and other products to happy customers. In addition, we have a full product line over 20 products including shaving cream, shave brushes, stands, beard products, and more. These product are now available online and from many retailers around the world. As a stable operating company you can rest assured that we have the means to fulfill our commitment to you to deliver the best Model T possible in 2018.

Of course, we could never have achieved these milestones without the support of you, our backers. If this is your first Rockwell campaign or if you’ve been with us since the Rockwell 6S campaign (launched way back in 2014!), we can’t thank you enough for your incredible ongoing support.

Some Final Words & Thanks

We wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our backers that have continued their pledged support for the Model T project before we head into the holidays. When we launched a crowdfunding campaign for the first twist-to-open, adjustable razor in over 50 years, we certainly were not anticipating all the complex challenges that come along with such a unique, precision-dependent design, and the extended time it would take to bring the Model T to fruition.

We certainly appreciate our backers that have been supportive through good news and bad news, and in the spirit of crowdfunding, the backers who have expressed that support either publicly or privately. At the same time, we recognize that some backers may no longer be interested in pledging their support for this project. In the past, we have offered backers the opportunity to withdraw their pledge and receive a refund - there appears to have been some confusion with backers thinking they didn’t have this option, likely due to many other campaigns not offering this same courtesy to their backers. We wanted to clarify that any backers no longer interested in supporting the Model T are welcome to email us at info@rockwellrazors.com any time to request to withdraw their pledge - please do not just leave a comment on the comment board, as we are unable to process refunds without your email address and your confirmation via email. However we do want to be upfront in making it clear that the Rockwell Model T’s final retail price will be significantly higher than the crowdfunding pricing.

Over the last 3 years trying our best to improve shaves around the world, we’re constantly learning about how to build better products and serve our customers better. Naturally, many of these lessons have to be learned by building on mistakes, and we’ve had a chance to learn an immense number of lessons in delivering over 100,000 razors to happy customers. The main lesson we’ve learned is that it’s always better to take our time to get things right rather than rushing; whether it’s a product, process, or even an email response to a customer. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us the time to get this product right - we expect you will love the Model T razor that ultimately reaches you, and it will be well worth the wait. Have a fantastic holiday season, and we’ll talk to you in the new year (though we’re of course available by email or by comment to answer questions any time)!

Sincerely,

Gareth
Co-Founder, Rockwell Razors

I was a 2015 6s backer. Customer service was good and it is an excellent razor.
An EXCELLENT razor.
I would take Gareth at his word that he’d rather do it right than meet a deadline with a sub par product.


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Doesn't change the zamak fact though.

Yeah, making the head out of zamak and charging that amount of money isn't what I would call "doing it right".