First shave with the R41

[Trollky]

Mühle seems to be good quality in their cast metal designs. Their handles are very nice IMO. If you're on the fence, I would definitely say to give the R41 a try. Some don't like it (they're wrong ), but I think it's an outstanding performer and a modern classic.

Agreed. No shaving den is complete without one

 

[albsat]

Stop commenting. I don't want to buy a R41 because of this thread..

 

[StewB]

For all the perceived peril, the R41 has a huge angle sweet spot (which is rare) so it suits a wide range of angle preferences. This in turn allows many to get a very efficient, low irritation shave.

+1 - I think this is one of the things I really like about it - it lets me use my preferred steep angle and works very efficiently.

 

[Curkio]

R41 head en route. Assuming it works well with the weight and length of a DE89 handle?

 

[couch_potato]

R41 head en route. Assuming it works well with the weight and length of a DE89 handle?

Yes, Muhle and EJ designed *89 head as joined venture so it should fit altogether. Muhle switched to brass thread while EJ has zink one (as I've read)
I had R89 rosegold for 3y and bought just R41 head, fit without problems and weight is just enough, perfect balance. Fatip OC, which I adore is bit heavy overall and may appear aggresive but R41 I feel as just a gentle touch, no extra weight, and its ~70g is trully well distributed. Doubt that EJ handle should feel any different

 

[StewB]

R41 head en route. Assuming it works well with the weight and length of a DE89 handle?

I wouldn't be surprised if both models are sold with the same handle.

 

[alishock]

It took me a long time to get to grips with the r41 but it really is brilliant. Loads of lather and watch the angle. I used my 34c for travel and still enjoy how effortlessly that thing glides. I remember when I was worried the 34c would cut me up. How naive I was.

 

[Rosseforp]

Stop commenting. I don't want to buy a R41 because of this thread..

~doug~

 

[StratMan]

Agree with you at both claims although I've just used 2013+ version (well, bought in 2022 and received today, so can't tell if it's same as 2013 update or there were more modifications). Don't know where did the hype came from, but as for first tryout I've had a totaly fine shave, no nicks, irritations, whatever. Was surprised how intuitive it is to find angle and TBH - seemed much more comfortable vs. Fatip OC. Lucky shot?

I reckon you got a good razor, and you must have a good idea on how to prepare. Funnily enough I got out my r41 out tonight by chance. You can def feel the blade but a nice lather and a bit of thought on the job rewards with an incredibly close and reasonably smooth shave

 

[Curkio]

Oh my! First shave with the R41 today. Blown away. First pass could have sufficed!

For me, I didn't find it too aggressive but just so incredibly efficient.

This may have been my best shave ever.

 

[Guido75]

I reckon you got a good razor, and you must have a good idea on how to prepare. Funnily enough I got out my r41 out tonight by chance. You can def feel the blade but a nice lather and a bit of thought on the job rewards with an incredibly close and reasonably smooth shave

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Excellent looking handle there Stratman!

Guido

Ps: by the way - have to ask: SSS, HSH or HSS in your strats?

 

[nik232]

I have bought recently an R41 and I find the shaves excellent. Today I got my deepest shave to date with R41 and no irritations at all. Seem to be BBS in many places although I didn't go AGT. It's a superb razor.

 

[CCS]

I decided to just order the head from Amazon. If it works for me, I have plenty of handles. If it doesn't, I know where to return it.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I decided to just order the head from Amazon. If it works for me, I have plenty of handles. If it doesn't, I know where to return it.

I'm sort of toying with that idea myself. I didn't realize you could buy just the R41 head until someone mentioned it the other day.

 

[Rosseforp]

I'm sort of toying with that idea myself. I didn't realize you could buy just the R41 head until someone mentioned it the other day.

Yes, but the Rose Gold R41 is irresistible.

~doug~

 

[NorthernSoul]

Yes, but the Rose Gold R41 is irresistible.

~doug~

There he goes, enabling again!

 

[Rosseforp]

There he goes, enabling again!

~doug~

 

[CCS]

If I like the R41 head, I'll probably regret not spending a little more for the complete razor. That rose gold handle is the shiz.

 

[CCS]

Of course, one could return the head and repurchase the complete razor with the handle of choice. That would add $20-25ish for the rose or tortoise or classic nickel handles. Don't think I wouldn't do that to Amazon!

 

[Phoenixkh]

Yes, but the Rose Gold R41 is irresistible.
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~doug~

There is that.