Got my edwin jagger de89l very disapointed (see why)

**dieselfuel79** · 06-30-2012, 03:12 PM

Hi gomlz,

I was having a look on line. Looks like your razor is fine as the others mentioned. The total length of your EJ should be 8.25cm. The total length of the Parker 22r should be 11.1 cm. You photo looks those measurements would be about accurate. In any case I am certain you will love your EJ.

**ERVARGASNY** · 06-30-2012, 03:44 PM

This isnt a short Razor, its a Normal size Razor, and your parker is just a long handle which isnt a Normal size Razor :o/ some people like shorter handle and some like longer or Larger width handles as well. But trust me, That Ej89 is one hell of a smooth shaver, Your gonna love it :o)

**gomlz** · 06-30-2012, 06:39 PM

shaved with it it was awesome only wish i had the TOBS sandalwood i ordered

**ak1m** · 06-30-2012, 08:55 PM

I had the same sort of reaction when I first received my Edwin Jagger DE89L

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**dieselfuel79** · 06-30-2012, 09:42 PM

'What is this? A razor for ants?"

Originally Posted by ak1m

I had the same sort of reaction when I first received my Edwin Jagger DE89L

**jenkinl1302** · 06-30-2012, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by dieselfuel79

'What is this? A razor for ants?"

How can we be expected to teach people to learn how to shave... if they can't even fit inside the building?

**kiwi_Tom** · 06-30-2012, 11:30 PM

I have both a Parker 60R and an EJ89 razor and whilst the Parker is both larger and heaver than the EJ the EJ sure shaves better.

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**gomlz** · 07-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by kiwi_Tom

I have both a Parker 60R and an EJ89 razor and whilst the Parker is both larger and heaver than the EJ the EJ sure shaves better.

theres no comparison the EJ shaves better then anything ive ever used before i might give my dad the lined one and ill keep the straight chrome thats only if he plans on stop using his cartidge razor

**Triad** · 07-01-2012, 07:58 PM

Swap the handles!!

**inspiringK** · 07-01-2012, 08:05 PM

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**bumbaclart** · 07-03-2012, 08:22 AM

When I saw this topic it scared me a little bit, since I just an ordered a DE89L last night. Glad I read the thread! I wonder if anyone does "Blue Steel" blades

**JRD** · 07-03-2012, 01:25 PM

The EJ is a much higher quality then any Parker. And gives a better shave to boot. Just do what he said up there....just look for a longer handle and you'll have your dream shaver. For a while until the RAD kicks in.

**tinashubby** · 07-03-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by inspiringK

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**jamesspo** · 07-03-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiringK

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I have nothing to add. I just had some extra punctuation lying around, so I thought I would make it available. This wouldn't be directed at someone specific, so anyone can feel free to take what you want from above.

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**¢orey** · 07-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by charles_r

You might want to have a look at the Muhle R89 Grande. It's the same head as your new EJ89, but the handle is longer (105mm vs 85mm)

I'll jump in to say that I've used the MuhleR89 and the EJ89 and preferred the former.

**Scott0079** · 07-06-2012, 07:07 PM

Buy an R89 Grande, same head with a longer handle = perfection.

**brother cavefish** · 07-06-2012, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Scott0079

Buy an R89 Grande, same head with a longer handle = perfection.

bare in mind the handle is hollow- vs the De89 is semi solid

**FL shaver** · 07-07-2012, 09:59 PM

I had the opposite reaction than the OP going from an HD to the DE 89L! I was surprised at the length and weight, despite reading comparison threads before.

**scott81425** · 07-08-2012, 01:31 PM

Love my DE89! And glad you got it figured out, I remember when I first opened the box being a little surprised at the length and weight of it. Then I shaved with it, and all was right in the world.

**ricardo9505** · 07-08-2012, 03:53 PM

I don't see why you're so pissed and now posting this? I mean do your research before placing an order online. you ordered the normal one, NOT the long handle version. Parkers do weigh more also, common knowledge if you research. I know it sucks but it's not the company's fault so relax and own up to it. Get the "L model". But I've yet to read the part where u actually use the blade and try it. Many de razors have what us noobs call "short" handles. it's not built for a traditional cartridge razor user, i think. well, you could make the argument that it is built for noobs. eitherway I'm ordering one soon and passing my merkur classic to my cousin who may be a convert. already got him on lathering with a brush. he loves it.