The Muhle Beast

I've been happily using a Muhle R89 for ages. Nice and effortless shaves. After lurking in this sub I bought the R41 head, even though it was referred to as a beast or whatever. I did not realize how different the razors can actually be before the R41 actually touched my cheek the first time. I don't know how else to describe the feeling, but it actually felt aggressive, though not in a bad way. The R89 is rounded and feels almost soft in comparison.

While I forst described the R89 shaves as effortless, the R41 was more so. With no pressure the blade glides wonderfully and leaves nothing behind. While I tend to only shabe with the grain I had to go and try against the grain. Here, the aggressiveness of the blade really felt a bit uncomfortable even, although as I said, I donçt regularly do this.

All in all the difference is huge. Time will tell if I like this or maybe I will sample something in between next.

Astra platinum as a blade.