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MÜHLE TRADITIONAL R41 Double Edge Safety Razor (Open Comb) For Men - Perfect for Every Day Use, Barbershop Quality Close Smooth Shave
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Brand | M MÜHLE |
Number of Blades | 1 |
Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
Skin Type | All |
Number of Items | 1 |
About this item
- THE HANDLE: We design all of our products to be long-lasting, and this handle is no exception. The modern handle options include classic chrome, rose-gold metal, faux tortoiseshell, and black chrome.
- CLASSIC OPEN RAZOR: Grooming has never felt more nostalgic. This classic safety razor head has an open tooth comb design developed to give the closest shave. The teeth, whilst not sharp, effectively channel beard and hair to the blade, whilst allowing more lather to remain on the face.
- RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE: For the cleanest shave, it is always recommended to keep the skin pulled taut and the blade should be drawn across the skin without applying any pressure at all. Shaving with the grain will have the best results.
- MÜHLE DIFFERENCE: Our actions are driven by an affinity with nature and a desire for the very highest quality. Expert know-how and pioneering spirit flow into every product, whether it be a handcrafted unique item or serially produced goods.
- SUSTAINABILITY: As a member of the Environmental Alliance of Saxony we are committed to sustainability and cooperate with suppliers who uphold the same high standards. Our products come completely without plastic.
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Product Description
How to use:
- With clean, dry hands, unscrew safety razor into three parts, drop blade over pins and reassemble
- Apply shaving cream or shaving soap to beard hair
- Hold the razor at an angle (approx. 30°) to the skin
- Use short, straight, downward strokes to remove beard hair
- Shave in direction of beard hair growth
- Reapply shaving cream and repeat, this time shaving across the beard grain
MÜHLE TRADITIONAL Open Comb Safety Razor
Open comb - Ideal for experienced wet shaving techniques
Long lasting and corrosion-resistant, this MÜHLE safety razor provides peerless quality and longevity. A premium product that produces a distinctly close and comfortable wet shave.
A double edge safety razor from the TRADITIONAL series. Shaving accessories for experts and those who want to become experts.
Why use a safety razor?
- Achieve the closest, smoothest shave possible
- Safety razor blades exfoliate the skin, limiting razor irritation
- Plastic-free shaving solution, kind to the environment
- Very low cost-per-shave as each shave will cost only a few pence
MÜHLE Shaving Culture
For over 75 years, MÜHLE have designed, developed and manufactured the finest quality shaving products from family owned premises in historic Saxony, northern Germany. Today, MÜHLE razors, brushes and accessories are used by shaving enthusiasts the world over.
Designed & manufactured in Germany
During 1945, at a factory in Saxony, northern Germany, the MÜHLE Shaving Culture was born.
For three generations, a skilled workforce has handcrafted the finest shaving tools for discerning gentlemen who demand the best wet shaving experience.
Today, the Mühle Shaving Culture is committed to maintaining the high standards, dedication and pioneering developments of the past, as we continue to educate the ritual of the best wet shave.
Choose your own razor design & shaving style
Your choice of razor falls into three types of blade category;
- Gillette Mach3 multi-blade razor: The most popular type of razor in the shaving market, comprising of 3 blades in a plastic cartridge and ideal for a good no-frills shave. Each cartridge will yield 4-6 shaves.
- Gillette Fusion multi-blade razor: Comprising of 5 blades in a plastic cartridge and a precision trimmer for beard sculpting, Fusion razors offer a closer shave and each cartridge can last for up to 10 shaves.
- Double edge safety razor: Favoured by shaving enthusiasts for the closest possible shave and by eco-conscious wet shavers as a plastic-free shaving option. Furthermore, the ongoing costs of shaving with a safety razor is extremely low.
Your shaving brush - the centerpiece of wet shaving
For the most comfortable wet shave, you must first soften your beard using a shaving brush and lather. Your shaving brush works the lather into your skin and prepares beard hair for shaving.
For decades, MÜHLE have manufactured the finest shaving brushes offering a wide range of ergonomic handles, in both traditional and modern designs.
