EJ DE89BA11 Barley Chrome

**jsj_297** · 04-13-2011, 11:20 PM

Good thing Im totally contempt with my EJ89L.......

riiiiiggggghhhhht.

**xillion** · 04-14-2011, 03:21 PM

I had a very nice first shave with the Barley today. Loaded up a fresh Gillette Platinum and lathered up from a Valobra stick.

The balance of the Barley is perfect for me, and I easily maintained the proper angle throughout the entire shave.
What really surprised was the knurling of the new handle. It is very fine but it felt very secure in my hand, it felt more
comfortable than my lined EJ handle. My grip remained secure even when gripping the handle with soapy fingers.
The head itself shaves just like any EJDE89/Mühle R89 head; which has always been a great shaver for me.
I achieved a BBS shave in three passes with no problems. So far I am very happy with the new Barley handle.

**mmack66** · 04-14-2011, 03:31 PM

Very nice. I might sell my DE89L and pick up one of these.

**joepazz** · 04-14-2011, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by jsj_297

Good thing Im totally contempt with my EJ89L.......

riiiiiggggghhhhht.

I love this

Watch the BST thread, lots of DE89L coming up for sale soon

**jkingrph** · 04-14-2011, 05:48 PM

I have been looking, but none of the stateside vendors seem to have them.

**David in Boston** · 04-14-2011, 06:14 PM

That is one good looking razor.

Jagger did the right thing with this new design.

Enjoy.

**Altair** · 04-14-2011, 11:51 PM

Must Resist temptation....

**benman** · 04-15-2011, 01:19 AM

I picked one of these up as my first 'proper' DE razor (used a wilkinson sword cheapo for a few weeks to dip my toe in the water). I'm used to seeing precision die cast and chromed objects from working in the furniture industry, and I must say that this razor is finished superbly. I live about 15 miles from where EJ are based, so its nice to buy a from a local company (even if the razor is probably manufactured mainly overseas...)

Its gradually coming together for me, and I had my best shave yet last night. I think I was trying too hard to get my first pass perfect - this was causing irritation. I think more passes, and more gentle have been the key to a better shave.

Currently using gillette yellows with this razor, I found the derbys supplied were terrible.

**Sledgehammer39** · 04-15-2011, 05:48 AM

The new Jagger looks awesome.

**cernel_joson** · 04-15-2011, 06:25 AM

EJ should do a tribute to the barber pole British Aristocrats next. They did a great job with the ball end, though.

**chongyixiong** · 04-15-2011, 07:20 AM

Thanks for pointing that out!

Looks like I might need to get another one too.. just to see if it shaves better (with a more balanced handle) as compared to the Muhle R89.. very beautiful pics, thank you!

**Merkur25** · 04-15-2011, 10:25 AM

I might have to buy one myself. That is a sweet razor right there

**mandoman** · 04-15-2011, 10:30 AM

nice razor

**K.T.** · 04-15-2011, 12:00 PM

FWIW, I find my DE89L gives me a very good shave, but I've come to prefer a handful other razors. YMMV at work.

I would describe the DE89L a solid razor. It gives me a very good shave and has solid, comfortable handling. To me if feels like a good sedan, like a Camry or the like; a bit heavy, with solid, stable handling, not too fast, quirky, or exciting. A bit conservative feeling. Which is fine. It's capable of giving a fine BBS, but I wish it were just a tad more aggressive and faster feeling.

Finish and workmanship are fantastic. The plating and finish are better than anything else I have. Beautiful.

If the feel of the DE89 shave were a bit "sexier," I'd spring for the Barley right away. As it is, I'm putting it on my "must have" list, but a bit further down.

It's true the handle on the Barley is absolutely gorgeous and I'll have one in my collection one of these days.

**RABIDMONKEY** · 04-24-2011, 09:07 PM

wow I feel my rad kicking in and I have a ej89l what about the DE89811 with the hex handle that on look sharp as well from the bad pics Ive seen

**oc_in_fw** · 04-25-2011, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by joepazz

I love this

Watch the BST thread, lots of DE89L coming up for sale soon

not mine

on edit: I may add this one, though (even though the SE bug has bit me hard)

**oc_in_fw** · 04-25-2011, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Altair

Must Resist temptation....

why resist? It is futile, you know

**drewmac** · 05-03-2011, 09:40 AM

I tried resisting, but gave in and ordered one from WCS. I don't even need a new razor...

Mateo · 05-10-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by jsj_297

Good thing Im totally contempt with my EJ89L.......

riiiiiggggghhhhht.

Don't hate the EJ89

**proxymoron** · 05-11-2011, 06:50 AM

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.