I finally got my Rocnel SE RAZOR in the mail. It is a beautiful stainless steel razor that uses half de blades. You have the choice between the knurled handle or smooth handle. I chose the smooth handle resulting in a unique look.
Man is this thing heavy...130 grams. It makes my Merkur HD feel like a feather. The Rocnel is also more aggressive than the Merkur HD, for comparison.
When I shaved with this razor I felt like Thor raising his hammer...it's crazy heavy. Too heavy for a razor and built more like a weapon. Maybe over time it will feel better. When I initially pulled it out of its case I dropped it on the floor. This thing is a tank!
Overall, it shaves very well. This $25 (USD) razor ended up costing $77.68 Canadian. So it is not as big of a deal as I originally thought. I have mixed feeling about this razor. It is beautiful to look at and shave well but is way to heavy. This is likely the last SE/DE razor I will buy as my collection is getting out of control. I'm also becoming more interested in purchasing another straight razor instead.
If you are in the mood to feel like a Viking yielding a heavy weapon this razor is for you, otherwise there are so many other razors out there to purchase.
