Rocnel Sailor - 2021 Model

This is Rocnels razor for 2021.
I chose this over a Master Class because I really didn't see the value in the price difference between the two versions.
I believe that this is one of the earlier ones because after this arrived, there was the option of a Gold plated "Graduation" ring and I was never offered this.
I personally think that the shorter handle 1s a move in the right direction.

 

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2021 Rocnel Sailor
How does it shave?
Typical Rocnel, its a great shaver. It adjusts from medium to aggressive. I have also figured out the Feather/Wizamet blade issues that I initially had. (Mentioned below)
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Unboxing
At the time this was my first impressions on the razor.
Like all Rocnel razors this is an impressive piece of kit. They have also lowered the profile of the topcap which is nice. What I really like is that they have shortened the handle to around 75mm. It's still Rocnel - big and chunky.
I also like the fact that they have toned down the packaging. Its still impressive but far less than the 2020 Version.
The Gold ring is an option now, which is great. They didn't offer me it but I most likely would have still opted for the silver one.
The knurling looks the same as the previous version but seems a little more grippy.
The last image shows it "with the rest of the crew".

My thoughts on the initial shaves.
In aggression it sits between the 19 and 20 versions.
My first shave with it was my "goto" Wizamet on third use and I was frankly dissapointed. In smoothness, I found a bit of drag. Second shave was a Feather and it is far smoother and effecient with a Feather - Yes I defintely prefer it with Feathers.
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2021 Rocnel Sailor