Muhle R41 vs Tribute R41+, Stirling Lemon Chill, SDM, Polar G4 Synthetic

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  • @kenwilliams2219
    @kenwilliams2219 4 роки тому +2

    Your pronunciation is getting much better. Nice job of comparing.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      I'm working at it Ken, thanks so much for watching.

  • @leehaseley2164
    @leehaseley2164 4 роки тому +2

    I think you handled that like a real man, Chris. You said exactly what you thought of the razor and gave your reasons, but you had no qualms at all with saying that it was smoother than the R41.
    Keep it up!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that. There was no doubt about it, the tribute was a smoother and more comfortable shaver. There were a few minor wonky things about packaging and perhaps advertising, but it is a good shaver.

  • @thecuttingedge6329
    @thecuttingedge6329 4 роки тому +1

    Nice shave my friend, I hope I can catch up with the videos and maybe make some videos of my own. It’s always good to hear your honest opinion on things. I have a lot of Stirling products but I will order some glacial scents for the summer. Have a great day and future shaves.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      If you aren't sensitive to menthol and you like cooling, you'll love them:) Hope to see a video from you soon. Stay safe!

  • @williamcass68
    @williamcass68 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent comparison shave, Chris! Thank you!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks very much William!

  • @JimG7755
    @JimG7755 4 роки тому +2

    Love the honest opinions!! Cheers to you for keeping it real! Thanks Chris!!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much Jim, I really appreciate it.

  • @RecicledCanadian
    @RecicledCanadian 4 роки тому +1

    Chris, I know you for a while and I'm positive that you are an honest human being and a gentleman. Thanks for your videos and input to traditional shaving enthusiasts community.😎👌

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      You are very welcome. Thanks so much for your honesty as well. I know you don't pull any punches:)

  • @antoniowimer
    @antoniowimer 4 роки тому +2

    You're putting videos faster than I can watch :) :)
    Great as usual!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks very much for watching Antonio. I always appreciate the ones you're able to watch:)

    • @ezcape49
      @ezcape49 4 роки тому +1

      +1. By the time was see a video of a the give away. It’s already over lol. I’m a little over a week behind. 😅

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      @@ezcape49 That's quite ok. The videos will be there forever:)

  • @sbcwinn
    @sbcwinn 4 роки тому +1

    Great and honest review, just a few things I wannt to clear up. We are an over reviewed company. We started out with $1. At the time that was all of the money I had! My passion is product development. I am an inventor by trade and the only way I could market my products was to get them reviewed, which I would NEVER pay for. It may surprise you that the R41+ is made alongside Parker razors, in the exact same factory! The quality is not as good as the Muhle, I agree, but the razor will still last a lifetime. All of our razors come with a lifetime warranty, I believe that the Muhle comes with 6 months, but I am not 100% certain on that. Finally about packaging, we are an ecommerce only company, so we do not need fancy packaging. If I start to wholesale the razors to other dealers, the packaging may improve.
    I think that you made such a huge deal out of the fit and finish. That of course is your opinion and that is why I submit my products for review, to improve. I would like you to review a few other razors that we make. I enjoy your critiques, let's face it, whatever people think you are, that is exactly what you are!
    Sheldon

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Sheldon. I have to mention the fit and finish and the packaging because it's important to a lot of people. With the cost of your razor and the Muhle being so similar (to the door cost) it's something people will consider. When it came to the actual shave your razor was the clear winner for me though. It was smoother and more pleasant to use. I'll be using it more in the future and comparing it to other razors. It's one of the smoother high efficiency razors I've used.

  • @stevem1563
    @stevem1563 4 роки тому +1

    Nice comparison Chris. Anyway you slice it, the prices are reasonable and provide shavers with options. I agree what matters is the cost in the market to the buyer. MSRP is a tricky thing with the R41 since it is different by region and not clearly defined. Anyways, what matters is the shave. Glad you liked it.
    Steve

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Well said! You're right, options are the key here. I know some folks don't like the marketing of Global Shave but I do like that he's bringing options to the table. People can buy or not as they please. I never complain about having too many options.

