Most likely, if you have an R41 you have a FaTip or are thinking of getting one. If you have both, which one is your favorite?
Poll: R41 or FaTip?
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Have the R41; thinking of the FaTip.
That's not fair...like choosing between pizza and ice cream 
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I'm in the same boat myself. The FaTip and R41 have their place. For pure awe inspiring aggressiveness the R41. For an effective no-nonsense shave, the FaTip.
This is all that needs to be said.
I have a Joris and R41 and i cant pick one over the other love them both!!
Joris for me.
A very good topic, these seem to be the front running modern razors. I love my Fatip and am curious what people who have used both have to say.
Its neck and neck FATIP and R41
What's a r41 look like? can you post a pic
Smithy
Smithy
I don't have any "favorite" razor. I have many different ones and I enjoy using all of them.
So I guess my favorite razor is the one I have in my had at the moment
I've only sold one razor and I regretted it almost before I got to the post office to send it (R41 2010). I have since replaced it so "no foul". I even have duplicates of some razors (don't know why but I do)
This is my BRW custom R41
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I did not enjoy the 2011 R41. Although it plowed through the stubble like a machine, it always left my face feeling raw.
On the other hand, the FaTip provides me a shave as close as the R41 without the irritation, so for me, the FaTip wins. Of course, ones mileage will always vary.
On the other hand, the FaTip provides me a shave as close as the R41 without the irritation, so for me, the FaTip wins. Of course, ones mileage will always vary.
I have a 2011 R41 and the Fatip is on my wishlist for my next order at Shaving.ie (don't know when that will be).
Ben
Ben
The R41 is an adventure every time I use it - it's a bit too aggressive for me, although I love the shave I get from it. The Fatip is an excellent razor, but I have trouble with the relatively small handle (even the grande) and lousy finish. But the Joris/Plisson - now THAT'S a razor!
R41 provides better shaves for me. FaTip and Joris gave me too much irritation. Go figure!
I really dont have a favorite razor,I like each one for different reasons.But if I were to choose between,FaTip,Joris or r41,the heads up goes to the Joris.I love the r41 but I just can't headshave with it,and the FaTip while very close to a Joris shave,still isn't as smooth,even with a different handle.YMMV is the keyword with these 3 razors,4 if you count the FaTip Piccolo and Grande as different razors.
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I agree that the finish on the FaTips are subpar to that of Muhle and especially Joris. I think a FaTip would make a great replate project especially in rose gold or rhodium with the Grande handle.
