R41 Against the Grain?

[Jray19306]

Hello again B&B!
R89 shaver still considering making the leap to a R41. How's everyone's experience with shaving ATG with this tool? Is it too harsh? My beard must be shaved ATG. Any advice will be appreciated! I'll take advice on 2011 or 2013 models if anyone has tried the new one.

 

[Mick]

I shave with my R41 the same as I do any razor. Nothing different for me. Mine is an older style (2011 model) BRW custom.

 

[skleice]

I definitely used mine ATG for every shave. It does feel a little different though because there is more blade exposed.

 

[bemiller]

I found it a bit more difficult to do ATG w/ 2011 model. Usually would opt for multi-XTG + touch up over ATG

 

[whavens]

I use it against the grain with no fears. It is an agressive razor, but minimal pressure and it shaves very close. You might possibly experience a slight bit more irritation with it, but nothing too extreme.

 

[TallyShave]

My beard must be shaved ATG.

Out of curiosity, why must it be?

As others have said, of course you can. It is just a razor. People shave ATG with straights, so there is no such thing as a razor that is too aggressive to shave ATG.

 

[dynagroove]

ATG every time for me as well. I do WTG, ATG, then a touch up XTG, so it's really a 2.5 pass shave for me. There really is no difference in agression for me going ATG with the R41. It sounds like others agree. The big key is - zero pressure. My first R41 shave was a bloodbath - err, I mean a learning experience. It may be an R41 rite of passage, but if you think about what you are doing up front, you may be able to get very smooth shaves right out of the gate. The R41 is a keeper! Now my only problem is deciding which one to shave with - the 2011 or the 2013 .