  • @mikehomner4724
    @mikehomner4724 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your comparison, I've heard the Muhle R41 is beast,,, Also thanks Chris for being you! :):)

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @colombianshaves9827
    @colombianshaves9827 4 роки тому +1

    I think you are right about the comb being the issue, In Gillette's website one can see how if the blades on carts were further apart to prevent clogging then the skin would bounce back and take the second blade full on, which is why the skin guard has a guard in between blades to maintain the skin pressed down. I imagine that it is the same with an open comb the skin is not held down as uniformly as with a safety bar, or an scalloped design, and then again the tribute razor having more blade exposure makes sense since it is to make up the efficiency they gave up on the bar, and the result seems to hold up well based on your experience.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      The teeth were the only thing I could identify that would make the Muhle slightly less comfortable. I think that's what it is but I'm not 100% sure. The Tribute was smoother and more comfortable for me though, there's no doubt about that.

  • @jimcosshaveden5259
    @jimcosshaveden5259 4 роки тому +1

    I could agree with you. I like efficient razors, but prefer solid bars due to the face feel. Thanks for the comparison.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching Jim, I really appreciate it.

  • @janemelford1000
    @janemelford1000 4 роки тому +1

    Could not agree more re your comments on stirling soap. Premium quality and a reasonable price for a larger than average amount. Great variety of scents to boot.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      You'll have no argument with this from me sir:)

    • @janemelford1000
      @janemelford1000 4 роки тому +1

      @@IAMCDB stirling and extro would definitely be my 2 desert island soaps.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      @@janemelford1000 ahh nice. I don't think I've used the latter but Stirling I know and love:)

  • @buddyblankenship4186
    @buddyblankenship4186 4 роки тому +1

    Good honest reviews , like it or lump it , always , no matter what the product , good honest reviews . You have to love Stirling , no matter what the flavor . I don’t have any glacial yet .

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks Buddy, I really appreciate it.

  • @nicetna2010
    @nicetna2010 4 роки тому +1

    When I want an aggressive yet smooth shave, I reach for my R41+ Tribute. Two passes with a cleanup pass equals bbs. No cuts, nicks or weepers. Of course, as with all aggressive razors, prep, lather & technique must be proper. Good job, Sheldon.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      The Tribute R41+ is a good shaver, no doubt about it.

  • @brianthearab
    @brianthearab 4 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your honest reviews and think that’s really important. I’m looking forward to trying Stirling soaps soon, just a shame that they’re a bit more expensive here in the UK, but seem to have a really impressive range

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks very much for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I also wish things could get there at a cheaper price. Sadly international shipping is quite expensive.

    • @FriendshipShaving
      @FriendshipShaving 4 роки тому +2

      Hi Brian, I just thought to mention that Dave at Shaving Time, which is a UK website, sells Stirling at a very reasonable price. Perhaps you know already. Cheers.

    • @brianthearab
      @brianthearab 4 роки тому +1

      Friendship Shaving thanks!

  • @rockotto4
    @rockotto4 4 роки тому +1

    I do not have near the wet shaving experience that you have, but I believe the way you describe the difference between the two razors with the open comb teeth vs the closed comb head, is why I dislike open comb heads and believe only have one and it is a hybrid, with one side open and one side closed. I get a rough feel from open comb heads and choose not to use them.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Sometimes they can feel a little rough, depending on the teeth, I agree.

  • @knightmare1015
    @knightmare1015 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent shave Chris. I figured that it was the teeth of the Muhle R41 that caused me issues. That is my favorite soap from Stirling and I'm currently on my 2nd puck of it.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      I can't guarantee it is but in using them side by side the Tribute felt better. I can only attribute the difference to the teeth of the Muhle. It's a really good soap, I agree with you on that.

  • @417Keto
    @417Keto 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the honest opinions and thoughts. God bless you

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +2

      My pleasure Keith, thanks so much for watching.

  • @jensebu78
    @jensebu78 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your honest reviews. I think that is really important for everybody! For the customer AND the producer, at least if he wanna get better, THAN he knows where problems might be! I everybody says everything is fine when it isn't than there would not be a possibility to improve!
    For me as an German i would go for the Mühle, that is pretty clear.
    But i am not cause i prefer smooth shavers. I like the Yaqi Beast so i would be interested in a comparison!
    Thanks for the video!

