I've been at this DE thing for a few months now and getting a good handle on everything (including my AD for razors, aftershave, and gadgets...). I started with a Muhle R89 which has been a beautiful razor.
i have been searching for a more efficient shave as my beard was requiring 3-4 passes to knock down the stubble. I decided to pick up a Fatip Grande Nickel AND a Muhle R41 - the box arrived last Thursday.
i have focused on the Fatip (per the advice of many of you) with Astra and have to say I am very happy with the results! 2-3 passes and much more close and comfy than my R89. Not a nick, cut or weeper yet. Following up with Thayer's WH and Floid Blue, and an amazed an how my face feels. I AM HOOKED ON OPEN COMBS!
....R41 either this weekend or next. Doubt I will waste anyone's time on my results there - you all know the drill: Love it OR Hate it....t.b.d.
i have been searching for a more efficient shave as my beard was requiring 3-4 passes to knock down the stubble. I decided to pick up a Fatip Grande Nickel AND a Muhle R41 - the box arrived last Thursday.
i have focused on the Fatip (per the advice of many of you) with Astra and have to say I am very happy with the results! 2-3 passes and much more close and comfy than my R89. Not a nick, cut or weeper yet. Following up with Thayer's WH and Floid Blue, and an amazed an how my face feels. I AM HOOKED ON OPEN COMBS!
....R41 either this weekend or next. Doubt I will waste anyone's time on my results there - you all know the drill: Love it OR Hate it....t.b.d.
..did the R41 sever a few nerves!? 
Without a doubt this will hold a place in my rotation. Not sure yet if I will make my daily razor - my Fatip Grande Nickel is sitting in that seat now. Perhaps I will slip the R41 in along with my str8 (about to be sent for honing...) for intermittent/weekend use...
