MUHLE R41 VS REX AMBASSADOR !
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Watch👀The Conan O'Brien Geofatboy Video Here: bit.ly/ConanObrienGeofatboyVideo In this SHOWDOWN SHAVE Geofatboy performs a shave pitting the Muhle R41 against the Rex Ambassador Standard Size (it is also available in an XL version) adjustable safety razor. The Rex will be set on 6 throughout the entire shave. Both razors are loaded with new Feather double edge blades for a fair comparison and even more aggressive shave. View the entire video to see which (if any) of these razors is deemed more aggressive and smoother shaving. All time fave Taylor of Old Bond Street TOBS Sandalwood Shaving Cream is lathered in the Shave Nation lather bowl with the Proraso Omega Boar shave brush. The icing on the shave is the Shave Nation Wide-Stick Alum Block followed by Proraso aftershave balm. Click on "Show More" (below) to purchase the items used in the video or go to ShaveNation.com Let us know what other SHOWDOWN shaves you’d like to see in the future. Share this video with your friends. Over 500 videos, Shaving and More!
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That pretty cool u got conan o'brien watching ur videos! ur shaveing video help ppl to shave better
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@@geofatboythat's so sweet
I don't think it can be overstated how satisfying it is to remove 4-7 days of beard growth with an aggressive razor (I use the R41 myself.) I use a rockwell 6C for my everyday or every few days shaves but if If I have heavy growth, nothing beats the satisfaction of R41 which cuts through that growth like butter!
Very much agreed! 👍
Only to add there is *one* better (more efficient) American Made Razor than the R41 removing long stubble...
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I'm lazy so 3/ 4 days growth. I reach for the R41 every time. Damn it is a fine razor! The perfect shave. I pair it with a mean Astra to cut through the stubble💪
I find the 6C has consistently given my v. sensitive skin the most nick-free experience. While I love Merkur Adjustable and others, they seem to just give me trouble by the 3rd pass.
@@alamore5084 yes! Now try the Wilkinson Classic in the R 41. It’s an amazing combo. They are made for each other!
@@jefife750Thanks for the tip. Yes some blades just work so much better than others. I will have to try the Wilkinson ones!👍
You and 'Kensurfs' got me into wet shaving a few months ago and I ended up buying a King C Gillette to get started, I'm enjoying everything about the experience and literally producing the best smoothest shaves of my life. I have some Rockwell stuff on the way now too. Really appreciate your videos, thank you!
Thanks geo helpful as always keep up the good work, I think it's time to pickup an adjustable.
Great Video as per usual. That’s awesome that you were able to get him to do a spoof video! That Skully lathering mug. Where might I find one? I love it!!
Nice comparison shave. I agree that the Rex "feels" smoother. Both razors are aggressive (for me) and I don't enjoy them as much because I need to focus too much. With my Rockwell 6S I can shave blindfolded 😉
So true got the 6S & 6C get razors ! 🪒
Great video, thank you!
I bought the Rex XL over a year ago and I love it. Precision - I start with 6 and then 3. Good for 4-5 days
Good showdown match. The R41 remains my favorite razor
Brave guy Geo👍👍 Blade forward razors are not my favorite solution even though I have an Ambassador which I use on #1/3.5, quality is unsurpassed. Comfort is the goal for me so I gave the R41 away, just too harsh for my skin. Obviously you have skin that can withstand the blade feel, that must be handy for quick 1 or 2 pass shaves. Great video and comparison with excellent results💈💈
Thanks Geo
Your a better man than me Geo. I don’t like Feathers on a R89 never mind a R41. I’ll have to try your cork trick as the 2nd and 3rd shaves were great.
I am thinking of the R41 even if i shave every two days. Looks nice too. Greetings from Athens!
Before I bought the Rex Ambassador, I was using my R41 every day and loved it. I still love it and work it into my rotation, but that Rex Ambassador is one amazing Razor. Pure fun to shave with! Ambassador, Gillette Fatboy, and R41…The Three Amigos!
I have and used both of these razors. I prefer the Muhle R41 (GS) over the Rex Ambassador.
Hey Geo, I've got a shave request for you.
Can you please do a shave review on your next video about the Parker 24c? I can't wait to see shave with it. It's an open-comb razor with a well-knurled handler pole handle. I've used it a few times and it gave some ok shaves. Thank you.
