RYTMO
The Rytmo series is the epitome of striking and timeless design. The conical form is complemented by a distinctive collar in the chrome-plated base. As with other Mühle designs, these Rytmo designs ensure the piece sits perfectly when hung on its stand.
The Rytmo series is available in high-grade resin in black and blue, or in natural ash wood. All colour and material varieties are particularly accentuated by the gleaming, chrome-plated base.
In the stand design, a narrow plastic edge has been directly added to the metal. This piece guarantees you have an optimum brush and razor while preventing the glossy chrome surface from being scratched.
Use and Tips
- In traditional shaving, preparation is important. The skin and beard should be softened during preparation for shaving, and this process should only be done with lather obtained from cream or soap.
- The skin should be softened with the whipped cream-like shaving lather, preferably (ideally) with the help of a shaving brush. Moving the brush with lather on your face for about 1 minute is sufficient to soften and stimulate the beard.
- Open the head of your razor. Hold the blade by its short edge, place it inside the razor, and close it.
- If your razor is 3-piece, it will open by twisting its head; if it's 2-piece, it will open by twisting the component on the handle.
- Then start shaving. Closed comb razors only touch the skin at a 30-45 degree angle. They cannot directly contact the skin. They shorten the beard by cutting it, which is why you need to shave in passes. It is important to shave according to the direction of beard growth.
- For the first pass, shave in the same direction as your beard growth. This direction may vary on the neck, while it is from top to bottom on the cheek. Every man has a different beard growth direction, and this cannot be changed by the cutting direction.
- Do not press. Traditional razors shave with their own weight. Gently hold the razor by its handle and do not press it against your skin. Let it glide with the lather and blade. For those new to traditional shaving, our primary goal is a irritation-free shave, not necessarily a clean one. As you get used to it (approximately 8-10 shaves), clean shaves will come naturally. Do not go over the same spot repeatedly.
- After the first pass, reapply lather to your face with a brush or your hand. For the second pass, shave in the same direction or in a cross-grain direction for a closer shave (e.g., from ear to cheek, cheek to ear).
- The skin perceives each blade contact as an impact. After shaving, it is important to soothe this impact. Aftershave products contain ingredients with high soothing properties. If you have problems such as dryness, itching, or redness, use a balm. If you do not experience such discomfort, you can use a lotion for a lighter effect. Using both is also common; you can apply lotion first, then balm.
- We recommend not shaving against the grain until you are fully accustomed to the razor. This can lead to undesirable situations such as irritation or ingrown hairs.
- Mühle classic razors have chrome-plated heads made of metal. Applying excessive force to metal components can cause screw deformation; please do not do this. Oiling metal components a few times a year with metal oil will add to the lifespan of your razor.
- After shaving, remove the blade from the razor, dry it, and store it in its paper. Mühle razors are made from stainless Zamak alloy. However, we do not recommend prolonged contact of the surface with a rusty blade.
- The average number of uses for razor blades is 4-5, but this is directly related to the razor used, shaving frequency, blade brand, and skin type. Therefore, each person's number of uses is unique. Change the blade as soon as you feel it pulling rather than cutting your beard. Do not shave with a dull blade, as it causes irritation.