Based on pictures, it looks like the Muhle 89 has a more textured handle than the EJ 89L (which just has texture "lines"). Which one has better grip? I don't particularly want to pay 2 times the price for the same razor head, but the EJ 89L chrome handle doesn't look like it has much grip.
Was also considering a Merkur HD, partly because of the textured handle, but I think threads on here have convinced me the Muhle/EJ heads provide better shaves.
I currently have a Progress Long Handle. One thing I really don't like about it is the grip, which gets annoyingly slick when any soap or lather gets on it.
Thanks for the input.
Leonard
EDIT: for the EJ 89, I meant the EJ89L - which is the chrome version with the lines in the handle, not the smooth chrome. Updated above for that nuance.
Was also considering a Merkur HD, partly because of the textured handle, but I think threads on here have convinced me the Muhle/EJ heads provide better shaves.
I currently have a Progress Long Handle. One thing I really don't like about it is the grip, which gets annoyingly slick when any soap or lather gets on it.
Thanks for the input.
Leonard
EDIT: for the EJ 89, I meant the EJ89L - which is the chrome version with the lines in the handle, not the smooth chrome. Updated above for that nuance.
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