Geo how many safety razors and straight razors do you own
Very interesting video. I had the T2 and traded it in for the Rex Ambassador XL. It is certainly more efficient. But I would be scared to death to boost it to level 6 and with the Feather blade. My highest setting is 4 and that was interesting. The Ambassador is a learning process, but what a great machine. I would love to see a comparison shave between the Rex Ambassador and the Tatara Muramasa.
how do you 'trade' the T2? And how to establish a price for used razors in good condition?
@@bobak5126 Tuco, sorry for the misuse of words. I meant that i returned the T2 and went with the XL. No trade in.😀
@@WallyPankowski-wd8gb Thanks Sir, I am beyond the return window, unfortunately. I have Rockwell 6C and T2, but find that Razorock Game Changer 68-p gives me the best shaves. Which is too bad, as I really wanted to love my Rockwells.
@@bobak5126 I completely understand. I wanted to love the T2 also. I just ordered the Blackland Blackbird Ti. Hopefully, that is THE winner.
@@WallyPankowski-wd8gb if you don't mind my asking, what was it about the T2 that made you not like it? For me, Rockwells irritated my neck too much. Fine shave otherwise, but the neck was full of irritation. I suspect there is some blade chatter with Rockwell that caused problems for my neck, although I see there are many shavers who enjoy Rockwells and shave without issues.
This was an excellent topic for a video as I’m considering both razors. If they’re equally efficient but the Ambassador feels safer to use, that sounds like a clear winner (price not withstanding). Plus, the Ambassador is adjustable and American made 💪🏻
Excellent points! Thanks for sharing.
Pretty interesting review. The R41 being a bit scratchy due to semi open comb.
I don’t have either of these but so have a Fatip Open Comb that is as smooth as it gets.
I recommend trying the R41 with a Tiger blade or Derby Premium. Both are sharp but very smooth which take the scratchy characteristic away.
@@alamore5084 since I’m waiting for a shipment of Med Prep blades arrive. Definitely give it a shot in couple of months.
I’ve always loved the R41, especially the satisfaction from mowing down, say, a week’s growth. Or even 2-3 day stubble. The first pass with the R41 always feels great.
I once considered buying the Rex Ambassador, but ended up buying other razors instead.
I wish the R41 had an open comb, or better still a dual comb design. I never quite understood or liked the half-assed comb design on it. I use the R41 with either Feather or Kai blades.
The r41 is open comb, the r89 is with the comb. R41 would be stupidity lethal with featherblades.
@@australian6983 No, the R41 is not really open comb. The teeth design is open comb but the presence of the safety bar along the length of the teeth make it a faux-OC. Like I said, I pair my R41 almost always with Feather (or Kai). Very aggressive. Not lethal. I’m still alive. 🙂
I pair my R 41 up with either feather blades or Wilkinson, sword Classics. Both very sharp blades. It creates a very satisfying, smooth, shave, but you definitely do have to be careful. It is a little on the aggressive side in either configuration. But, apply NO pressure. I treat it like a straight razor.
The Ambassador has ruined shaving for me in a good way as it has been impossible to stop using it. The smoothness that comes from pairing it with a Kai blade is unreal. It just makes the task of shaving so effortless without the fear the R41 instills into the back of your head as Geo's already described. Hoping to get the email from Wolfman Razors at some point to see if it can make me switch from the Ambassador. I get that the price is higher compared to most razors out there; however, it is a high quality item that's designed and built to last past your lifetime and can be passed down in your family as a heirloom.
If you look forward to a daily morning shave as I do, the Ambassador may create a problem for you…..you may not have any reason to shave the next day. When I do a three pass shave at 6,3,1, I’m a still smoother the next day than I was immediately after shaving with my old Gillette Fusion! Kind of funny, really.
1:46 I hate to correct you, Sir, but Rockwell T2 can be adjusted while fully locked. No issues for me in adjusting (on a side note, I found that TTO razors in general give me irritation on my neck, unfortunately). I believe the vintage Gillette Fat Boy and Slim Adjustable required the handle to be loosened a bit prior to adjustment.
TTO = what?
@@_Trakman twist to open. Btw I have since learned to shave with these without much irritation. Riding the bar more.
