Zookeepers of the Muhle R41 BEAST

[SeminoleSam]

My first two shaves with R41, 3 piece yesterday and today. Really excellent! I received both this and a GC OC .84 for my recent 70th b'day.
Been using the GC for August with 7o'C yellows. Also a very smooth, efficient shaver using yellows. I have to stay more focused with the R41, but that is not a negative for me. I honestly am very glad I don't have to give either of them back.
Life is good!

 

[mr_houston]

I joined the ranks of the Zookeepers this morning. I've been wondering about the razor for some time and have watched them sell cheaper lately. I got a chance to buy a used R102 version with white resin handle for $20 shipped and couldn't resist.

Regarding the handle, I like it. Lately, I've been favoring lighter razors like the aluminium Timeless and the 3one6. I believe it helped me to shave with light pressure.

Before I pulled the trigger, I had to go back and read many posts. What convinced me that it would be ok, is someone compared the Asylum RX as similar. I have an RX and it is my most aggressive razor, but is manageable.

This morning's shave was very close. I am a little tinder, because I went for the full perfect shave. Even across my neck from side to adams apple. But only one spot of blood from a move that I had no business trying on a 1st shave.

Interestingly, I did not really concentrate on the angle. It came naturally. I would call it a little steep.

Thanks for the encouragement in your posts.

 

[Joncr]

It is a great razor, too close for me to use as a daily driver, but with a feather blade, correct angle, and no pressure, gives me the closest shaves I have ever had.

 

[gwsmallwood]

Everyone here should check out the R41 baseplate paired with the Yaqi Mellon (or SLOC, or Yaqi Beast, or other equivalent) open comb top cap. I tried it after seeing the reviews of some others who have tried it. It seems a bit more efficient, yet smoother for me. It's worth a try for around $10 shipped...

 

[ExtraProtein]

V2011

 

[ExtraProtein]

Left V2011
Right V2013
Apples & Oranges in exposure lol

 

[Joncr]

I have and use the 2013, it is manegable for me, can't use it daily, but even with a feather, if I focus like mad, take my time, my lather is perfect, and the stars align I can get th closest shaves ever for me without any blood.

The 2011 blade exposure looks so extreme I imagine it has to be used riding the cap or safety bar, can any regular 2011 users describe what angle they find works best?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Left V2011
Right V2013
Apples & Oranges in exposure lol

View attachment 1034987

Great photo!

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[ExtraProtein]

I have and use the 2013, it is manegable for me, can't use it daily, but even with a feather, if I focus like mad, take my time, my lather is perfect, and the stars align I can get th closest shaves ever for me without any blood.

The 2011 blade exposure looks so extreme I imagine it has to be used riding the cap or safety bar, can any regular 2011 users describe what angle they find works best?

Riding that cap can help, but I find STEEP angle, treating it like a straight works best for me! 1 pass, and I NEVER do detail work with the beast, I’ll use a L1 SB CG for my detail, which is very minimal!

 

[ExtraProtein]

Great photo!

Happy shaves,

Jim

Hi Jim!
Who said, ”no differences between the 2011 and 2013 Beast,” lol

I beg to differ....

Or, guess which one is the 2011 in each image?! It’s not even a fun game lol!

Cheers!

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I've never tried the 2011 but I like the 2013 well enough.

Especially the gold.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Lord Fatboy]

Having lost both my metal Wardonias and my Schick Krona ( dashes away a tear ) when I'm not using a straight I use the R41.

The 2013 is, in my opinion, the best - affordable - DE in recent innovation.

 

[JAHE]

I would like to join the zoo...

I killed my RAD with one shave...

Happy New Year to everyone! When it comes to DE razors 2019 was a year full of trial and error. I tried a lot of different stuff (bought and sold more than 20 razors and I was lucky enough not to burn to much money, however please don't ask me how many I kept) - but I did not find the "ONE" for...

www.badgerandblade.com

May I?

 

[Somnos]

I would like to join the zoo...

I killed my RAD with one shave...

Happy New Year to everyone! When it comes to DE razors 2019 was a year full of trial and error. I tried a lot of different stuff (bought and sold more than 20 razors and I was lucky enough not to burn to much money, however please don't ask me how many I kept) - but I did not find the "ONE" for...

www.badgerandblade.com

May I?

Well I certainly have no issues! Welcome to the zoo!

 

[JAHE]

Well I certainly have no issues! Welcome to the zoo!

Great! And I am very sorry for being so late to the party...

 

[Klinker]

My preferred handle for the R41 is the iKon OSS

RazoRock Pre Barba Pre Shave Gel
Muhle R41.iKon OSS Handle
Personna Platinum Chrome Israeli Red (4)
Yaqi Ruby Handle 24mm 2-Band Badger
RazoRock XXX Italian Shaving Soap
Old Spice Cologne Original

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[NicksDad]

May I please join? I love my R41!

The Mühle R41 (Twist) is the BEST razor in the WORLD!

Okay, I might be overstating a bit, but I’m really very pleased with this razor. My first shave with it was Monday night (fresh Astra SP, Proraso Red) and I thought it shaved at least as well as my other razors (DE89, 34C, and SLOC), though I was too nervous to push the limits with it. I stood...

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Klinker]

R41 Unleashed

Pre' De Provence Artisanal French Soap lather and rinse
Muhle R41.iKon OSS Handle
Gillette Nacet Stainless (1)
Yaqi Moka Express 26mm 2-Band Badger
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Shaving Soap
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Aftershave Splash

 

[camoloc]

please kindly accept my application to the order of the Zookeepers.

a couple of weeks now in using daily with the exception of Single Edge Sundays

i love the R103.

I'm thoroughly convinced this is the apparatus I've been looking for. as luck would have it.......it only took me 4 or 5 razors in to figure this out!

respectfully,

camo

 

[camoloc]

Das Tier this morn with fresh Feather.

camo