Hey! I was wondering if anybody who's used both, or even just the rocnel, could give a review of it. Thanks!!
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Rocnel razor vs rex ambassador?
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Look right here:
2020 Rocnel Sailor adjustable razor production model
Here's another thought as to a possible cause of the rocnel greater propensity to suffer surface damage when inflicted with impact on a hard surface. From my rather dim recollection of high school physics force is the result of mass x the square of acceleration it stands to reason then that if...
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Have the rocnel gen 3 (2020) sold the Rex . Vastly superior shave for me minus the weight. The 2021 sailor version is correcting that so it will be a clean sweep for me for the new model.
I will be receiving the titanium homelike taiga soon so I will have that review for you as well
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I'm considering selling all my razors to buy the rocnel so this will be a big decision lol
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I would not. Atleast not the 2020. It’s way to heavy to be considered a functional daily razor. For me anyway. I use it once a week for a leisure shave
I'm considering selling my car to buy the Ti version when available.
I got dibs on your Gibbs!
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Damn it! Lol
I would go with this route. The 2021 compact version knocks off over 40 grams of weight, and will retail for under 500, as opposed to the 2020 going for 690. So you only need to sell maybe 80% of your razors
lol.I agree the 2020 rocnel is very heavy for most razors but I am more used to the weight since I own a slightly even heavier razor beforehand- the hone 15 in solid Brass. The rocnel is a top flight razor that has enough adjustability to satisfy almost anybody.
Agreed that the shave is second to none. I am eagerly awaiting the 2021 gen 4 lighter version.
Maybe your the same person who asked in another forum but just in case:
I have owned a Rex Ambassador but for me the combination feel - Effectiveness during shaves was not good enough to keep it, however the new owner was very happy with it.
I read some reviews of the sailor 2020 version from people who's opinion I hold in high regard (they seem to have a similar taste in razors) and decided to contact Murat for a order. Had to wait a week or two as they where being assembled at that moment. Very good communication with the maker I must say.
Took less then 48 hours from Turkey to Belgium. Beautiful package, best I have seen so far. I owned the Sailor gold ring first gen but this is certainly a big improvement.
Until now never found a adjustable that I really liked a lot and I've tried many. Visually it's a jewel (although a few of my shaving friends find it over the top and ugly because of it's massiveness and weight).
The balance is good (much better than a Pils for instance), it's heavy and massive but I had no problem in areas like under the nose and such. Started at stand 1 and upped that every next shave, I kept the stand the same during the whole 3 pass shave during the test phase.
Since I've gone thru all stands up to twice around the dot, for me all stands are useable although for me personally stands 2 up to 6 will be the most used. Still experimenting what gives the best result, going up thru the settings after each pass or going down.
Only once did I draw a little bit of blood on stand 8, with the big opening the corner of the Feather blade hooked my earlobe a bit.
The Sailor 2020 will get a place among my favourite razors (Paradigm, Raw shaving, Blackland, ....). Like several others I would love a Titanium version. The high price is already forgotten because the pleasure I get out of it
I have owned a Rex Ambassador but for me the combination feel - Effectiveness during shaves was not good enough to keep it, however the new owner was very happy with it.
I read some reviews of the sailor 2020 version from people who's opinion I hold in high regard (they seem to have a similar taste in razors) and decided to contact Murat for a order. Had to wait a week or two as they where being assembled at that moment. Very good communication with the maker I must say.
Took less then 48 hours from Turkey to Belgium. Beautiful package, best I have seen so far. I owned the Sailor gold ring first gen but this is certainly a big improvement.
Until now never found a adjustable that I really liked a lot and I've tried many. Visually it's a jewel (although a few of my shaving friends find it over the top and ugly because of it's massiveness and weight).
The balance is good (much better than a Pils for instance), it's heavy and massive but I had no problem in areas like under the nose and such. Started at stand 1 and upped that every next shave, I kept the stand the same during the whole 3 pass shave during the test phase.
Since I've gone thru all stands up to twice around the dot, for me all stands are useable although for me personally stands 2 up to 6 will be the most used. Still experimenting what gives the best result, going up thru the settings after each pass or going down.
Only once did I draw a little bit of blood on stand 8, with the big opening the corner of the Feather blade hooked my earlobe a bit.
The Sailor 2020 will get a place among my favourite razors (Paradigm, Raw shaving, Blackland, ....). Like several others I would love a Titanium version. The high price is already forgotten because the pleasure I get out of it
I am looking forward to this version as well. Would make a nice complimentary set with the 2020.
