Problem with my EJ DE86

**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

Originally Posted by ateace

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

Originally Posted by Viseguy

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

Originally Posted by john parker

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, the 89 weighs 2.5 oz, as compared with 2.4 oz for the others.