2021/22 Rocnel Sailor Adjustable

Is the MC his first project without using Bullgoose as a retail partner?

Is the MC his first project without using Bullgoose as a retail partner?

I don't think Phil got any of the 2020s. The 2020s all went thru Murat or another European retailer Murat picked. I forget the name.

LOOT Soulobjects in Berlin had some 2020‘s.

Today I ordered myself the Rocnel Sailor Master Collection razor and stand.

Let me tell you exactly how I sent the money in hopes it might save you a bit of money in fees.

I went to https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html

I elected that the receiver pick up the money in USD.

I elected to pay cash in a store. As you know the RSMC razor sells for $690 with a nice stand.

The Western Union transfer fee I was quoted was $8.00.

I went to my favorite and most friendly and most upscale local grocery store, a Publix, where the nice ladies took my $700 in cash money and gave me back $10. I told them they'd forgotten to charge me the fee. That resulted in me getting back $2 instead of $10. I also received a paper copy of my receipt. On it they'd circled a tracking number which they told me was necessary for the receiving party in Turkey to obtain the money. I photographed that information and sent it to the vendor, Murat.

I've not yet heard back from him.

I'd explored several other ways of doing this. Perhaps some were better. I don't know. What I do know is some ways of sending the money involved me paying significantly higher fees to do so. With the money I saved I can buy more unneeded soap or something.

I hope this helps someone else trying to accomplish the same process.

Thanks to everyone involved in helping me fumble through the decision making process and the money transfer hurdles.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Today I ordered myself the Rocnel Sailor Master Collection razor and stand.

Let me tell you exactly how I sent the money in hopes it might save you a bit of money in fees.

I went to https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html

I elected that the receiver pick up the money in USD.

I elected to pay cash in a store. As you know the RSMC razor sells for $690 with a nice stand.

The Western Union transfer fee I was quoted was $8.00.

I went to my favorite and most friendly and most upscale local grocery store, a Publix, where the nice ladies took my $700 in cash money and gave me back $10. I told them they'd forgotten to charge me the fee. That resulted in me getting back $2 instead of $10. I also received a paper copy of my receipt. On it they'd circled a tracking number which they told me was necessary for the receiving party in Turkey to obtain the money. I photographed that information and sent it to the vendor, Murat.

I've not yet heard back from him.

I'd explored several other ways of doing this. Perhaps some were better. I don't know. What I do know is some ways of sending the money involved me paying significantly higher fees to do so. With the money I saved I can buy more unneeded soap or something.

I hope this helps someone else trying to accomplish the same process.

Thanks to everyone involved in helping me fumble through the decision making process and the money transfer hurdles.

Happy shaves,

Jim

So, what you are saying is....you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Great info, Jim. $8 is better than the 10% I usually pay. Ha. Now I just gotta wait on a new release to put into practice.

What blades are people finding best for this razor? I’m seeing that the smooth blades like GSB seem to win out?

I’ve typically Feathers in my Gillette slim at various setting from 5-9 as reference. Previously I had used Astra and Wilkinson. I’ve yet to try GSB but sounds like I need to for the Sailor…

What blades are people finding best for this razor? I’m seeing that the smooth blades like GSB seem to win out?

I’ve typically Feathers in my Gillette slim at various setting from 5-9 as reference. Previously I had used Astra and Wilkinson. I’ve yet to try GSB but sounds like I need to for the Sailor…

I find Personna (formerly Lab Blue) and Astra SP work great.  Have used a Feather, but a bit dicier (no pun intended! ) with the weight....

Hello. I received notification from Murat today that DHL has been given my address and that my razor should be on its way, hopefully by next week,

Still waiting for my razor to be shipped, and trying to remain patient (July 30 funds transfer date). I received the DHL tracking information from Murat after making an inquiry last week, but it is still in the 'Shipment information received' status. Murat indicated that there may have been a delay due to a holiday. I can't help but wonder if something is a little off, though, as time continues to elapse. I think I will continue to ping Murat on a weekly basis, now.

Hello. I received notification from Murat today that DHL has been given my address and that my razor should be on its way, hopefully by next week,

Still waiting for my razor to be shipped, and trying to remain patient (July 30 funds transfer date). I received the DHL tracking information from Murat after making an inquiry last week, but it is still in the 'Shipment information received' status. Murat indicated that there may have been a delay due to a holiday. I can't help but wonder if something is a little off, though, as time continues to elapse. I think I will continue to ping Murat on a weekly basis, now.

90 days or so then? I know that is frustrating...but, you are assured it will arrive. Hopefully, that happens before the experience sours you to the product itself. I have been there too.

You are doing right by staying in contact. Hang in there. It will be worth it.

Hello. I received notification from Murat today that DHL has been given my address and that my razor should be on its way, hopefully by next week,

Still waiting for my razor to be shipped, and trying to remain patient (July 30 funds transfer date). I received the DHL tracking information from Murat after making an inquiry last week, but it is still in the 'Shipment information received' status. Murat indicated that there may have been a delay due to a holiday. I can't help but wonder if something is a little off, though, as time continues to elapse. I think I will continue to ping Murat on a weekly basis, now.

90 days or so then? I know that is frustrating...but, you are assured it will arrive. Hopefully, that happens before the experience sours you to the product itself. I have been there too.

You are doing right by staying in contact. Hang in there. It will be worth it.

Yeah, the reason I say it feels like something is a little off is really two-fold: first, the tracking information states information received on October 14th, although, I was not emailed until October 26. Also, I tried to assist one person via PM in August with his purchase and I notice he has been posting about shave results for a little while, now. Sometimes there is more to a story than you know, though, so I do not wish to pass judgment. I am not going to lose any sleep over this, but I would be less than truthful if I didn't admit that it has garnered my attention. All is still good, though. I haven't lost faith. I trust Murat will make it right one way or another, and I am hopeful it will be shipping soon.