Stainless Steel Muhle R41

SammieM

SammieM

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I would definitely consider it... it will outlast the Zamak. Hopefully it shaves similarly and it is smooth.
 
les24preludes

les24preludes

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I have two of the zamak heads and I like the lighter weight so it doesn't get head-heavy. Zamak isn't much of an issue for parts that don't have a screw thread to disintegrate.

So on both I use different top caps and handles, since these are where the threads are. Top caps are Old Type or anything else in brass, and I make my own aluminium handles. I've also used titanium handles and a Bulldog all of which work well.

Simple.
 
vates

vates

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Tried to marry an Old Type cap with an R41 base and the geometry was way off. Didn't event try to shave with the thing.
 
vates

vates

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Yaqis are zamak too, so no win here.

This hassle with replacement parts for an original razor is the principle reason why the idea of an all-stainless R41 is fully ripe for quite some time now.
 
slapo

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vates said:
Yaqis are zamak too, so no win here.

This hassle with replacement parts for an original razor is the principle reason why the idea of an all-stainless R41 is fully ripe for quite some time now.
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They do actually last reasonably well, but a more durable metal would be nice.
It's a bit of a shame that the Karve top cap doesn't fit.

I tried the old type top cap today and it was alright, but I think the shave had been smoother with the Yaqi top cap.
I might have to do a side-by-side comparison at some point.
Oh well.
 
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A zamak head and a stainless handle.

We you can't sell it as a stainless razor.
 
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