Hi I’ve got a simple question. Is the R41 head the same head on all of their open comb razors? Is it the only Muhle OC head made? I’m a little bit confused about this. I’ve been looking at them on Amazon, might get one. Somebody please give me info on this, thanks!
Muhle R41
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I would say that the R41 is a tooth combed style razor and it is the closest to an OC styled razor Muhle makes. Muhle used to make a true OC styled razor 10 years ago but that model is no longer in production.
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Oh great advice! Maybe I’ll just buy the head! Thanks!
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There’s a faux tortoise shell handled one that looks cool. 44 dollars price.
Yes basically I’m looking for a new toy.
Yes basically I’m looking for a new toy.
It’s been almost five months of wondering. Unless it’s a financial issue or an anti-hoarding issue, it might be time to know the razor for yourself.
I have the R41 with the Tortoiseshell handle, which is the R103 - it looks lovely, but I found the handle too light for my tastes; so I’ve used the R41 head to great effect with my dscosmetics Destroyer handle. Then since I got the R89 Grande, the Grande handle works very well with the R41 head! So if heavier handles suit you best, it’s worth considering that when looking at the R103. Hope this helps!
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It is FYI a financial issue. I live on disability which is Social Security. My family gives me spending money at times but it’s not a lot. I make do with what I have, it’s forced me not to be a hoarder. If I had more cash I’d have real acquisition disorders since I love this hobby so much. The only thing I’ve ever hoarded is blades, over 1200. And that’s not nearly as many as other gents here have.
I’m sorry to have touched on a sensitive subject. In every event, I do hope you’ll enjoy the R41 - head or complete razor - when one finds its way to your home. They’re Nature’s R89.
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Oh it’s all good, no offense taken. I just find happiness in the razors that I do have. And I enjoy my modest rotation of soaps. Having less makes me appreciate more what I do have.
Yes someday I’ll get an R41 but I’m not in a hurry.
I have one of those tortoise handles, looks great but for some reason the light slippery handle did not work for me w this head.... felt dangerous. So I tend to use the Grande or the standard handles.
It is indeed the same head but you have multiple handle options:
R41OFFEN - head only (a complete set of topcap & baseplate), £19
R41 - chrome handle, standard size, £34
R101 - black resin, standard size, £34
R103 - faux tortoiseshell resin, standard size, £34
R41RG - rose gold handle, standard size, £36.50
R41GRANDE - chrome handle, larger size, £43
R41TWIST - 2-piece chrome handle, larger size, £46
Conveniently, you can buy the business end of the razor only and simply put it on your favourite handle
R41OFFEN - head only (a complete set of topcap & baseplate), £19
R41 - chrome handle, standard size, £34
R101 - black resin, standard size, £34
R103 - faux tortoiseshell resin, standard size, £34
R41RG - rose gold handle, standard size, £36.50
R41GRANDE - chrome handle, larger size, £43
R41TWIST - 2-piece chrome handle, larger size, £46
Conveniently, you can buy the business end of the razor only and simply put it on your favourite handle
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I’ve got good news concerning this. Another member here has kindly offered to send me an R41 that he was thinking of getting rid of since he is downsizing. That makes me really happy. I am grateful for the brotherhood of BandB, this group of shavers is awesome I can hardly wait for my first shave with the razor.
Looking forward to the first report
Nice one
Let us know how you get on with the "Beast". I'll let you in on a little secret- it's not as scary as looks.
Let us know how you get on with the "Beast". I'll let you in on a little secret- it's not as scary as looks.
Anyone Head shave with an R41????
I have done several times, good results with a Nacet, and according to my shave log, also with a SuperShave X.
I hope you are getting on well with the R41 @razorhead63. I'm not sure what handle you have on yours, but I got a Bulldog handle for mine and it made a huge difference. The stock handle was too slippery and too light for my tastes.
+1 on the Bulldog handle. A great handle for this razor!
That's what I put on my early R41 after a few shaves with different blades. It turned the Muhle into a completely different razor in the way it shaves.
