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...
EJ DE89BA11 Barley Chrome
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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...
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.
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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!
That BC is a really sweet effect, I have the BC Chatty, and it feels great
Fantastic pictures too.
Fantastic pictures too.
Stop bring this razor back up, I am fighting the urge to buy one and this isn't helping
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!
Great pictures, xillion. You've convinced me to start looking for the barley chrome handle now.
These pictures are so nice. I am feelin a barley myself
+1. love my 89L but would really like the barleycorn version.
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...
Now let's see which vendor has it in stock...
http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DE89BA11bl||@cTraditional%20safety%20&%20double%20edge%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.
Here's a photo of mine: 
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?
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?
If I like the fat-handled Tech, which one of these would suit me best?
@ 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!
@ 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!
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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.
No, man, the beauty is in the razor itself... my photography skills are not that good! ;D
I thought I read that somewhere, but wasn't sure. Thanks for clarifying it.
Thanks, Denis.
