Weekly Razor Review

[Errol]

Rocnel Sailor 2024 Master Collection Ti (Turkey)



A review of any 2024 Sailor Adjustable razor was not planned but that thought changed when Rocnel released a titanium version of the Sailor; then they made it available only in the Master Collection, so it was a Titanium Sailor from the 2024 Master Collection for Errol. In its transition from stainless steel to titanium, a massive 60g has been pared from the weigh and the dimensions have stayed pretty much the same; it now weighs in easily under the benchmark 100g. Rocnel have maintained their dual spring base plate format, therefore the head is deep. I’ve found previously that the deep head has little bearing on its ability to shave the tight spots as the cap is so thin. I knew there had to be an alignment mark on the handle, but I rotated that razor half a dozen times before the light caught the little anchor alignment mark; come on Rocnel, set the engraver a little deeper for those of us who can’t see as good as you. It may only be a small thing but the detent in the adjuster that assists in its retention in the handle is certainly appreciated and demonstrates Rocnel’s attention to detail. Other than the underside of the cap, everything has been polished on that Rolex polish machine, not highly polished but very appealing. One not so obvious change from the 2023 MC version is the machined pattern on the handle, it now looks like miniature chevrons along the length of the handle.

A combination of my requiring glasses to read, a reflection hiding the setting numbers on the adjuster and the cap being installed at 180° to where it should be led to some initial confusion. Rotate the cap ½ turn and the numbering on the adjuster aligned one whole lot better. Rocnel do not have cap/ plate aligning marks so if the adjuster numbers do not align, simply rotate the cap ½ turn. It is recommended by the connoisseurs of shaving that when using an adjustable razor for the first time one should commence at the lowest and mildest setting and work up through the aggression levels. I don’t remember ever using that technique, it won’t make any difference to the result, so what the hell, let’s give it a whirl. What’s this, setting #1 and it’s shaving, mild but useable; I completed one whole pass on setting #1 to prove that I could do it. Thinking back I remembered being able to shave on setting #1 with the 2023 MC so I checked the results; yes, I could shave right through the range of the 2023 MC Sailor. From setting #1 there was a steady increase in efficiency as the numbers increased with a corresponding increase in blade feel. Setting #5 was more than Karve CB Level #D efficiency but the shave was still very comfortable. If aggression rocks your boat, you can just keep unscrewing that adjuster; eventually the cap will fall out but somewhere along the line you might satisfy your aggression desire, good luck. Special mention and a big thank you to Mr Rocnel, the weight reduction achieved by machining this sailor from titanium makes this the best Sailor you have made so far; really enjoyed it.

Adjustment Range – Dot #1 - #5 dot

• #1 – Mild but useable
• #2 – Karve CB Level #B efficiency
• #3 – Karve CB Level #C efficiency
• #4 – Karve CB Level #D efficiency
• #5 – More than Karve CB Level #D efficiency but very useable

Blades Used – Royal II and Gillette Minora

Material – Titanium

Weight – 82.6g

Blade Tab – Slightly exposed

Head Width – 41.93mm

Handle Length – 80.5mm

Handle Diameter – 13.88mm

Availability – Rocnel

Final Word – Could give up my gym membership, if I had one.

 

[ejgowing]

I have two razors I've taken out of rotation and have permanent positions in the line up. This is one of them

What’s the other?

 

[Bladerunner7]

@Errol this is another superb review of the Rocnel Range. Love the breakdown of the build quality, cosmetic appearance and the shave delivery. I know you liked the 2020 edition and the 2023 Master Collection much but cringed at a few other versions. The 2024 Ti looks like a space age reliable tool yet it maintains a bit of old school charm, like the best of both worlds. The price point though makes it out of reach for a ton of shavers.

If you had to liken one adjustable to the Rocnel Sailor MC 2024 Ti in terms of build quality and performance Errol, which one would it be ?

