I want a Muhle but also want an open comb. bad for a first timer?

[gosiaopus1]

I would go for the Fatip Grande. That is aggressive but less so than the current R41. It is nice and old school, brass parts nicely plated. I can not stand all of these Zink potmetal concoctions regardless of how fancy they plate them. The fatip is very cheap for what it is. It has a handle a bit smaller and lighter than what is becoming the trend but you got to love it. Pre- 2011 Muehle has the fatip head.