I have a HD and it's my everyday razor, if I were tempted by the R89 is it really much different? If it does perform differently, in what way - wider blade gap/more aggressive, weight, length balance etc?
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Muhle R89 Vs HD
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I have not shaved with a Merkur razor in close to six months (having briefly owned a 38R early in my wet shaving adventures), that being said, I think you will find the Muhle to be a milder shave (less aggressive), to be better balanced, and to have a superior finish. It will also weigh less than your Merkur HD.
My Muhle 38R showed up last week, and it has quickly rose to the top of my collection.
It's been giving me close, comfortable, very smooth shaves so far.
My Muhle 38R showed up last week, and it has quickly rose to the top of my collection.
It's been giving me close, comfortable, very smooth shaves so far.
Interesting. I had been using a new Muhle R89 for several months before winning a gold Merkur HD in the Carnival; I've been using the Merkur for the last several weeks (trying to find a better blade match for it starting this last week).
I find that the R89 is a tad more aggressive, but smooth (unlike my Red Tip Super Speed), mostly due to the length of the handle/balance/weight (as you mentioned), and the difference in blade angle. I don't believe that the gap is much different, if at all, between the two.
Both are fine razors. I'm planning on going back to the R89 once I find the best blade (for me) for the HD. I'll probably do a blade search for the R89 as well.
For me the HD seams a tad more aggressive but I think aggressiveness is not what sets these razors apart.
The HD has a shorter and much heavier handle while the heads are more or less the same in weight; I prefer the R89 because this makes (for me) the shave much easier to control and gives you more 'feel' in the razor. I have to admit that I do not like the handles on the 2-piece razors like the 11C-34C/G-37C/G very much because I find them too short for a good grip. But that is just me.
Another plus of the Mühle is its fit and finish; blade ligns up perfectly (non of my Merkurs do) and the plating on the Mühle reduces the Merkur to a factory's 2nd choice. That makes them more a quality item but that doesn't make them a better shaver for you.
The HD has a shorter and much heavier handle while the heads are more or less the same in weight; I prefer the R89 because this makes (for me) the shave much easier to control and gives you more 'feel' in the razor. I have to admit that I do not like the handles on the 2-piece razors like the 11C-34C/G-37C/G very much because I find them too short for a good grip. But that is just me.
Another plus of the Mühle is its fit and finish; blade ligns up perfectly (non of my Merkurs do) and the plating on the Mühle reduces the Merkur to a factory's 2nd choice. That makes them more a quality item but that doesn't make them a better shaver for you.
My experience mirrors talibeard's exactly.
I shaved exclusively with an HD for about a year. I bought a Muhle R89 a little over three months ago and haven't looked back. I actually sold of my HD recently. The M R89 is a fine razor indeed.
I shaved exclusively with an HD for about a year. I bought a Muhle R89 a little over three months ago and haven't looked back. I actually sold of my HD recently. The M R89 is a fine razor indeed.
The Muhle R89 and the Edwin Jagger DE89L are superb razors. I own both and the finish compared to the Merkur is profound. Tailbear is correct, they make the Merkur look like a second. Also the Muhle and Jagger heads are not made by Merkur. Some more info can be found here:
http://bestgroomingtools.com/edwin-jagger-double-edge-safety-razor-lined-chrome-p-1254.html
also there is a 10%off coupon for The English Shaving Company and they also have the DE89L in stock:
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...263976436|de89~@c~@b~@r~All|0|user|1,0,0,1|2|
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http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=128348&highlight=english+shaving+company
http://bestgroomingtools.com/edwin-jagger-double-edge-safety-razor-lined-chrome-p-1254.html
also there is a 10%off coupon for The English Shaving Company and they also have the DE89L in stock:
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany...263976436|de89~@c~@b~@r~All|0|user|1,0,0,1|2|
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