2021/22 Rocnel Sailor Adjustable

I received my Sailor 2021 two weeks ago and I have used it exclusively.  I sold several razors to get one, and it was worth it.  It shaves as well as my go to razors, providing a consistent shave every time.  I did ditch the pre-loaded feather (which caused problems the first shave) in favour of a Gillette Blue and all is well.  I sold my stable of high end razors (Wolfman, Paradigm, Timeless, etc) so this is it for high end...for now.  So...was/is it worth the high price?  For me it was easily worth the 4 razors I sold and easily shaves better than any Wolfman I owned.  This is not a slight on Wolfman, but an ovation for the sailor as I sat out the first 3 version and got a gem.  I dont usually gravitate to adjustables since I only really use one setting,  but for this razor, I have made the exception.

Hope this helps for anyone sitting on the fence.  I have not tried the Taiga or the Tatara adjustable but all others I have owned and sold.  The Sailor stays in the shave Den.

Special thanks to LOOT for answering my questions!

Glad you are loving it!  Once Murat makes a titanium version and I get that one to add to my Sailor collection, I think I will be completely done buying razors……I think!! 
That LOOT guy is pretty cool and knowledgeable isn’t he??!!  James is the MAN and is always available to answer questions and converse about this wet shaving stuff!!  He keeps me on my toes about my brush addiction too! 


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Thanks for the kind words, G.  It has been fun watching your lack of brush self control from the inside.  I commend your eternal optimism in returning to "normal".  You know there is a word for guys like you? Hahaha!

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Anyone notice their right bicep getting larger?

For a balanced physique one should use both hands. Meanwhile I have been around the dial twice, no cuts or wheepers, not a setting for daily use but surprisingly good shave none the less. 4, 5 and 6 are my favourite settings. (same with the 2020)

So I had to try it as I had some time this morning.  So for my Father’s Day shave I decided to do a one pass shave with the Sailor on what would be I believe setting # 12. I used very aggressive skin stretching so basically used the Sailor like a straight razor with a somewhat shallow angle and absolutely no pressure. So was there some blade feel from the new Polsilver blade?  Yes. Was it harsh? Nope not at all. At this setting I certainly wouldn’t call it butter smooth but I was actually shocked at how this razors effectiveness at being all things. In other words like having a dozen different razors all in one. 

I ended up with a one pass BBS that’s lasted 11 hours!  I’m not sure there’s ever going to be the need to go beyond this setting again but my curiosity has been answered. 

Hats off to Stirling for making a shave soap and splash that is a interpretation of Fico Di Amalfi by Acqua Di Parma. A personal Summer time favorite of mine since it was released way back.  Honestly I was going to do my interpretation of the scent for this summer but got a little behind schedule so no need to now.  So good job Stirling! 

Hope all you dads had a great Fathers Day! 

Damn, setting 12... Truly a Dragon’s Beard

Damn, setting 12... Truly a Dragon’s Beard

LMAO! 

Actually only 2 days growth!

I bumped it up to setting 8 for an efficient shave with some Barrister’s Reserve. This is probably close to the upper limit for me but still a relatively smooth shave...

We got our razors. They look really nice. 

Very nice! It's a struggle for me to shave with anything other then those the last months.

CK89 are those the 2020 and 2021? Look great!