    • @jensebu78
      @jensebu78 4 роки тому +1

      And yes the price point which you mentioned is true. What i have to pay is important not what the producer says!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      The Muhle is still a great shaver for sure. This tribute seems to be a little more comfortable for me to shave with though. That said, I won't be getting rid of my Muhle as it's a legendary razor and one you can really measure other razors with high aggression to. It sort of sets the benchmark for high aggression.

  • @HD-J.R.
    @HD-J.R. 4 роки тому +1

    I was blonde, now older and a mix of blonde, gray and white. Every day more the latter. Add winter pasty white skin and yeah a days growth doesn't show like a dark hair person. Face to face it looks bad to be unshaven.
    I appreciate the honest view of the razor.
    👍👍👍

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks J.R., you're 100% correct. I've been showing the daily growth just so there's absolutely no doubt. Every now and then I'll get some silly comment alleging that I'm not shaving anything. Case closed! Thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it.

    • @HD-J.R.
      @HD-J.R. 4 роки тому

      BTW, here's Muhle pronunciation ua-cam.com/video/UeXqnabckNA/v-deo.html

  • @rajansharmaadv
    @rajansharmaadv 4 роки тому +1

    Hello, Chris, how are you, I am from INDIA and the Tribute r41 in INDIA is available over AMAZON INDIA, and this razor is sold by Romer razors and is made in INDIA your reviews are really honest and I always appreciate your analytical approach.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks very much Rajan, I really appreciate it. It was a good shaver. For me it was more comfortable than the Muhle.

  • @DrRonP
    @DrRonP 4 роки тому +1

    I’d love to see you try the Fatip Piccolo. Aggressive open comb, brass, nickel plated little razor. $20-25.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      have in the past. The only thing I didn't like about it was the blade alignment issue I had. Some of the Fatips you have to be very careful with blade alignment on. That said, there's nothing that says I can't revisit at some point.

    • @DrRonP
      @DrRonP 4 роки тому

      IAMCDB Agreed. I have to carefully check mine when I use it.

  • @Matteo-sc2lz
    @Matteo-sc2lz 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent shave Cris as always!! 👍have a nice day!!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much Matteo, I really appreciate it.

  • @FriendshipShaving
    @FriendshipShaving 4 роки тому +1

    Great review, Chris. Very thorough and interesting as always. I would have have bet on the Muehle being better, so it was good to be proven wrong. Honestly is important and I know you always are. It's important in life and not just shaving videos 😃 Take care.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mark, I really appreciate it. I hope you're enjoying some shaves and staying safe!

    • @sbcwinn
      @sbcwinn 4 роки тому +1

      Say Friendship, I enjoy your channel.

    • @FriendshipShaving
      @FriendshipShaving 4 роки тому +1

      Hey, Sheldon. Thank you, my friend. I seem to remember that you are a knowledgeable guy when it comes to safety razors. I hope you and your family are keeping safe. Cheers.

    • @sbcwinn
      @sbcwinn 4 роки тому +1

      @@FriendshipShaving you may want to review a few. Your opinion is important. That's why I send them to review. Just tell it as you see it, that's all I ask.

    • @FriendshipShaving
      @FriendshipShaving 4 роки тому

      Sheldon Cwinn I would like to review some of your razors, thank you. I always try to be honest as I wouldn't want to give the wrong impression about a product; I think Chris is particularly good at this 🙂 Be well.

  • @sheshaveswithjill4838
    @sheshaveswithjill4838 4 роки тому +1

    I love Stirling products. I like it when Rod has the 3 oz. soaps on sale so I can try more scents.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      They are really hard to beat for the price.

  • @MrGShave
    @MrGShave 4 роки тому +1

    Great comparison video. As I have the Muhle R41 and understand that it feels aggressive, I am disinclined to go for the GSC R41 Tribute as I don't perceive any major benefit from going with it. If there is little difference in price and shave result, then I believe fit and finish becomes more of a persuasive argument for buying the Muhle. If you do not own the Muhle R41 then maybe the GSC Tribute is the one to go for. As I have heard you say many times in the past "your mileage may vary". In the end it is ones personal experience and preference that plays the most important role in deciding which razor to buy or not to buy.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      I agree. The actual to your door price is close on these razors so folks need to take everything into consideration before they make a purchase. They need to buy based on what is most important to them.