Most importantly, is the choice of shaving brush hair. Choose from the most moisture absorbent natural badger hair shaving brushes, or the latest man-made synthetic fibre shaving brushes to assist with your wet shave.
MÜHLE Shaving Stands
It is important to look after your razor and shaving brush correctly and increase the longevity of your item. After each shave, your razor will need to be rinsed clean in preparation for your next shave. If you use a shaving brush, this will also need to be rinsed thoroughly and hung in an upside-down direction to dry. To achieve this, Mühle offer a range of stylish chrome plated shaving stands. Choose from:
- Single razor stand
- Single shaving brush stand
- Shaving set stand with shaving bowl (4-piece set)
- Shaving set stand without shaving bowl (3-piece set)
FACTORY
RAZORS
BRUSHES
STANDS
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 0.51 x 1.65 x 3.7 inches; 3.53 ounces
- Item model number : WU-MHL-R-41
- Department : Men
- UPC : 615843277535
- Manufacturer : M MÜHLE
- ASIN : B0047A6WLA
- Best Sellers Rank: #66,146 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #45 in Men's Safety Shaving Razors
- Customer Reviews:
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Craftsmanship | 4.6 | 4.9 | — | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
For beginners | 2.8 | 2.2 | — | 1.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
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number of blades | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
material | Plastic, Metal | Plastic, Metal, Resin | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic, Metal, Resin |
target gender | male | male | male | male | male | male |
skin type | All | — | — | — | All | All |
handle material | Metal | Plastic,Metal,Resin | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Metal |
weight | 0.1 kilograms | 120 grams | 0.1 kilograms | 40 grams | 0.01 kilograms | 120 grams |
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Customers like the quality, closeness and value of the shaver. For example, they mention it's an amazing blade, gives a close sand even sas. Some appreciate the value, and cut quality. That said, opinions are mixed on aggressiveness, ease of use, and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the razor. They say it is a top tier beast, with an amazing blade. They also say it makes for an awesome shave and is slick in the shower.
"...Best decision ever! I have been using it for 2 weeks now and get NO IRRITATION, NO BUMPS AND A CLOSE SMOOTH SHAVE...." Read more
"...The Feather is truly an amazing blade, my favorite in the Merkur, and in the Muhle it meets almost no resistance around the problematic chin area..." Read more
"...Overall the quality is nice. The blades lock into place in the head so you don't have to worry about blade movement. The finish is a shiny chrome...." Read more
"...This razor is an absolute, top tier beast. I could tell on the first swipe of the first pass that I'd been missing out, big time...." Read more
Customers like the closeness of the double-edge razor. They say it gives a close, smooth shave with only two passes. Some customers also mention that it's extremely aggressive and perfect for one-pass scrubbing. Overall, most are satisfied with the close slicing ability of the product.
"...I like having the opportunity for a close shave with the requirement of care and technique. That's why I bought it...." Read more
"...Same 3 piece design as the Merkur. I use Feather blades and it shaves so close that I want to try a straight edge razor because it feels like a..." Read more
"...Other than that, the Muhle R41 is the perfect razor. It shaves so close that, as the title of my review says, it's straight razoresque...." Read more
"...They lasted most of a decade without tarnishing and giving close shaves. The problem is that the heads stripped after so many blade changes...." Read more
Customers like the value of the razor. They say it's well worth the money, a great German made shave for the price, and a good product.
"...It is well worth the money I think and right now thinking one of the best shaves I have had...." Read more
"...Definitely worth every penny." Read more
"...Totally worth it for the closeness. I was surprised how noticeable the difference was from a standard safety razor." Read more
"...My only gripe about this razor is that it costs more than the others although the construction doesn't seem to be that much better...." Read more
Customers like the cut quality of the razor. They say that it cuts through with ease and is nearly impossible to cut yourself with. Some customers also mention that it has a few weepers, but no cuts or trauma.
