Thanks so much for watching Steve!! Really appreciate you man. So glad to hear you're also a fan of the r41. I could not agree more. It's just super efficient and shaves amazing. Nothing to be afraid of. Happy to hear you're enjoying it. You're welcome, and hope you have a great weekend!
Hey Justin! Thanks so much for watching brother. I always appreciate your support and kind words on my content. Yeah, you're totally not kidding. To say it's satisfying is an understatement. I want to get back to shaving every day/every other day to make use of all my great soaps and scents :). You have a great week man! Hope all is well!
@@DoubleAshaves you’re most welcome my man! I did the same, couldn’t remember the last time I shaved until today, felt good to scrape it off, now I have to try to get back in the rhythm.
For 10 days beard shave, Mühle R41 can be efficient. But always nervous with that razor. Captain Joe after shave splash bottle looks nice & unique. Cavendish is one of my favorite tobacco scent soap. Tobacco scent is classic, and cherry note is so sweet! Congratulations on no nick & cut safe shave, Aaron! Have a great week!
Hi Hoon! Thanks so much for watching and the kind words! I appreciate it! Yes, the r41 is extremely efficient, but is also super aggressive. It's not a razor I would want to use as a daily driver. Love the captain joe bottle! More artisans should have cool bottles like this. Glad you also like cavendish! It's a really great scent, I agree. Love the cherry tobacco accord. Thanks again Hoon and have a great week!
Thanks so much for watching! Very happy to hear you’re also an r41 user! Yeah, isn’t it something? It’s pretty much my favorite razor now. Incredibly efficient. Have a great weekend and Christmas!
The Cavendish sounds great. Love the R41/Feather combo. Really took that down with no problem. Well done. I often use Feather but don't have a R41. We're heading to West Virginia this Friday for a couple days. It'll be nice to get away. Finally found a sitter for my Boston Terrier, Ace. Great shave as always. Like you say, no reason to fear the Feather or an aggressive razor. Just pay attention and take it slow. Once again my man, well done.
Hey my friend! Thanks so much for your continued time and support on my content! Means a lot to me man. Really happy to see you've been enjoying the videos! Cavendish is great is you're into tobacco scents. Never seen anyone who doesn't like it. Yeah, I'm pleasantly surprised with the r41 feather combo. I thought it was gonna wreck my face, but now I can't wait to use it again. It's perfect for my coarse hair type. I'm in this hobby for comfort and not speed, so taking it slow is always my route. Glad you feel the same. I've driven through WV but never stayed there. It's beautiful though, I hope you have fun there. I want to go to the national park they just made there (New River Gorge). Looks amazing. Enjoy your trip and your week!!
Hey Robert! Thanks so much for watching my shave! Always appreciate your support and kind words, my friend! Yeah, the R41 took care of this growth so easily :). It's a fantastic razor and I am very pleasantly surprised with it. Thought it would cut me up more, but it feels just right for my coarse hair type. Can't wait to use it again! You have a great day too man! Hope all is well over there!
Cavendish is hands down my favorite scent and set. I have CK1 as well and it's perfect. I'm not looking forward to having to use CK6 but I get that having multiple bases is a pain but hopefully he will reconsider. The aftershave is spectacular. The scent is perfect and the skin feel is second to none for my face. I know even without trying it that the R41 isn't for me. I'm not into aggressive razors anyway so no big deal. Excellent shave. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Eric! Thanks so much for your continued support and time. It’s very much appreciated. Yeah, cavendish is a great scent I agree. It’s always a safe choice in my book. Yeah from a business perspective I get why he would phase out ck1. Still a bummer but ck6 is good stuff. In my opinion it’s easier to lather than ck1 which is good. I always double his splashes as colognes on days where I don’t shave because of the scent strength. No need for the edt when the splash scents last so long. I’ll tell you right now, I wouldn’t use the r41 as a daily driver. It requires you to go slow and focus a lot. Which i wouldn’t be in the mood for a lot. But im happy I have it in the den for kicks and giggles. It mowes down the hair like no other. Have a great weekend man!
