EJ DE89BA11 Barley Chrome

**Dalejr** · 05-11-2011, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by proxymoron

Has anyone tried emailing TESC directly about buying just the handle? Seeing as they sell disembodied razor heads, it'd only stand to reason. Besides, in my dealings with them, their customer service has been pretty first-rate.

I was wondering the same thing, I like my EJ89L but I have to be careful, I'm looking to add more grip and a new handle would be the easy fix...

**Gingerpose** · 05-11-2011, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by proxymoron

Has anyone tried emailing TESC directly about buying just the handle? Seeing as they sell disembodied razor heads, it'd only stand to reason. Besides, in my dealings with them, their customer service has been pretty first-rate.

I have just emailed them with this question. It's after business hours here now, hopefully I will get a response tomorrow, I will update here as soon as I hear something.

GP

**Mark1966** · 08-30-2011, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by xillion

Just received the new Edwin Jagger DE89BA11 Barley Chrome plated. The quality of the plating is superb.
The handle is a bit heavier (47 grams) than the DE89L (44 grams). The knurling is very fine, to me it feels like a
fatter ball end Old Type. Overall the razor is nicely balanced and feels great in the hand. I will give it a go tomorrow.

OMG - I just noticed this thread for some reason - that is a beautiful razor!!! Much better than the pics on the websites!

**KM-instructor** · 08-30-2011, 05:28 AM

That BC is a really sweet effect, I have the BC Chatty, and it feels great

Fantastic pictures too.

**GeorgeMason** · 08-30-2011, 05:41 AM

Stop bring this razor back up, I am fighting the urge to buy one and this isn't helping

**Mark1966** · 08-30-2011, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by GeorgeMason

Stop bring this razor back up, I am fighting the urge to buy one and this isn't helping

I think I've given in - love at first sight!

**AABCDS** · 08-31-2011, 07:31 AM

Great pictures, xillion. You've convinced me to start looking for the barley chrome handle now.

**Lando** · 09-26-2011, 11:22 AM

These pictures are so nice. I am feelin a barley myself

**swcarter** · 12-05-2011, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Dalejr

I just googled it and your right, I'll have to keep an eye out, I'm in love with that handle...

+1. love my 89L but would really like the barleycorn version.

**Don Shinchan** · 12-06-2011, 02:11 AM

Ok. Now it seems I want this version instead of DE89L. Good thing I haven't ordered one yet!

Now let's see which vendor has it in stock...

**OldGreyGuy** · 12-06-2011, 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by Don Shinchan

Ok. Now it seems I want this version instead of DE89L. Good thing I haven't ordered one yet!

Now let's see which vendor has it in stock...

http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DE89BA11bl||@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20 edge%20razors@bEdwin%20Jagger|0|user||22|

It is great, I have two, one in the bathroom, the other is in my always packed travel bag.

**oversaturn** · 12-06-2011, 03:48 AM

Here's a photo of mine:

**shaverjoe** · 12-06-2011, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by Don Shinchan

Ok. Now it seems I want this version instead of DE89L. Good thing I haven't ordered one yet!

Now let's see which vendor has it in stock...

Go with the Barley Chrome. The head is the same on all of them but believe me, as the pictures demonstrate, this is simply one beautiful razor. The knurling is fantastic and the plating is second to none. IMO, the Barley chrome is the most aesthetically pleasing of all the DE89s offered. Oh, did I mention it shaves wonderfully?

**kingfisher** · 12-06-2011, 06:27 AM

How does the weight of these razors compare with that of a fat-handled Tech? The Tech seems really light, but I like the way it feels/balances. Would I be better off with the old Muhle R89 because it's lighter? Or is the head of these razors considerably heavier than that of a Tech?

If I like the fat-handled Tech, which one of these would suit me best?

**Don Shinchan** · 12-06-2011, 06:29 AM

@ OldGreyGuy - Thanks for pointing me out the way to the "treasure" ; )

@ oversaturn - Does the real thing look this good? Or your photography skill makes it so, man? And one word about your photo: gorgeous!

@ shaverjoe - Agreed. I think I prefer the Barley Chrome to the Lined Chrome now. And it's nice to know it shaves wonderfully too!

**Den** · 12-06-2011, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

How does the weight of these razors compare with that of a fat-handled Tech? The Tech seems really light, but I like the way it feels/balances. Would I be better off with the old Muhle R89 because it's lighter? Or is the head of these razors considerably heavier than that of a Tech?

If I like the fat-handled Tech, which one of these would suit me best?

I received my DE89 Barley and Muhle R41 last week and find the balance perfect with the EJ head and R41 handle. The handle has better grip on the Muhle also. So with using the EJ head and Muhle handle I've made myself an R89. So go with an R89 if you want similar balance to a Fat Handle Tech.

**oversaturn** · 12-06-2011, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Don Shinchan

@ oversaturn - Does the real thing look this good? Or your photography skill makes it so, man? And one word about your photo: gorgeous!

No, man, the beauty is in the razor itself... my photography skills are not that good! ;D

**shawnmaze** · 12-06-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Den

I received my DE89 Barley and Muhle R41 last week and find the balance perfect with the EJ head and R41 handle. The handle has better grip on the Muhle also. So with using the EJ head and Muhle handle I've made myself an R89. So go with an R89 if you want similar balance to a Fat Handle Tech.

The R41 handle is heavier than the R89 handle (though lighter than the DE89 Barley). It looks the same, but it is actually weighted different.

**Den** · 12-06-2011, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by shawnmaze

The R41 handle is heavier than the R89 handle (though lighter than the DE89 Barley). It looks the same, but it is actually weighted different.

I thought I read that somewhere, but wasn't sure. Thanks for clarifying it.

**kingfisher** · 12-06-2011, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Den

I received my DE89 Barley and Muhle R41 last week and find the balance perfect with the EJ head and R41 handle. The handle has better grip on the Muhle also. So with using the EJ head and Muhle handle I've made myself an R89. So go with an R89 if you want similar balance to a Fat Handle Tech.

Thanks, Denis.