 

[Errol]

@Errol this is another superb review of the Rocnel Range. Love the breakdown of the build quality, cosmetic appearance and the shave delivery. I know you liked the 2020 edition and the 2023 Master Collection much but cringed at a few other versions. The 2024 Ti looks like a space age reliable tool yet it maintains a bit of old school charm, like the best of both worlds. The price point though makes it out of reach for a ton of shavers.

If you had to liken one adjustable to the Rocnel Sailor MC 2024 Ti in terms of build quality and performance Errol, which one would it be ?

@Bladerunner7 Build quality with any Rocnel Sailor except for my 2018 model has never been a problem, they are all built as solid as brick outhouses. Performance wise, I don’t have a preference as far as year models go. If I had to nominate an adjustable with the Rocnel name on it, I would choose the B&R as my preference.

 

[Bladerunner7]

@Errol , the Barbaros & Rocnel Adjustable is a thing of beauty. I remember seeing a pic a shaver posted on another forum with the dial turned twice on the 8 mark so that's up to 16 I guess, the blade gap looked big enough to hide under.

 

[stikeyoda]

What’s the other?

Carbon Shaving Cx-904L ++

 

[Gargravarr]

Carbon Shaving Cx-904L ++

Now there's an interesting choice. A very fine looking razor. I gather you like a somewhat fierce shaving experience.

 

[Errol]

Gillette Toggle D1 (USA)



I’ve owned a Gillette Toggle that’s in pristine condition for some time and to my eye, it looks to have never been used so I did not want to be the first. Seeking an alternative, I maintained a watch in the hope that a reasonable priced user grade example would materialise and eventually it did, and from an Australian source as well. Gillette’s Toggle operated razors were not overly popular at their release in the late 1950’s but today wet shavers can never get enough of them. Consequently, there is a situation where there are too few Toggles available to meet the demand of potential customers; of course the price is going to skyrocket, and it has. This Toggle has a well preserved, has near full cover gold finish over its body but one thing has me puzzled, the gold has worn through on the toggle. Activate the toggle and the wings open almost instantaneously, they operate in unison and with the blade fitted everything is clamped down positively and all lined up. Everything operates as it should so I’m not expecting any razor issues with this shave. Adjustment is from #1 to #9, with the odd numbers being engraved on the rotating ring and the even numbers, a dot. Gillette employ a click mechanism to positively align the adjusted numbers to a red dot on the shoulder of the handle, its action is positive and could be both felt and heard as each level of efficiency was dialled up.

My previous experience with toggles has been with the machined stainless steel Janus, so I must admit that I was looking forward to seeing what all the hype is around the famed Gillette Toggle. In the back of my head I seem to remember that level #6 was my go to on a Slim, I’ve got to start somewhere, so #6 it was. The sensation of using the Toggle can be likened to wiping a pure silk cloth across your face, smooth and ever so pleasant, whiskers did not stand a chance, so very comfortable and I was using a very inexpensive blade. If I thought I was going to improve on perfection by going to the Gillette Stainless Red and White blade, I was surely mistaken; there was no discernible difference. Right through the shave range there was a pleasant amount of blade feel and even at setting #9 the blade feel could be described as comfortable and in no way overpowering. Anywhere above setting #5 was in my preferred range of operation. It is no wonder that the Toggle has such a following, it can only be described as shaving luxury; modern adjustable razors are not even competing in the same league, the Toggle is so far advanced.

Adjustment Range – #1 - #9

• #1 – Too mild for me
• #3 –Karve CB Level #B – pleasant blade feel
• #5 –Karve CB Level #C – pleasant blade feel
• #7 – Just under Karve CB Level #D – pleasant blade feel
• #9 – Just over Karve CB Level #D – pleasant blade feel

Blades Used – Royal II and Gillette Stainless Red and White

Material – Brass, gold plated

Weight – 88g

Blade Tab - Exposed

Head Width – 43.38mm

Handle Length – 89.19mm

Handle Diameter – 11.52mm

Availability – Out of production

Final Word - Superb

 

