Sometimes they show up on B-S-T, but they sell very fast there. You could try posting a want-to-buy notice.
Muhle R41,The combined thread
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Definitely, the newer version is a much more efficient razor, the old is still good, but just not as hungry for hair as the 2011.
The Joris and Feather are nice razors, but for an efficient shaving tool it is hard to beat the New R41 it really is, so sometimes expensive does not mean better.
Incredible prices and fast service. I ordered mine and they e-mailed me within four hours and said it has been shipped.
Sounds like I am too late, but the Muhle 99R razor at Fendrihan has the same open comb head as that of the Joris razor, though both the plating and handle are of lesser quality than that of the Joris.
http://www.fendrihan.com/classic-doubleedge-safety-razor-with-open-comb-p-923.html
http://www.fendrihan.com/classic-doubleedge-safety-razor-with-open-comb-p-923.html
Huh? There is higher quality plating than what's on the Muhle? Wow. That's hard to envision.
The Joris is just as aggressive and a bit smoother. But if the budget doesn't allow, either get the new R41 or find one of the oldest R41s with the FaTip head.
I must have bought the only two Joris razors that where kinda mild in comparison to the R41, all i know is the Muhle is more of an efficient razor regardless of cost., the only way they could make the Muhle better is if they build the same model in 100% stainless.
Interesting, I had the opposite experience. I compared the Muhle (2011) with the Joris and could not find any difference in terms of aggressiveness, while the Joris won the smoothness contest hands down. Even after 3 passes, the Muhle left whisker that the Joris would have taken away, and the Joris always felt smoother. I've been shaving with the Joris for over a year, so it's pretty easy for me to compare it's aggressiveness to another razor, especially an open comb.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Muhle R41 and hope that Muhle sell a lot of them. Joris are way too expensive for what you get and are in no way a good deal. Given the price I would recommend the R41 first.
I had the highest expectations of the Joris, and they are FANTASTIC razors no doubts about it they are keepers, the build is stunning the plating is wicked, I guess it was my luck to get the slightly milder versions not that mild naturally, but with the Muhle, I find it really gives me (natuarlly others opinions experiences will vary) but for me and my way of shaving it's the Orient express, however if it was for a gift and money was not such an issue the Joris is a sweetheart of a present to get, anyone of them as a gift has got to be bloody great to get.
I just took delivery of my R41, can't wait to give it a go tomorrow morning!
Mine arrived in the mail today. I've just started shaving with straights (one shave in...) and I finish off the shave with a DE and will continue doing so until my straight-technique improves.
As intimidating as the R41 is, I have a feeling it won't be too scary picking it up after putting down the cut-throat.
I'll let you all know how she feels.
As intimidating as the R41 is, I have a feeling it won't be too scary picking it up after putting down the cut-throat.
I'll let you all know how she feels.
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