"...The first shave I had a few 'weepers' but no cuts or trauma. The second was better as I got used to the feel but a little razor burn feeling after...." Read more
"...No nicks, no cuts, man you can really feel the blade though, right out there with nothing to protect you from your own ham-handed foolishness..." Read more
"...without much irritation, but with the tradeoff that it's far easier to cut yourself especially on your ankles, knees, and intimate areas (ouch)...." Read more
"...knew it was on a whole other level because it sliced right through my beard like nothing, no exaggeration...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the aggressiveness of the razor. Some mention that it's an aggressive razor that allows a wide range of angles 25-40 degrees, and gives a closer shave than their straight razor. Its reputation for being aggressive is well-earned, but for some, it' s not overly so. The open comb style is more aggressive, but gives s a close sve, and the blade definitely sticks out farther. However, others say that it is good, although significantly more aggressive than their previous razor.
"...With it's open comb design, the blade definitely sticks out farther. I've been shaving with a Merkur 180 for many years...." Read more
"...It is aggressive but not scarily so, and it is a few hours later at work and I am amazed at how baby bottom smooth my face is right now...." Read more
"...But please understand that this is a very forward razor with the intention of getting the most blade to skin contact I have ever shaved with...." Read more
"...Its reputation for being aggressive is well-earned, but for me, it's not overly so...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the razor. Some mention that it has a nice weight to it, while others say that the handle is too light. They also say that it requires a very light touch and keen attention to angle.
"...Also, this razor is heavier so I literally hold it with two fingers and let it glide across my face and it removes everything like a guillotine...." Read more
"...a feather blade, the stock handle was making it skip because the lack of weight, i switched it out with my bulldog handle and the razor was gliding..." Read more
"...Finally I like the weight of the handle. People complain it is too light - to the point where you'd think it was defective or something...." Read more
"Still getting the hang of if, good weight, nice feel, real close shave. I love it!!!!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention it's very easy to use as long as your technique is perfect, a very close shave with very little effort, and the blade feedback makes it very easy feel your way around the back of your head. However, others say it'd be challenging for beginners and take a bit of getting used to.
"...I found that shaving with the R41 is very easy and natural as long as you start slowly...." Read more
"...WARNING: This razor is most definitely not for beginners. It demands good technique, and is unforgiving- just ask my Adam's Apple...." Read more
"...Feeling that blade also makes precision tasks much easier, like getting sideburns the right length or getting all the hairs under your nose...." Read more
"...the best shave with the least amount of irritation but requires the most amount of time..." Read more
Customers find the maneuverability of the health personal care product to be too slippery to get a good grip. They also say the handle gets slippery when wet and is unstable in the hand.
"...I love the length and weight but it gets too slippery because the knurling is not very deep and is more about looks than function...." Read more
"...am not overly fond of the handle, which I find to be far too slippery to get a good grip with...." Read more
"...switched it out with my bulldog handle and the razor was gliding across my face so smoothly and effortlessly making quick work of my wiskers i..." Read more
"...I only gave it 4 starts because the handle gets slippery when wet. After my first shave, I swapped handles with my Merkur and it fits...." Read more
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I’ll start by saying I have ultra sensitive skin, very thick coarse hair and I have been wet shaving with a DE safety razor for about 1 year.
I have also used and will be comparing this R41 razor to the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements DOC Razor, the Merkur HD 34C, a Weishi Butterfly Safety Razor and an unknown model vintage 3-piece Gillette razor from the 70’s.
With all the other razors I mentioned, I experienced a lot of hair tugging, razor bumps and razor burns. No matter how much I slowed down and focused on technique, no matter what soap or cream I tried, no matter how much time I spent on my preshave and lather prep, no matter what blades I used, I got poor results and not that great of a shave either.
I kept thinking that because I have super sensitive skin I should try finding a good mild razor and I looked at the Merkur 34C HD and the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements DOC Razor because they both have very positive reviews and are reasonably popular amongst the wet shaving community. The Merkur 34C, for me, was little to no improvement over the cheap Weishi Butterfly Safety Razor and the vintage Gillette since it gave me consistent razor burn and tugging. The Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements DOC Razor was a decent improvement as it gave me much less razor burn but still have me lots of bumps on my neck and chin area (my trouble spots).
