I use a Merkur HD regularly and am thinking about getting a Muhle R89. I was wondering how these razors compare.
I have both. If you want a razor to look at and admire, then the R89 is for you. If you want a razor with a better shave, then it has to be the 34HD. Don't get me wrong, the Muhle is a fine razor, but the Merkur, despite the lower finish, definitely is the more aggressive of the two, which I prefer. Just get both and be done with it!
Hello-
Sorry to have not kept up on razors. I've got an acute case of SBAD that I've been feeding.
Do all the Muhle-EJs closed combs DEs have the same head? I received an ivory Chatsworth for Fathers Day. Is it the same head as is being discussed on the Muhle R89?
I had better results with the DE89 paired with sharp blades. YMMV, of course.If you want a razor with a better shave, then it has to be the 34HD. Don't get me wrong, the Muhle is a fine razor, but the Merkur, despite the lower finish, definitely is the more aggressive of the two, which I prefer. Just get both and be done with it!
Yes, it will be the same head.