I have a new Muhle R89 arriving in a few days and was wondering what blade you gents use in yours? Can't wait to try this razor after reading all the reviews.
Good blade for Muhle R89
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Just received the EJ89L and am starting with a Yellow 7 O'Clock. Next will be a Super Iridium. Very nice!
I've had great shaves using Red Personnas with this razor head. 
+1 on Super Iridium or Yellow 7 O'Clock
Have only used Super Iridiums, but really like them.
well, i been using feathers in there and i get no irritation or nicks...yet not as close a shave as the iridiums....the iridiums however bit me a couple times here....either is great just have to buy both and try, i think im going to load up on feathers-no cuts > close shave.
first off great razor,i love using derbys in mine 
I think almost any blade will work in the 89.
I thought that Derby's cut like lawn mower blades in my HD. They cut like a dream in the 89.
Sharks and Iridiums work well, Feathers left a few nicks (as usual for me).
I prefer Astra Platinum's in mine though.
I thought that Derby's cut like lawn mower blades in my HD. They cut like a dream in the 89.
Sharks and Iridiums work well, Feathers left a few nicks (as usual for me).
I prefer Astra Platinum's in mine though.
+1
I try different blades constantly in my various razors, even though I have 5 types that I have a bulk supply of (Gillette Seven O'Clock Super Stainless, Derby, Red IP, Bluebird, Feather).
I think this razor is so well built, and smooth to shave with, that there is likely a wider range of blades that will work with it.
On the other hand, I can successfully use a wide range of blades; but some are smoother than others.
I think Muhle and Derby blades are a match made in heaven.
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My muhle arrived today and I've loaded it with a yellow 7 o'clock for the shave tomorrow. I have some iridiums coming later this week. Can't wait to report to you about the shave.
Derbys for me. Shave great, no weepers or nicks.
Great razor, too. It has become my favorite.
Great razor, too. It has become my favorite.
I like Iridiums in my DE89L with the same head. I also really enjoyed the Feathers. In most razors I really enjoy Israeli personnas, but not in this for some reason. 7 O'clock yellows were, just ok.
Well, I tried a Feather in my R89 this morning. 3 passes and some touch-up, my usual regimen, and great shave. Seemed to burn just a bit, but some witch hazel doused the fire. Can't really tell too much difference, if any, than the Iridiums, altho' if I had to vote, the Iridiums would get the honors. I am getting 3 shaves with the Iridiums, 4th yesterday was a bit "pully." We'll see about the Feathers.
Still like the razor more than my others, an Ever-Ready, 53 SS, 57 SS, and 21-29 Old type. The Ever-Ready and the Old type were my grandfather's, but hey, you gotta make your own memories, right?
Rich
PS I also have a Derby that came in some box with something, will try that as well, maybe this weekend.
Still like the razor more than my others, an Ever-Ready, 53 SS, 57 SS, and 21-29 Old type. The Ever-Ready and the Old type were my grandfather's, but hey, you gotta make your own memories, right?
Rich
PS I also have a Derby that came in some box with something, will try that as well, maybe this weekend.
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I have a new Muhle R89 arriving in a few days and was wondering what blade you gents use in yours? Can't wait to try this razor after reading all the reviews.
Any blade you liked before in other razors I guess.
It is a very forgiving razor IMO.
Isn't that one beatiful razor? I've had mine for just a couple of weeks and absolutely love it. I have found the Astra Platinums to best of the blades I've tried, but I haven't tried the 7 o'clocks or the Irridiums.
Being new to DE shaving, I didn't think there would really be a difference between blades and thought the Derby's would be the one I used but the Astra's are clearly a better, more nick free shave. I don't think I've actually had a single nick free shave yet though... always get one tiny little weeper somewhere on the last pass!
Being new to DE shaving, I didn't think there would really be a difference between blades and thought the Derby's would be the one I used but the Astra's are clearly a better, more nick free shave. I don't think I've actually had a single nick free shave yet though... always get one tiny little weeper somewhere on the last pass!
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I tried Astra's in mine this morning and the best shave yet. So far I've tried 7 o'clock yellows, iridiums (which were both great shaves) but I think I got my best shave with the astra this morning. I did get a couple of weepers, but nothing bad.
thanks for the input
