Neil Jagger made the first one at his home in his basement @1988, and it was brass,... it was also not for sale. They went into production in 2009.Just making an enquiry, it's regarding the age to my Edwin Jagger DE89 Razor.
I had my razor bought for me at Christmas 2018 and I was informed that the razor could be at least 20 yrs old.
I have now asked Edwin Jagger direct and they can say that it's definitely prior to 2011.
Any one a Edwin Jagger Historian who can age this razor.
I'm hoping it's one of the very first razors issued in 1988...
Oh right, I thought Edwin Jagger razors were on the market earlier then 2009...Neil Jagger made the first one at his home in his basement @1988, and it was brass,... it was also not for sale. They went into production in 2009.
Thank you, it seems that the razors were started to be properly manufactured In 1997 thenHere's an interview with a bit of their history: https://royalshave.com/blogs/blog/interview-edwin-jagger.
When did they start putting their logo on the baseplate? I've had mine at least ten years, and I got it used.I did not know any of the history behind Edwin Jagger and certainly not the history of the (quite legendary) 89 razor. I have a newfound admiration for both company and razor. Thanks for the history and links, folks!
@Drcharles - While the razor itself may not have changed in design, it's the overall package (likely the case) that gives away the era to the folks at EJ. Given they'll run a certain product set for a decent period of time, it is no doubt difficult to pinpoint specific dates but to be frank ... if they say pre-2011 and we know that (mass) production did not start until 2009 then yours is a 2009 or 2010 and certainly one of the very first. It is zamak head, yes, like current production?
What a great piece!
I own several razors from the DE89 family, all bought between 7-9 years ago (some used), and none of them have a logo or any other markings on the head.When did they start putting their logo on the baseplate? I've had mine at least ten years, and I got it used.
Does the DE89 have a zamak head - I'm confused, here, as EJ's website declares that the razor is "machined from solid brass, triple-plated and hand-polished ..." My own is c. 10 years old, has the grooved (lined) handle and has a decent weight to it.It is zamak head, yes, like current production?
I doubt it, brass is what he used when he was making them by hand. They are zamak crappers for sure. Mine still looks good, but I seldom use it, it has no soul.https://www.badgerandblade.com/foru...agger-de89-and-muhle-r89.577136/post-10454133 ... claims the DE89 is all zamak while the Muhle has a brass thread, which might account for the slight difference in weight between the two heads with the Muhle just a tad heavier. These figures are further up that thread.
Regarding the "machined from solid brass" ... that might well be in reference to the ones that @TobyC mentioned in the second post.
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