Your favorite handle for your R41 ?

[CHSeifert]

I wonder what you R41 owners out there prefer as your favorite handle for your precious R41 cutter - I have the Grande handle on it, and while it does feel far better than the stock shorter R41 handle, it still does not feel like a high quality handle, so I wonder what everyones favorite handle is for the R41 ?

I have used the head in my Mühle Sophist black Resin handle, and will also test it in both the Stylo handle and the Chatworth Barley, once I get these in from shaving.ie

Anyone know if I can buy an Ikon Bulldog or Tandere handle in a European Online store some where - I find it expensive having to shell out $39.95 for a handkle, and then having to pay $30-40 for shipping and $30 in fee to the tax guys in Denmark - making a handle cost me over $100 alone.......

But what handle do you prefer in your R41 ?

 

[jamesspo]

iKon Bulldog, but as you mentioned, not great for you given shipping...that's a bummer. Maybe some others know of a closer vendor for you?

 

[Triad]

iKon Bulldog, but as you mentioned, not great for you given shipping...that's a bummer. Maybe some others know of a closer vendor for you?

+1

 

[jamesspo]

Have you asked Weber how much to ship one of their bulldog handles? It will be very similar to the iKon...I think a tad heavier.

http://www.weberrazor.com/products

 

[harmoni]

Anyone know if I can buy an Ikon Bulldog or Tandere handle in a European Online store some where - I find it expensive having to shell out $39.95 for a handkle, and then having to pay $30-40 for shipping and $30 in fee to the tax guys in Denmark - making a handle cost me over $100 alone.......

But what handle do you prefer in your R41 ?

http://www.shaveandmore.com/en/de-safety/335-ikon-bulldog-handle.html

A Dutch site, 57.50 euros for the handle, 8.75 euros shipping within the EU, free shipping over 75 euro. I have never dealt with them though, so I cannot vouch for them.

 

[whavens]

I have used the Tradere handle and it is quite an improvement over the stock handle. It is both heavier and longer. Makes the R41 a great shaver.

 

[AABCDS]

The chrome Chatsworth handle. I used it this morning actually.

 

[D.W.B.]

I have the Weber bulldog on mine.

 

[CHSeifert]

Have you asked Weber how much to ship one of their bulldog handles? It will be very similar to the iKon...I think a tad heavier.

http://www.weberrazor.com/products

Thanks for the tip

How would you rate the Weber handle up against the Ikon Bulldog quality and weight wise ?

http://www.shaveandmore.com/en/de-safety/335-ikon-bulldog-handle.html

A Dutch site, 57.50 euros for the handle, 8.75 euros shipping within the EU, free shipping over 75 euro. I have never dealt with them though, so I cannot vouch for them.

Thanks for the link, will look at it and see if it's worthwhile buying from them

I have used the Tradere handle and it is quite an improvement over the stock handle. It is both heavier and longer. Makes the R41 a great shaver.

Really like the Tradere handle as it's a bit longer than the bulldog, and I like longer handles, but maybe just in the case of the R41, I could prefer a shorter handle for this particular aggressive R41......

The chrome Chatsworth handle. I used it this morning actually.

I just ordered the Chatsworth Barley from shaving.ie (The matter version with pattern) - and intend to use it with both the mild R89 head and the 'crazy' R41 head from time to time. Do you like the shave you get with this combo - and do you also change between the R89 standard head in it and the R41 head ?
Is the chrome version of the Chatsworth a bit slippery or is it not an issue ?

 

[celestino]

i enjoy the stock handle on the R41 as i do not need more weight to add to the vampirish head!

 

[cluelessdude]

I have had the ikon for only a short while now and it has helped improve the shaves for sure.

 

[Cal1961]

Ikon Bamboo makes it a great razor

 

[Champion of Capua]

I have only used it with a BRW Bullmastiff as I am not a fan of the original Muhle handle.

 

[vocalistbob]

The Edwin Jagger Georgian has become my favorite handle based on comfort and control. It's not the prettiest handle, but it fits my hand perfectly. I bought a second Georgian razor specifically so that I can use the handle on other razors.

 

[GencoOliveOilCompany]

Weber bulldog.

 

[AABCDS]

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I just ordered the Chatsworth Barley from shaving.ie (The matter version with pattern) - and intend to use it with both the mild R89 head and the 'crazy' R41 head from time to time. Do you like the shave you get with this combo - and do you also change between the R89 standard head in it and the R41 head ?
Is the chrome version of the Chatsworth a bit slippery or is it not an issue ?

I didn't like the R89 head at all so I sold it off with the R41 handle.

The chrome version of the Chatsworth is not slippery at all. I've never had to dry off my hands even.

 

[deafficianado]

Ikon OCC handle. Just like Feather's only slightly longer and heavier. Excellent grip and balance. The R41 Grande stock handle is also nice.

 

[CorCat87]

The chrome Chatsworth handle. I used it this morning actually.

wow, what a beauty!

 

[harmoni]

http://www.shaveandmore.com/en/de-safety/335-ikon-bulldog-handle.html

A Dutch site, 57.50 euros for the handle, 8.75 euros shipping within the EU, free shipping over 75 euro. I have never dealt with them though, so I cannot vouch for them.

Thanks for the link, will look at it and see if it's worthwhile buying from them

You're welcome. Hope you find something that suits you.

 

[vocalistbob]

I have a lined chrome Jagger Chatsworth. I love the razor, but the Georgian is a better balanced handle and is much cheaper. If you want to spend "Chatsworth" money on a handle, consider the Jagger lined Bulbous.