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themilkman
03-28-2011, 10:41 AM
hi guys, i recently bought the EJ DE86 (the one with the ebony handle) but am struggling to get on with it. I have tried it with timor blades and tiger blades, but both result in nicks and soreness.

Now, this is the strange thing, my normal razor is the EJ DE89, which i use with timor and tiger blades, and i get consistently smooth, irritation free shaves. Is there a slight weight/angle difference between the two Edwin Jaggers? Any other ideas as to why i get such different shaves?
elsmooth
03-28-2011, 11:04 AM
Weird. I have the DE89 also, and I thought it had the same head as the 86/87, but w/ a different handle. I'd be curious to hear what the gallery has to say about this.
themilkman
03-28-2011, 11:31 AM
ive looked closely at both of them and the only difference seems to be the colour of the handle...very strange
Viseguy
03-28-2011, 09:08 PM
Is there possibly a flaw in the head of the DE86?
ateace
03-29-2011, 07:40 AM
I perceive a slight difference in the way that the 89s shave as opposed to the 86 and 87. Could be a difference in weight.
Optometrist
03-29-2011, 11:26 AM
I perceive a slight difference in the way that the 89s shave as opposed to the 86 and 87. Could be a difference in weight.

I have an 89L and 87, and prefer the shave I get from the 89L. Theoretically, they should be identical, but there is a difference to me. What???
themilkman
03-29-2011, 01:01 PM
Is there possibly a flaw in the head of the DE86? it doesnt look like it - maybe ill swap the heads round
Rev Rob
03-29-2011, 01:15 PM
I currently am using an Edwin Jagger DE 87, and have encountered no problems. I also am currently using Wilkinson Sword blades, and I am having excellent results shaving with this blade and razor combination. If I do nick myself, it is usually because I am rushed and get a bit too heavy handed.
john parker
03-29-2011, 01:36 PM
I think (repeat, think) that the weight of the EJ 89 is greater than the others. Don't believe that The English Shaving Company site now lists the weights, but it seems I remember that from when I was shopping for an EJ razor some months ago. (Got the EJ89L and love it!)
Viseguy
03-29-2011, 07:07 PM
I think (repeat, think) that the weight of the EJ 89 is greater than the others. Don't believe that The English Shaving Company site now lists the weights, but it seems I remember that from when I was shopping for an EJ razor some months ago. (Got the EJ89L and love it!)

According to Best Grooming & Shaving Tools (http://bestgroomingtools.com/double-edge-safety-razors-c-82.html?filter_id=53), the 89 weighs 2.5 oz, as compared with 2.4 oz for the others.
inspiringK
03-29-2011, 08:18 PM
Sounds like you need to switch the heads to find out. Let us know what happens. :thumbup1:
AECUSN
03-31-2011, 10:10 PM
Sounds like you need to switch the heads to find out. Let us know what happens. :thumbup1:

That is what I would do.

I have an 86 and have used the 89L, I feel I get the same shave from them.