Classic Razor - R 41 Black

TRADITIONAL - For Traditionalists with High Standards

Classic razors, where you choose the blade, are a revolution in wet shaving and are one of today's most classic shaving accessories. But Mühle offers more: ergonomics created for passionate wet shaving enthusiasts, perfect maneuverability with an optimized center of gravity, and, of course, excellent craftsmanship...

After a little practice, no one who has mastered the ritual can continue their life without a classic razor! Standardized safety razor blades, which have been around for decades, are now more readily available than ever before.

Our models are offered with high-quality chrome plating. They are combined with elegant and high-quality resin in classic metallic, black, or brown colors. An exclusive option is a handle plated with rose gold.

The brushes in the shaving sets are made with badger or Silvertip Fibre bristles and are presented as a complete set with a shaving stand. The shaving brush heads are replaceable. You can purchase a spare brush head whenever you wish to use your brush with a different bristle type or to refresh it.

Traditional classic shaving sets, with their timeless design and material quality that will never go out of style, are with you today and in your future.

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Use and Tips

- In traditional shaving, preparation is crucial. The skin and beard should be softened during preparation, and this should only be done with lather from cream or soap.

- The skin should be softened with the meringue-like shaving cream, 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 razor blade by its short edge, place it inside the razor, and close it.

- If your razor is a 3-piece model, it will open by twisting its head. If it's a 2-piece model, it will open by twisting the mechanism on the handle.

- Then, begin shaving. Open comb razors can come into direct contact with the skin without a safety bar. They trim the beard by cutting, 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. While this direction is from top to bottom on the cheeks, it may vary on the neck. Beard growth direction differs for every man and cannot be changed by the shaving direction.

- Do not press. Classic 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 to achieve an irritation-free shave, not necessarily a completely clean one. As you get used to it (after approximately 8-10 shaves), clean shaves will come naturally. Do not go over the same spot multiple times.

- After the first pass, apply lather to your face again with a brush or your hand. For the second pass, shave in the same direction or in a cross-directional manner for a closer shave (e.g., from ear to cheek, or 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 like dryness, itching, or redness, use balm. If you do not experience such discomforts, you can use lotion for a lighter effect. Using both together 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 cause unwanted situations like irritation or ingrown hairs.

- Mühle classic razors have chrome-plated heads made of metal. Applying excessive force to metal parts will cause screw deformation; please avoid this. Oiling the metal parts a few times a year with metal oil will extend the life of your razor.

- After shaving, remove the blade from the razor, dry it, and store it in its paper. Mühle razors are made of stainless zamak alloy. However, we do not recommend prolonged contact of the surface with a rusty blade.

- While the average number of uses for double-edge blades is 4-5, this is directly related to the razor used, shaving frequency, blade brand, and skin type. Therefore, everyone's number of uses is unique to them. Change the blade as soon as you feel it pulling your beard instead of cutting it. Do not shave with a dull blade, as it will cause irritation.

It is 1 year after purchase.