edwin jagger de89l

**mcdesant** · 02-08-2011, 04:15 PM

is it just me or does it seem that alot of people new or veteran wet shavers all seem to be buying the new edwinn jagger de89 razor any version lined ivory ebony, and almost every retailer is on back order and ever forum has people swearing by them . can anyone offer up why the ej has gotten so much recent attention?

I have one its my first de razor so i have nothing to compare it to but it is very sexy looking and works great for me. but i am in no way a veteran or have much to base this off of

**bakerbarber** · 02-08-2011, 04:47 PM

In my opinion;

It's priced right.
It's got a proven track record of consistent quality.
It's a "new" item when you receive it.
It's beautifully finished.

The first two reasons combined with the fourth seal the deal.

I have the 89L and may not use it often, but it is one of the best looking razors I own. It's also one of the best values out there. Mirror finish and hefty, solid feel.

**tmanqz** · 02-08-2011, 05:26 PM

Great shave.
Great price.
Great quality.
Its so shiny, provides inexpensive lighting for your bathroom.

**john parker** · 02-08-2011, 05:36 PM

All of the above!!!

**ekimvedr** · 02-08-2011, 05:44 PM

Of all the DE's I own (7 in total) EJ89 is my favorite...best combination of closeness and comfort.

**Matt S** · 02-08-2011, 05:49 PM

It was my first DE and it was a solid choice. Good shaves and I didn't chop up my face getting the hang of using it.

As many were, I was torn between the EJ and a Merkur like the 38C for my first DE. In the end I saw nothing but praise here for the EJ, while I saw some complaints about quality control with Merkur razors. EJ it was.

**demaro** · 02-08-2011, 05:58 PM

It is one of the best razors still in production.

**Walt Whitman** · 02-08-2011, 06:02 PM

Just got mine today...

What a deep and beautiful finish!

I just put a blade in it, and tomorrow morning will be its maiden voyage.

Got a EJ brush and stand, too.

A new chapter in my shaving voyage to begin aboard the USS Edwin Jagger.

**tmanqz** · 02-08-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by demaro

It is one of the best razors still in production.

Still in production! Your scaring me. Is it going out of production soon! Do I need to order a few more? Im paranoid now, pandoram is setting in, must order now.lol

**demaro** · 02-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by tmanqz

Still in production! Your scaring me. Is it going out of production soon! Do I need to order a few more? Im paranoid now, pandoram is setting in, must order now.lol

Sorry , I did not mean it that way , my friend. I just mean as opposed to any of other well made razors not in production anymore such as superspeeds , fatboys , slims , etc that are no loger in production anymore.
I would be very hypocritical if I were to tell you not to buy more than one. I have an ej89 and an ej89l.

**Blade Boy** · 02-08-2011, 06:34 PM

Just ordered mine in smooth chrome, can't wait to try it looks like all positive comments, it will be my first new DE been using vintage stuff thus far. - Blade Boy.

**iphone529** · 02-08-2011, 06:38 PM

Love mine. Congrats.

**BladeDE40** · 02-08-2011, 06:44 PM

Great price!
Excellent quality, fit and finish!
Shaves like a dream!

**Sledgehammer39** · 02-08-2011, 07:39 PM

The price point is affordable and the build quality is excellent.

**ERVARGASNY** · 02-08-2011, 07:51 PM

This is my First DE Shaver, Iam new to this, but now have a Nice collection of Mint Vintage Razors, But So far so good for the EJ89L Use it with a Feather Blade, But i have to tell you, Those Feather Blades are Really Sharp, So far i have have shaved 3 time's with the EJ89L and with the same Feather Blade and still on my 3rd Shave i got me a nice BBS Shave, So now im going to see if the Feather Blade can get me a 4TH BBS, I wont Attempt a 5Th time because i like my blades sharp, so be careful when using a Feather Blade with the EJ89L it will sheer your whiskers Right Off, Ohh by the way i do a 3 pass shave Each time, Down, Sideways, Then across the Grain Whoaaaaaaaaaa BBS Each Time, So yes, EJ89L Is a Winner that's for Sure, Hope you Enjoy it

**JeffJ** · 02-08-2011, 08:16 PM

There's been a lot of buzz on this forum recently about the EJ DE89 along with a few magazine articles on DE shaving. Given that the DE market is relatively small I doubt that it would take much to sell out the smaller online retailers.

In full disclosure, I count myself as one of the DE89L lemmings. What a great razor.

**Omaha-BeenGlockin** · 02-08-2011, 09:18 PM

Own one--well made and beautifull---just doesn't shave me worth a damn.

My 38c is light years ahead in the shave quality---for ME.

**xjrob85** · 02-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Omaha-BeenGlockin

Own one--well made and beautifull---just doesn't shave me worth a damn.

My 38c is light years ahead in the shave quality---for ME.

I prefer my Merkur as well. The DE89 is a good razor, but not the best one for me.

**wrl** · 02-08-2011, 10:50 PM

The Mühle R89 is the only razor I'm keeping.

**Altair** · 02-08-2011, 11:08 PM

A year ago when I first started wet shaving. I read every thread everyone and their grandma recommended and used a merkur Hd Or 38 .

I went against the grain and I Purchased my 89l. I have been using it ever since. my only other razor is a Futur.