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Muhle R41 Grande and R41 2011

Sergio70

Sergio70

Guys i i have a question:

Does the Muhle head on the R41 Grande and R41 2011 model are the same? im talking about agressiveness or efectiveness (whatever you call it)

Thanks
 
Codfish

Codfish

itsmedave said:
The heads are the same. The R41 Grande to me was way too aggressive due to the added heft.
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That's interesting. I posted an early review of the R41, and was planning on doing an evaluation of the Grande as well. After three weeks of testing, I can't find any difference between them when it comes to shave performance. I guess I'll keep trying.:confused1

It's surprised me, since the difference between the Merkur HD and 38C were obvious on the first shave.
 
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itsmedave

Codfish said:
That's interesting. I posted an early review of the R41, and was planning on doing an evaluation of the Grande as well. After three weeks of testing, I can't find any difference between them when it comes to shave performance. I guess I'll keep trying.:confused1

It's surprised me, since the difference between the Merkur HD and 38C were obvious on the first shave.
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The few shaves I had with the Grande gave me irritation. The only thing I can figure is that it was because the handle was heavier.
 
theologist

theologist

I was a bit disappointed in the Grande. I liked the little extra length, but the additional diameter made it feel a little chunky. I'm keeping it for now, but prefer the original. My ideal would be about 1cm longer and with a bit of good-grip, diamond pattern on the handle, but no extra girth!
 
Codfish

Codfish

itsmedave said:
The few shaves I had with the Grande gave me irritation. The only thing I can figure is that it was because the handle was heavier.
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For me, the length of the handle makes is less manueverable. That can be a problem, too, if the length makes maintaining the correct angle more difficult.
 
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Acmemfg

Acmemfg

Anyone wanting to swap my handle from a 2011 R41 (regular) in return for your Grande handle, please feel free to contact me
 
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itsmedave

Codfish said:
For me, the length of the handle makes is less manueverable. That can be a problem, too, if the length makes maintaining the correct angle more difficult.
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Now that you mention it, that hit the nail on the head. Codfish convinced me to buy an R41 in the first place.
 
vocalistbob

vocalistbob

I have used both R41's and I have to agree that the Grande is a bit less maneuverable. I think this is generally true on all razors; a longer, heavier handle generally provides extra control over the amount of pressure used, but a shorter handle generally provides better maneuverability.
 
Codfish

Codfish

VladTepes said:
None of this helps me decide which one I should get.... :a52:
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If you don't have VERY large hands, and don't normally have a known preference for big handles (which I normally do), get the standard R41. After you've mastered it, PM me for the loan of the GRANDE handle.
 
Icebear

Icebear

Hi folks,

I haven't seen a R41 Grande, so I I don't know if the difference is just a longer handle. I don't like the Muehle handle anyway and use a bulldog with the R41 new head. For me it's perfect.
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