Safety Razors

I tried the Mühle R106.. mixed results.



I love the razor head, but the handle, it's like holding a wet eyeball.. The razor literally jumped out of my hand twice.

The shaving cream, along with a slick black handle, forces you to actively think about how you're handling the razor handle, during the shave, distracting you somewhat from the task.

The shave itself, the razor head has a nice bulk to it, but the character of the cut is far more merciful than say, a Merkur HD. It's a nice 'buttery' shave sensation, nothing too gritty. The neckline and cheeks really benefit from this. If you have sensitive skin, you'd enjoy this razor. ATG (against the grain) on the neck is easy, along with the upper lip.

The downside of the tolerant razor head, If you don't get your angle right, the R106 will frustrate you. The Merkur HD will bite you and leave you red if you shave with a cavalier attitude, the Mühle R106 will not.

Nice shave, shame about the handle.

2xPass 1xChin and lower jaw touch up. Proraso Shaving cream from a tube. ASR, non brand Personna razor blade. (Shaving Shack Offer & Tesco Retail)

I love those black handled Gillette adjustables. I must try and get the short version of it.

No problem with the shave itself, just the handle. The chrome end cap and the shaft both add some limitations to nimble fingerwork. You can't 'end pinch' or apply a light, off hand fingertip hold to the shaft, because if your fingers are tainted with any amount of lather, you'll know about it quick enough.

If you've come from a Merkur HD, you'll enjoy the roundness of the shave.

I've solved my problem for now, doesn't look great, but I'm not bothered about that, if it is shaving me with a normal level of risk.



The handle is from a Gillette, 'Fat Handled Tech'. The thread didn't need any forcing, seems to be standardised.

I wonder can a Jeweler or machine shop engrave or turn the original handle.

Yet another very generous offer from a DE Boardsie! I'd like to take you up on your offer. Think I could try the Gillette 7 o clock platinum and Wilkinson Sword?

Sending PM also...

Put me down for a 7 O Clock and Astra Superior, would be great

[EDIT] Pm sent with address

Cheers

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Most kind of you to offer.

Could I have the Super Max Platinum and Treet Platinum please ?

Address PM'ed

The first three lots have been posted, CrowdedHouse I'll post your lot tomorrow morning, here's what I have left.

Amalgam wrote: »

Surprised the cartridge razors haven't been taken yet, what are they, they look a bit like the ones Merkur sell.

They are Gillette Sensors, do you want them?

piaget wrote: »

Hi DonJose, that's a very kind offer, I'd like to try the BIC blades and the Tiger if still available.
I'll PM you my name and address. Cheers

Thats fine, send me your addy and I'll post them in time for the next post collection. There are 4 DE razor lots left and 1 Gillette Sensor lot.

Amalgam wrote: »

Thanks for the offer. I don't want to sound smart or smug, but I wouldn't have any use for them.

Same here, I don't even have a handle for the Gillette Sensor.

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Today's purchase:



Well I needed a case and fancied another open comb.

I was looking at that, I think it fits the Mühle R106, in fact, Mühle, until recently, sold it on their website. The only reason I held back was I have a feeling the lining is wood!

Amalgam wrote: »

I was looking at that, I think it fits the Mühle R106, in fact, Mühle, until recently, sold it on their website. The only reason I held back was I have a feeling the lining is wood!

Yes, the lining is wood and I have found that the box rusts after some time. I stopped using it and started using a leather pouch as it is much more convenient for a toiletries bag (except that the button came off the leather pouch I bought from Connaught Shaving ).

DonJose, the blades arrived, many thanks.