Hi all, I have just tried an R41 and it not my bag baby, just too aggressive for me, however I really want an OC, could someone please recommend a couple of the most mild OC's please?
Least aggriessive open comb recommendations please
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Merkur 15C / 25C
2010 Muhle R41 / R101
Guaranteed mild.
2010 Muhle R41 / R101
Guaranteed mild.
You may wish to try a nice vintage Gillette New. Great shavers and not overly aggressive. User grade razors are not expensive and easily resalable, if you do not enjoy it. My personal favorite of these models is the English made long tooth comb, which is on the pricier side of this model.
By all means, get a Gellette New. My 1930 New Windsor is fantastic!
I find the Old Types to be incredibly mild so long as you remember to use no pressure.
I tried a bunch of them and am scratching my head as to how to answer this. They all seem somewhat aggressive in comparison to a Tech or Super Speed. You'll probably want to stay away from the Ball-End Old Type.
I've found the Single Ring to be the smoothest.
I've found the Single Ring to be the smoothest.
For modern production, ditto on the 2010 Muhle R41.
Be sure it is a 2010. The 2009 and earlier were a completely different design, and the 2011 and current are one of the most aggressive razors... now a semi-open comb (more ribbed than combed).
See below for some examples:
Be sure it is a 2010. The 2009 and earlier were a completely different design, and the 2011 and current are one of the most aggressive razors... now a semi-open comb (more ribbed than combed).
See below for some examples:
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Gillette New.
In my book, the short-comb NEW is probably the least aggressive vintage razor, at least among those most commonly available.
+1000 on the Long Comb Gillette New. It's a great shaver, and seems to me to be in the middle of the road as far as the aggression scale goes. And remember that open comb doesn't necessarily translate to "Aggressive".
That was my take, as well. The long-comb is a little more aggressive, but it is now my favorite razor. I tried the short comb and it was too mild.
merkur 41C or 15c
+1. I find these to be the mildest OC heads. It doesn't mean that they aren't effective. The 12C is my favorite of this head type. I prefer the heavier longer handle.
I just posted in the B/S/T a Merkur 15C. It is way too mild for me. Maybe we can work out a trade/deal?
My Merkur 25c is my least aggressive open comb.
Shim it.
Is there any vendor that still sells the 2010 R41?
If you can find one, one of the Grand Shave Kings will be one of the mildest razors you can ever use. I could shave blindfolded with it and hack away at my face and still get a good shave with no problems. It seems as though I cannot cut or scrap myself with it.
The mildest OC in existence has to be the Goodfella. It makes a Gillette Tech feel like a shimmed R41. The only thing I have found more mild is to lather up and use my finger to remove the lather...and even then, it's a close call.
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