Steve vs. Pass Around R41 - Round 1.
So today was the day, with a bit more time than usual before work as I have to wait for the Post Office to open before I go, the R41 came into the bathroom.
I had nearly as much apprehension about using this as when I first tried a straight.
So, keeping as much normal as possible I went for my normal routine
Prep: Hot Shower
Cream: TOBS Eton College
Brush: Neep 26mm Extra Silvertip in Kingfisher Burl
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock SharpEdge
A/S: TOBS Eton College
"It's sharp this" was my first thought as I started the firts pass, and sharp it was. With a bit of trepidation I managed to complete the first pass with only one tiny nick on my chin. It was obvious when applying more hot water to my face ready for the next pass that this razor was doing a very good job.
The next pass went without too much trauma, but my face felt as though it had been through enough so the usual final ATG pass was abandoned.
A quick rinse off and I had an extremely close shave, with only a tiny nick on my chin. A quick splash with the A/S proved maybe there were a few more tiny nicks than I was aware of, but there was no damage requireing the use of Alum to repair.
1 - 0 to Steve this morning.