I've had a Muhle R41 for yrs, never once was i inclined to use a feather blade in it.With it's aggressive nature I can use any blade and get a very close shave. I'll save my Feathers for less aggressive razors like the Merkur34c..
Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, you have a solid point here. I've been using the r41 a ton since this video, and you're spot on that any blade in this bad boy can produce a fine shave. Although I had a bad experience with Treet 7 Day blades and had to switch to astra greens. Don't know what that's about. Really the only blade that's given me issues. I also agree that feathers in mild razors is a great mix. Takes it up just a step. Have a great week and thanks for subscribing!
Hi Aaron. Great shave. You tamed the beast. I don’t have this razor but I do have Cavendish. It is one of my favorites from PAA. I did notice they no longer have CK1. I see a few new soaps on there and I also noticed they no longer have Clown Fruit. Have a nice evening.
Thanks so much for watching Lee! Appreciate your time and the kind words man. This razor was a pleasant surprise. I actually love it, it's perfect for my hair type. Happy to hear you're also a cavendish fan. I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't like it. It's just awesome smelling. Yeah so PAA has many seasonal soaps, so that's why you're not seeing clown fruit right now. He releases that one in October, so be on the lookout around then. You would love it, it's a favorite of mine. Hope you have a great evening as well!
Thank you brother for stopping by to watch!! Always appreciate you my dude. Yeah, I think more artisans should make neat aftershave bottles. Too many boring ones. The shaving artisans should take notes from the cologne guys haha. Have a great night bro!!
Well done indeed Aaron brilliant shave! I just used the R41 for the first time this evening in the chrome black version also OMG! Has to be the most aggressive razor I have used did a 3 pass probably didn’t need to couple of wee nicks on the neck but just took my time you don’t half feel that blade used the Muhle blade that came with it I’m that used to using my 6s my go to Razor.i also have Cavendish soap and splash it’s a great scent and the splash stays with you for a good bit of the day.cheers and all the best to you 🙂🙌
Thanks so much for watching Michael! Very happy to hear you enjoyed your first experience with the r41! It’s crazy efficient, it’s become one of my favorite razors of all time! I frequently cut a few cuts on the neck when I use it, but that doesn’t bother me. Happy to hear you like cavendish! One of my favorites from PAA! Might get the edp cologne at some point, but they are expensive. Have a great weekend!
Excellent shave, man! Looks like it really mowed it down with ease! I gotta pick an R41 up at some point, I think it would work well with my coarse hair also! Cavendish sounds awesome, that’s one PAA scent that I still haven’t gotten my nose on. Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for watching Matt! Always appreciate you stopping by man. Yeah, I kept thinking this razor would work well for you since we have similar hair type and shaving habits. I actually really love it, I can't wait to use it again. Cavendish is right up your alley, it's a great scent. One of my favorites in my den for sure. Hope you have a great day man!
Thanks for the video! I recently purchased an R41 head that I've paired with a Razorock Bulldog handle. It certainly makes for a hefty beast of a razor. Still getting my technique down, but the R41 has been more user-friendly than I anticipated (although like you said, the blade feel is significant).
Thanks so much for watching Joseph! And you’re very welcome! I appreciate you stopping by! I couldn’t agree more with you about the muhle r41. I’ve been using it frequently off camera ever since this video, and I love it. Definitely aggressive like you said, but at the same time a phenomenally performing razor for an experienced shaver. Glad you’re enjoying it man! Hope you have a great week!
Sorry I'm late! I like your channel and the building lather procedure on the face. This lather is close to my preference, heavy, dense, very creamy 🤩 The CK6 formula of course is even better! I have the Astra Planeta and recently I scored a Harvest Moon, a totally fall scent.
Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind words! I appreciate that! And I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying my content! Appreciate the support! Nowadays I find I’m kind of a lather snob 😂. But I just like getting the most out of my shaving soap. I agree ck-6 is crazy good, and is a noticeable upgrade from ck-1. Even though ck-1 is still a good base. Those are great scents. I absolutely love harvest moon, one of my favorites from PAA. Wish I saw more people using it. Have a great weekend!
Ah the 41, a great choice for a 10 days growth, I'm not into aggressive and lots of blade exposure razors myself but my beard is not coarse nor wiry, as always YMMV. I don't do well with Feather blades, I can only use Feather blades if I cork them first, the only blade I do that with. Makes sense for PAA (Doug) to consolidate his base to the more popular newer CK-6 formula, reduce the jar size to 4oz and reduce price to a more approachable US$19.95, although I'm not collecting PAA soaps myself, I'm reducing the number of brands I collect so I can use (show off) the ones I have more often during my soap rotation (my collection is still 150+ soaps). Take care Aaron!👍🤠
Hey Lawrie! Thanks so much for your time watching and continued support. Always appreciate you my friend! Yeah I figured it was a great time to review this bad boy since I took a few days off shaving. No surprise it took care of the hair no problem. Yeah I’ll tell you right now, it’s not a tool for everyone. I’m not familiar with corking blades, I’ll have to research that. But a lot of others say they don’t do well with feathers too. I can see why people would want a less aggressive blade. You’re right, it does make sense how Doug would use his new base only and reduce jar size. From a business perspective it makes total sense. Should’ve discussed that more in my video haha. I thought I had lots of soaps, but guys like you and Ben (soap thing) crush me haha. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m looking at those numbers later down the road though. Too many I want to try and not enough room. Take care my friend and hope all is well over there!
Thanks so much for watching! Agreed. When I first started wetshaving I thought you always had to do two or three passes to get a smooth shave. It’s amazing how this thing can attack all your hair in a single pass. Efficiency level is insane, it’s my favorite razor to use now. Have a great Christmas weekend!
Dude i feel you with the thick coarse hair ,my head is like Sand paper every morning lol i gotta shave it everyday and having the right blade means everything for me it's personna reds they cut better and on the jaw line especially cause it's hard sometimes with my jaw line i can't makes a double chin or it would be easy
Thanks so much for stopping by brother! Always appreciate you my man. Glad to see you're a fellow coarse hair guy haha. Never tried personna reds, thanks for putting them on my radar. Yeah dude I agree, the jaw line is always an awkward place for me to shave too. In the car mirror I always notice I miss a few hairs around there, it's annoying. Thanks again for watching bro, have a great week!
I don’t know if r41 and feather is good combination, I prefer to use feather with Merkur 23c and Astra with R41 R41 with feather gives me feeling I’m shaving with a straight razor
Thanks so much for watching man! Yeah I can see that. I’ve been using the r41 a lot since this video and I admit it’s a bit more comfortable to shave with a milder blade than a feathers. You’re right though feathers are great for milder razors. Have a good one brother and I appreciate your feedback.
Hey, Aaron! Great that you are making these videos! From what I see, my facial hairs should be close to yours: thick and coarse, and I usually shave every 2nd-3rd day. So, I want you suggestion: if I want something more aggressive than my Muhle R89 is (it is too mild for my beard), would you recommend the R41? Or should I rather look for something slightly milder? (A sidenote: I do wet shaving for 5 months now, so my skills may be far from ideal.) Cheers!
Thanks so much for watching Evgeny! Really appreciate your kind words! Very glad to hear you’re enjoying the content! Apologies for not responding right away to your comment. I’m not a razor expert by any means.I have a decent number of razors, but nowhere near some of the other guys in the hobby. Never used a muhle r89 before unfortunately. I will say the muhle r41 is pretty darn aggressive. It’s efficient for me but I wouldn’t use it as a daily driver. I’m a pretty experienced shaver and even I don’t feel super comfortable using it yet. Currently my favorite aggressive but comfortable razor head is the maggard v3a. I have it in the black, looks awesome. I love the way it shaves me. I urge you to go check it out, it’s also affordable. Hope this helps man! In the meantime I’ll see if I can think of another razor that I like. Cheers my friend!