[LesC]

Gillette Toggle D1 (USA)



I’ve owned a Gillette Toggle that’s in pristine condition for some time and to my eye, it looks to have never been used so I did not want to be the first. Seeking an alternative, I maintained a watch in the hope that a reasonable priced user grade example would materialise and eventually it did, and from an Australian source as well. Gillette’s Toggle operated razors were not overly popular at their release in the late 1950’s but today wet shavers can never get enough of them. Consequently, there is a situation where there are too few Toggles available to meet the demand of potential customers; of course the price is going to skyrocket, and it has. This Toggle has a well preserved, has near full cover gold finish over its body but one thing has me puzzled, the gold has worn through on the toggle. Activate the toggle and the wings open almost instantaneously, they operate in unison and with the blade fitted everything is clamped down positively and all lined up. Everything operates as it should so I’m not expecting any razor issues with this shave. Adjustment is from #1 to #9, with the odd numbers being engraved on the rotating ring and the even numbers, a dot. Gillette employ a click mechanism to positively align the adjusted numbers to a red dot on the shoulder of the handle, its action is positive and could be both felt and heard as each level of efficiency was dialled up.

My previous experience with toggles has been with the machined stainless steel Janus, so I must admit that I was looking forward to seeing what all the hype is around the famed Gillette Toggle. In the back of my head I seem to remember that level #6 was my go to on a Slim, I’ve got to start somewhere, so #6 it was. The sensation of using the Toggle can be likened to wiping a pure silk cloth across your face, smooth and ever so pleasant, whiskers did not stand a chance, so very comfortable and I was using a very inexpensive blade. If I thought I was going to improve on perfection by going to the Gillette Stainless Red and White blade, I was surely mistaken; there was no discernible difference. Right through the shave range there was a pleasant amount of blade feel and even at setting #9 the blade feel could be described as comfortable and in no way overpowering. Anywhere above setting #5 was in my preferred range of operation. It is no wonder that the Toggle has such a following, it can only be described as shaving luxury; modern adjustable razors are not even competing in the same league, the Toggle is so far advanced.

Adjustment Range – #1 - #9

• #1 – Too mild for me
• #3 –Karve CB Level #B – pleasant blade feel
• #5 –Karve CB Level #C – pleasant blade feel
• #7 – Just under Karve CB Level #D – pleasant blade feel
• #9 – Just over Karve CB Level #D – pleasant blade feel

Blades Used – Royal II and Gillette Stainless Red and White

Material – Brass, gold plated

Weight – 88g

Blade Tab - Exposed

Head Width – 43.38mm

Handle Length – 89.19mm

Handle Diameter – 11.52mm

Availability – Out of production

Final Word - Superb

Vintage Rulz!! Great (as always) review

 

[Bladerunner7]

@Errol Stunning razor the Gillette Toggle D1 is and how this review matches the class of the razor.I can't help but feel happy for you mate, this was pure healing following your tryst with the JANUS 3000 in 2020.

I remember that Global Shave Club had also put out a funding for their version of the Toggle, I don't know if that materialized in the end. Your statement from the GSC Fat Guy razor review can be applied here for everyone seeking a Gillette Vintage,"my advice is to think seriously then buy the real McCoy, a Gillette Fat Boy. It may have been previously used but at least it is a quality product that can be relied on."

 

[LesC]

@Errol Stunning razor the Gillette Toggle D1 is and how this review matches the class of the razor.I can't help but feel happy for you mate, this was pure healing following your tryst with the JANUS 3000 in 2020.

I remember that Global Shave Club had also put out a funding for their version of the Toggle, I don't know if that materialized in the end. Your statement from the GSC Fat Guy razor review can be applied here for everyone seeking a Gillette Vintage,"my advice is to think seriously then buy the real McCoy, a Gillette Fat Boy. It may have been previously used but at least it is a quality product that can be relied on."

