I wouldn't let the plastic knob put you off the razor, it's a very good razor and it's not discoloured, it was made that colour!P.
You can get the mergress, that has the plastic replaced with a metal knob but it puts it out of your price range. P.I just wish they could make it with a blob of chrome or steel instead of plastic! Might be able to get over that if the razor's as good as people say though.
The MÜHLE and EJ R89 heads are the same, it was a joint development. If pushed, the R89 is better, I use the 34G most of the time though. Having said that I'm also looking for a new razor. Of those you mentioned, only the outlaw is on my list. Don't forget TSR member get a discount saving you 10% at exec shaving.Thanks for that. How do you find the 34G compared to the R89 head? (I think the MÜHLE R89 is the same head as the Edwin Jagger DE89).
You can get the mergress, that has the plastic replaced with a metal knob but it puts it out of your price range. P.
Thanks, yes the Outlaw looks great. It's out of stock at the moment but I emailed their customer services over the weekend and they said it would be back in stock in 10 days or so.The MÜHLE and EJ R89 heads are the same, it was a joint development. If pushed, the R89 is better, I use the 34G most of the time though. Having said that I'm also looking for a new razor. Of those you mentioned, only the outlaw is on my list. Don't forget TSR member get a discount saving you 10% at exec shaving.
Ive also had the Parker Variant and i found it to be a very good razor indeed. P.Thank you for pointing that out. I noticed there is a British-made Progress upgrade as well (the "Digress" sold by Gentleman's Groom Room). I think the replacement knob looks much smarter. Just need to decide whether it's worth paying the extra, or whether I should risk the QC issues with the Parker Variant, which is very very similar and (to my eye) a smart looking razor.
Also on my listThanks, yes the Outlaw looks great. It's out of stock at the moment but I emailed their customer services over the weekend and they said it would be back in stock in 10 days or so.
What other razors are on your list?
Also on my list
- Rockwell 6S - these seem to come up on eBay frequently.
- Rex Ambassador
- Karve SS (most likely will go for this one)
- Outlaw, as mentioned
You can use an adjustable razor to fit your needs, there are no fixed rules as to how you use one, start at a high setting and adjust down to tidy up, that's cool!On this same question.
I have an EJ89, which is great.
I more often use my Merkur 20c, because its milder and smoother (so i can be sloppier with it !) , but it sometimes struggles to bite properley on the tougher stubble and i use the EJ89 to finish off, as its a little more aggressive.
Realistically, if i got an adjustable, could i / would i use an aggressive higher setting for the main shave, then switch to a low setting for safe tidy up ?
Is that what people do with adjustables or, as has been suggested, just end on one all-round setting ?
You will love the Karve SS razor!Also on my list
- Rockwell 6S - these seem to come up on eBay frequently.
- Rex Ambassador
- Karve SS (most likely will go for this one)
- Outlaw, as mentioned
Ended up with nothing so far lol most of my working life i'm in Norway and i got a call back quicker than i wanted so it's scuppered the idea until i get back home which should be the end of august. But to be honest i think i'm looking for something more aggressiveThanks, I saw your thread and there were some interesting replies. What did you go for in the end?
Merkur Progress gets a lot of mentions but I just can't get over the big blob of discoloured plastic on the end of the handle. Really spoils the look for me. I would definitely try the Gamechanger but there don't seem to be many stockists in the UK (Connaught don't have it!).
I think a Fatip open comb would suit you and it is an all brass head. You have a choice of the Grande or Piccolo handles.Ended up with nothing so far lol most of my working life i'm in Norway and i got a call back quicker than i wanted so it's scuppered the idea until i get back home which should be the end of august. But to be honest i think i'm looking for something more aggressive
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