I would also check out the Parker 26c razor. It’s an open comb that I find to be a good mid level aggressive. Also an affordable razor. For you though, maggard v3a would be my top recommendation.
You are a daring soul. I would never touch the R41 😅 I know better. With my skin type and my shave habits it would be a shred fest. Glad it went well for you. Great shave!
Thanks so much for stopping by to watch Ben! Appreciate the kind words man. Ha yeah, it’s been on my list forever and just had to snag it considering how cheap it is. This is not a razor I would use as a daily driver, or if I want an easy relaxing shave. It’s basically a “go real slow and hope you don’t shred your face” type shave. That being said, it took care of most of the hair even after the first pass. I’m happy I have it in the den now, just due to its ridiculousness. Have a great day man!
Thanks so much for watching Paul!! I very much appreciate your time and kind words. I appreciate your support very much! So glad to see you enjoyed the shave! I look forward to watching your shaves as well! Take care and have a good weekend.
Thanks so much for stopping by to watch! I appreciate it and the kind words. Happy to hear you've decided to get into the hobby. It's a fun, healthy hobby with a great community of people. So frankly I'm not the biggest razor expert. But I will tell you that if you're okay with spending a little more ($40 range) on a Merkur 34C, you will not regret it. It was my first razor and I still love using it now. It's very forgiving and feels effortless to shave with. But at the same time feels really comfortable. I know many others who have also started with it and still love it now. Another razor that is similar in design and price is the Edwin Jagger de86/89 (handle is the only difference). I find this one to be very similar to the merkur 34C and is another good beginner option. Hope this helps :)! Have a great day!
@@DoubleAshaves I really appreciate the in-depth response man. I will do a little research and figure out which one is better for me. Thank u once again, Aaron. Keep the great content coming!!
Well.. took your advice and went with the Edwin jagger de89, Aaron. Got it and 30 astra blades for $28 bucks. Will keep you updated on my impressions once it comes in. Thanks again man.
@@hewassuchaniceguy.7453 awesome to hear man! Great choice! I love my Edwin jagger de86 (same head but I have the rubber handle). It’s great for relaxing, forgiving shaves. I still use it frequently. You won’t be disappointed with it. Great choice with the Astras also, those are one of my favorite blades and a favorite of the community. Let me know how it goes! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for watching Larry! Yeah I agree, just going with the r41 head on a cheap razor handle is the way to go. Never tried the r89 though, but thanks for putting it on my radar. Hope you have a great week!
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Thanks for watching! Yeah, back when this razor was new to me, I was a bit overly cautious. But now I’m a lot more comfortable with it and it’s become my favorite razor of all time. Hope you have a great week!
I received mine today. Best double edge razor available. Not aggressive at all. Pure efficiency. One pass. No blood great video. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching Steve!! Really appreciate you man. So glad to hear you're also a fan of the r41. I could not agree more. It's just super efficient and shaves amazing. Nothing to be afraid of. Happy to hear you're enjoying it. You're welcome, and hope you have a great weekend!
Ye its not agressive when u do 1 pass
Feels good to low down a bunch of growth. Great shave Aaron, and have a good one!
Hey Justin! Thanks so much for watching brother. I always appreciate your support and kind words on my content. Yeah, you're totally not kidding. To say it's satisfying is an understatement. I want to get back to shaving every day/every other day to make use of all my great soaps and scents :). You have a great week man! Hope all is well!
@@DoubleAshaves you’re most welcome my man! I did the same, couldn’t remember the last time I shaved until today, felt good to scrape it off, now I have to try to get back in the rhythm.
For 10 days beard shave, Mühle R41 can be efficient. But always nervous with that razor.