True words indeed, well “repeated” @Bladerunner7

 

[Vlasta]

??? Maybe it is, but it's still lighter than the published weight of the Spirit, if only by one gram. That said, I'm happy to admit there's a huge price from difference, and your razor does look appealing. And yes, I may yet be tempted.

Incidentally, what's with this picture from the Alpha Shaving webpage? Am I the only one who notices a disconnect when a bearded fellow is promoting a shaving product?

He might shave his legs.

 

[Errol]

CTRL New Wave DE (Manchester UK)



In the past, whenever I was purchasing a razor and there was the option of colours available, I have always chosen the plain finish, black or silver. I could have done the same here but the little birdie in my brain was telling me to be daring, choose something different, I’ll have the blue trimmings please. Almost two years after the razor was first announced and I’d all but written off my chances of ever seeing the New Wave, I received an email that the project costs had blown out and they would all be the same colour; and it wasn’t blue but at least the project was still alive. I knew from their blurb that some parts were manufactured from recycled polycarbonate and the remainder aluminium. My little horseshoe magnet tells me there is a lot of steel inside there somewhere, so I assume it’s not a stainless spring. Longevity may be an issue so I’m filling every hole I can find with oil. CTRL’s New Wave DE razor was first seen on Kickstarter but what attracted my attention was the toggle operation. It may be a toggle operation but not as we know it. Swing the toggle to 90 degrees, twist the toggle clockwise past it’s spring tension then rotate for a full 360 degrees and manually remove the cap. Sound complicated, just wait till you load a blade. Fit the blade over the cap shaft, insert into position, while holding the blade into the cap push down on the cap to engage the projections into their track, turn the handle anticlockwise through a little over ¾ of a turn, more pressure against the spring and then fully close. Maybe it’s just me, but I cannot see this as being the future in blade loading.



To be fair to the New Wave, it does look attractive when the blade is loaded, the aluminium and black polycarbonate contrast well together and the toggle adds to the visual impact. There are two parts to the New Wave, the body and cap. Polycarbonate can be seen in both the cap and the body; in fact the plate is also polycarbonate, and it is attached to the aluminium handle by four little dowels and to assist with blade holding CTRL have provided a low power magnet in the plate. There is an external spring visible under the toggle and another inside the handle shell. A fine knurl on the grip area of the handle will provide positive grip. Blade clamping is on wide flats at the edge of the cap.

It's a long time since I’ve heard a razor sing as loudly as the New Wave; how I wish I had some musical ability, I sure a tune could be played with the New Wave. Efficiency was above Karve CB Level #B but the shave was ever so comfortable. Its performance is below my preferred operational zone but there is no denying that the New Wave got the shave done, all without any fuss; a few more than normal touch ups but the end result was the same. Sometimes a Feather blade can give a mild-mannered razor a bit of a boost to its performance. It certainly achieved my desired outcome in the New Wave and I was able to complete that shave without further complaints. My last resort to achieve a shave in my sweet area of performance saw me fit a shim under the blade. Initially I was concerned that the thickness of an extra blade might be too thick for the New Wave’s unique loading system. Not so, the whole mechanism snapped and locked positively into position; with one blade the mechanism feels creepy; it’s as though the razor was designed to take a shim. Alas, my expectations for an increase in performance using the shim fell flat, there was no appreciable difference to simply using the Feather blade. It’s light weight and the knowledge that it would not bite allowed the New Wave to be whizzed around in a very carefree manner. This razor would suit those who have a prefer a milder shaving razor.