  • @3stooges242
    @3stooges242 4 роки тому +2

    If it had been any body else I'd be talking smack I can't stand that company they over saturated you tube with there product I only gave a like cause your a stand up guy

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      I appreciate the like. That said, it's perfectly fine to express your displeasure with the company and so on. Just make sure it's not a personal thing. That is to say, criticize the business and the practices and not individuals. Does that make sense?

    • @sbcwinn
      @sbcwinn 4 роки тому

      We make about 20 razors and several shave care products. Sorry if UA-cam is over saturated with our products. We pay NO reviewer a cent and some do review each razor we send, some do not. Sorry if it somehow it offends you. Many of our products I designed., including our new Fat Boy copy, which has sold out in our recent crowd funding campaign.

  • @talega1
    @talega1 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Just to make things even more interesting: Maggards V3A head, it's a good efficient thing....a mix of both you showed today. Razorock has also the same head. Thanks for keeping it real! Cheers BTW the advantage I see in using a Muhle and Fatip OC, just 1-2 passes +-buffing....one less pass.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks sir, I really appreciate you watching and the additional information as well. Even as a daily shaver there's a staggering amount of equipment to work through. It's a great problem to have.

  • @Juraberg
    @Juraberg 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting razor comparison. 💈👍🏻

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching Patrick.

  • @dk.damnfineshave
    @dk.damnfineshave 4 роки тому +1

    We gotta keep it real for the viewers. We never intend to hurt a business in anyway but we owe it to our viewers to be honest and upfront. I can always count on you for that Chris and I model my channel after yours and a few others.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      I really appreciate that DKBB. I never want to hurt anyone's business either so I try to be as respectful as I can. That said, if there are weird things are imperfections in the products I'm going to say so. This razor has quirky branding IMO but it shaves well. It's a pretty darned good shaver for me and more comfortable than the Muhle R41. Ultimately that's the only thing that matters. I didn't expect this would be the case but it is:)

    • @sefontes
      @sefontes 4 роки тому +2

      I have said it before and I will say it again. I appreciate that you are not just a mouthpiece for the artisans. Thanks Chris

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      @@sefontes Thanks very much, I appreciate that.

  • @TheTravelingShaver
    @TheTravelingShaver 4 роки тому +1

    I just got my first Stirling soap not to long ago. Not sure why it took me so long to get their products. Great performer.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      If you've just started with them then you're going to have lots of scents to choose from. It's a good problem to have:)

    • @TheTravelingShaver
      @TheTravelingShaver 4 роки тому +1

      @@IAMCDB Luckily I can get Stirling soaps semi-locally too. We have a shave shop about an hours drive from where I live.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      @@TheTravelingShaver That's awesome man!

  • @CDShavinMurphy
    @CDShavinMurphy 4 роки тому +1

    So the r41, to me is one of the smoothest razors out there...i love mine

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      Some people really love it. For me it's always been good but not the smoothest.

    • @CDShavinMurphy
      @CDShavinMurphy 4 роки тому +1

      @@IAMCDB for me I put a mid aggressive blade in it, seems to be really nice... not unlike what you did. I have been known to use the feared Feathers lol

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      @@CDShavinMurphy I have never understood two things about feather: #1. Why people fear them #2. Why people cork them. I have never gotten more nicks or cuts using feathers than any other blade. I don't understand corking because that's actually blunting the blade. If they said they were stropping I'd understand it, but not corking. Why buy what is rumored to be the sharpest blade available and one of the more expensive blades and then immediately dull it? You'd be better off buying a less sharp blade at less cost. Maybe I'm crazy, I dunno.

    • @CDShavinMurphy
      @CDShavinMurphy 4 роки тому +1

      @@IAMCDB I completely understand that. I've never stropped any of my d e razor blades. And the feathers I do quite enjoy. I've noticed I get a lot more shaves out of them. But there is always that initial shave that isn't that great. I'm not exactly sure why I keep them in my rotation. I happen to like them for some reason. I just can't put my finger on it, LOL. I enjoy the personas quite a bit. Pol Silver too

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      @@CDShavinMurphy I need to try stropping one before I use it next time just to see if it makes a difference.

