The heads on the 2021 Rocnel Sailor vs the 2022 visually version look the same to me. Using calipers they measure with 0.1mm of each other. This begs the question - Is there any difference in the shave between them. The handle on the 2021 Sailor is 75mm and the 2022 Sailor is 80mm. Both of them are within my personal preferences.
These are the shaves and my subsequent thoughts
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SOTD 2022/05/10
2021 Sailor / Wizamet Super Iridium - Setting: 3
That Darn Rob / Tux
La Toja
First run was using the older version for no particular reason.
In order to try and get some reasonable comparison, I kept the setting at 3 for the whole shave.
I ended up with a BBS after 2-Passes plus some buffing. After about 12-hours there is stubble but its not that long.
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SOTD 2022/05/11
2022 Sailor / Wizamet Super Iridium - Setting: 3
Grizzly Bay / 2 Band Finest
Lea
I stayed with a stick soap, but Lea this time. I also kept the "3" setting for the whole shave.
I found that the 2022 version is a little milder. I still ended up with a BBS but it definitely needed more buffing. The head is not as polished as the 2021 version and there is a bit of drag.
Feeling the stubble after the equivalent 12-hours, that finding was confirmed.
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SOTD 2022/05/12
2021 Sailor / Wizamet Super Iridium - Setting: 3-5-6
Lowbourne / Declaration B7
L'Occitaine
I started with it on 3-ATG, then 5-WTG and buffed on 6.
It gave me a very similar result as the first shave, but with a lot less buffing.
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SOTD 2022/05/13
2022 Sailor / Wizamet Super Iridium - Setting: 4.5-7.5-10 (Yes - Overclocked)
Rubberset / Silvertip Fan
Mitchells Wool Fat
For the last shave in the comparison, I started with it on 4.5-ATG, then 7.5-WTG and buffed on 10.
These settings gave me a similar shave to the previous day and also with less buffing.
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Overall Conclusions
I found the 2022 version about ΒΌ of a turn milder. I tend to prefer razors to be a bit aggressive so opening it that bit has made a big difference to me. Visually I prefer the satin finish but it does create a bit of drag. Some soaps will most likely take this away.
Some personal preferences on each razor:
Personal preferences - Sailor 2021.
The Shorter handle
The numbered dial is silver
Personal preferences - Sailor 2022.
I REALLY love the fact that its a 3-Piece. I think that this is a huge improvement.
Visually I prefer the satin finish but aknowledge that it does bring some drag with it.
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