Hi, I have been D.E. shaving for about a year now, never going to turn back either. I am 48 when my mom died years ago I kept her 1960s lady gillette champagne razor, it is in very good condition, and i only shave with it. But now i feel i would like to try a modern D.E. razor like a mekur 38c or muhle r89 grande. But it seems alot of people are saying these modern razors have quality issues, its either the mekur has plating problems or the muhle r89 grande does not have enough weight or a hollow feel in the handle, or both these razors are made out of cheap metal. Now I am just not sure what to do. moms lady gillette sure has tested time and keeps on winning. what about those new razors, the ones i mentioned? need some serious input on this .thanks
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I'm interested in following this thread, wondering the same, not long ago I bought a slim adjustable and I liked that, but I dropped the darn thing and so i was thinking about looking for another or maybe buying something modern.
I would recommend an Edwin Jagger DE89. It is beautifully chromed brass, and will last a lifetime. It is a moderate razor, neither mild nor aggressive. I have never heard of anyone having an issue with an Edwin Jagger razor, and they are relatively inexpensive.
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Look for one at http://www.soap.com . Plenty of stackable coupon codes out there -- free shipping, new customer discount, etc. I got one for $27, shipped. It's a very nice implement.
The EJ DE89 is a wonderful razor. I also like the Merkur Classic and HD.
Edwin Jagger gets my vote, too. I have a Gillette Slim and an EJ DE87. The EJ is my daily shaver. I only use the Slim occassionally.
get whichever you like the look of best
buy from a vendor whose reputation here is wonderful, there are many
they will take care of you if there is a quality issue
most of today's razors will not last a lifetime for someone who is 20 but you and i are not in that class so don't worry about it
if you want a razor that will last generations, look to the all stainless razors such as Weber, Ikon, Feather and there are more
the only concern with a new razor is its ability to shave your face in a way you like
they run the range from mild to very aggressive
picking the one that works for you first time is the hard part
there is no stainless adjustable i'm aware of though
buy from a vendor whose reputation here is wonderful, there are many
they will take care of you if there is a quality issue
most of today's razors will not last a lifetime for someone who is 20 but you and i are not in that class so don't worry about it
if you want a razor that will last generations, look to the all stainless razors such as Weber, Ikon, Feather and there are more
the only concern with a new razor is its ability to shave your face in a way you like
they run the range from mild to very aggressive
picking the one that works for you first time is the hard part
there is no stainless adjustable i'm aware of though
Or you could get one coated. I currently have a Merkur 34c out for a re-coat with Cerakote. I should point out that I've had no plating problems with it (been in my rotation for two years)....I'm just doing the re-coat for fun.
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I was going to post Edwin Jagger DE89 as well. The build quality on it feels mighty fine. It's a simple 3 piece, but the quality still shows. I have the "L" version with lines on the handle.
The merkur progress razor is the best shaver I've ever used and it may just be your last razor as it was for me.
I have the Merkur 1904, and its my current go to DE. Not all that expensive either.
As mentioned you cannot go wrong with a Merkur HD or Edwin Jagger DE89. Both are excellent choices. I prefer the Merkur to the Jagger though.
I also really like the Feather Popular which is only about $20.
I also really like the Feather Popular which is only about $20.
+1 for Edwin Jagger DE89.....I usually reach for this more often than any of my other razors.....
The EJ is not chromed brass. It's chromed pot metal.
Looks beautiful, yes. Brass, no.
I bought one of these on the B/S/T forum from someone. It is an awesome little razor.
Well, I have a merkur 33c, and it doesn't have any quality issues. I've tried other vintage razors like techs, and super speeds, but I keep going back to my merkur.
The EJDE89 is great. I shave in the shower and dropped it in the tub once, it didn't get a scratch at all. Shaves great.
I've used a couple modern razors, but I have reduced my collection down to one razor that I love: a 40s style Gillette Super Speed.
I had to try a handful out (and ended up with more than I could possible want) in order to figure out what worked for me and what I liked. Trying some others out will be fun and informative, but you may just keep coming back to the Gillette like I did. You won't know until you try!
I had to try a handful out (and ended up with more than I could possible want) in order to figure out what worked for me and what I liked. Trying some others out will be fun and informative, but you may just keep coming back to the Gillette like I did. You won't know until you try!
Agree, if you like the Merkur, you'll love the the 'real' Gillette '04. Try the WW1 issue.