  • @juliogiuliani3405
    @juliogiuliani3405 4 роки тому +1

    Great Chris!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks very much for watching Julio, I appreciate it.

  • @garemz
    @garemz 4 роки тому +1

    Can you do a review on Castle Forbes Lime cream and aftershave? Thank you

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      If I had the cream I certainly would. I can tell you this, it's good quality stuff. It's pricey but it's good quality stuff. I have used it before and I wasn't disappointed. Whether it's worth the money we have to pay for it here in the U.S. I really can't say.

  • @ghelley
    @ghelley 4 роки тому +1

    Do you have the Astra's with black lettering on them or the laser etched ones ? I only have the new laser etched ones and I'm not liking them 🙁

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      I have encountered some but I have so many old ones that it's rare for me to use one. A lot of people have reported difference but according to Astra they are the same.

  • @TheCrash212
    @TheCrash212 4 роки тому +2

    In the immortal words of Rick Nelson's song Garden Party "I learned my lesson well, see you can't please everyone, so you tot to please yourself"
    To me, it really simple. I do or do not buy a product based on one You Tube review. I look at a variety of reviews from different sources to see what maybe a general consensus opinion. Of course, I do make impulse buys from time to time.. Just my 3 cents.
    Have a great and safe week.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      You're taking the approach I would recommend for everyone Claude. I have always suggested that people take in multiple sources of information and then decide based on their own priorities and budget. That's always the smart thing to do IMO.

  • @puppatweena
    @puppatweena 4 роки тому +1

    I don’t understand why Astra SP is on the list twice. What’s the difference between Russian Federation and Russia versions?

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      That makes two of us, I honestly do not know. Perhaps one of the blade types were older and the other is newer.

  • @AverageReviewsYT
    @AverageReviewsYT 4 роки тому +1

    Another grand video from iamcbd

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much sir, I appreciate you coming by as always.

    • @AverageReviewsYT
      @AverageReviewsYT 4 роки тому +1

      @@IAMCDB ur welcome cbd

    • @AverageReviewsYT
      @AverageReviewsYT 4 роки тому +1

      Did u try the no preshave or are u not going to do it because u dont care lol

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      @@AverageReviewsYT I have so many tips and so forth I sometimes forget. I do care though; refresh me please.

    • @AverageReviewsYT
      @AverageReviewsYT 4 роки тому +1

      I'm not worried abo it

  • @johnwachter6975
    @johnwachter6975 4 роки тому +2

    Chris what’s your thoughts on leaving reviews on products after you used them. I know you review on your videos but write on website on a product.

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      I usually don't leave reviews on the product site. I'd like to but generally I don't have time. By the time I produce content, then work, then answer comments I'm not left with a lot of time.

  • @graydog6284
    @graydog6284 4 роки тому +1

    So basically one is more in line with a open comb and the other is more like a SB ?

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      Yes. Also the Tribute has more blade exposure than the Muhle. Those are the differences that are discernible just from looking at them.

  • @Koss42
    @Koss42 4 роки тому +1

    Merkur's come with their own house brand blades, and rarely do people sing praise for that shave combination. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Hey man, hope you feel better soon. I'm trying to get over a real sore throat and fever as well. Luckily I've been able to suppress any coughing. Get well!

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому +1

      I'm wishing you well also. It's been a struggle dealing with the cough and cold but at least I haven't had very many coughing fits on video:)

  • @drunkn711
    @drunkn711 4 роки тому +2

    In Kevy Shaves last video called "second chance challenge video" he is using a r41, and he said some German ppl he knows told him Muhle is pronounced like moo-la. Lol I know I've been pronouncing it wrong too 😁

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  4 роки тому

      It's a tough one for native english speakers, that's for sure:)

  • @shavingwithnick
    @shavingwithnick 3 роки тому

    i mean you can hear the hair being cut. how is there not hair? lol

    • @IAMCDB
      @IAMCDB  3 роки тому +1

      This is an old video so I cannot remember what I said. I'm guessing someone complained about no hair being there. If this is the case, you're right. It's there and it's being cut:)