Muhle R-41 London Titanium Birthday Shave

Through the kindness of a fellow DFS member from the UK I was able to obtain a Muhle R-41 Ti. He asked me if I wanted a specific number should it be available and I opted for # 073/100 since my birthday (today) brings me to 73 years on this earth. So though I received the R-41 on the 18th of the month I restrained myself and waited until today to kick the tires and take it out for a spin.

TBH it's too soon for me to give a final assessment, but I think it is a winner. I had a 3 day beard growth, got out my rarely used Chubby 2 with MDC Fougere to do the honors, and selected a brand new Feather blade. The shave was quite good, with no irritation or DNA lost. Two passes and smooth BBS all the way round. 

Not a lot of blade feel this time around, but perhaps that had to do with the amount of whiskers. I'll shave with it a few more times daily to reach a conclusion. I love the gun metal gray color. Not as white as the Blackbird Ti, and more weight to the Muhle Ti @ 65 gms, as opposed to the 54 gm Blackbird Ti, which may seem infinitesimal, but suits my hand better nonetheless. Like the stainless R-41 the Ti is beautifully finished with no tool marks that I could see.

Again like the SS R-41 the Ti is the 2013 head with a slightly wider top cap reducing the blade exposure that is evident in the fearsome 2011 version. Still gives a helluva shave, In the coming days I'll assess it as a daily shaver, and try it with a variety of blades.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Jimmy. Congrats on the new razor. I have grown to like mine quite a bit. Keep this thread updated as you get used to it and we will certainly compare notes.

Happy Birthday Jimmy.

Health and Happiness and nice acquisition.

Happy Birthday Jimmy!
To be alive and kicking )

Happy Birthday Jimmy! Enjoy the R41 GT, it’s a great razor that’s for sure. Keep us updated.

Through the kindness of a fellow DFS member from the UK I was able to obtain a Muhle R-41 Ti. He asked me if I wanted a specific number should it be available and I opted for # 073/100 since my birthday (today) brings me to 73 years on this earth. So though I received the R-41 on the 18th of the month I restrained myself and waited until today to kick the tires and take it out for a spin.

TBH it's too soon for me to give a final assessment, but I think it is a winner. I had a 3 day beard growth, got out my rarely used Chubby 2 with MDC Fougere to do the honors, and selected a brand new Feather blade. The shave was quite good, with no irritation or DNA lost. Two passes and smooth BBS all the way round. 

Not a lot of blade feel this time around, but perhaps that had to do with the amount of whiskers. I'll shave with it a few more times daily to reach a conclusion. I love the gun metal gray color. Not as white as the Blackbird Ti, and more weight to the Muhle Ti @ 65 gms, as opposed to the 54 gm Blackbird Ti, which may seem infinitesimal, but suits my hand better nonetheless. Like the stainless R-41 the Ti is beautifully finished with no tool marks that I could see.

Again like the SS R-41 the Ti is the 2013 head with a slightly wider top cap reducing the blade exposure that is evident in the fearsome 2011 version. Still gives a helluva shave, In the coming days I'll assess it as a daily shaver, and try it with a variety of blades.

Congratulations Jimmy !!

Happy birthday! 

Nice razor and
 Happy birthday to you!

Absolutely wonderful! Happy Birthday Jimmy! glad you like the razor!


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Through the kindness of a fellow DFS member from the UK I was able to obtain a Muhle R-41 Ti. He asked me if I wanted a specific number should it be available and I opted for # 073/100 since my birthday (today) brings me to 73 years on this earth. So though I received the R-41 on the 18th of the month I restrained myself and waited until today to kick the tires and take it out for a spin.

TBH it's too soon for me to give a final assessment, but I think it is a winner. I had a 3 day beard growth, got out my rarely used Chubby 2 with MDC Fougere to do the honors, and selected a brand new Feather blade. The shave was quite good, with no irritation or DNA lost. Two passes and smooth BBS all the way round. 

Not a lot of blade feel this time around, but perhaps that had to do with the amount of whiskers. I'll shave with it a few more times daily to reach a conclusion. I love the gun metal gray color. Not as white as the Blackbird Ti, and more weight to the Muhle Ti @ 65 gms, as opposed to the 54 gm Blackbird Ti, which may seem infinitesimal, but suits my hand better nonetheless. Like the stainless R-41 the Ti is beautifully finished with no tool marks that I could see.

Again like the SS R-41 the Ti is the 2013 head with a slightly wider top cap reducing the blade exposure that is evident in the fearsome 2011 version. Still gives a helluva shave, In the coming days I'll assess it as a daily shaver, and try it with a variety of blades.

Happy 73rd Birthday!
Congratulations on new razor, hope you get to enjoy it in good health for many years to come.