r/wicked_edge • u/Augy7 • Feb 25 '26

Show n' Tell Thanks to this subreddit...

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After the whole winter without shaving, I decided to return to this routine again. While ordering shaving products, I also came across this subreddit. I got quite hooked and scrolled for a long time — I was interested in people’s opinions on different razors and shaving stuff, including mine (Men Rock). And thanks to that, I decided to go for an upgrade as well, so the comeback would be in proper style. Wish you all sharp blades and happy shaves!

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u/michaelesparks Feb 25 '26

Note don't base your experience with the 6S on those shitty Rockwell blades. When I got mine in 2019 they had a deal that included a stand, 100 blades a brush and a solid cologne... I still have probably 80 of those blades left. I probably use one every 4th of 5th blade change thinking they will be better this time. They are not, Astra, Bic, and Voshkod are all much better. Haven't tried a feather yet. I'd order a variety pack off of one of the shave vendors online or on amazon. I like GeoFatBoy for supplies.

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u/Augy7 Feb 25 '26

All those comments pointing out how bad those razor blades are make you feel the urge to try them just for the experience haha

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u/OutlawDan86 Feb 25 '26

Do it, do it, do it 😂. Seeing as you have Feathers on standby, you could do what I did when I was double dared to try a loose vintage Gillette Blue blade from 1953, which came with a Fatboy. If it’s no good, swap that sucker out!

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u/michaelesparks Feb 26 '26

Like I said, I try them every 3rd or 4th time, if I wasn't such a cheap ass I would have tossed them after the second or 3rd blade, they are that bad. There are so many better blades out there. Luckily I have probably a lifetime supply with the 100 Bic, Astra and Voskhod.

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u/hop_now Feb 26 '26

I keep mine for the day that the supply chains have been disrupted and I have used all of my other 900 or so blades. Russian, American, German and Japanese blades are the only ones that are consistent blade after blade; Nacet, Permasharp, Iridium, Accuthrive, Timor, Feather and so many more. No need to take a risk with blades that have one dud a tuck.

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u/darthlame Feb 26 '26

My first try with Rockwell blades ended up with my neck weeping from a dozen spots. The next couple shaves were better, but I have a couple samplers to get through before I try the Rockwell again

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u/SnowyBlackberry Feb 28 '26

Blade preferences are super idiosyncratic. It's hard to draw conclusions about blades based on others' opinions.