Mühle is better known for their shaving brushes and safety razors, but years ago I found some Mühle 5/8 straight razors in a shaving store in Vienna, Austria. I did not expect much for the ridiculously low price of the equivalent of $65 (if memory serves me right), but the razor turned out to be quite capable. It was so good that I went back the next day and bought the remaining two they had in stock.
I doubt that they were made by Mühle, probably just Mühle branded, but whoever made them knew what he was doing. Going by design, craftsmanship, and how they shaved right out of the box, I even wondered whether these razors might have been made by Ralf Aust.
Mühle themselves seem have been toying for a while with the idea of a straight razor, but so far nothing serious has come off it.
And now this:
(Image courtesy Mühle)
A disposable blade straight razor.
With the exception of the Feather AC series (and similar designs) I am not a fan of ‘shavette’ type contraptions, most look flimsy, have a jerry-built blade retaining system, lack the necessary straight razor heft and are to my eyes more neck scrapers than serious razors.
But this one looks well designed, well made, with a blade holder made from 316L surgical steel and a handle made from anodised aluminium.
Mühle even publishes a manual, to keep customers who might transition from safety razors from hurting themselves: https://www.muehle-shaving.com/downloads/EN/Manual_ENTHUSIAST-PRO-en.pdf
Be that as it may, I became curious enough to order one and may report back when I have used it a few times.
The price is a bit steep, €190, about $205 or about half-way between a Feather SR and Feather DX, but the ability to use standard safety razor blades may turn out to be an advantage when travelling.
Well, I’ll find out soon enough how good it really is - and if I should not like it I still could use it as an overpriced neck scarper.
B.
I doubt that they were made by Mühle, probably just Mühle branded, but whoever made them knew what he was doing. Going by design, craftsmanship, and how they shaved right out of the box, I even wondered whether these razors might have been made by Ralf Aust.
Mühle themselves seem have been toying for a while with the idea of a straight razor, but so far nothing serious has come off it.
And now this:
MÜHLE Rasurkultur | Designserie ENTHUSIAST
ENTHUSIAST by MÜHLE | Razors for professionals and enthusiasts. Handmade. Exclusive. ➠ ORDER NOW !
www.muehle-shaving.com
(Image courtesy Mühle)
A disposable blade straight razor.
With the exception of the Feather AC series (and similar designs) I am not a fan of ‘shavette’ type contraptions, most look flimsy, have a jerry-built blade retaining system, lack the necessary straight razor heft and are to my eyes more neck scrapers than serious razors.
But this one looks well designed, well made, with a blade holder made from 316L surgical steel and a handle made from anodised aluminium.
Mühle even publishes a manual, to keep customers who might transition from safety razors from hurting themselves: https://www.muehle-shaving.com/downloads/EN/Manual_ENTHUSIAST-PRO-en.pdf
Be that as it may, I became curious enough to order one and may report back when I have used it a few times.
The price is a bit steep, €190, about $205 or about half-way between a Feather SR and Feather DX, but the ability to use standard safety razor blades may turn out to be an advantage when travelling.
Well, I’ll find out soon enough how good it really is - and if I should not like it I still could use it as an overpriced neck scarper.
B.
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