Stainless Steel Muhle R41

[soundchaser]

Which one is better CNC machined or MIM ?

What difference does it make?

I read some user was saying that, I'm skipping EJ 3one6 because of the MiM Process.

Should I be worried, since I have a EJ 3one6 in my rotation.

Thanks lads.

 

[Wintermute]

Looks like you can buy it from the UK site now:

MÜHLE TRADITIONAL Grande Stainless Steel R41 Safety Razor - Open Comb

Shop at MUHLE UK for the R41GS TRADITIONAL GRANDE Stainless Steel Open Comb Safety Razor. Purchase online today. FREE UK shipping options.

www.muehle-shaving.co.uk

£115.

 

[carbold]

Which one is better CNC machined or MIM ?

What difference does it make?

I read some user was saying that, I'm skipping EJ 3one6 because of the MiM Process.

Should I be worried, since I have a EJ 3one6 in my rotation.

Thanks lads.

You CAN get better tolerances with CNC, less of a chance of play between top cap and base, or between base and blade.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

Which one is better CNC machined or MIM ?

What difference does it make?

I read some user was saying that, I'm skipping EJ 3one6 because of the MiM Process.

Should I be worried, since I have a EJ 3one6 in my rotation.

Thanks lads.

Nowt to worry about. The 3ONE6 is a great razor and as well made as the AS-D2 by Feather.

 

[Executive Shaving]

Relax, the NEW R41SG is available for sale, check out our web listing, photos galore and a short video:

MÜHLE R41GS Grande Stainless Steel Open Comb Safety Razor – Executive Shaving

Buy MÜHLE R41GS Grande Stainless Steel Open Comb Safety Razor from Executive Shaving. Perfect for experienced wet shavers with tough, dense stubble, this razor will deliver an extremely close shave. Order by 3pm for same day dispatch.

www.executive-shaving.co.uk

 

[Ventastic]

Relax, the NEW R41SG is available for sale, check out our web listing, photos galore and a short video:

MÜHLE R41GS Grande Stainless Steel Open Comb Safety Razor – Executive Shaving

Buy MÜHLE R41GS Grande Stainless Steel Open Comb Safety Razor from Executive Shaving. Perfect for experienced wet shavers with tough, dense stubble, this razor will deliver an extremely close shave. Order by 3pm for same day dispatch.

www.executive-shaving.co.uk

I WAS quite relaxed until you showed me that video

 

[Chris]

Which one is better CNC machined or MIM ?

What difference does it make?

I read some user was saying that, I'm skipping EJ 3one6 because of the MiM Process.

Should I be worried, since I have a EJ 3one6 in my rotation.

Thanks lads.

One is not inherently better than the other, it’s the QC during manufacture that’s important.

 

[Blackland Razors]

Which one is better CNC machined or MIM ?

What difference does it make?

I read some user was saying that, I'm skipping EJ 3one6 because of the MiM Process.

Should I be worried, since I have a EJ 3one6 in my rotation.

Thanks lads.

I think some people lump MIM in with old school investment casting and see it as sloppy and cheap. In reality, MIM is a sophisticated and precise way to produce metal parts with tight tolerances at scale for much less than CNC machining. You should not be scared off by MIM.

 

[adrian ivanovici]

Believe it when I see it....

are you a believer now? did you gave in to the R41 SS corruptive power?

 

[owlman]

I WAS quite relaxed until you showed me that video

That video apparently shows the "original" R41, though. You can tell by the lettering on the handle: On the R41, it's engraved, on the R41GS version, it seems to be lasered on (visible in the product photos).

 

[Str8Mug]

are you a believer now? did you gave in to the R41 SS corruptive power?

 

[soundchaser]

You CAN get better tolerances with CNC, less of a chance of play between top cap and base, or between base and blade.

Nowt to worry about. The 3ONE6 is a great razor and as well made as the AS-D2 by Feather.

One is not inherently better than the other, it’s the QC during manufacture that’s important.

I think some people lump MIM in with old school investment casting and see it as sloppy and cheap. In reality, MIM is a sophisticated and precise way to produce metal parts with tight tolerances at scale for much less than CNC machining. You should not be scared off by MIM.

Thanks for all the replies.

@Blackland Razors Shane, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.
@Dave-the-rave , whew, that's a relief. thank you man.

 

[Paul]

Yes CNC can be more precise, but MIM or casting can be just as good. As long as all parts are inspected & they reject the faulty pieces there is no difference in the finished product. All of these methods requires great expertise. If you operate a CNC & don't set it up properly, allowing for wear & tear, etc you will not get a great product either. Casting is much better for brass or bronze, MIM better for stainless steel. All methods have there pros & cons, & I am still surprised that only one maker uses brass. There is a huge gap in the market between mazak & CNC machined stainless razors.

 

[gwsmallwood]

I am still surprised that only one maker uses brass. There is a huge gap in the market between mazak & CNC machined stainless razors.

I agree. I think I actually prefer the weight of my hollow brass razors (vintage Gillettes, Fatip) to my stainless razors. I suspect the problem is that the margins end up being so much lower for hollow brass razors, so you have to sell a whole bunch of them to turn a profit. They also have to be plated, so there's an additional processing step there as well.

 

[Blackland Razors]

There is a huge gap in the market between mazak & CNC machined stainless razors.

Stay tuned.