Captain Joe after shave splash bottle looks nice & unique.
Cavendish is one of my favorite tobacco scent soap.
Tobacco scent is classic, and cherry note is so sweet!
Congratulations on no nick & cut safe shave, Aaron!
Have a great week!
Hi Hoon! Thanks so much for watching and the kind words! I appreciate it! Yes, the r41 is extremely efficient, but is also super aggressive. It's not a razor I would want to use as a daily driver. Love the captain joe bottle! More artisans should have cool bottles like this. Glad you also like cavendish! It's a really great scent, I agree. Love the cherry tobacco accord. Thanks again Hoon and have a great week!
Great video! I use the Muhle R41 with Feather blades every day. Very comfortable & does a GREAT job. 👍
Thanks so much for watching! Very happy to hear you’re also an r41 user! Yeah, isn’t it something? It’s pretty much my favorite razor now. Incredibly efficient. Have a great weekend and Christmas!
@@DoubleAshaves Thank-you & Merry Christmas to you & yours, too!🎄
The Cavendish sounds great. Love the R41/Feather combo. Really took that down with no problem. Well done. I often use Feather but don't have a R41. We're heading to West Virginia this Friday for a couple days. It'll be nice to get away. Finally found a sitter for my Boston Terrier, Ace. Great shave as always. Like you say, no reason to fear the Feather or an aggressive razor. Just pay attention and take it slow. Once again my man, well done.
Hey my friend! Thanks so much for your continued time and support on my content! Means a lot to me man. Really happy to see you've been enjoying the videos! Cavendish is great is you're into tobacco scents. Never seen anyone who doesn't like it. Yeah, I'm pleasantly surprised with the r41 feather combo. I thought it was gonna wreck my face, but now I can't wait to use it again. It's perfect for my coarse hair type. I'm in this hobby for comfort and not speed, so taking it slow is always my route. Glad you feel the same. I've driven through WV but never stayed there. It's beautiful though, I hope you have fun there. I want to go to the national park they just made there (New River Gorge). Looks amazing. Enjoy your trip and your week!!
Hi Aaron very nice shave! The R41 has no problem with the grow! Nice products, awesome lather! Have a great day!
Hey Robert! Thanks so much for watching my shave! Always appreciate your support and kind words, my friend! Yeah, the R41 took care of this growth so easily :). It's a fantastic razor and I am very pleasantly surprised with it. Thought it would cut me up more, but it feels just right for my coarse hair type. Can't wait to use it again! You have a great day too man! Hope all is well over there!
Cavendish is hands down my favorite scent and set. I have CK1 as well and it's perfect. I'm not looking forward to having to use CK6 but I get that having multiple bases is a pain but hopefully he will reconsider. The aftershave is spectacular. The scent is perfect and the skin feel is second to none for my face. I know even without trying it that the R41 isn't for me. I'm not into aggressive razors anyway so no big deal. Excellent shave. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Eric! Thanks so much for your continued support and time. It’s very much appreciated. Yeah, cavendish is a great scent I agree. It’s always a safe choice in my book. Yeah from a business perspective I get why he would phase out ck1. Still a bummer but ck6 is good stuff. In my opinion it’s easier to lather than ck1 which is good. I always double his splashes as colognes on days where I don’t shave because of the scent strength. No need for the edt when the splash scents last so long. I’ll tell you right now, I wouldn’t use the r41 as a daily driver. It requires you to go slow and focus a lot. Which i wouldn’t be in the mood for a lot. But im happy I have it in the den for kicks and giggles. It mowes down the hair like no other. Have a great weekend man!
I've had a Muhle R41 for yrs, never once was i inclined to use a feather blade in it.With it's aggressive nature I can use any blade and get a very close shave. I'll save my Feathers for less aggressive razors like the Merkur34c..
Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, you have a solid point here. I've been using the r41 a ton since this video, and you're spot on that any blade in this bad boy can produce a fine shave. Although I had a bad experience with Treet 7 Day blades and had to switch to astra greens. Don't know what that's about. Really the only blade that's given me issues. I also agree that feathers in mild razors is a great mix. Takes it up just a step. Have a great week and thanks for subscribing!
Hi Aaron. Great shave. You tamed the beast. I don’t have this razor but I do have Cavendish. It is one of my favorites from PAA. I did notice they no longer have CK1. I see a few new soaps on there and I also noticed they no longer have Clown Fruit. Have a nice evening.
Thanks so much for watching Lee! Appreciate your time and the kind words man. This razor was a pleasant surprise. I actually love it, it's perfect for my hair type. Happy to hear you're also a cavendish fan. I don't think I've met anyone who doesn't like it. It's just awesome smelling. Yeah so PAA has many seasonal soaps, so that's why you're not seeing clown fruit right now. He releases that one in October, so be on the lookout around then. You would love it, it's a favorite of mine. Hope you have a great evening as well!
Great shave and that aftershave bottle looks awesome 👌
Thank you brother for stopping by to watch!! Always appreciate you my dude. Yeah, I think more artisans should make neat aftershave bottles. Too many boring ones. The shaving artisans should take notes from the cologne guys haha. Have a great night bro!!
Well done indeed Aaron brilliant shave! I just used the R41 for the first time this evening in the chrome black version also OMG! Has to be the most aggressive razor I have used did a 3 pass probably didn’t need to couple of wee nicks on the neck but just took my time you don’t half feel that blade used the Muhle blade that came with it I’m that used to using my 6s my go to Razor.i also have Cavendish soap and splash it’s a great scent and the splash stays with you for a good bit of the day.cheers and all the best to you 🙂🙌
Thanks so much for watching Michael! Very happy to hear you enjoyed your first experience with the r41! It’s crazy efficient, it’s become one of my favorite razors of all time! I frequently cut a few cuts on the neck when I use it, but that doesn’t bother me. Happy to hear you like cavendish! One of my favorites from PAA! Might get the edp cologne at some point, but they are expensive. Have a great weekend!
Excellent shave, man! Looks like it really mowed it down with ease! I gotta pick an R41 up at some point, I think it would work well with my coarse hair also! Cavendish sounds awesome, that’s one PAA scent that I still haven’t gotten my nose on. Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for watching Matt! Always appreciate you stopping by man. Yeah, I kept thinking this razor would work well for you since we have similar hair type and shaving habits. I actually really love it, I can't wait to use it again. Cavendish is right up your alley, it's a great scent. One of my favorites in my den for sure. Hope you have a great day man!
Thanks for the video! I recently purchased an R41 head that I've paired with a Razorock Bulldog handle. It certainly makes for a hefty beast of a razor. Still getting my technique down, but the R41 has been more user-friendly than I anticipated (although like you said, the blade feel is significant).
Thanks so much for watching Joseph! And you’re very welcome! I appreciate you stopping by! I couldn’t agree more with you about the muhle r41. I’ve been using it frequently off camera ever since this video, and I love it. Definitely aggressive like you said, but at the same time a phenomenally performing razor for an experienced shaver. Glad you’re enjoying it man! Hope you have a great week!
Sorry I'm late! I like your channel and the building lather procedure on the face.
This lather is close to my preference, heavy, dense, very creamy 🤩
The CK6 formula of course is even better! I have the Astra Planeta and recently I scored a Harvest Moon, a totally fall scent.
Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind words! I appreciate that! And I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying my content! Appreciate the support! Nowadays I find I’m kind of a lather snob 😂. But I just like getting the most out of my shaving soap. I agree ck-6 is crazy good, and is a noticeable upgrade from ck-1. Even though ck-1 is still a good base. Those are great scents. I absolutely love harvest moon, one of my favorites from PAA. Wish I saw more people using it. Have a great weekend!
