Muhle R41 - I need help

[jbs33333]

Brothers:

I tried my first shave with my shiny Muhle R41 today. It was not what I hoped for.

it wasn't terrible or anything. Not too much blood. But it was very tuggy and somewhat uncomfortable. It tugged my face a lot. And I ended up with more irritation than usual. And although the shave was close, it was not much closer than what I can get with my regular mild razor.

any advice?

thanks.

John

 

[DunEdinRanger]

There is a definite learning curve with the Muhle. What kind of blade were you using? I've found it likes blades like Astra SP's - but you may have to adjust the angle slightly.

How was the audible feedback? It should be loud.

 

[skleice]

Sounds like you need to try a different blade. I've tried a ton of them, and the variance is very high in the r41. I actually tried a new blade last night and dumped it half way through my first pass because it was tugging. After I switched to a combo that I know works, it was a great comfy, close shave.

 

[pcumby]

I found much the same thing as the other guys with regards to the blades
The angle is a little hard to master though it took me about a week to get it under control
try some different blades but I would try to keep as many other variables(brush, cream, soap etc) as consistent as possible
I kind of hit it on my third try (I'm not entirely sure if it was the different blade or the fact that I was more used to the razor)

I will say one thing that's a definite,it was worth the wait.

good luck and let us know how you do

Phil

 

[jamesspo]

If you're getting tugging, I'd suggest a shallower blade angle (handle sticking out more). Start with the cap on your face, and lower down until you get blade engagement.

 

[jbs33333]

Thanks for the encouraging words. I used the Derby that came with the razor. The feedback was quite loud.

I will keep trying.

JBS

 

[Mick]

You might want to try using short rapid strokes so that you "cut" your beard, not "mow" it down as well as working with the blade angle. The R41 has a VERY wide blade exposure so you will get contact at a wide range of blade angles.

I find that Derby blades work very well with the R41 (at least for me anyway)

 

[tmurzz]

New blade and adjust technique.

 

[celestino]

Good luck to you, John! i found it too uncomfortable as a shaver and moved on to others after giving it a try, twice.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

It did take me more than two shaves to master the R41, but I will say this, it was worth it!

 

[El-a-Menthol]

Try a Fatip, just as close a shave but chances are you'll find it a much smoother shaver.

 

[Emooring37]

Feather workss great in mine. Very close.

 

[LeeH]

Definitely ditch the Derby. The R41 didn't sing for me until I stopped worrying about the angle and just shaved like I was using any other razor. Just the angle though, NOT pressure!