Blades Used – Shark and Feather

Material – Aluminium and Polycarbonate

Weight – 56.3g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 42.88mm

Handle Length – 99.97mm

Handle Diameter – 11.53mm

Availability – CTRL

Final Word – A novelty

 

[SpeedyPC]

CTRL New Wave DE (Manchester UK)



In the past, whenever I was purchasing a razor and there was the option of colours available, I have always chosen the plain finish, black or silver. I could have done the same here but the little birdie in my brain was telling me to be daring, choose something different, I’ll have the blue trimmings please. Almost two years after the razor was first announced and I’d all but written off my chances of ever seeing the New Wave, I received an email that the project costs had blown out and they would all be the same colour; and it wasn’t blue but at least the project was still alive. I knew from their blurb that some parts were manufactured from recycled polycarbonate and the remainder aluminium. My little horseshoe magnet tells me there is a lot of steel inside there somewhere, so I assume it’s not a stainless spring. Longevity may be an issue so I’m filling every hole I can find with oil. CTRL’s New Wave DE razor was first seen on Kickstarter but what attracted my attention was the toggle operation. It may be a toggle operation but not as we know it. Swing the toggle to 90 degrees, twist the toggle clockwise past it’s spring tension then rotate for a full 360 degrees and manually remove the cap. Sound complicated, just wait till you load a blade. Fit the blade over the cap shaft, insert into position, while holding the blade into the cap push down on the cap to engage the projections into their track, turn the handle anticlockwise through a little over ¾ of a turn, more pressure against the spring and then fully close. Maybe it’s just me, but I cannot see this as being the future in blade loading.



To be fair to the New Wave, it does look attractive when the blade is loaded, the aluminium and black polycarbonate contrast well together and the toggle adds to the visual impact. There are two parts to the New Wave, the body and cap. Polycarbonate can be seen in both the cap and the body; in fact the plate is also polycarbonate, and it is attached to the aluminium handle by four little dowels and to assist with blade holding CTRL have provided a low power magnet in the plate. There is an external spring visible under the toggle and another inside the handle shell. A fine knurl on the grip area of the handle will provide positive grip. Blade clamping is on wide flats at the edge of the cap.

It's a long time since I’ve heard a razor sing as loudly as the New Wave; how I wish I had some musical ability, I sure a tune could be played with the New Wave. Efficiency was above Karve CB Level #B but the shave was ever so comfortable. Its performance is below my preferred operational zone but there is no denying that the New Wave got the shave done, all without any fuss; a few more than normal touch ups but the end result was the same. Sometimes a Feather blade can give a mild-mannered razor a bit of a boost to its performance. It certainly achieved my desired outcome in the New Wave and I was able to complete that shave without further complaints. My last resort to achieve a shave in my sweet area of performance saw me fit a shim under the blade. Initially I was concerned that the thickness of an extra blade might be too thick for the New Wave’s unique loading system. Not so, the whole mechanism snapped and locked positively into position; with one blade the mechanism feels creepy; it’s as though the razor was designed to take a shim. Alas, my expectations for an increase in performance using the shim fell flat, there was no appreciable difference to simply using the Feather blade. It’s light weight and the knowledge that it would not bite allowed the New Wave to be whizzed around in a very carefree manner. This razor would suit those who have a prefer a milder shaving razor.

Blades Used – Shark and Feather

Material – Aluminium and Polycarbonate

Weight – 56.3g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 42.88mm

Handle Length – 99.97mm

Handle Diameter – 11.53mm

Availability – CTRL

Final Word – A novelty

FYI for those who needed more details

 

[Bladerunner7]

CTRL New Wave DE (Manchester UK)



In the past, whenever I was purchasing a razor and there was the option of colours available, I have always chosen the plain finish, black or silver. I could have done the same here but the little birdie in my brain was telling me to be daring, choose something different, I’ll have the blue trimmings please. Almost two years after the razor was first announced and I’d all but written off my chances of ever seeing the New Wave, I received an email that the project costs had blown out and they would all be the same colour; and it wasn’t blue but at least the project was still alive. I knew from their blurb that some parts were manufactured from recycled polycarbonate and the remainder aluminium. My little horseshoe magnet tells me there is a lot of steel inside there somewhere, so I assume it’s not a stainless spring. Longevity may be an issue so I’m filling every hole I can find with oil. CTRL’s New Wave DE razor was first seen on Kickstarter but what attracted my attention was the toggle operation. It may be a toggle operation but not as we know it. Swing the toggle to 90 degrees, twist the toggle clockwise past it’s spring tension then rotate for a full 360 degrees and manually remove the cap. Sound complicated, just wait till you load a blade. Fit the blade over the cap shaft, insert into position, while holding the blade into the cap push down on the cap to engage the projections into their track, turn the handle anticlockwise through a little over ¾ of a turn, more pressure against the spring and then fully close. Maybe it’s just me, but I cannot see this as being the future in blade loading.