Ah the 41, a great choice for a 10 days growth, I'm not into aggressive and lots of blade exposure razors myself but my beard is not coarse nor wiry, as always YMMV. I don't do well with Feather blades, I can only use Feather blades if I cork them first, the only blade I do that with. Makes sense for PAA (Doug) to consolidate his base to the more popular newer CK-6 formula, reduce the jar size to 4oz and reduce price to a more approachable US$19.95, although I'm not collecting PAA soaps myself, I'm reducing the number of brands I collect so I can use (show off) the ones I have more often during my soap rotation (my collection is still 150+ soaps). Take care Aaron!👍🤠
Hey Lawrie! Thanks so much for your time watching and continued support. Always appreciate you my friend! Yeah I figured it was a great time to review this bad boy since I took a few days off shaving. No surprise it took care of the hair no problem. Yeah I’ll tell you right now, it’s not a tool for everyone. I’m not familiar with corking blades, I’ll have to research that. But a lot of others say they don’t do well with feathers too. I can see why people would want a less aggressive blade. You’re right, it does make sense how Doug would use his new base only and reduce jar size. From a business perspective it makes total sense. Should’ve discussed that more in my video haha. I thought I had lots of soaps, but guys like you and Ben (soap thing) crush me haha. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m looking at those numbers later down the road though. Too many I want to try and not enough room. Take care my friend and hope all is well over there!
This is the razor for people like me that just want to do one pass, it's all about efficiency
Thanks so much for watching! Agreed. When I first started wetshaving I thought you always had to do two or three passes to get a smooth shave. It’s amazing how this thing can attack all your hair in a single pass. Efficiency level is insane, it’s my favorite razor to use now. Have a great Christmas weekend!
Nah u can daily r41
Dude i feel you with the thick coarse hair ,my head is like Sand paper every morning lol i gotta shave it everyday and having the right blade means everything for me it's personna reds they cut better and on the jaw line especially cause it's hard sometimes with my jaw line i can't makes a double chin or it would be easy
Thanks so much for stopping by brother! Always appreciate you my man. Glad to see you're a fellow coarse hair guy haha. Never tried personna reds, thanks for putting them on my radar. Yeah dude I agree, the jaw line is always an awkward place for me to shave too. In the car mirror I always notice I miss a few hairs around there, it's annoying. Thanks again for watching bro, have a great week!
Terrific shave Aaron
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I very much appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a great weekend!
I don’t know if r41 and feather is good combination, I prefer to use feather with Merkur 23c and Astra with R41
R41 with feather gives me feeling I’m shaving with a straight razor
Thanks so much for watching man! Yeah I can see that. I’ve been using the r41 a lot since this video and I admit it’s a bit more comfortable to shave with a milder blade than a feathers. You’re right though feathers are great for milder razors. Have a good one brother and I appreciate your feedback.
Hey, Aaron! Great that you are making these videos!
From what I see, my facial hairs should be close to yours: thick and coarse, and I usually shave every 2nd-3rd day. So, I want you suggestion: if I want something more aggressive than my Muhle R89 is (it is too mild for my beard), would you recommend the R41? Or should I rather look for something slightly milder? (A sidenote: I do wet shaving for 5 months now, so my skills may be far from ideal.)
Cheers!
I would appreciate if you share your opinion on the razor more aggressive than r89 but less aggressive than r41.
Thanks so much for watching Evgeny! Really appreciate your kind words! Very glad to hear you’re enjoying the content! Apologies for not responding right away to your comment. I’m not a razor expert by any means.I have a decent number of razors, but nowhere near some of the other guys in the hobby. Never used a muhle r89 before unfortunately. I will say the muhle r41 is pretty darn aggressive. It’s efficient for me but I wouldn’t use it as a daily driver. I’m a pretty experienced shaver and even I don’t feel super comfortable using it yet. Currently my favorite aggressive but comfortable razor head is the maggard v3a. I have it in the black, looks awesome. I love the way it shaves me. I urge you to go check it out, it’s also affordable. Hope this helps man! In the meantime I’ll see if I can think of another razor that I like. Cheers my friend!
