Which would you use first: R41 (11) or Fatip Grande Nickel

[Trouthunter]

If you hade these two arriving in the same box and were stepping up from a Muhle R89, which would you load first?

As I patiently await the arrival of these two loverly razors I am trying to decide. You make the call...

 

[Agravic]

1. Fatip Grande Nickel
2. R41 (2011)

Go with the Fatip first. Graduating from a R89, this will be an easier and more forgiving transition in preparation for the mighty R41. Both are excellent razors, but the R41 does require more respect and confidence with technique in order to achieve this razor to its fullest potential. Good luck!

 

[celestino]

FaTip!! Then the beast!!

 

[Arcadies]

I voted Fatip...save the R41 for the weekend in case it eats your face.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Fatip first then the Boggie Man "R41"

 

[AABCDS]

I'd start with the Fatip first. It's less aggressive.

 

[Gingerbread]

Fatip first. Because once you go R41 you never go back.

 

[bakerbarber]

I'd start with my Gillette Red Tip and consider using the time I may have wasted on two other razors as a win.

 

[talibeard]

I don't know if it makes much difference whether you start with the one or the other. The R41 might be somewhat more aggressive but both razors will draw blood when you don't take care. Blade gaps are wide enough to get cleanshaven jaw-bones with both razors and both can provide an excellent and efficient shave. Take care and be aware is the motto for both razors and the difference in aggressiveness is futile in a way; they are both way more aggressive than the R89.

 

[craig94yj]

Fatip first. Because once you go R41 you never go back.

+1

 

[sajones]

The R41 is a beast.... but it's phenomenal once you tame it. The first time I shaved ATG on my upper lip with one of these and didn't nick myself was a shaving milestone for me.

Fatip first. Because once you go R41 you never go back.

 

[coonskinner]

Ihave done a bunch of shaving with the R41.

No nicks or weepers and no irritation.

But try as I might, it always feels tuggy and rough on the first pass.

I sometimes use another razor to knock down that first pass, and then go with the R41 to finish the shave.