Rocnel elite 2022 - Less blade feel. Maybe slightly smoother for me. I prefer the blackbird titanium with the lite plate. That lowers the blade feel. Both razors are superb in their own ways. I prefer the elite in terms of blade feel, but now with the Lite plate that's not such a thing. I would purchase the elite as no more elites will be made and you can always come back and try a Bird later. But to be fair I don't feel you could be disappointed with either choice.
Overall I think I prefer the elite. I have to profess I'm a rocnel freak with 6 sailors and 3 elites.