I thought it was a joint endeavour?I got one at last ... I went for the shortie (pictured here with my giant Muhle R89 Twist for comparison):
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I found this infographics on Sharpologist website:
The Ultimate Edwin Jagger DE89 Razor Review - Sharpologist
The Edwin Jagger DE89 is very popular, has a wide variety of handle options, and competes successfully in the crowded double edge safety razor market.sharpologist.com
Spot the myth-busting section? Interesting that the author states that Edwin Jagger is NOT sourced through Muhle and their razors are independently sourced? Yeah, through the same supplier ... surely? Same for the soap? Odd.
I read this as Edwin Jagger being particular that they are not to be seen as a Muhle rebrand. Methinks the respective companies might be splitting hairs here ... as in yes, it's true that Edwin Jagger is not supplied by Muhle, but still true that it was a joint venture and BOTH are supplied by the SAME producer.I thought it was a joint endeavour?
According to Neil Jagger, the DE89 and Muhle R89 heads were jointly designed so they "are the same head" in that respect, but Jagger manufactures their own heads on their own machinery in their own factory. Below is part of an interview from April 2012 where he is specifically asked about this.I read this as Edwin Jagger being particular that they are not to be seen as a Muhle rebrand. Methinks the respective companies might be splitting hairs here ... as in yes, it's true that Edwin Jagger is not supplied by Muhle, but still true that it was a joint venture and BOTH are supplied by the SAME producer.
aye, seems to be a first razor for loads of people before collecting kicks in. me included.DE89/R89? Who cares. They are to me in all sense and purpose both the same.
What they both are though, are legendary razors for every good reason. Every serious shaver should have one. And if you don't, then go out and buy one.
If the crooked owner of the Emporium says 'yes' then believe.
I think it was the first modern razor for me, either that or the old Pearl OC, I can't remember which. I got them around the same time and they're both worthy shavers, I still have them. But I already had vintage stuff.aye, seems to be a first razor for loads of people before collecting kicks in. me included.
I think it was the first modern razor for me, either that or the old Pearl OC, I can't remember which. I got them around the same time and they're both worthy shavers, I still have them. But I already had vintage stuff.
I've tried a few of the clones before buying a genuine EJ head, and most of them are pretty meh.I had a DE89 style clone I bought off eBay before knowing about the original, then I joined this forum and got into vintage razors. I've not actually tried a bona fide one.
I've tried a few of the clones before buying a genuine EJ head, and most of them are pretty meh.
The ones I'd tried were either more aggressive (but quite rough shavers) or the plating was quite poor, or threads stripped after just a few uses.
The DE89 head strikes a good balance of efficiency and comfort while being built alright.
Still, I wonder whether they couldn't cast e.g. aluminium 6061 to make a razor head that's between the DE89 and 3ONE6 head in price.
Want to try something British and brass that's very very close?:Personally I would like to see an 89 in stainless. I'd be straight in.
The DE89/R89 is not as intuitive to use, especially for a beginner, as a Gillette Tech. As well, it was not innovative in that it merely copied a basic Merkur. EJ put lipstick on the pig with a fancy chrome job and the Brits went....
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