For those who think that I’m getting bad shaves using the Merkur and the PAADOC is due to me being reckless with my shaving, I would also like to stress that I DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE WHEN I SHAVE AND I GO VERY SLOWLY AND FOCUS.
So after about 4 months of razor burns and bumps I decided to try the opposite and go for an “aggressive” razor and found the Muhle R41. Best decision ever! I have been using it for 2 weeks now and get NO IRRITATION, NO BUMPS AND A CLOSE SMOOTH SHAVE. It goes against all logic that an “aggressive” razor would work so well for me but here is my theory on why.
I believe that “aggressive” is not the right term and that it should be called “efficient.” I only make 2 passes using the R41 (one with the grain and one across the grain) and all the hair is gone. With the other razors I had to make 4-5 passes to get a similar amount of hair off my face. Also, this razor is heavier so I literally hold it with two fingers and let it glide across my face and it removes everything like a guillotine.
Although I have tried many blades (listed bellow):
Gillette silver blue,
Gillette NACET,
Gillette 7 o’Clock Super Platinum,
Gillette 7 o’Clock sharpedge,
Kai Blades,
Wilkinson Sword, and
Personna Lab Blue.
I prefer using Polsilver and Feathers blades, with Astra blades being a worthy 3rd, place in my R41.
The R41 does require you to change up the way you hold your razor since most razors are supposed to be used at around 45 degrees to your face and this R41 is suggested to be used at around 30 degrees with your face meaning that you will have to use it at a much stepper angle. I think it help to imagine it such as if you start holding the R41 at a 90 degree angle to your face with the head of the razor flat against the skin and then you adjust the angle down ever so slightly.
I found that shaving with the R41 is very easy and natural as long as you start slowly. I shave with it daily and have not cut or nicked myself a single time in the last 2 weeks. I have also noticed a serious improvement in my skin with the irritation slowly fading away.
My one and only complaint about the R41 is the handle. I love the length and weight but it gets too slippery because the knurling is not very deep and is more about looks than function. I ordered both the Weber SS and the PAA SS Bomb Tip handles to fix this problem and will decide which feels better when they arrive sometime soon. But if you already have a handle that you love, since this is a standard 3 piece razor, just screw it on and you’re good to go.
Overall, if you have very sensitive skin and thick hair like I do, you should definitely try the R41. It is not as scary as all the reviews make it sound and it could make your shaves light years better if you actually use it right and feel comfortable using it. It can potentially cut you if you don’t handle it properly, but then again so can any razor. The Muhle R41 is officially my go to and favorite razor and I don’t see myself changing it out anytime soon.
...because I found that the r41 requires attention. No cavalier attitude with this one allowed. No multiple fast short passes over problem areas with this one, no, you want full lubrication/buffer for this.
You immediately feel the actual blade against your skin unlike mild razors like the 34. The Merkur allows many different angles and pressures but the R41 requires basically no pressure and a narrow angle range. The first shave I had a few 'weepers' but no cuts or trauma. The second was better as I got used to the feel but a little razor burn feeling after. No redness or trauma but a definite light burn feeling. A little moisturizer and time later and all fine. Great shave, one pass with the grain and one cross.
I think the very thin Feather edge might be a little 'skippy' for this level of un-suspended blade exposure. Not sure yet.
Overall after 5 shaves I'm happy with this. I like having the opportunity for a close shave with the requirement of care and technique. That's why I bought it.
I also like the open comb format that allows lots of cream to the blade v. the solid bar type razors that tend to wipe off the cream before the blade gets to it.
Finally I like the weight of the handle. People complain it is too light - to the point where you'd think it was defective or something. I don't get that. It is well balanced and I don't even notice the handle. But I'm used to the super short 34 handle anyway so I really 'choke up' on the R41.
Anyway that's my review. Great shave, possible to get a very close shave with technique in minimal passes, nice quality and finish.
Note that the R41 head is available separately (~$22) elsewhere if you already have a 3-piece razor handle you love.
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