Great reviews and photos, @GlazedBroker. Well done.
Rocnel SE-G Reviews?
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Thank you for the detailed explanation. I'm not sure I'd invest in a razor that didn't have the stops at this point. I've never seen a Pall Mall. Now I've got to look it up.
This is a Wilkinson Pall Mall adjustable guard. Best vintage razor I've ever used behind my Old Type...... On loan from a fellow member @imatabor...
That is just a work of Art there! I searched the web and I could not find one for sale anywhere. I even looked at the UK eBay and found a lot of Empires but no Pall Mall's. Love to try one some time. Really like that RR Honeycomb to. I just got the RR Hulk and now you've got me thinking. Man when does the spending end with this hobby of ours. LMAO!
Nice photos btw!
Nice photos btw!
I think you keep talking me out of these modern Gem razors and stick to my Pall Mall.
The third shave with the Rocnel SE-G and my last. Perhaps the best shave with it of the three. Used a GEM SS PTFE 11 times used blade and it was still smooth as silk. Not much stubble from yesterdays amazing shave with the Cobra, but enough to get a comfortable 2 pass shave to restore a near BBS feel. The Rocnel is a great GEM razor and used with a light touch and care can match any top tier razor shave for shave. Is it smoother than the Sabre? No, it is not. It has more of a manliness feel to it and cool/punk look. For some, not having the blade guard tabs might not mean much, but to me it does. I had to pay a little more attention to my shaves and just a little more concentration during my shave to get the desired result. It will shave and cut through any amount of stubble, 1 day or a whole week. The mid-aggressive feel will tame any coarse beard quickly and efficiently. Will I own one in the future? I don't think so. It's a cool razor with a radical new look unlike anything else out there, but I have razors that give me a more comfortable and satisfying shave. It just wasn't for me...... 
Razor: Rocnel SE-G
Blade: GEM SS PTFE #12
Brush: Semogue #1305 Boar
Soap/Cream: Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada
Astringent: DG/Body
Toner: Manetti & Roberts Rose Water
W/H: Humphreys Citrus
A/S Splash: Aqua Velva Musk
Razor: Rocnel SE-G
Blade: GEM SS PTFE #12
Brush: Semogue #1305 Boar
Soap/Cream: Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada
Astringent: DG/Body
Toner: Manetti & Roberts Rose Water
W/H: Humphreys Citrus
A/S Splash: Aqua Velva Musk
So is it smoother than that Pall Mall? Or maybe I should just ask how the Rocnel compare over all to the Pall Mall.The third shave with the Rocnel SE-G and my last. Perhaps the best shave with it of the three. Used a GEM SS PTFE 11 times used blade and it was still smooth as silk. Not much stubble from yesterdays amazing shave with the Cobra, but enough to get a comfortable 2 pass shave to restore a near BBS feel. The Rocnel is a great GEM razor and used with a light touch and care can match any top tier razor shave for shave. Is it smoother than the Sabre? No, it is not. It has more of a manliness feel to it and cool/punk look. For some, not having the blade guard tabs might not mean much, but to me it does. I had to pay a little more attention to my shaves and just a little more concentration during my shave to get the desired result. It will shave and cut through any amount of stubble, 1 day or a whole week. The mid-aggressive feel will tame any coarse beard quickly and efficiently. Will I own one in the future? I don't think so. It's a cool razor with a radical new look unlike anything else out there, but I have razors that give me a more comfortable and satisfying shave. It just wasn't for me......
Razor: Rocnel SE-G
Blade: GEM SS PTFE #12
Brush: Semogue #1305 Boar
Soap/Cream: Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada
Astringent: DG/Body
Toner: Manetti & Roberts Rose Water
W/H: Humphreys Citrus
A/S Splash: Aqua Velva Musk
Good question. To be honest, I'd take the Pall Mall over the Rocnel. The Pall Mall has a smoother feel to the shave and a big plus is that you can adjust it for a mild or a mid aggressive shave. The Rocnel shaves good, but lacks a bit more refinement in my opinion. And not having blade tabs or guards was a demerit in my estimation. If it had those guards, and a smoother feel and glide on the razor itself, this razor would have been a serious contender for top 5 razor in my den....
LOL!!! Honestly, the Pall Mall has flown under the radar. I don't understand why there isn't more written about it. The design and implementation of the adjustable guard was ahead of it's time.
Perhaps it's rarity, but it's a wonderful razor that has impressed the heck out of me. Only wish it was easier to find....
Perhaps it's rarity, but it's a wonderful razor that has impressed the heck out of me. Only wish it was easier to find....
I have a confession on the adjustable one you have. The Gem blades don't fit it. If you look at the one you have you will see that I slightly bent one wing in so it is close enough to fig the blade. I have a nonadjustable that the blade's fit in just fine without modifying.
I did notice that it was real tight in getting the blade in and out for cleaning and such. But it still works amazing. To bad wedge blades are tough to come by. Anyways, it worked for me....
Great looking razor the Rocnel SE-G. Just wish they weren't so expensive.
Got mine today. Looking forward to giving it a spin.
Look forward to your review.
You can find it in my "own" thread. First shave down: nice!
The second version:
Rocnel SE-G matte finish
I think without the coating it looks better. And maybe will help in providing a smoother razor to face feel while shaving. No blade stops or tabs is the only thing for me holding me back. Do you really need them? Perhaps not. It never cut me while I had it, but it would be nice to have....
Rocnel SE-G matte finish
I think without the coating it looks better. And maybe will help in providing a smoother razor to face feel while shaving. No blade stops or tabs is the only thing for me holding me back. Do you really need them? Perhaps not. It never cut me while I had it, but it would be nice to have....
I wonder if it shaves any different than the original. I bought the V1 and I think I'm set for the time being.
I tried this razor and didn't like it at all. Blade loading is gimmicky and the lack of tabs is a serious design flaw, in my opinion.
The General or El Jefe doesn't have blade stops, the AC blades have rounded corners though.
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