Rocnel now has the 2024 Sailor as a pre order but the ship date is May (2024). 316 stainless steel with a brass adjustment ring. Pre order price is 285 Euros which is roughly 307usd . I don't know if shipping is extra but still sounds good.
He might have improved his output and manufacturing processes indeed. Economic issues and sanctions in Russia and Europe might also influence the willingness or even just the possibility of people to buy luxury item priced razors anymore.Which begs the question: were the previous models overpriced or has the 2024
model had some corners cut...more efficient manufacturing processes perhaps, or cheaper raw materials?
I believe the first one you said, then I think that its changes from one release to another are too uselessWhich begs the question: were the previous models overpriced or has the 2024
model had some corners cut...more efficient manufacturing processes perhaps, or cheaper raw materials?
It's certainly not just you!!Is it me, or do their prices vary wildly from year to year?
$2,100.00- $2,800.00 is a tad steep for a small Razor, think if you are paying that kind of money it is all about bragging rights, to talk about with people at "club", not shave quality. Good shaving Razor is available, for way less Greenbacks.It's certainly not just you!!
I just saw posted on another forum, (by a reliable source), the 2024 MC is to be released in December and was informed it will be an all Titanium release finally!! Just to put this into perspective the 2023 MC in SS just shy of $2100 so the 2024 Ti should be in the neighborhood of say $2800+ so I'm sure for those that have begged for an all Ti version you better start saving now as regardless I'm sure it won't be cheap at all and I'm sure quite a few will change their mind of wanting an all Titanium version....
As I have stated previously I can't recall actually seeing a 2023 MC out in the wild but I have no doubt there will be a few of the Ti roaming around with the collectors, but I'm sure it won't be many!!
This. People can try and if they like it, they can decide to shell out even more and get the deluxe or sheikh edition. The thing with razors is, you can never be sure that you like the way a razor shaves. That makes me often hesitate.The good thing about those ''inexpensive'' new series is that an even larger part of the shaving community can finally try the mystical and exclusive Rocnel adjustable razors at a much lower price.
Yeah I'm off buying new hardware for this reason. Until there's a way to try a razor before buying, I'm not really interested anymore. I bought a used Blackbird Ti because it's pretty much universally applauded, but that was my last purchase for a while and possibly will be indefinitely (although I do want to get a hold of a Lite plate for it; I'm holding out for a used one here too). Also there's nothing out there that's exciting or compelling anymore, so .This. People can try and if they like it, they can decide to shell out even more and get the deluxe or sheikh edition. The thing with razors is, you can never be sure that you like the way a razor shaves. That makes me often hesitate.
Keep an eye out in the BST's for that plate and also for some forums having pass-arounds for newer razors released to the market...Yeah I'm off buying new hardware for this reason. Until there's a way to try a razor before buying, I'm not really interested anymore. I bought a used Blackbird Ti because it was pretty much universally applauded, but that was my last purchase and possibly will be indefinitely (although I do want to get a hold of a Lite plate for it, I am holding out for a used one here too). Also there's nothing out there that's exciting or compelling anymore, so .
Let me add something, if one lives in the CONUS, Blackland offers a 30 day return service. That's really good.Yeah I'm off buying new hardware for this reason. Until there's a way to try a razor before buying, I'm not really interested anymore. I bought a used Blackbird Ti
Yeah I check every day now, I have missed 2 or 3 of them because I stopped visiting the forums as often as I used to.Keep an eye out in the BST's for that plate and also for some forums having pass-arounds for newer razors released to the market...
I have no shortage of stuff to spend on, it's just not shaving gear anymore. And yes, we have it pretty good over here with a lot of the artisan shaving suppliers being stateside.Let me add something, if one lives in the CONUS, Blackland offers a 30 day return service. That's really good.
But for me, living in Europe, shipping and taxes still have to be paid, and returning a package to the US is something I never had to do and hopefully never have to do.
No worries regarding this other matter, someone might sooner or later tickle your fancy. If you find no fancy new razor, I usually switch to Trailrunning shoes or flashlights.
Wise words there. Like many I convinced myself I was some sort of 'collector', but the truth is I was simply shopping; dull, boring, shopping, no different from buying groceries. I would order another brush, razor, aftershave, or whatever before the previous one had even arrived in an endless self inflicted cycle of diminishing consumer satisfaction. It not only ceased to bring enjoyment, but actually began to cause sadness and anxiety, but not any moreWhen a hobby just becomes buying stuff, it's not a hobby anymore
Which begs the question: were the previous models overpriced or has the 2024
model had some corners cut...more efficient manufacturing processes perhaps, or cheaper raw materials?