First Geo! And “Man Down”😅
Hi geo . It's sina , l recently came across a cool razor which is called leaf razor looks pretty good and l think its a good razor for when you're drunk 😂😂
I was wondering if you have ever seen this before and you recommend it or not
I will be thankful if you let me know.
Maybe you can even make a video about it .
To all the novices who where like me and don’t know the reason or point of open combs. They keep the razor from gunking up with hair. There will be points where the closed bar gets hair stuck in it. The open comb does not have this issue.
Open comb razors allow for more blade exposure and a somewhat closer shave than closed comb razors, plus allow for some lather to remain on one's face during the shave.
Do you guys believe that we should be able to shave with any razor or do some razors simply don't work for some people, no matter how long one may have been wet shaving?
I think anybody can shave with any razor in working condition and any blade in good condition. It's just a matter of practice.
@@Leenunes007 thanks for your feedback. I have found that TTO razors just don't work for my neck. I get almost instant irritation from them. While three piece razors seem to work great with same blade. I've heard of some guys being able to shave, irritation free without using any soaps too.
I've seen one individual shave off a nine-month beard with a razor I have, but I can't get a smooth shave with the same razor. If one has coarse beard growth, one might require more aggressive razors to get 'BBS' results. I've come to prefer aggressive, single edge razors using Feather Artist Club blades (which seem more comfortable, due to the blade thickness) and the most aggressive DE safety razors, but used with a very light touch. These razors are undoubtedly too aggressive for most.
@@bobak5126 No soap..bad idea! I think whoever told you that wants to watch you bleed out waiting for EMS to arrive.
There is a big price difference between these safety razors!
I have R41. I had the worst shaving experience when I use feather in first use. Always have the best results with Bic platinum or ASTOR blade. My skin is really hard against irritations. The feeling tho was the worst ever. I didn’t even wait for the second and smoother feather use, I toss it immediately.
This is why I rarely use my Muhle R41 open comb razor. The R41 is mostly responsible for the aggressiveness, I like using the less aggressive (closed comb) Muhle R89 safety razor with the Feather blades and it's very pleasant. I recommend using a Proraso pre-shave cream to ease your skin before shaving.
Have you tried using the Feather blades with a less aggressive closed comb safety razor?
@@htpkey yes is did. In Rockwell 6c and fatip SE. is smooth enough, even in first use of feather. In general, I think R41 is aggressive but sloppy, if I can use that word. If you manage to install blade with no issues in fatip, the shave is deep but more comfort. In my opinion of course and all that in my skin. But even with R41 witch I use every 2nd or 3rd day, I have no skin irritations, burns or anything similar. Once I tried in everyday shave. No irritations whatsoever, but not pleasant for sure. I think I can get base plate and top cap of R89 and use the handle of R41, witch I think is the same. But, I have to jump from one edge to the other. Besides, Rockwell 6c is such an amazing razor. I don’t use any pre-shave product. I never did and I think I will never do. I just don’t see the point of using it on my skin. Maybe another test between R41 and fatip with open comp base plate would be interesting. In my fatip, the blade doesn’t fit correctly and needs adjustment in order to shave, witch means, no go for me. It’s sitting in a closet. Pls excuse my bad English. I am a self learner by translating the lyrics of my favorite bands and dictionary.
@@KostasKap That is exactly what I did! I bought the Muhle R41 safety razor and ordered the R89 top cap (it was half the price of the full R89 safety razor). It fits perfectly!
It's funny that you mentioned the Rockwell 6C, I also have that one in my collection. I love the different top plates for the different "levels of aggression". I thought I would regularly switch between the different top plates, but I ended up using the "R4" the most.
@@htpkey thank you! Bless you man!
I'm a adjustable guy. Love the R 41. Hated the Ambassador for some reason. Gimmie a Futur, Vison, Rocnel Sailor or a T2 over the Ambassador. As they say... YMMV...
If you look forward to a daily morning shave as I do, the Ambassador may create a problem for you…..you may not have any reason to shave the next day. When I do a three pass shave at 6,3,1, I’m a still smoother the next day than I was immediately after shaving with my old Gillette Fusion! Kind of funny, really.
