I have the EJ DE89L and have never had any issues with grip.
Edwin Jagger user's opinion.
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I have an EJ Chatsworth, and it's a fine shaver. The shape of the handle on this makes it a bit easier to hold IMHO.
If you have any reservations apply a few strips of blu-tak aka prestik to the handle its not a permanent substance but should allay your fear of dropping until you become more familiar with your grip. Blu-Tak / Prestik wont leave a mark nor will it leave any harmful residue on the razor, your concerns aside the EJ 89 / Muhle R89 is the (arguably so) best razor ever!
i have the lined model and never had a problem
Not a problem.
Keep a towel handy and no razor gets slippery.
Keep a towel handy and no razor gets slippery.
I picked up the, from what I understand, pretty new DE89 model the "extra grip knurled" as my first DE and it seems to have pretty good grip compared to what I would expect from a smooth handle version. I can't compare to any other knurled type DE's though since this is my first. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Edw...-Extra-Grip-Handle-Knurled-Chrome_p_2496.html It's also about $20 cheaper than the diamond knurled one that someone posted a picture of a few posts back, although I'd expect the more pronounced pattern on that to offer better grip. I don't know that it's 150% of the cost of the one I bought better though.
mines the lined version. no issues whatsoever.
I guess you could also go with an Elite handle...
Never had a problem with mine!
Just get the barley version.... I have it and love it!
I don't notice a difference in the handles of the R41 and the DE89.
I love the smooth chrome finish though.
You could always get the barley version.
I love the smooth chrome finish though.
You could always get the barley version.
I have the one of the extra long lady razor (same finish as a DE86) and I have no problems at all.
I have a Chatsworth ivory razor, brush and blue chrome stand. I like the way they look and that's as important to me as performance. I am an old 68 year old Anglophile and the Jaggers make me feel like the Prince of Wales. By the way, I am still 3G.
I replaced my EJ DE8911 handle with a Weber Bulldog, due to carpal issue(s) with my right hand.
Dang, that 3G data must be really slow to make this thread recent 
I use the DE86. Same head but with the faux Ivory handle. No problem with grip if I keep my hands soap free.
Personally I think this is a fantastic razor. It really got me back into safety razor shaving. I judge all others by
the smoothness of this razor which is ultra smooth anywhere between Derby and Feather.
That's not me in the pic honest.
Personally I think this is a fantastic razor. It really got me back into safety razor shaving. I judge all others by
the smoothness of this razor which is ultra smooth anywhere between Derby and Feather.
That's not me in the pic honest.
This is my setup as well. The EJ came with the chrome lined handle, which is unfortunately somewhat slippery when wet. It becomes even worse when some soap gets on it. I just dealt with it and wiped my hand on the towel whenever I sensed a poor grip. Then I bought a Weber with a classic handle. The difference in grip as well as balance was night and day. So I bought the Weber Bulldog handle for the EJ head. The combination of a heavy, knurled handle with the mild shaving EJ head makes this combo a fantastic razor, especially with a sharp blade. The threading of the handle fits the EJ head perfectly, like it was made for it.
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