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I cannot emphasise how good the BD176 is.
Quoting myself as I made this point before I tried an R41. The loosely clamped R41 turned out to be one of the best shaves I've ever had. Not the smoothest during the shave. You get a lot of blade feel and it needs a very sharp blade. But I've rarely if ever had a razor leaving my face feeling as well post shave.Large exposure with a blade clamped far from its edge is not a recipe for smooth. But I am sure it works fine for some and others couldn’t be paid to use it more than once.
Very true.I know this is an old thread and the original poster might not even read it anymore but I want to add that R41 needs a bit sharper blade than other razors. It is the best way to reduce the tugging and also to compensate for the lack of blade rigidity.
I know this is an old thread and the original poster might not even read it anymore but I want to add that R41 needs a bit sharper blade than other razors. It is the best way to reduce the tugging and also to compensate for the lack of blade rigidity.
I also quit using R41 and I am using a mild razor as my daily driver. I simply enjoy more shaving with a mild razor, so I am with you on this. What I wrote above is more to help anyone having problem with R41 and tugging. I had this problem too and sharper blades helped me a lot. With sharper blades I mean blades as sharp as Feather. Nacet is keeping the edge better but for the short while the edge lasts on Feathers, they are sharper.I grew a beard during COVID (which I maintain using electric clippers) so I don’t read here much. I think I did use a Nacet with the R41, so a sharp blade there. I never got used to the initial tug and chatter, but some will tolerate it for the closeness. If I shave this beard I’ll definitely use the Baili!
I also quit using R41 and I am using a mild razor as my daily driver. I simply enjoy more shaving with a mild razor, so I am with you on this. What I wrote above is more to help anyone having problem with R41 and tugging. I had this problem too and sharper blades helped me a lot. With sharper blades I mean blades as sharp as Feather. Nacet is keeping the edge better but for the short while the edge lasts on Feathers, they are sharper.