John,I have the R106 in black resin handle, and honestly, I don’t find it slippery at all. Almost in a magical way. Looking at it you’re thinking it would just be slick plastic. But some way, some how, for me, it hasn’t been an issue whatsoever. They aren’t my favorite shaves, but I cannot recommend against it for lack of grip. I think mine looks pretty darn slick too. Muhle does an excellent job with their chrome, and the black is a beautiful contrast.
BigShaveBill,This type of handle has always been a bit too slippery for me, especially since I shave in the shower. You may know this but for any (new viewers), here are a few possible, popular solutions:
1. Rub an alum block onto your fingers as you shave. It's amazing how this increases grip.
2. Change handle. However, be careful not to upset the balance by putting too heavy of a handle onto this zamak head.
3. Wrap a small bit of electrical, rubber type tape around the handle.
4. Upgrade razor. You could move into another brand that may be made of stainless steel or brass/bronze alloy which would include a matching handle with a textured pattern, such as a bulldog style knurling.
If it were me, I'd opt for #4. For the $$$, go KARVE. It's a brass razor for around $85. You'll get one of the best razors and handles I've ever used. Plate C will be similar to the aggressiveness of the razor you've mentioned above. I'd go plate D. In addition, a stainless steel or brass razor will outlast any of these chrome plated razors from Muhle or Edwin Jagger. In the stainless steel world, consider a Rockwell 6S. It'll give you a great 3 plate razor with 6 different aggressivenesses for around $100. Getting into a higher class material that is built around a modular system with different plates will allow you growth. I hope this helps. There's lots of ways to skin this cat! (No animals actually hurt in my comment... he, he).
Best Wishes and Shave ON!
The Muhle R108 (or it's black or white variations) has a smooth plastic (resin) handle:
This strikes me as being very slippery when wet with this smooth resin handle? What is your experience for those who have this razor?
Mac,Jagger version can be bought with a lovely 3D diamond handle.
Of course, novices sometimes just wrap a rubber band on a slick handle.
Alum works great, too!
Nice, thanks!No issues whatsoever.
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Same here no problems at all!I have the R106 in black resin handle, and honestly, I don’t find it slippery at all. Almost in a magical way. Looking at it you’re thinking it would just be slick plastic. But some way, some how, for me, it hasn’t been an issue whatsoever. They aren’t my favorite shaves, but I cannot recommend against it for lack of grip. I think mine looks pretty darn slick too. Muhle does an excellent job with their chrome, and the black is a beautiful contrast.
Wonderful to hear such good experiences with the resin handle. I may try one sometime.Same here no problems at all!
Black and Chrome, ah yes, the Harley two-tone combo.I've got plenty of challenges, being a noob and all, but the handle works fine as the others mentioned. I do have to agree with @johnwick that it makes for a beautiful razor, even right next to much more expensive hardware. The black/chrome contrast hits my eye just right.
John,It looks like a real beauty! I hope it gives you terrific shaves!
Did you get past your previous issue with longer handles? The razor you bought isn’t a long handle, just regular. But I recall your preference for shorter ones.