I've only tried the one but I think the 25c is the same head with a longer handle.Yes, the Merkur OC's are lovely shavers. Very underrated imho...
For a mild razor, the 41c requires very little pick ups.
I've only tried the one but I think the 25c is the same head with a longer handle.Yes, the Merkur OC's are lovely shavers. Very underrated imho...
As far as I'm aware, all the Merkur OC's have the same head. Only the handles differ. I haven't used mine in ages. I'll have to dig it out now...I've only tried the one but I think the 25c is the same head with a longer handle.
For a mild razor, the 41c requires very little pick ups.
That's good to know, though I went for the 41c because I like a short handle.As far as I'm aware, all the Merkur OC's have the same head. Only the handles differ. I haven't used mine in ages. I'll have to dig it out now...
...Why people think OCs are inherently aggressive I don't know...
I find that too. For me, my R2 is definitely a smoother shave than my R1 & the Fatip must be one of the smoothest razors you could use...but you'll need to watch that pressure thingThat's good to know, though I went for the 41c because I like a short handle.
Why people think OCs are inherently aggressive I don't know.
From what I've been reading on sotd the iKon SBS is milder on the OC side than the SB side.
Edit: Which really shouldn't surprise anyone.
Blade gap and exposure are the real determinants to aggressiveness, but for some reason I find toothed razors smoother than SBs when the aggression is upped.
I've only tried two modern OCs, the 41c and the Fatip Piccolo. I'm impressed by both.I find that too. For me, my R2 is definitely a smoother shave than my R1 & the Fatip must be one of the smoothest razors you could use...but you'll need to watch that pressure thing
I have a 2013 Muhle R41 and I like it, but no matter what Muhle say, it's not an OC.Mid-term examination. One essay question.
Which is the smoothest shaver?
a) R41
b) lawn mower
c) cheese grater
d) belt sander
Discuss.
That's an impressive bit of tooling there, not to mention a fair bit of blade exposure...I've only tried two modern OCs, the 41c and the Fatip Piccolo. I'm impressed by both.
I wonder if there's a scientific reason for OCs being smoother than SBs. My smoothest DE has teeth and an SB, the Eclipse Red Ring.View attachment 30567
I've used a surform before and I must say, with the right prep & lots of pressure, it wasn't too bad a shave. Although, the alum block did sting for a few seconds...Mid-term examination. One essay question.
Which is the smoothest shaver?
a) R41
b) lawn mower
c) cheese grater
d) belt sander
Discuss.
Cheers.That's an impressive bit of tooling there, not to mention a fair bit of blade exposure...
Once you get used to it you'll be able to use it every day.
As @Steve Bowles not all OCs are aggressive, there are milder ones if you prefer.
Very nice, though I'm not over keen on the first shave with a Feather. I find OCs smoother but I do prefer SEs to DEs.This. My favourite razor lately has been a 1906 SR, with a Feather. Smooth and efficient shaves.
It's sad, but I can't recall the last time I shaved with a SB...
Very nice, though I'm not over keen on the first shave with a Feather. I find OCs smoother but I do prefer SEs to DEs.
OTOH just got a 1920 Big Fellow and it shaves by itself.