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PokerChip

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My new Edwin Jagger DE89LBL was delivered by UPS today. They included a complementary 5-pack of Derby Extra SS DE razor blades. I've been waiting for this to arrive since I ordered it last Tuesday. Until this EJ DE89LBL arrived today my sole DE razor was a cheaper Weisei DE Razor. Until now I thought shaving with my Weisei DE razor gave me great shave. I was so wrong.

Shortly after UPS delivered my Edwin Jagger DE89LBL razor I opened the box to examine what was included with my new DE razor. It was nice finding a complimentary 5-pack of Derby razor blades. They also included a small pamphlet on the Edwin Jagger razors.

Long story short, I took my first shave with my DE razor. This shave was spectacular! I had a two-day growth of whiskers since I didn't have to leave the house yesterday. The combination of the razor weight, razor blade and my shaving experience it gave me the best shave since I started using a DE safety razor. I can't believe that I waited this long to buy a quality made DE safety razor. Now I'm considering buying one or two more. I'll still keep the Weisei razor but it will only be a back-up razor only.

Now the next question I'm considering is what brand of razor to buy next. I'm considering making a Merkur my next DE razor to add to my collection.
 

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WarrenB

WarrenB

Got a DE89 for my first DE and love it as well, didn't get on with the free Derby blades I got though, but sounds like they work well for you which is great. I got a flare tip Super Speed next and really like that as well and have found that the Gillette 7 o'clock yellow blades work best for me, maybe try a vintage razor as well? experimenting with razors and blades is all part of the fun as I am finding out.
 
Bloozepicker

Bloozepicker

Not that it matters but the razor is a DE89L. The BL means it comes with five Derby blades and the first L means the handle has lines.
 
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Eely_Hovercraft

If you are upgrading, go adjustable, slant, vintage, stainless or get a straight. As terrific as that razor is, over time, you will have little/no need for multiple, modern Zamak razors.
 
PokerChip

PokerChip

WarrenB, I never realized that having a quality DE razor makes a major difference in your shaving experience. The JE DE89LBL is a razor I plan on keeping for quite some time. I used an Astra SS razor in the razor. I've tried Derby razor blades before and they did a competent job but they the didn't impress me. After I tried the Astra SS razor blade I realized that that brand was an excellent brand that works for me. I then ordered a 100-pack of them. Now for the most part all I use are Astra SS razor blades.

I'm always looking for some vintage DE razors in my travels. I would love to find a few used DE razors to "rehab" if they are not in the best condition. It would be nice to add some additional razors to my collection. I may still by some other quality brand razor in the future but I'm in rush to do so. Anytime I can add a new DE razor (new or used) it will be a great experience.
 
WarrenB

WarrenB

PokerChip said:
WarrenB, I never realized that having a quality DE razor makes a major difference in your shaving experience. The JE DE89LBL is a razor I plan on keeping for quite some time. I used an Astra SS razor in the razor. I've tried Derby razor blades before and they did a competent job but they the didn't impress me. After I tried the Astra SS razor blade I realized that that brand was an excellent brand that works for me. I then ordered a 100-pack of them. Now for the most part all I use are Astra SS razor blades.

I'm always looking for some vintage DE razors in my travels. I would love to find a few used DE razors to "rehab" if they are not in the best condition. It would be nice to add some additional razors to my collection. I may still by some other quality brand razor in the future but I'm in rush to do so. Anytime I can add a new DE razor (new or used) it will be a great experience.
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I am still on a learning curve myself, didn't realise how much difference the blades would make, think I have tried about 12 types now and have found the Gillette 7 o'clock Yellows best for me so far, I have 7 DE's already now in the first 6 weeks of getting in to it!! Apart form the DE89 all the others are vintage, great fun finding them and trying them out.
 
PokerChip

PokerChip

Eely_Hovercraft, I already have considered buying some other type of razors. My grandfather on my Dad's side shaved with a straight razor. As a child I recall occasionally seeing him in the bathroom shaving with a straight razor. When my Mom & Dad first got married they moved into his Dad's house the first 5 years of their married life. Years later I asked my late Dad about Grandpa and his shaving with a straight razor. From when he first started shaving he only shaved with straight razors. That may be my next razor to add to my collection.
 
drifter

drifter

PokerChip said:
My new Edwin Jagger DE89LBL was delivered by UPS today. They included a complementary 5-pack of Derby Extra SS DE razor blades. I've been waiting for this to arrive since I ordered it last Tuesday. Until this EJ DE89LBL arrived today my sole DE razor was a cheaper Weisei DE Razor. Until now I thought shaving with my Weisei DE razor gave me great shave. I was so wrong.

Shortly after UPS delivered my Edwin Jagger DE89LBL razor I opened the box to examine what was included with my new DE razor. It was nice finding a complimentary 5-pack of Derby razor blades. They also included a small pamphlet on the Edwin Jagger razors.

Long story short, I took my first shave with my DE razor. This shave was spectacular! I had a two-day growth of whiskers since I didn't have to leave the house yesterday. The combination of the razor weight, razor blade and my shaving experience it gave me the best shave since I started using a DE safety razor. I can't believe that I waited this long to buy a quality made DE safety razor. Now I'm considering buying one or two more. I'll still keep the Weisei razor but it will only be a back-up razor only.

Now the next question I'm considering is what brand of razor to buy next. I'm considering making a Merkur my next DE razor to add to my collection.
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Wait till you try your razor with a SS Bulldog handle.
 
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iguanad

I own 2 DEs and a Standard Razor. The Standard has almost exactly the same head geometry as the Jaggers. Shaves about the same also. Ej is a great razor.
 
zygalski

zygalski

I have various vintage razors & the DE89 is a fantastic daily razor as it gives a reasonably close & very smooth 2 or 3 pass shave.
Yes it's made from pot metal, but they are fairly cheap in the scheme of things & should last many years.
 
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944own

I just purchased the same razor that I am gonna give my friend to try to get him into de shaving. I have one already and it is a great razor. I think your next razor should be a adjustable of some sort. I have been using the de89l for some time but since I got my fat boy a few weeks ago it has been all I have used. Congrats on the new razor.
 
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