Razor like DE89?

[brybry642]

I have a few razors (DE89, Flare Tip, Tech, and Merkur 33C). For me personally, the DE89 is head and shoulders above the others. What it comes down to for me, is the weight of the DE89 that separates it from the pack.

Now for my questions, can you guys suggest to me another razor in the $40-50 range, that shares similar (or slightly more) weight to the DE89?

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Sounds like you're going to look into getting a custom handle.

 

[Mick]

Sounds like you're going to look into getting a custom handle.

+1

Get an aftermarket handle for your DE89... Worked for me

 

[brybry642]

+1

Get an aftermarket handle for your DE89... Worked for me

How much and where?

Also, where does the Merkur 34 HD weigh in compared to the DE89?

 

[thegeneral]

DE89 Barley

 

[Mick]

How much and where?

You can get handles from iKon and Weber

http://ikonrazors.com/shopping/inde...ducts_id=136&zenid=9lubm5ksh7afdilqpcklrr9io3

http://www.weberrazor.com/products

I don't know if Richard is still selling just his handle but you can PM him and ask

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...e-Razors-New-Vendor-Special-Introductory-Sale

Also, where does the Merkur 34 HD weigh in compared to the DE89?

Accordingto the Wiki http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Blade_Gap

The 34 HD weighs 78 grams and has a blade gap of .71mm

The DE89 does not have the weight in the wiki but the blade gap is .77mm so has more blade exposure than the 34HD

 

[rxonmymind]

Sounds like you're going to look into getting a custom handle.

Hehe. Just what I was thinking. ^

 

[MaxP]

R89 with an Ikon Bulldog handle. hmmm...sweet combination.

 

[CHSeifert]

Mühle Sophist R106 Black Resin is a longer and more heavy version og the DE89.


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[retrolike]

Get the Slant 37c or the Fatip...you will enjoy the change.