Would you consider the Muhle R89 a beginner razor?
Why or why not?
Why or why not?
What don't you like about it?It is the same head as EJ89. Some (not me) consider it good.
I've had both the Merkur 34C (really liked it, but gave it to one of my sons) and the Maggard V3, which is an EJ89 type head. I found it to be good, but the Merkur was more comfortable and more forgiving of poor technique.What don't you like about it?
I am considering this and the Merkur 34C for my first razor.
+1 aka, Razorock DE1, Baili BD176. One of the best Gillette Tech clones out there and can be had for under $10. Absolutely great starter razor.
Should be a good option. I have had great success with converting people to DE with Tech clones.
+1Absolutely the Muhle R89 is a good beginner's razor. It's also a good razor for veteran shavers!
I love these threads. "Beginner razor". Can someone please tell me what a beginner razor is? I used an aristocrat for 25 years that was a dead ringer to my Muhle 89 as far as aggressiveness goes.
I get that but to say that just because a razor doesn't skin you doesn't mean it's a beginners razor. My wife is Italian and I gurantee as hairy as any man on this site if she lets her legs go for a week. She used my razor on a recent trip which just happened to be an R89 and it mowed it down with ease. I can use an aggressive razor or a mild and in 2 passes I'm done so aggressiveness is overrated, your still using the edge of the blade now matter how much sticks out. Lots of misinformation is given to newbies looking to buy a razor.Many people need allot of blade exposure for a good shave, not even BBS, just a good shave. So I assume people want to start with a razor with little blade exposure and work their way up to more blade exposure or a straight razor.
My 48 Aristocrat is my favorite razor, I don't mind putting in the work for an irritation free BBS shave everyday.
I get that but to say that just because a razor doesn't skin you doesn't mean it's a beginners razor. My wife is Italian and I gurantee as hairy as any man on this site if she lets her legs go for a week. She used my razor on a recent trip which just happened to be an R89 and it mowed it down with ease. I can use an aggressive razor or a mild and in 2 passes I'm done so aggressiveness is overrated, your still using the edge of the blade now matter how much sticks out. Lots of misinformation is given to newbies looking to buy a razor.
I think it has a good finish, is easy to use and maintain and I enjoy it each time, from first go till years later.