Difference between Edwin Jagger and Dr Harris

[Absolute Mustard]

sorry if this has been covered before...I tried to search

Looking into getting a new razor, and the Chatsworth caught my eye
This gem is $85 http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Edwin-Jagger-Chatsworth-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Black_p_727.html

Why is this one $63? Looks to be the same...Am I Paying for the name?
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/DR-Harris-Safety-Razor-EbonyChrome_p_643.html

 

[beginish]

Several razor makers use the the same new DE head that Muhle and EJ developed (it may have just been Muhle that developed it, but you get the point). There is price variation even within manufacturers, as you can pick up the EJ DE89L (which uses the same head as the Chatsworth) for about $35. So some combination of materials, fit and finish and maker's name will go into the pricing. Regardless, this DE head design is pretty highly regarded, and speaking for myself, gives a very nice, smooth shave.

 

[Thebigspendur]

I'm not familiar with the other but I have the Chatsworth and supposedly the finish is supposed to be the same plating process they use on a Rolls Royce.

It's a great shaver by the way.

 

[Den]

Get the Dr Harris and save yourself $22. With the difference either get more blades, soaps, creams, etc....

 

[Tha Baron]

Save 10% on D.R. Harris at WCS as well... (Code: 'BANDB')

 

[mretzloff]

Several razor makers use the the same new DE head that Muhle and EJ developed

Not meaning to hijack, but is this the same one that is on the Merkur HD?

 

[Crixus]

Here's a better photo of the D.R. Harris version. As stated above, where the rubber meets the road is with the fine Muhle/EJ head. The same head is placed on various models at various price ranges. The difference is in the handles. The Edwin Jagger DE 86, DE 87, DE 89 and DE89L all have the same fine finish and wonderful head.

 

[beginish]

Not meaning to hijack, but is this the same one that is on the Merkur HD?

No, I've used both and the Muhle DE head is far less aggressive to me.

 

[Optometrist]

I'm not familiar with the other but I have the Chatsworth and supposedly the finish is supposed to be the same plating process they use on a Rolls Royce.

It's a great shaver by the way.

The finish on EJ's is so high I don't doubt it for one minute.

David

 

[Absolute Mustard]

Save 10% on D.R. Harris at WCS as well... (Code: 'BANDB')

How long is that good for?

 

[Absolute Mustard]

Not meaning to hijack, but is this the same one that is on the Merkur HD?

EJ/Muhle on left, Merkur HD on right

 

[Optometrist]

EJ/Muhle on left, Merkur HD on right

A clear illustration of the difference in finish between EJ and Merkur.

David