SOTD : Saturday 27th - Friday 2nd August 2019

On this most bodacious of days the theme for my shave was 'Blood Curdling Monsters'

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The Alien death ray - Muhle R41 on an ATT Colossus
Vlad the Impaler - Polsilver Lodz
Wolfgang Von Brush - Razorock 24mm Plissoft
The soap from the Black Lagoon - Extro Arzachena shaving soap
The scent of Frankenstein - Extro Arzachena EDC

And yet another kind loan, this time from the very generous @Boycie83 and that A&E favourite the Muhle R41.

So this is the razor which holds that infamous adoration of being one of the most aggressive heads there is out there. This is that razor which makes grown men weep and which is single handily responsible for great quantities of toilet rolls being used in an alternative manner to their purpose.

Open Combs don't really play much of a part in my shaving cabinet outside of an Ikon OC (big softy) and a halfway there OC in the Seygus so it was quite interesting to be acquainted with them once again. I am impressed that unlike the 89 this head fully covers the blade from tab to tab. Something I rather like after a few accidents due to overexposed protruding blades. Partner with the weighty ATT Colossus and here we have a shaving head which in theory should be fully capable of reaping corn, or may be a soul or two.

First lather up some of the wonderful Extro Arzachena with that lather monster of a brush, the Rocky Horror RazorRock 400 and apply to face. Seems a shame I now have to remove it all in the name of shaving, but Ho Hum so is the way of life. Take a deep breath and dive in with the evil R41.

Mmmmmm? Is it really that evil? Nothing happening to strike fear to my face and actually one nice and easy to use razor. Yes it is aggressive, but I don't think any more so than my favourite DE in the Ikon SB. It has 'pay respect to the blade' written all over it and that is exactly the approach I took. A full three passes and whereas I had it in my mind it would take more bandages than it took to wrap Boris Karloff to clear the mess I was completely taken aback that not one spill of blood was made during the making of this shave. One really nice, clean and extremely pleasant shave
and smoother than the immaculately attired Count Dracula at the annual Monster Ball.

A splash of the most delectable Extro Arzanchena EDC to round of this evening's sink activities and feeling refined and refreshed. All ready to go to bed and a day on the river on my little tug boat. I wish you all a most fantastic weekend and in my case I will be tugging for the whole two days. As we say, 'Eat, sleep, tug'

Monster, Monster, Monster

And who else to put a fitting end to my SOTD than those wonderful physchobilly rockers 'The Blood Sucking Zombies From Outer Space...

 
Dovo Best Class 55 Fritz Bracht
Yaqi Brush
Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica Shaving Soap
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
Vitos Pre/Post Shave
Myrsol Metilsol

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I had no idea what a Lindyhopp was until a few years back when I decided to you tube a few videos. I was worn out after 10 minutes just watching so I doff my hat to you Lindyhoppers out there who are just amazingly energetic and brilliant dancers......and some who have immaculate taste in shaving accoutrements.
 
Friday 2nd August
Alpha Outlaw - Williams Menthol/Ice Fresh Cream - Gillette Black Tip Superspeed X2 Birth Year - Personna Lab Blue #2 - Alum - Alcolado Glacial Splash - Aloe Vera Gel
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The minty, menthol hit from the Williams cream followed by the Alcolado gave a nice refreshing shave.
 
On this most bodacious of days the theme for my shave was 'Blood Curdling Monsters'

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The Alien death ray - Muhle R41 on an ATT Colossus
Vlad the Impaler - Polsilver Lodz
Wolfgang Von Brush - Razorock 24mm Plissoft
The soap from the Black Lagoon - Extro Arzachena shaving soap
The scent of Frankenstein - Extro Arzachena EDC

And yet another kind loan, this time from the very generous @Boycie83 and that A&E favourite the Muhle R41.

So this is the razor which holds that infamous adoration of being one of the most aggressive heads there is out there. This is that razor which makes grown men weep and which is single handily responsible for great quantities of toilet rolls being used in an alternative manner to their purpose.

Open Combs don't really play much of a part in my shaving cabinet outside of an Ikon OC (big softy) and a halfway there OC in the Seygus so it was quite interesting to be acquainted with them once again. I am impressed that unlike the 89 this head fully covers the blade from tab to tab. Something I rather like after a few accidents due to overexposed protruding blades. Partner with the weighty ATT Colossus and here we have a shaving head which in theory should be fully capable of reaping corn, or may be a soul or two.

First lather up some of the wonderful Extro Arzachena with that lather monster of a brush, the Rocky Horror RazorRock 400 and apply to face. Seems a shame I now have to remove it all in the name of shaving, but Ho Hum so is the way of life. Take a deep breath and dive in with the evil R41.

Mmmmmm? Is it really that evil? Nothing happening to strike fear to my face and actually one nice and easy to use razor. Yes it is aggressive, but I don't think any more so than my favourite DE in the Ikon SB. It has 'pay respect to the blade' written all over it and that is exactly the approach I took. A full three passes and whereas I had it in my mind it would take more bandages than it took to wrap Boris Karloff to clear the mess I was completely taken aback that not one spill of blood was made during the making of this shave. One really nice, clean and extremely pleasant shave
and smoother than the immaculately attired Count Dracula at the annual Monster Ball.

A splash of the most delectable Extro Arzanchena EDC to round of this evening's sink activities and feeling refined and refreshed. All ready to go to bed and a day on the river on my little tug boat. I wish you all a most fantastic weekend and in my case I will be tugging for the whole two days. As we say, 'Eat, sleep, tug'

Monster, Monster, Monster

And who else to put a fitting end to my SOTD than those wonderful physchobilly rockers 'The Blood Sucking Zombies From Outer Space...

Excellent review (love the monster theme). I'm not sure I'd describe the R41 as an OC, though...or a closed comb for that matter. It certainly is unique, however; and I'm glad you got on with it. From what I've read, any nicks/cuts/hypovolaemia tend to occur with carelessness when using this one. Clearly your technique's bang on. As I've written before, I don't think terms like ‘aggressive' or ‘mild' are helpful; given mileage and all that. I think ‘efficiency' is more apt. Some of us find different razors more or less efficient. Just my opinion, mind.
 
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Some of us find different razors more or less efficient. Just my opinion, mind.

And very accepted.

I don't tend to care which side of the show razors sit as long as they give a damn fine and drama free job.

Aggressive/efficient etc, they all need respect. Hone technique and most razors can turn in a good shave. Some may last longer than others but guess that is where efficiency comes in to being.

Straights still beat me though
 
Great set up!
Have you ever tried the Above The Tie SE1 with the same blade? And if so would you share your thoughts please?

Thanks, the Schick Proline in the SE1 feels a bit more aggressive /efficient than the Vector /Proline combo.This is probably down to the extra weight of the SE1,with the Vector i apply a bit of pressure to the shave.
Both razors provide me with great shaves .

Cheers
 
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