ROCNEL ELITE BRASS

[Mr Konrad Dundee]

Postman today...my Elite Brass arrived

 

[JAHE]

I liked today's shave with the Feather blade better. The strokes felt more effective, if you will. All in the context of a non aggressive razor, for sure.

Overall, a very good shave!

 

[Stanly]

Has anyone had issues with blade compatibility? I've tried many sets of blades and they all come out too tight. Of course you can force loaded the blades, but that leaves scratches on the post and is very difficult to remove.
Currently, only Bolzano blades can be installed perfectly.

 

[Obetron Rex]

I've noticed sometimes the blade was hard to remove. Just pulling up on both ends always got it to release. It didn't seem hard to load and I didn't notice any scratching. A tiny crunch sound maybe tightening it up but nothing like tightening up a superslant. Mine didn't seem like an issue to me.

 

[Phoenixkh]

A touch of 600 grit sandpaper would fix things in a hurry.... I doubt you'd even need to buff it but you could with Simichrome or Flitz... or one of the others. Or use an even finer grit of sandpaper..... The posts don't show anyway.

 

[Obetron Rex]

So @Mr Konrad Dundee how did you like the brass Elite if you don't mind my asking? I was glad you finally got it but have been curious what you thought of it. Thanks!

 

[Mr Konrad Dundee]

So @Mr Konrad Dundee how did you like the brass Elite if you don't mind my asking? I was glad you finally got it but have been curious what you thought of it. Thanks!

Yes of course, at the moment I have done some shaving "I don't shave daily" so I have to try it better... but the first impressions are excellent, little sensation of the blade "for me zero" but effective in 3 passes with a guaranteed result "it emits a nice sound the razor" I like it
I'll update you shortly

 

[Mr Konrad Dundee]

if you don't mind my asking?

But you're kidding no problem

 

[Obetron Rex]

But you're kidding no problem

That's good. I know you weren't happy with the delayed delivery so that's good it turned out well. I was pleased with the razor also.

 

[DeBladeRunner]

I've had issues removing the head from the baseplate, it's hella tight..It's very hard to remove the cap from baseplate when the razor is wet..It's a very minor inconvience, considering the price..I'm having no probLems removing blades from my brass elite. Most of the time I use a timeless crown handle ..This makes the razor way more agile and maneravable..I do like the regular brass handle..However, it's extremely heavy ..One thing to note is that you need to use a spacer with the crown handle and many other handles or there's lots of free play between the cap and baseplate. All in all I'm enjoying the shave I get with the brass Rocnel elite.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I've noticed sometimes the blade was hard to remove. Just pulling up on both ends always got it to release. It didn't seem hard to load and I didn't notice any scratching. A tiny crunch sound maybe tightening it up but nothing like tightening up a superslant. Mine didn't seem like an issue to me.

Me, too.

I've had issues removing the head from the baseplate, it's hella tight..It's very hard to remove the cap from baseplate when the razor is wet..It's a very minor inconvenience, considering the price..I'm having no probLems removing blades from my brass elite.

Me, too, although I'm not sure it's an issue for me. I think it means the tolerance are super tight.


Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Calm_Shaver]

I’m late to the Party . . . Rocnel Elite has arrived!!

Gorgeous razor, and the handle is phenomenal.

 

[Mr Konrad Dundee]

I’m late to the Party . . . Rocnel Elite has arrived!!
View attachment 1813451Gorgeous razor, and the handle is phenomenal.

Try it, smooth razor... try it with sharp blades and it's very comfortable

 

[Calm_Shaver]

Try it, smooth razor... try it with sharp blades and it's very comfortable

Thanks for the advice, what sharp blade(s) do you recommend/ have tried that works in the Rocnel Elite?

 

[Mr Konrad Dundee]

Thanks for the advice, what sharp blade(s) do you recommend/ have tried that works in the Rocnel Elite?

I'm trying exclusively with blades I know and for my "sharp" beard Wizamet/Permasharp/Nacet
I will also try other blades, for the moment I'll limit myself to these here

 

[lu20vt]

This beauty is smooth and efficient, lovely !

 

[Calm_Shaver]

Thank you @Mr Konrad Dundee for blade recommendation. I chose Nacet blade based on your suggestion. I had an exquisite 3 pass dolphin smooth BBS. Such a great razor, I’m kind of blown away, wow. For such mildness, this efficiency shouldn’t exist but it does. Shaves as good or maybe even better than my $300+ razors. What’s truly remarkable is the way it sings, it must have the best sounding acoustics. I had the Rocnel Elite in Stainless before, the Aggressive version that said “For Professional Use Only” on the baseplate. I didn’t considered that razor “Elite” and sold it, as it was rough especially ATG. The brass “Elite” is truly Elite and it’s up there with the best razors on the market. I’m glad I gave the Rocnel Elite another chance. The head geometry is basically given and the handle has “gecko feet”, no way this baby is leaving your hands even with the slickest soap on the market.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

⇧Beautiful Photo⇧

The Rocnel Elite Brass is a very interesting razor, isn't it.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[craigq]

First use with one of mine today (I was a chump and ordered both the smooth and the aforementioned "gecko feet" versions). As mentioned, smooth, quite the little singer, a lot of acoustic feedback, no irritation on the neck AGT, smooth.
Arko
RazoRock Keyhole
Personna Chrome Platinum
Rocnel Elite Brass

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

First use with one of mine today (I was a chump and ordered both the smooth and the aforementioned "gecko feet" versions). As mentioned, smooth, quite the little singer, a lot of acoustic feedback, no irritation on the neck AGT, smooth.
Arko
RazoRock Keyhole
Personna Chrome Platinum
Rocnel Elite Brass


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Do you like both handles? How do they compare in use?

Mine is the "gecko feet" handle. I think both look great.

Happy shaves,

Jim