To be fair to the New Wave, it does look attractive when the blade is loaded, the aluminium and black polycarbonate contrast well together and the toggle adds to the visual impact. There are two parts to the New Wave, the body and cap. Polycarbonate can be seen in both the cap and the body; in fact the plate is also polycarbonate, and it is attached to the aluminium handle by four little dowels and to assist with blade holding CTRL have provided a low power magnet in the plate. There is an external spring visible under the toggle and another inside the handle shell. A fine knurl on the grip area of the handle will provide positive grip. Blade clamping is on wide flats at the edge of the cap.

It's a long time since I’ve heard a razor sing as loudly as the New Wave; how I wish I had some musical ability, I sure a tune could be played with the New Wave. Efficiency was above Karve CB Level #B but the shave was ever so comfortable. Its performance is below my preferred operational zone but there is no denying that the New Wave got the shave done, all without any fuss; a few more than normal touch ups but the end result was the same. Sometimes a Feather blade can give a mild-mannered razor a bit of a boost to its performance. It certainly achieved my desired outcome in the New Wave and I was able to complete that shave without further complaints. My last resort to achieve a shave in my sweet area of performance saw me fit a shim under the blade. Initially I was concerned that the thickness of an extra blade might be too thick for the New Wave’s unique loading system. Not so, the whole mechanism snapped and locked positively into position; with one blade the mechanism feels creepy; it’s as though the razor was designed to take a shim. Alas, my expectations for an increase in performance using the shim fell flat, there was no appreciable difference to simply using the Feather blade. It’s light weight and the knowledge that it would not bite allowed the New Wave to be whizzed around in a very carefree manner. This razor would suit those who have a prefer a milder shaving razor.

Blades Used – Shark and Feather

Material – Aluminium and Polycarbonate

Weight – 56.3g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 42.88mm

Handle Length – 99.97mm

Handle Diameter – 11.53mm

Availability – CTRL

Final Word – A novelty

Awesome review @Errol and lovely pics. While I do admire the effort to be different or innovative by so many Razor manufacturers, I believe that if gizmos and mechanisms were set aside and the focus was mainly on the base plate and top cap designs, we would have efficient shaving tools. Blutt, Aylsworth, Blackland etc. have achieved this and created winners with their products.

For me, the magic in a three piece razor lies in the ease of loading a blade, assembling and disassembling it and cleaning it.

 

[stikeyoda]

Now there's an interesting choice. A very fine looking razor. I gather you like a somewhat fierce shaving experience.

Multiday growth option. It's actually very easy as long as you pay attention to the pressue.

 

[Errol]

Mutiny Shaving R41 - Orca Edition (UK)



Keep an eye on me, I must be going green to buy a 3D printed razor processed from recycled ocean waste. I’d held back on the purchase for a while thinking that photos of the R41 made it look like it was another floppy; just what I need, a plastic floppy. In the end I decided to take the plunge and bought the thing anyhow. It’s not a hinged floppy but by its design has play in the clamp which affords the head some movement without a blade fitted, but with a blade fitted the joint does become firmer.

Mutiny’s design is unique to say the least, it’s handle is a tapered square section with well rounded corners that forks at the forward section. Each leg of the fork is recessed to clamp around a groove in the end of the blade posts. It’s quick, simple and positive but as for its life expectancy???? Being plastic, the plate is not very strong and can be twisted without too much effort, the cap is worse. While that may sound horrid, there is worse to come; with a blade fitted and fully clamped down, the blade can be rocked up and down quite noticeably between the plate and the cap. I tried this with one of my blunt photo blades in case you’re wondering. However, because the blade looks to not move much in the direction of the shave as the blade is pressed back against the edge of the cap I’m willing to put my beautiful face on the line and give it a try; maybe only once but that all depends on the first result.

