Modern open comb razors

I put a nice handle on it.
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Have you had a chance to use the Saiver 2.0 work with just the one blade opposed to the one full blade & 2 halves? If so how was it?
 
Regarding vintage have you tried a "NEW". This one is a 1930's "Short Comb" with a "Common Bar" handle. Very smooth and easy shave.
View attachment 27978 Of course if you want the "Real McCoy" have you tried an early 1900's Old Type?
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That's a beautiful example of a single ring, my favourite DE razor to date.
Yet to try a thick cap, some seem to prefer them.
Have you, if so, which do you prefer?
 
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I have acquired a few OC razors over the years. Of the more modern ones the Merkur 11c is my favourite, however I am led to believe that it was discontinued. I do however have a Muhle R41 (2009 vintage) and it is the mildest OC I own or have used. Works an absolute treat with a Derby in it - honestly.
R41 is not an open comb for crissakes. Do people not know what an open comb is? See that solid bar running parallel to the baseplate platform? The fact that the bar has teeth on it does not make the R41 an open comb. It's not open. And those nubby teeth aren't a comb.

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R41 is not an open comb for crissakes. Do people not know what an open comb is? See that solid bar running parallel to the baseplate platform? The fact that the bar has teeth on it does not make the R41 an open comb. It's not open. And those nubby teeth aren't a comb.

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It's a hybrid, clopen comb?
 
What bugs me is that retailers still market it as an open comb. Very confusing.

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I suppose they're implying that the ridges act more like an OC than a CC.
What do Muhle market it as? Are the retailers just repeating what the manufacturers tell them?
 
This what Muhle have to say about the R41:

The Razorhead - Tooth-comb razor

The safety razor with open tooth comb was developed specially for practised wet shavers. Due to the principle of its construction, which features a special blade angle, the model allows a vigorous, very direct shaving technique.

As on safety razors with closed combs, the blade is held in place by the curvature of the cap. The combination of open tooth comb and a gap behind the foam edge ensures that the edge is kept free of stubble and residues. This innovative design also makes subsequent cleaning easier.

They call it a "toothed comb" and "open toothed comb"
They're calling the ridges teeth and the retailers are repeating it.
 
This is what the German manufacturer MÜHLE writing on his website.

Safety Razor - open comb

MÜHLE offers the classic safety razor in variants with a closed or an open tooth comb. Due to the principle of their construction and a specially adjusted blade angle our open models facilitate a vigorous, very direct shaving technique. The combination of an open comb with broad teeth and a gap behind the foam edge ensures that stubble and foam are transported away directly, keeping the blade edge free of residues.
 
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