Hi I'm going to buy one of these razors on Thursday but still undecided. Can anyone give any advice as to which one is better? Which razor is the best in quality of craft a d which one gives the closest shave? Many thanks.
R41 or a 15c
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Generally, I would say that a Muhle will be better made than a Merkur. I believe that this is the popular consensus. I traded away my R41 b/c it was just too rough for me, and I don't like having to be that careful when I'm shaving. I think the 15C has the same head as the discontinued 11C and 12C, both of which are fantastic shavers -- smooth, mild and easily gets into tight places; i.e., under the nose. If you want an open comb that is not as rough as the R41 but that is more aggressive than the 15C, I suggest you look into the Fatip.
I never had the 15c but I've had 2 other Merkur razors and the build quality IS NOT as good as the R41. If you already have mild to medium aggressive razors then I say give the R41 a try. It's all I use now but it's clearly not for everyone. It's the most efficient DE I've tried but it tooks me a month before I really could use it without nicking and cutting myself.
Every razor I have ever picked up has given me close comfortable shaves.
In order to make any kind of recommendation you need to provide more info about your shaves. Such as: What you are now using as a razor, for a blade, as your soap/cream, as your brush, AND most importantly why are you dissatisfied with your current set up.
Your question is sort of like asking: I am after a new car. What should I get a mini van or a Corvette ?
In order to make any kind of recommendation you need to provide more info about your shaves. Such as: What you are now using as a razor, for a blade, as your soap/cream, as your brush, AND most importantly why are you dissatisfied with your current set up.
Your question is sort of like asking: I am after a new car. What should I get a mini van or a Corvette ?
R41
Always Corvette over mini van
Always
Always Corvette over mini van
Always
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I agree always the corvette over the mini van but then again I don't have kids.... But even if I did....
Sounds like a good alternate option, or have you thought of finding a vintage Gillette OC?
I have a 15C and although is shaves well, I wouldn't recommend one unless half its asking price.
It won't take long before you get annoyed with having to line up the blade each time you install it as there's way too much blade movement. Also, any Merkur I've owned, which is just two, have had mis-cut top caps with one corner filled down considerably more than the others.
I'd go for a Muhle R41, Fatip or Cadet OC from Shave A Buck.
It won't take long before you get annoyed with having to line up the blade each time you install it as there's way too much blade movement. Also, any Merkur I've owned, which is just two, have had mis-cut top caps with one corner filled down considerably more than the others.
I'd go for a Muhle R41, Fatip or Cadet OC from Shave A Buck.
+1 Those razors are completely different and you need to know what you are looking for; the most aggression = R41, mild shaver = 15C. Good luck.
+1 R41 +1 Fatip both great shavers.
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Thanks for all your replies.
I should have stated my current set up is a EJ89 with a Gillette yellow, TOBS cream and pure badger brush I have very thick tough stubble so was looking something with that extra bit of edge to get to the flat whiskers on my neck
I should have stated my current set up is a EJ89 with a Gillette yellow, TOBS cream and pure badger brush I have very thick tough stubble so was looking something with that extra bit of edge to get to the flat whiskers on my neck
Then definitely the R41
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