Is there an equivalent non-zamak R41?

[state]

I'm a one razor person. After finding the Mühle R41 and Feather blade combination, I have zero desire to try anything else. That is, until I found out that my R41 won't last forever. It will last a long time, to be sure, but more reading on the forums leaves me a little anxious.

Is there a comparable razor that is brass/stainless/et al. that is similar to an R41?

 

[jmudrick]

With respect, why not but a backup head for $30 if you like it so much rather than spending $200 on another razor. Alternatively get a $30 Fatip. No it's not the same but it certainly is efficient and all brass.

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

 

[carbold]

I understand your point, and I’m like you. I like to think that my razor will last forever and it’s a well built, robust and durable material, with tight tolerances and well refined. I think the Timeless 0.95 OC is not far from the R41, at least I found similar levels of efficiency

 

[Ad Astra]

Subscribed!


AA

 

[Nicholas]

With respect, why not but a backup head for $30 if you like it so much rather than spending $200 on another razor. Alternatively get a $30 Fatip. No it's not the same but it certainly is efficient and all brass.

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Totally agree on that. Buy a couple back ups and you're set.

 

[dfoulk]

A Charcoal Goods Lvl3 razor is something that someone who enjoys an R41 razor might be fond of.

 

[santamariasteve]

Why not a high quality adjustable razor, a razor that through adjusting that will enable one to mimic the aggressiveness of virtually any razor?

 

[member 119848]

A Charcoal Goods Lvl3 razor is something that someone who enjoys an R41 razor might be fond of.

+1
Being a big fan of the R41, and a minimalist, I have subscribed to the Charcoal Goods waitlist in order to acquire a Level-3.

 

[carbold]

Totally agree on that. Buy a couple back ups and you're set.

With all due respect I think you guys are missing the point. The gentleman is specifically asking for a high quality razor. I had both the Fatip and the R41 and they soon started to lose the coating. Not a big deal for some, but a big deal for me. This won’t happen in a nice SS razor [emoji41]

 

[carbold]

Why not a high quality adjustable razor, a razor that through adjusting that will enable one to mimic the aggressiveness of virtually any razor?

Good point. The Rex Ambassador?

 

[jmudrick]

With all due respect I think you guys are missing the point. The gentleman is specifically asking for a high quality razor. I had both the Fatip and the R41 and they soon started to lose the coating. Not a big deal for some, but a big deal for me. This won’t happen in a nice SS razor [emoji41]

I don't know of another SS razor comparable to the R41. Most get their aggressive posture from gap rather than exposure and simply have a different feel.

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

 

[Mullen88]

Grab the Karve Christopher Bradley DE with an aggressive base plate. The E and F just got released and the D already gives me the best shave of any of my razors. Price is right and the craftsmanship is superb.

Note: Haven’t tried the Charcoal L3 yet but my number should be called within a month.

 

[sw_]

Today's Mühle R41 and R89 have a brass thread. Thus they should be able to outlive most other zamak razors. Dropping them might still not be the best idea, of course.

 

[JimL911]

Charcoal Goods lvl 3 or Ikon Tech.

 

[x79ftw]

Fatip Testina Gentile, it has a tooth comb design like the R41 and is very efficient.

 

[Highspeedlane]

Today's Mühle R41 and R89 have a brass thread. Thus they should be able to outlive most other zamak razors. Dropping them might still not be the best idea, of course.

I did not know this. So that's a brass stud in the zamak top cap then?

 

[smu]

I'm a one razor person. After finding the Mühle R41 and Feather blade combination, I have zero desire to try anything else. That is, until I found out that my R41 won't last forever. It will last a long time, to be sure, but more reading on the forums leaves me a little anxious.

Why wont it last forever? How long will it last? What causes it not to last forever?
Is there a comparable razor that is brass/stainless/et al. that is similar to an R41?

 

[Esox]

If you want efficiency...

Alternatively get a $30 Fatip.

I use mine directly ATG first pass at ~48 hours growth. One buffing pass, one very light clean up over 2 swirl growth patterns on my neck for a 8-10 hour BBS. As long as I do my part I dont even feel like I've shaved. Total shave takes 3-5 minutes.

I had both the Fatip and the R41 and they soon started to lose the coating

The only plating I've seen wear on Fatip razors is the black gun metal finish. I havent seen a nickel, chrome or gold plated Fatip with any plating issues.

I've been using my gold Grande almost a year now and it looks as good as the day I bought it. @Raven Koenes has several Fatips, one from the 1980's. None have plating issues.

I did not know this. So that's a brass stud in the zamak top cap then?

I've heard they did make that change. The plating on the threads was wearing prematurely, and below is what happens.

 

[Highspeedlane]

I've heard they did make that change. The plating on the threads was wearing prematurely, and below is what happens.

View attachment 884376

Yikes! Glad they did.

 

[carbold]

If you want efficiency...

The only plating I've seen wear on Fatip razors is the black gun metal finish. I havent seen a nickel, chrome or gold plated Fatip with any plating issues.

I've been using my gold Grande almost a year now and it looks as good as the day I bought it. @Raven Koenes has several Fatips, one from the 1980's. None have plating issue

Mine has got plating loss around the stud on the bottom of the top cap.