I'm filing charges, I've had enough!

[Tonka]

OK my Muhle R41 has assaulted me for the last time, today our usual sparing match got serious and it took a visible chunk out of me, not a nick, not a weeper or even a cut (our relationship was filled with those) a chunk, an actual piece ( of my face ) missing. People can wax lyrical all they like about the R41 but it's an animal. As far as I'm concerned the R41 is not a safety razor, it's a tool for removing the tough hair from around the rear quarters of Grizzy bears.
Right now I have got that of my chest, I'm going to put the damn thing on BST or eBay.

 

[bastimret]

Mine should be coming in the mail any day now. Will I be able to tame the savage beast?

 

[ERVARGASNY]

When i used it i use Zero Pressure, and paid lots of attention, and also shaved with cold water as it helps to keep the skin tight and less weapers/cuts.

To much work for a nice clean shave, not worth it in my book. Its made for those guys with really tough skin or skin that doesnt cut easy.

 

[bryan1980]

I'd have to say an R41 is not in my future, based on this and other posts I've read. For me, an adjustable is just the ticket. Dial it up to high on the first pass, down a notch for the second, and down yet another for the third. It seems like the R41's aggressiveness is a little too much for those second and third passes.

 

[esoomenona]

So you're saying it's an unsafety razor?

 

[Tonka]

I'm saying it's a drunken lout of a razor, a pitball that has had it beer spilt.
worse news I do not qualify for BST yet and eBay is strictly for committing or suffering fraud.
i was thinking about getting rid of it before it attacked me, it was awkward using so little pressure, my straights are more forgiving!

 

[JeffOlson]

I tried a new R41 Grande for several shaves. It is a beautiful razor, but it is indeed unsafe. It thirsts for blood...

 

[z3driver]

I guess I'll pile-on. I have been DE shaving for 6 years and have 8 different razors including a Slant. I have no problems managing any of my razors but the R41. The razor DOES give a very very close shave when the stars align, but when technique is not at 110%, blood will flow. I'm still nursing a slash on my neck from last weeks attack. It's a beautiful razor but not useful in my hands. Too stressful to shave with and takes the "fun" out of it for me. I wanted to like it but alas we cannot get along. I have much better luck with my 15c OC. YMMV.

 

[esoomenona]

I'm saying it's a drunken lout of a razor, a pitball that has had it beer spilt.
worse news I do not qualify for BST yet and eBay is strictly for committing or suffering fraud.
i was thinking about getting rid of it before it attacked me, it was awkward using so little pressure, my straights are more forgiving!

You're very close. Only four more posts. And on the ebay thing: I've not suffered a single bout of anything wrong on there. I know it happens, but if you're smart about everything, I think you'll be fine. Though I haven't ever sold anything...

 

[esoomenona]

I have much better luck with my 15c OC. YMMV.

I've read somewhere that the 2010 R41 has the same head as this, and that it is pretty nice in comparison to the newer model, so when one popped up on the BST, I grabbed it pretty quickly to try it out. Still waiting on it to arrive.

 

[skleice]

I don't get all the r41 fear. I have sensitive skin and I think the r41 is amazing. It allows me to get BBS in two passes with no irritation. I don't feel like I have to shave extra carefully and I don't posess any kind of ninja like technique. YMMV I guess.

 

[the beav]

You know, it's the blade that actually does the cutting....

 

[vocalistbob]

No question that it's a beast, so it's never a good idea to poke at it with a stick. My experience is similar to many; I lost a lot of blood and suffered serious irritation using the R41, but I found that using a different blade angle (keeping the handle more perpendicular to my face) and a milder blade (Astra SP - Yes, Feather - No) changed the shaving experience significantly for me. Also, I reserve the R41 for days when I have more than a 24 hour growth. The heavier the growth, the better it seems to work.

 

[Mick]

OK my Muhle R41 has assaulted me for the last time, today our usual sparing match got serious and it took a visible chunk out of me, not a nick, not a weeper or even a cut (our relationship was filled with those) a chunk, an actual piece ( of my face ) missing. People can wax lyrical all they like about the R41 but it's an animal. As far as I'm concerned the R41 is not a safety razor, it's a tool for removing the tough hair from around the rear quarters of Grizzy bears.
Right now I have got that of my chest, I'm going to put the damn thing on BST or eBay.

you are just not holding and caressing her properly.

A few complimentary words and a little caressing goes a long way in taming the beast in her.



tell her how good she looks undressed and all wet. She will reward you in ways you can only imagine

 

[celestino]

When i used it i use Zero Pressure, and paid lots of attention, and also shaved with cold water as it helps to keep the skin tight and less weapers/cuts.

To much work for a nice clean shave, not worth it in my book. Its made for those guys with really tough skin or skin that doesnt cut easy.

+1 Well said!

 

[retturn2blades]

you are just not holding and caressing her properly.

A few complimentary words and a little caressing goes a long way in taming the beast in her.



tell her how good she looks undressed and all wet. She will reward you in ways you can only imagine

Ummm...is an orgasm involved here? Does it vibrate or something?

 

[alex2363]

OK my Muhle R41 has assaulted me for the last time, today our usual sparing match got serious and it took a visible chunk out of me, not a nick, not a weeper or even a cut (our relationship was filled with those) a chunk, an actual piece ( of my face ) missing. People can wax lyrical all they like about the R41 but it's an animal. As far as I'm concerned the R41 is not a safety razor, it's a tool for removing the tough hair from around the rear quarters of Grizzy bears.
Right now I have got that of my chest, I'm going to put the damn thing on BST or eBay.

Arrest the culprit

 

[bakerbarber]

I never understood why people like the new R41 personally.

It sounds to me that you gave it more tries than I would have.

After a couple bad experiences I knew pretty quickly it wasn't a razor I enjoyed using.

Some people love it. Life's too short. Sell it and buy something that agrees with you.

 

[Graybeard57]

As far as I'm concerned the R41 is not a safety razor, it's a tool for removing the tough hair from around the rear quarters of Grizzy bears.

Have you tried an EJ DE89? Many have suggested it's a relatively mild razor. I cannot compare, but I'm satisfied with mine.

 

[Tonka]

I've read somewhere that the 2010 R41 has the same head as this, and that it is pretty nice in comparison to the newer model, so when one popped up on the BST, I grabbed it pretty quickly to try it out. Still waiting on it to arrive.

make sure your insurance is up to date, and that your not alone when you use it, in fact you might wanna call an ambulance before you start, just in case...