Decided to add the Rex Ambassador to the collection of face scrapers, looking forward to that first shave with it!
is the Muhle R41 too aggressive?
For me no. Just go easy with it and don't press. Also recommend avoiding bitey blades like Feather in it. Go with a smoother blade like a Derby Premium or Tiger at first. Now I know the razor so well it is hard to cut myself👍
I think you maybe forgot your favourite thing baby smooth on skin face.
I know it’s almost impossible to give useful tips on shaving as we are all so different, but I’ll ask anyway:
After 40+ years of shaving with cartridges, I bought a Mühle R89 with Mühle blades about 2 months ago. It was the most often recommended razor ‘for newbies’. I sometimes shave daily but usually every 2 or 3 days. I use a brush, TOOBS cream and proraso pre shave.
Almost every shave results in cuts to my ‘difficult’ areas - I have very strong stubble. I tried a couple of shaves with a Wilkinson blade - I cut myself to ribbons. The Feathers I bought will stay in the box!
The truth is that, annoyingly, even with 3 passes (which I rarely do, to avoid cuts and soreness) my shave is never as close as with a Gillette Fusion. I really enjoy ED shaving and will keep going with it for several reasons, but I wonder when it will start to feel easy and comfortable.
Any tips for alternative blades or even a different razor would be appreciated. Thank you!
As you're mentioning giving shaving tips is difficult since we're all very different when it comes to skin sensitivity etc. etc.
I don't own a lot of different razors, but perhaps you could try the Rockwell 2C, it comes with the C1 and flipside the C3 bar. In my experience cutting yourself with the C1 is sort of impossible. The same counts for the Henson AL-13 mild. Both razors require a different technique which is easy to learn.
I have a strong beard grow as well combined with very sensitive skin. Still, those mild razors are doing a very efficient and gentle job without nicking myself.
As for the blades, I would definitely give Astra green a try, very smooth and gentle.
Having said that, I am not a shaving expert, and all of this is very subjective.
Also, I have never used the Mühle R89. The Mühle blades were not a good choice for me as well, felt not smooth and a bit rough. Wilkinson blades I used to like in the past, but Astra is way better for me, and so are Perma-Sharp and Gillette platinum (the last two sharper than Astra but still smooth, at least in my opinion).
Good luck!
@@AlitaAvenger Thank you so much for taking the trouble to reply in such detail. I will look into your suggestions.
Thanks again!✌️
@@Blue_3rd you're welcome!
From someone that has really thick hair and sensitive skin I would like and try to give you some recommendations.
1. Technique. Coming from a cartridge u need to learn to not use pressure. Just trust in the blade and let it glide.
2. Try a different soap. Some are made to soften thicker hair like Dr. Dittmar or even proraso red. But the easiest to get it usually Arko, you just have to see for yourself if you like the smell or not. Oh and leave it on your face for at least 3 minutes to soften the beard.
3. Even if it sounds strange but a more aggressive razor is your friend. The R41 one or if you just want to have a good shave and be a bit versatile the Merkur Progress. Guaranteed good shave. Plus adjusting it down on the 2nd or 3rd shave helps the skin even more. And 3+ passes for a really clean shave is nothing unusual. Geo is just faster.
4. Blades are a really personal thing and work different in different razors. But I would recommend to try Astra Superior Platinum (green) and if possible Bic Chrome Platinum, if you can order them where you live. Feather territory sharpness wise but much smoother.
5. Maybe the most important I learned for me personally. Lather is much more important than right blade or razor. A good lather will protect your skin, soften the hair and let the razor just glide. There are good tutorials on UA-cam. But generally to remember, for a face leather, start with less water and work more and more of it each round with the brush. It should be thick but shiny like whip cream.
In the end you'll just have to try for yourself and that is the fun part about it. Enjoy it 😁👍🏻
I wouldn't be scared of Feather blades. I never cut myself with them. Just because of their sharpness, you might not feel the need to press harder, which will actually result in less cuts.
But I would stay away from Perma-Sharps for now. Their sharpness increases and decreases very fast between your shaves. They're not consistent. They actually get even sharper than Feathers for a while. You need to know what you're doing.
I will prefer my pearl flexi
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@@Carzone2021 it's only Rs 2500
45£ vs 280 £ no brainer
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Nope. Neither.