TRADITIONAL - For Traditionalists with High Standards
Classic razors, where you choose the blade, are a revolution in wet shaving and are now among the most classic shaving accessories. But Mühle offers more than that: ergonomics created for passionate wet shavers, perfect maneuverability with an optimized center of gravity, and, of course, impeccable craftsmanship...
After a little practice, no one who has mastered the ritual can continue their life without a classic razor! Standardized double-edge blades, which have been around for decades, are now much more easily available from many sources than before.
Our models are presented 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 of the shaving sets are made with grey badger or Silvertip Fibre bristles and are offered as a complete set with a shaving set 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 important. For shaving preparation, the skin and beard should be softened, and this process should be done only 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 lather around your face with a shaving brush 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 mechanism on the handle.
- Then start shaving. Closed comb razors only touch the skin at a 30-45 degree angle. They cannot make direct contact with 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 the beard growth. While this direction is from top to bottom on the cheek, it may differ on the neck. The direction of beard growth is unique to every man and 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. Allow it to glide with the lather and blade. For those new to traditional shaving, our primary goal is a shave that is irritation-free, not just clean. As you get used to it (after about 8-10 shaves), clean shaves will come naturally. Do not go over the same spot multiple times.
- After the first pass, reapply lather to your face with a brush or your hand. For the second pass, shave in the same direction again, or for a closer shave, shave diagonally (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 highly soothing ingredients. If you have problems such as dryness, itching, or redness, use a balm. If you do not experience these discomforts, 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 unwanted situations such as irritation or ingrown hairs.
- Mühle classic razors have chrome-plated heads made of metal. Applying excessive force to metal parts can cause screw deformation, so please do not do this. Oiling metal parts a few times a year with metal oil will add value to 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.
- Although the average number of uses for double-edge blades is 4-5, this depends directly on the razor used, frequency of shaving, blade brand, and skin type. Therefore, the number of uses is unique to each individual. Change the blade as soon as you feel it pulling instead of cutting your beard. Do not shave with a dull blade, as it causes irritation.