Longtime lurker... first time poster. Always been a wetshaver, but started shaving with a traditional DE about a year ago. Started off with a late 40's NDC Superspeed. I loved the looks of the new EJ De89 Barley Chrome and decided to go ahead and take the plunge. Received it about a week ago now. I've gotta say that it is a very good, smooth shaver but still very forgiving. Handles a little bit differently than the SS, mostly because of the weight and fatter handle I think. Been using Astra SP's and TOBS avocado to get some fantastic shaves!!
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08-24-2011, 09:56 AM #1
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New DE89BA11
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08-24-2011, 10:00 AM #2
This custom title knows what you are thinking, Noah
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08-24-2011, 10:11 AM #3
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As to which is smoother...They're so close to me it would be hard to say... I'm still getting the hang of the EJ but right now I guess I'd have to say it is too close to call. I will say that the EJ seems to give a slightly closer shave. Probably due to the weight and I think I saw somewhere that it is slightly more aggressive based on the blade gap. Still need to try a Feather in the EJ to compare fully to the SS. The SS/Feather combo is awesome with the SS/Astra a close second... IMHO.
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08-24-2011, 12:09 PM #4
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Welcome to B&B!
Not used the barley, but if it shaves as the 89L, then it's one fine razor
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08-24-2011, 12:56 PM #5
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Welcome to B&B, mate!
And yes, the DE89 Barley is a truly fantastic razor!
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08-24-2011, 03:04 PM #6
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08-24-2011, 03:29 PM #7
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Welcome aboard! You chose well. That's one of the smoothest-shaving and best looking razors on the planet.
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08-24-2011, 03:43 PM #9
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08-24-2011, 03:47 PM #11
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Welcome, congrats, and excellent choice! I have one of those (my first DE also) and have been very happy with it. But, you've been a member for a few days now. Time to get something else.
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Welcome to B&B.
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08-24-2011, 03:56 PM #13
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I'm still new and don't know all the models so I looked that one up. Beautiful razor. I hope you have many good shaves with it.
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08-24-2011, 04:00 PM #14
I was used to seeing it change
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Welcome Aboard!!
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08-24-2011, 08:05 PM #15
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A Barley?
I purchased a gold barley last year, and it is my favorite DE razor. I do use Feathers. I like the weight and balance, the grip, and the looks. Yeah, it does give great shaves. After using it quite a bit, I prefer it's balance to anything else I own.
I like the Avocado also! ..and Nancy Boy!
Let us know how the Feathers do for you!Eric V
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08-24-2011, 08:48 PM #16
I'm gonna tell you something tomorrow
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Man, I *just* got an 89L in the mail yesterday, and am now RAS'ing the barley handle ...
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08-25-2011, 03:21 AM #17
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Welcome 2 B&B! The EJ89 is an awesome razor. I like the Feathers with it but I like the Sharp SC even better.
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