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 with Mühle, there's more to it: ergonomics created for passionate wet shaving lovers, perfect maneuverability with an optimized center of gravity, and of course, perfect craftsmanship...
After a little practice, no one who has mastered the ritual can continue their life without a classic razor! Razor blades, standardized for decades, are now much more easily available from many sources than before.
Our models are presented with high-quality chrome plating. Combined with stylish 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 produced with pure badger or Silvertip Fibre bristles and are offered complete 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 are with you today and in your future with their timeless design and material quality that will never go out of style.
Use and Tips
- In traditional shaving, preparation is important. The skin and beard should be softened during preparation, 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 foam, preferably (ideally) with the help of a shaving brush. Moving the brush with foam 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 has 3 parts, it will open by twisting its head; if it has 2 parts, it will open by twisting the mechanism on the handle.
- Then start shaving. Razors with closed combs 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 the beard growth. While this direction is from top to bottom on the cheek, it may vary on the neck. The direction of beard growth is different for every man and cannot be changed by the cutting 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 foam and blade. For those new to traditional shaving, our primary goal is a irritation-free shave, not necessarily a perfectly 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 foam to your face with a brush or your hand. For the second pass, shave in the same direction again or diagonally 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 discomfort, you can use 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 cause 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. Lubricating the metal components with metal oil a few times a year 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, everyone's number of uses is unique to them. Change the blade as soon as you feel it tugging at your beard instead of cutting it. Do not shave with a dull blade, as it will cause irritation.
