Thread: New member who needs halp!

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

Sorry to get off topic but how come Muhle R89 generally is not recommended? The head is identical and IMO the handle is nicer

For me personally, I have the Merkur 34cHD and I've shaved with the DE-89... The Muhle R-89 is on my Amazon Wishlist still. I have nothing against them, just no personal experience, yet.

In researching I have not heard the Muhle R-89 mentioned as much but hear tons about the R-41 but that is an opposite type information. I wonder if it is price-point? Are the Muhles a bit high enough to push a decision the other way? Could also be Bundling... I frequently see EJ's in Bundle Deals. Also, I wonder if it could be Marketing... Do Muhles get more advertising in Europe/CA??

Interesting question... Makes me want to dent a CC and get that off my Wishlist. But, after the Holidays, the cards still have body work to be done.

This is a little out of the box, but you might find DE shaving not to your liking. A Wilkinson Sword plastic safety razor is cheap gives a smooth shave and only cost 10 bucks with a 5 pack of blades.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Swor...on+sword+razor

It is actually a lot better razor than you'd expect from plastic and 10 bucks.

Personally, I think you should persevere with the straight.

Originally Posted by wayne394

Personally, I think you should persevere with the straight.

I agree, the DE option is there, but you already have everything to get going on the straight path. I would take up shooters kind offer of a free hone. Why spend more than you already have.

DE seems like a step backward to me, but some people just don't like straights. Bustashaves (youtube channel) tried a straight, didn't like it and didn't use for 6 months, he came back to it and never looked back.

I dunno if I would call using a DE a step backward from using a straight razor. Either provide me with excellent shaves so for me they are interchangeable if all I want is a good shave. Now the experience of using a straight razor is some thing else again.

Bob

Hi & welcome to SRP. Hang on to the Dovo for now, maybe send it out to be honed so you know what shave ready is for a straight. You won't regret it later in the future! Good luck.

Originally Posted by stove

This is a little out of the box, but you might find DE shaving not to your liking. A Wilkinson Sword plastic safety razor is cheap gives a smooth shave and only cost 10 bucks with a 5 pack of blades.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilkinson-Swor...on+sword+razor

It is actually a lot better razor than you'd expect from plastic and 10 bucks.

I agree you don't need to spend a heap to get something reasonable, i bought a Feather popular TTO brand new with 2 blades for about $17 and it seems good to me, i read an article about D/E's which mentioned that they were a good razor, and cheap to boot. I only own 2 D/E razors and the other is a cheap travel one so I don't have a lot to compare it to.

Originally Posted by Prahston

For me personally, I have the Merkur 34cHD and I've shaved with the DE-89... The Muhle R-89 is on my Amazon Wishlist still. I have nothing against them, just no personal experience, yet.

I assume with identical heads the R89 will shave identical to the DE89. Only the handle is different.
I chose the R89 because it is German made and when I started I looked mostly at amazon.co.uk reviews.
I love the r89 and how it shaves though I prefer the 2 piece design of the 34HD. I haven't shaved with the 34HD, one of my friends owns one.

Welcome to SRP.
The difference between the EJ89 and Muhle R89 is solely the handle. The Muhle handle is lighter and, IMO, less balanced.
Personally, I'd recommend the Merkur 1904(42). Slightly more aggressive, an ornate, grippy handle, and nicely balanced. And for a relatively low price, is outstanding value, so possibly you could keep the Dovo.