Merkur or Muhle

Hi,

I new in this forum, and I start to use safety razor about 15 days ago.

Right now I would like to buy a safety razor, but I dont know which one. I saw the merkur 33 C, 34 C, 23 C and Muhle R109. Which do you suggest ?

I have an old safety razor that belong to my father.

thank you

for someone new ? the new muhle R89, its a really soft and easy to use razor, less agressive then merkurs,

just make sure its the new, the old R89 was aggressive and evil,

Another PT fellow member here?! Perfect, perfect!! Welcome!!

Father's razor?!Wich one do you have? It can be a nice G' New or a SS...

About your question: the new R89 indeed is your tool. Well designed, good final quality, better price here and a heck of a performer BBS (ou Rabinho Bébé - RB You can't go wrong with it!!

The R106 has the same head but black handle.

Love my Mühle R89 over my other razors, though I use them all (Merkurs, SS Gillettes, Injectors).

I thought the Edwin Jagger uses the same Muhle head, but can be bought for much less.

Yes indeed A new guy from Portugal

By the way between R89 and R109 the only diference is the black handle ? I like a lot the black handle, but I don't know if it is god to shave.

The Edwin Jagger uses the same head as Muhle, and they are cheaper. A little better too as they use a solid (as opposed to hollow) handle. It gives it a bit more weight. I'd recommend it as I've been very happy with mine. And at the price you really can't go wrong. Here in Canada they are selling in the mid-30's.

I usually buy in UK websites because we dont have in Portugal, and the prices I see Edwin Jagger is more expensive than Muhle (£44 vs 22.5 &#163

And one more vote for the Mühle.

karpediem said:

I usually buy in UK websites because we dont have in Portugal, and the prices I see Edwin Jagger is more expensive than Muhle (£44 vs 22.5 &#163

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Muhle in Portugal, and other wetshave brands as Proraso,IK,Feathers, Derby among others are present here at Taccuino store.

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Hello,

I think the Muhle R106 is a very good choice also:



It is very good shaver with a modern style head that is not too demanding.
I like it a lot.

I have really enjoyed my switch from the Merkur heads to the new Muhle version on my Edwin Jagger because it is smoother and less aggressive.

the prices I see Edwin Jagger is more expensive than Muhle (£44 vs 22.5 £)

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You must be looking at the more expensive EJ razors. The EJ 89L is a beauty and a great shaving razor. It sells for 21 British pounds here:
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DE89Ldb5||@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20edge%20razors@b|0|user||18|

What type of razor does your father have?? I would go against the grain and suggest continue using your fathers razor and then once you got the technique right, work out whether you want something more aggressive or something a little tamer..

glassmtn99 said:

You must be looking at the more expensive EJ razors. The EJ 89L is a beauty and a great shaving razor. It sells for 21 British pounds here:
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DE89Ldb5||@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20edge%20razors@b|0|user||18|

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Here's another vote for the Jagger version, esp since the £/€ rate is low at, and the jagger DE89L is a really superb razor.

Yes it true, I was looking to the wrong jagger version. it look like a good choice to.

wimbouman said:

hello,

i think the muhle r106 is a very good choice also:

it is very good shaver with a modern style head that is not too demanding.
I like it a lot.

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+1

Merkur 34C - for sure! After a few years and the collection has grown, you'll find yourself drifting back to the ever-smooth 34C (HD)!

timsackbutt said:

Here's another vote for the Jagger version, esp since the £/€ rate is low at, and the jagger DE89L is a really superb razor.

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Yep... see my signature! You should have scored one when TESC.com was offering free shipping!

I would get a slim or fatboy and set it at 1, and shave for a month like that.

At that setting it would be very forgiving, and mild.

Then you can adjust it up.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=3412

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=G&t=37986