Muhle R41
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Hello,
The Muhle is made of black polyester and chrome plated metal, according to the Muhle site.
I can recommen them - I do not think that are plastic feeling at all but you may feel otherwise - , but if that bothers you there's a beautiful chrome version at the same price.
And there is a rose gold, which is also stunning.
The Muhle is made of black polyester and chrome plated metal, according to the Muhle site.
I can recommen them - I do not think that are plastic feeling at all but you may feel otherwise - , but if that bothers you there's a beautiful chrome version at the same price.
And there is a rose gold, which is also stunning.
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Got the rose gold for my birthday yesterday, with a matching silvertip fiber brush, they're absolutely gorgeous. Don't be afraid of the reputation for agressiveness, for me it was a docile pussycat. I actually asked for one because I noticed I got better and better shaves as I turned up my Futur, and thought this would be the next logical step. Except for the first pass, it didn't even feel like I was shaving, more like just wiping off the cream/soap. But the result was the closest, smoothest shave I've ever had (especially on my neck where I always do poorly), with no nicks or weepers, absolutely ZERO irritation when hit with the alum (usually I have a little bit of burning).
I am absolutely a convert after just two shaves with the R41. I kinda feel bad for my Futur now.
I am absolutely a convert after just two shaves with the R41. I kinda feel bad for my Futur now.
R41 has a chrome handle
R101 has a black resin handle
R102 has a white resin handle
All of them use the same head. All of them are the same razor except with a different handle.
R101 has a black resin handle
R102 has a white resin handle
All of them use the same head. All of them are the same razor except with a different handle.
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Ah, yea... true dat.
I almost bought a rosegold a moment ago. Sadly one site didn't ship to the US the other wanted $11 shipping. Shesh things are expensive shipped from England. Perhaps I'm spoiled with Amazon 2day free with prime.
Suppose I'll dither a bit more.
Perhaps if I can sell off my other less used razors I can justify the price.
It's hard being frugal sometimes.
I almost bought a rosegold a moment ago. Sadly one site didn't ship to the US the other wanted $11 shipping. Shesh things are expensive shipped from England. Perhaps I'm spoiled with Amazon 2day free with prime.
Suppose I'll dither a bit more.
Perhaps if I can sell off my other less used razors I can justify the price.
It's hard being frugal sometimes.
West Coast shaving has them in stock in Rose gold $72.00 though.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Muhle-R41-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Open-Comb-Rosegold_p_1761.html
Keep this in mind the NEW R-41 has a new head with a wider top cap and is much easier to use and still aggressive as all get out. I have them both and liked the 2011 R-41 but the 2013 is flat out fantastic.
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Muhle-R41-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Open-Comb-Rosegold_p_1761.html
Keep this in mind the NEW R-41 has a new head with a wider top cap and is much easier to use and still aggressive as all get out. I have them both and liked the 2011 R-41 but the 2013 is flat out fantastic.
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You almost had me there... so close to buying it again. I really want the 2013 head. There was on on the bay that was the 2011 head. I nearly bought that for $40 or so... but...
I should buy both then I'd have the rose handle and the 13 head then trade the 2011 off. I just bought a red and black New though... an the other day a German OC travel razor.
It really is a sickness isn't it.
I emailed them... silly to ask but it's a disease really.
I'm going to have to trade some off. This is getting crazy.