I would also check out the Parker 26c razor. It’s an open comb that I find to be a good mid level aggressive. Also an affordable razor. For you though, maggard v3a would be my top recommendation.
@@DoubleAshaves thank you so much for the recommendations, Aaron! I'll check them out. Cheers!
You are a daring soul. I would never touch the R41 😅 I know better. With my skin type and my shave habits it would be a shred fest. Glad it went well for you. Great shave!
Thanks so much for stopping by to watch Ben! Appreciate the kind words man. Ha yeah, it’s been on my list forever and just had to snag it considering how cheap it is. This is not a razor I would use as a daily driver, or if I want an easy relaxing shave. It’s basically a “go real slow and hope you don’t shred your face” type shave. That being said, it took care of most of the hair even after the first pass. I’m happy I have it in the den now, just due to its ridiculousness. Have a great day man!
great shave my friend, just gave you a sub. looking forward to the next video
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Thanks so much for watching Paul!! I very much appreciate your time and kind words. I appreciate your support very much! So glad to see you enjoyed the shave! I look forward to watching your shaves as well! Take care and have a good weekend.
Great shave Aaron. Just getting started in the hobby. Can you suggest a beginner razor in the $20-$25 range? Thanks brother
Thanks so much for stopping by to watch! I appreciate it and the kind words. Happy to hear you've decided to get into the hobby. It's a fun, healthy hobby with a great community of people. So frankly I'm not the biggest razor expert. But I will tell you that if you're okay with spending a little more ($40 range) on a Merkur 34C, you will not regret it. It was my first razor and I still love using it now. It's very forgiving and feels effortless to shave with. But at the same time feels really comfortable. I know many others who have also started with it and still love it now. Another razor that is similar in design and price is the Edwin Jagger de86/89 (handle is the only difference). I find this one to be very similar to the merkur 34C and is another good beginner option. Hope this helps :)! Have a great day!
@@DoubleAshaves I really appreciate the in-depth response man. I will do a little research and figure out which one is better for me. Thank u once again, Aaron. Keep the great content coming!!
@@hewassuchaniceguy.7453 Absolutely man! And you're quite welcome! Appreciate the encouragement, it means a lot. Good luck with the research!
Well.. took your advice and went with the Edwin jagger de89, Aaron. Got it and 30 astra blades for $28 bucks. Will keep you updated on my impressions once it comes in. Thanks again man.
@@hewassuchaniceguy.7453 awesome to hear man! Great choice! I love my Edwin jagger de86 (same head but I have the rubber handle). It’s great for relaxing, forgiving shaves. I still use it frequently. You won’t be disappointed with it. Great choice with the Astras also, those are one of my favorite blades and a favorite of the community. Let me know how it goes! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
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lol you’re not the first person to say that. I can’t say I don’t agree with you :)! Thanks for the laughs and hope you enjoy your day!
Ah shure the good old safety razor will only laught at ten day stubble it shaved a full beard off me no problem.
thanks so much for watching man! That's crazy haha, I can imagine how the r41 could attack an entire beard. It's a damn good shaver. Have a great day!
$ 40 CHEAP Muhle r89 safety razor WITH Muhle r89 or R41 HEAD ONLY WITH IKON HANDLE better shave Your mileage may vary? wheelchair larry
Thanks for watching Larry! Yeah I agree, just going with the r41 head on a cheap razor handle is the way to go. Never tried the r89 though, but thanks for putting it on my radar. Hope you have a great week!
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your hands your skin your lips everywhere are shaking :)) don t afraid so much bro.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, back when this razor was new to me, I was a bit overly cautious. But now I’m a lot more comfortable with it and it’s become my favorite razor of all time. Hope you have a great week!
@@DoubleAshaves enjoy ☺️ thanks for beautiful videos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