I decided to take the plunge after about 3 month in DE shaving and acquired an R41. Tried it out this morning for the first time with some Shave Secret, Ghost Town Barber soap, alum, and a splash of Clubman. A BBS with no sting, cuts or weepers! Great shave. I think I got my technique down pat. It made my day. The funny thing was that I found the R41 handle a bit slippery when wet and the razor accidentally slipped when installing the blade. I was twisting the handle and the razor slipped and bit my left index finger as it slid from the side of the head. I guess an almost perfect shave. My finger had a small fine cut, but my face was fine! I guess I still am prone to noob error, but still enjoying. I will be more careful next time and will keep my hands away from the blade while using a bit of alum on the fingers!
Excited with first R41 Shave
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Congratulations on the shave. Just remember that a razor blade can cut more than just your face.
Good work 
Well done - enjoy the razor!
Congrats.
Welcome to the club
Congratulations, Sir!
Congrats! 
Congrts.
Congratulations!
If you place the head of the razor on a towel, slot a blade onto the pegs, add the bottom plate and then screw on the handle (holding the bottom plate with a finger to stop it from twisting) there is precious little chance of nicking yourself.
Nice work!
Nice work!
Congrats! Great set up too!
Nice! I'd rather nick my finger then my face. Congrats on the shave.
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Thanks for the tip! The R41 has been my daily driver this week, and all shaves went well. I really like this razor.
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