Muhle R106 or EJ chatsworth
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I recommend the Chrome EJ Chatsworth, from BladeMail as it's heavier than the faux horn/ivory/ebony and perfectly balanced, to me way better than any of the EJ DE8X/MÜHLE R8X/10X, longer handle, more comfortable and better balance, if you have big hands you'll thank me later! It's pricier, but I think it's worth it!
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wish there was a chrome lined one for that price....always wanted one
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I have a Muhle R106 and I used to use it a lot, but not so much now.
No specific reason to be honest, it's just that I have bought a few more razors since then.
I found it to be a well-balanced razor, not very aggressive though. I have big hands, but did not find the handle on the small side.
I have not tried EJ Chatsworth razors, but they do look quite expensive compared to the Muhle razors.
No specific reason to be honest, it's just that I have bought a few more razors since then.
I found it to be a well-balanced razor, not very aggressive though. I have big hands, but did not find the handle on the small side.
I have not tried EJ Chatsworth razors, but they do look quite expensive compared to the Muhle razors.
I can't compare those two as I have no experience with the Muhle R106. However, I can say the Chatsworth is a wonderfull DE razor.
The EJ DE Chatsworth is indeed more expensive compared to the Muhle R106. If price is an issue, you should also take a look at EJ DE Barley or Octagonal. Very nice DE razors as well.
The EJ DE Chatsworth is indeed more expensive compared to the Muhle R106. If price is an issue, you should also take a look at EJ DE Barley or Octagonal. Very nice DE razors as well.
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I think that both razors have the same head. Someone else could confirm this? So you will be paying a higher price for a longer, heavier handle in a different material. I have the Chatsworth. It beat off competition from around 20 other razors to become my daily choice.
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Fido said:
Yes, the Edwin Jaggers (including the Chatsworth) and the closed-comb MÜHLE share the same head - the one designed by Neil Jagger, the founder of EJ, and nowadays produced by both companies.
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"Someone else could confirm this?"
Yes Peter, (though I see Oversaturn is backing you too), it's the exact same head.
To the OP: Although it's the same head, comparing the Chatsworth with the R106 isn't really a direct comparison, the R106 is far more similar to the Jagger DE87. I'm not sure if Muhle do a razor with a handle like the Chatsworth.
I have the DE87 and it's very well balanced and wonderful quality. Not very aggressive though, so mine has fallen into disuse as I like more bite. I think any Jagger or Muhle will last you a long time though.
Yes Peter, (though I see Oversaturn is backing you too), it's the exact same head.
To the OP: Although it's the same head, comparing the Chatsworth with the R106 isn't really a direct comparison, the R106 is far more similar to the Jagger DE87. I'm not sure if Muhle do a razor with a handle like the Chatsworth.
I have the DE87 and it's very well balanced and wonderful quality. Not very aggressive though, so mine has fallen into disuse as I like more bite. I think any Jagger or Muhle will last you a long time though.
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I use the Chatsworth Barley. It's my only razor, and it has not given me any trouble at all. It's a bit pricey at £70 but I enjoy using it.
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The EJ Chatsworth was my only razor, but I also now have a Merkur 25C razor. However, I did use a Feather blade in the Chatsworth and it was not a suitable combination, I was a bit sore afterwards. The Chatsworth seems to work better with milder blades.