As shave time drew closer, I must admit to second thinking my decision to use this contraption. Too late, first aid kit is ready, ambulance is on speed dial, but I neglected to call the hospital to warn of some idiot coming in with his throat cut. You can be sure the blade chosen for this act of stupidity was not a Feather, instead I chose a blade from the lower end of the performance scale – a Sputnik. There was some good news to came out of this experiment – no medical assistance was required. Blade flutter, I’ve never experienced anything like this before. As the blade struck each whisker, the blade could be felt pulling up, and as soon as the whisker was cut it could be felt springing back down; this is going on right across the edge of the blade; an unusual experience, I didn’t like it and didn’t feel safe continuing. No surprise here but I did not finish one pass with the Mutiny. Before any razor is offered for sale, logic has me believe that someone would have tested the razor; that does not appear to be the case with the R41, anyone with half a brain would have been able to identify the faults with this razor. This razor is shit.

Blades Used – Sputnik

Material – Recycled Ocean Waste

Weight – 16.4g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 43.18mm

Handle Length – 112mm

Availability – Mutiny Shaving

Final Word – It’s already been said

 

[SpeedyPC]

This razor is shit.

 

[Nanook]

As an old sailor, I would have been more than happy to buy a razor made from ocean waste, but maybe not now.

 

[Zeke]

Mutiny Shaving R41 - Orca Edition (UK)



Keep an eye on me, I must be going green to buy a 3D printed razor processed from recycled ocean waste. I’d held back on the purchase for a while thinking that photos of the R41 made it look like it was another floppy; just what I need, a plastic floppy. In the end I decided to take the plunge and bought the thing anyhow. It’s not a hinged floppy but by its design has play in the clamp which affords the head some movement without a blade fitted, but with a blade fitted the joint does become firmer.

Mutiny’s design is unique to say the least, it’s handle is a tapered square section with well rounded corners that forks at the forward section. Each leg of the fork is recessed to clamp around a groove in the end of the blade posts. It’s quick, simple and positive but as for its life expectancy???? Being plastic, the plate is not very strong and can be twisted without too much effort, the cap is worse. While that may sound horrid, there is worse to come; with a blade fitted and fully clamped down, the blade can be rocked up and down quite noticeably between the plate and the cap. I tried this with one of my blunt photo blades in case you’re wondering. However, because the blade looks to not move much in the direction of the shave as the blade is pressed back against the edge of the cap I’m willing to put my beautiful face on the line and give it a try; maybe only once but that all depends on the first result.

As shave time drew closer, I must admit to second thinking my decision to use this contraption. Too late, first aid kit is ready, ambulance is on speed dial, but I neglected to call the hospital to warn of some idiot coming in with his throat cut. You can be sure the blade chosen for this act of stupidity was not a Feather, instead I chose a blade from the lower end of the performance scale – a Sputnik. There was some good news to came out of this experiment – no medical assistance was required. Blade flutter, I’ve never experienced anything like this before. As the blade struck each whisker, the blade could be felt pulling up, and as soon as the whisker was cut it could be felt springing back down; this is going on right across the edge of the blade; an unusual experience, I didn’t like it and didn’t feel safe continuing. No surprise here but I did not finish one pass with the Mutiny. Before any razor is offered for sale, logic has me believe that someone would have tested the razor; that does not appear to be the case with the R41, anyone with half a brain would have been able to identify the faults with this razor. This razor is shit.

Blades Used – Sputnik

Material – Recycled Ocean Waste

Weight – 16.4g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 43.18mm

Handle Length – 112mm

Availability – Mutiny Shaving

Final Word – It’s already been said

Come on @Errol , don't beat around the bush, tell us what you really think!