Thread: new Muhles

Hi,

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Muhle R41 and the R101 and R102, other than the handle? I'm interested in trying an open-comb razor and I've heard (read) good things about the R41.

Thanks,

Ed

The R41 is different from the R101 and R102.

The R101, R102 have the same head (you can buy either open or closed). The handle color (black vs. white) is the difference in model number.

The R41 is an entirely different razor. It is more of a hybrid comb. It is widely recognized as the most aggressive DE on the market today. If you have never tried an open comb, you may not want to start with the R41.
I like aggressive DEs and the R41 is aggressive as aggressive gets in DEs. I love mine! So if that's what you're looking for, you won't be disappointed.


Hope that helps.

Originally Posted by PFunkDaddy

The R41 is different from the R101 and R102.

The R101, R102 have the same head (you can buy either open or closed). The handle color (black vs. white) is the difference in model number.

The R41 is an entirely different razor. It is more of a hybrid comb. It is widely recognized as the most aggressive DE on the market today. If you have never tried an open comb, you may not want to start with the R41.
I like aggressive DEs and the R41 is aggressive as aggressive gets in DEs. I love mine! So if that's what you're looking for, you won't be disappointed.


Hope that helps.

So, the R101 and 102, with open comb, are still not as aggresive as the R41?

Originally Posted by Foxhill

So, the R101 and 102, with open comb, are still not as aggresive as the R41?

No DE on the market of today or yesterday is as aggressive as the R-41.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

No DE on the market of today or yesterday is as aggressive as the R-41.

From my experience using the R-41, thebigspender speaks the truth. When shaving with that whisker whacker, prep your face as if you were about to shave with a straight razor.

Then use the most delicate of pressure on your face to shave with the razor.

Doing so will spare you from suffering many weepers while shaving.

Thanks, guys. I currently have the EJ DE89 which is a great razor, but sometimes leaves me with a shave that's a bit "lacking". Overall it's very good, but sometimes, I just want something a bit more. Granted, I only use it when I'm traveling anyway, and stick with a straight the rest of the time. Maybe my curiosity is getting the best of me, I don't know.

+1 on the above.

The r41 is a de that is truly as close of a shave. It's like using a straight but in a de