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is a 5 1/2 inch handle too long for a safety razor?

Not if the razor feels balanced to you and you can control it. Most people don't grip their razors at the end of the handle, so any extra handle below the grip doesn't count for much anyway!

What razor are you referring to with a five-and-a-half inch handle?
 
I was going to get it custom from cooncatbob. I am so used to the cartridge razors and was thinking about getting a long handle but most are only about 4 inches long. I have the EJ89L which is pretty short. So I wanted a longer handle to fit the head of the EJ89L
 
Gripping a DE farther down from the head increases the potential leverage applied and can lead to cuts and razor burn. Also, if using advanced techniques like a slide stroke, j-stroke, or buffing, you want your grip closer to the head for better razor control.

The best DE shaves happen with zero pressure!

Bob's handles are works of beauty, and from what I hear his workmanship is top-notch!
 
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