Rumor: competition for the R41?

**Icebear** · 03-19-2012, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by insomniac

This the razor in question?

Attachment 229724

The head geometry looks very much like the Weber, just w/o the DLC coating. Also the slim handle looks like the Weber to me.
See photo #31
http://www.weberrazor.com/portfolio/sample-photos

**OldGreyGuy** · 03-19-2012, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Icebear

The head geometry looks very much like the Weber, just w/o the DLC coating.
Also the slim handle looks similar, see pic#31

http://www.weberrazor.com/portfolio/sample-photos

Thanks for that, it looks very, very, very similar to me too.

**Viseguy** · 03-19-2012, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

A few weeks ago Viseguy mentioned the same razor in the R41 combined thread here. It looks like an interesting razor...he calls it "the claw"....price is very fair, I'm curious who makes it for them...

Yes, the Mariner head + Bob's Razor Works Improved handle = The Claw. It's a wonderful combination, actually.

Nice review, Cod! Will be interested to hear your impressions after you've lived with it for a while.

**salazch12** · 03-19-2012, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by turtle

I laughed so hard when I saw this.

As for competition, there is such a razor. It's a straight razor!

**cb91710** · 03-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by salazch12

As for competition, there is such a razor. It's a straight razor!

Nahh...

I've NEVER drawn as much blood with a straight as I did with an R41 and a Derby.

Though I did do a number on my headshave last night. I tried to push the Fusion two shaves too far.

**Azarius** · 03-19-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by bluesbishop

A few weeks ago Viseguy mentioned the same razor in the R41 combined thread here. It looks like an interesting razor...he calls it "the claw"....price is very fair, I'm curious who makes it for them...

I thought that the NYSC razors where made by the same Taiwanese company as the Sabi, and their cheap line was made by Weishi.

I don't care where a razor is made as long as it shaves good, and has a nice finish.

**Debrushman** · 03-20-2012, 03:31 AM

Yes its called the Futur, and its no competition. The Futur is way more aggressive and a great shaver.

**ERVARGASNY** · 03-20-2012, 05:41 AM

Wow, you have some Big Cojone's, best of luck to you Bro, let us know how it goes.

**LittleLebowski** · 03-20-2012, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Debrushman

Yes its called the Futur, and its no competition. The Futur is way more aggressive and a great shaver.

You've tried both and say that the Futur is more aggressive than the '11 R41?

**Codfish** · 03-20-2012, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Debrushman

Yes its called the Futur, and its no competition. The Futur is way more aggressive and a great shaver.

I've grown weary of arguments that "my _____ is (better, bigger, scarier) than yours. Please save them for another thread. This about the Mariner, NOT the biggest, baddest you ever used.

**LittleLebowski** · 03-20-2012, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Codfish

I've grown a little tired of the argument that "my _____ is (better, bigger, scarier) than yours. Please save it for another thread.

I am very certain he hasn't tried the R41.

**Codfish** · 03-20-2012, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by LittleLebowski

I am very certain he hasn't tried the R41.

No matter. I'm not looking for a pissing contest here. There are members who are genuinely interested in aggressive razors who don't want to see this degenerate into endless chest-thumping. Move the bickering elsewhere, please.

**Codfish** · 03-20-2012, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Viseguy

Yes, the Mariner head + Bob's Razor Works Improved handle = The Claw. It's a wonderful combination, actually.

Nice review, Cod! Will be interested to hear your impressions after you've lived with it for a while.

What's your take on the Mariner, Vise?

**Codfish** · 03-20-2012, 08:14 AM

I took my time today and completed my standard 4-pass shave in my usual time frame. Everything else regarding prep, soap/cream, brush, water temperature, pressure (none) and angle were standard, too.

I have to say I like this razor. BBS at the end. I even tested for irritation in the same way I did in my R41 review (Booster's followed by Tagac cologne). No irritation. None at all.

The Mariner is easy to use and very effective, IMO. It does not give me a sense of blade flex, like the R41 does. It's just solid and substantial in my hands and feels very natural. The resulting shave quality is top-notch!

It may not have the elegance of a Mühle razor, but it does have a certain steampunk flare. It certainly is a solid performer.

I'll do a shave #3 post tomorrow, and save further posts until my 30-day review.

**mmack66** · 03-20-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Codfish

I've grown a little tired of the argument that "my _____ is (better, bigger, scarier) than yours. Please save it for another thread.

You mean like this thread, that you started?

**Codfish** · 03-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by mmack66

You mean like this thread, that you started?

Not here. Take it outside, fellas. This thread is about the Mariner.

**LittleLebowski** · 03-20-2012, 11:13 AM

OK, I'm about ready to order..... Need to look at the Weber.

**luvmysuper** · 03-20-2012, 12:24 PM

Gents, the OP is looking for input regarding this particular razor.
If you have experience ith this razor and would like to comment in as far as its aggressiveness when compared to the Future or the R41 please do so.
It's kind of childish to compare this razor to another if you have not tried this razor, the comparison is useless and has no value.