I have the same Gem? Really great razor. I use Pella PTFE SS GEM blades in it. Where do you source your blades? Enjoy your shaves, Jeff
I usually use Astra SP's or whatever I have laying around. The only blade I actively avoid in the Blackbird are Feathers. I see about 1 or 2 pop up on etsy or ebay every couple months.
It is very smooth and just the right level of aggression and blade feel for daily comfort. I like the feel in the hand and its style as well. I believe it is just a great quality product. There are many great razors but I think the RS18 delivers on all aspects including luxury. Steve
Feather... but I don’t suggest this combo will bite, Last few uses was with personna blue super comfortable But have used the usual suspects ... Astra, voskhod, rapira platinum I really don’t find it overly aggressive, if you give it respect. But I’ve learned a lot about angle and pressure from SR shaving, that transfers to DE. My R41 is paired with Weber handle so balance is different from stock.. My simple answer is lowest angle to cut hair, least amount of pressure to cut hair. As you become more familiar with razor and blade slowly and carefully increase angle .......
absolutely Jeff.. sheraton on the left.senator on the right-same razor.38-40 variety.mild to medium,smooth shaves.quite efficient..thank you ..
I like Voskhod blades in my R41. Start with smooth blades and work your way up. The R41 can be unforgiving so approach with caution. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
Here are my top 5 safety razors: Tied for #1 2011 Mühle R41 = Cobra Classic. Only Iridium Super or GSB in the R41 and Feather Pro in the Cobra Joris Karve F plates ATT H1
I agree! You were one of the first to approach me and help me with photos here. Much appreciated! Jeff
