R41: Has anyone at Edwin Jagger actually used it?

[Kevan]

I ask because THIS is part of their description on their website:

These razors will be ideal for anyone who prefers that 'designer stubble' or 'just out of bed' look!

The idea is that the 'open' comb edge to the razor lifts the longer beard hair and then trims off the hair ends to leave a tidy unshaven appearance.

Ummmm, I think someone over there is confused. The first paragraph is accurate, as Muhle itself said that the R41 is ideal for those who sport 3-day stubble. But what's with that 2nd sentence?

[KM-instructor]

That's hilarious and supremely dumb to make such a statement without at least trying it out first. Its a razor that can make veneer out of oak trees..

[Kevan]

First and second sentences, I guess added by EJ. The rest is Muhle's text.

http://theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/R41||@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20edge%20razors@bMuhle|0|user||3|

Should we tell them? On the one hand, it's so funny to actually read that; on another, I do feel sorry for some poor guy who might buy the R41 expecting a beard trimmer.

[KM-instructor]

Dang I can see it now, someone buys it for that 80's designer stubble only to end up with a skin graft.

They might want to think about re phrasing this info, because in this day and age i can see someone sueing them.

[Topgumby]

There was a post on another section of the forum from a guy asking if the open comb design was meant for trimming the beard.

Wonder if that's related?

[Codfish]

Umm...I'd like to buy a clue.

What are you guys talking about? How about a link?

[Mike H]

Umm...I'd like to buy a clue.

What are you guys talking about? How about a link?

See Post #3
http://theenglishshavingcompany.com (http://theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/R41%7C%7C@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20edge%20razors@bMuhle%7C0%7Cuser%7C%7C3 %7C)

[DamnFineBob]

Clearly that description was written by a woman... or a man with a beard... or Gillette!

[Stubblefield]

Clearly that description was written by a woman... or a man with a beard... or Gillette!or a woman with a beard. No, wait.

[Comfortably_Numb]

That's hilarious and supremely dumb to make such a statement without at least trying it out first. Its a razor that can make veneer out of oak trees..

:thumbup:

[Mike H]

Hey, they changed it already. Good for them.


The safety razor with an open tooth comb is for well practised wet shavers; the construction, which features a special blade angle, allows vigorous, very direct shaving technique (some may call it aggressive).
As with closed comb safety razors the curved blade is exposed and clamped in place by the curvature of the top. The open comb razor ensure that cut stubble and shaving preparation are cleared away during the shave. Thus the cutting edge is kept free of residues which makes subsequent cleaning easier.

During shaving, the safety razor should at first be drawn across the skin without applying any pressure at all. Shaving with the grain is often sufficient and renders a second shave in the opposite direction unnecessary. The skin should be stretched taut or tight at all times.

[KM-instructor]

No S*** the power of the voice maybe.
The new open comb safety razor is intended for men with a denser, stronger beard growth. These razors will be ideal for anyone who prefers that 'designer stubble' or 'just out of bed' look!

The idea is that the 'open' comb edge to the razor lifts the longer beard hair and then trims off the hair ends to leave a tidy unshaven appearance.
The safety razor with an open tooth comb is for well practised wet shavers; the construction, which features a special blade angle, allows vigorous, very direct shaving technique (some may call it aggressive).
As with closed comb safety razors the curved blade is exposed and clamped in place by the curvature of the top. The open comb razor ensure that cut stubble and shaving preparation are cleared away during the shave. Thus the cutting edge is kept free of residues which makes subsequent cleaning easier.

During shaving, the safety razor should at first be drawn across the skin without applying any pressure at all. Shaving with the grain is often sufficient and renders a second shave in the opposite direction unnecessary. The skin should be stretched taut or tight at all times.



Hey, they changed it already. Good for them.


The safety razor with an open tooth comb is for well practised wet shavers; the construction, which features a special blade angle, allows vigorous, very direct shaving technique (some may call it aggressive).
As with closed comb safety razors the curved blade is exposed and clamped in place by the curvature of the top. The open comb razor ensure that cut stubble and shaving preparation are cleared away during the shave. Thus the cutting edge is kept free of residues which makes subsequent cleaning easier.

During shaving, the safety razor should at first be drawn across the skin without applying any pressure at all. Shaving with the grain is often sufficient and renders a second shave in the opposite direction unnecessary. The skin should be stretched taut or tight at all times.

[Mike H]

No S*** the power of the voice maybe.
The new open comb safety razor is intended for men with a denser, stronger beard growth. These razors will be ideal for anyone who prefers that 'designer stubble' or 'just out of bed' look!

The idea is that the 'open' comb edge to the razor lifts the longer beard hair and then trims off the hair ends to leave a tidy unshaven appearance.


I dont remember seeing that before....

Where did they get that idea?