Muhle 89 - How aggressive?

I sort of did things backwards. I decided I wanted a DE, my family bought me the Muhle r89 for fathers day. I've been using it for a couple of months and have really been making progress. I joined here after I received the razor, since I had no idea how to use it. I probably would have looked like a jack the ripper victim if I hadn't joined.

It's the only DE razor I have known, so its impossible for me to judge it. How aggressive is it considered? is it a middle of the road? less aggressive? more aggressive?

thanks!

I'd say it's pretty middle of the road for aggressiveness. That was my first DE too and I still think it's one of the best I've got so it was a good choice IMO. Some people will say it's closer to the mild side of the spectrum but with good technique it does a great job for me.

I have an R89 Grande and from what I have seen others with much more experience than me say is it is a good beginners razor. Not too aggressive but not too mild. I have only been using it about a week but I really enjoy it. However, I'm getting several weepers. I blame my technique since I have only been using a safety razor for 5 weeks.

Enjoy, I think it looks and feels great in the hand.

The Muehle R89 uses the same head as the Edwin Jagger DE89, which I have. I would say it is medium and a very good shaver for beginners and veterans alike.

yeah is kind of mildish. for me it was easy to get DFS but hard to get BBS with the r89

xxvaleria said:

The Muehle R89 uses the same head as the Edwin Jagger DE89, which I have. I would say it is medium and a very good shaver for beginners and veterans alike.

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"very good shaver for beginners and veterans alike" In other words, it's a very good razor for anyone. My EJ DE87 (same head different handle) is my favorite razor. It is comparable to a Slim at a middle setting, say 5 or 6.

Welcome!

I would say it's middle of the road.

Do yourself a favor. Spend $10 and pick up a Gillette Tech. It's super mild. The R89 was my first razor too. I picked up a Tech, and it's all I've been using lately. Mild razor + sharper blade = Heaven!