The Edwin Jagger DE89 is a great razor.

[Vigilante Shaver]

I would love to see one in stainless steel.

I have no problem with the current head and the chrome finish is the best in the industry, but a stainless version for the collection sure would be great.

Yes they have the 316, but it is not the same head specs as the DE89

 

[spookmeister]

Agreed, I learned to wet shave with my de89, and still pull it out every once in a while.

 

[Time Bandit]

"Agreed, I learned to wet shave with my de89, and still pull it out every once in a while." Same here.

 

[Big_T]

The DE89 was my first razor when I switched to DE over 8 years ago. Still have it and use it once in a while; I got a great shave with it about a month ago. I probably have to buy a SS version if they made one.

 

[saj]

I would love to see one in stainless steel.

I have no problem with the current head and the chrome finish is the best in the industry, but a stainless version for the collection sure would be great.

Yes they have the 316, but it is not the same head specs as the DE89

I always thought it was the same, what's the difference between 316 and de89?

Apart from being stainless steel?

 

[Time Bandit]

The DE89 was my first razor when I switched to DE over 8 years ago. Still have it and use it once in a while; I got a great shave with it about a month ago. I probably have to buy a SS version if they made one.

Haha. Looks like I have something in common with as well as @spookmeister as the EJ DE89 being my main weapon of choice when I joined the battle 8 or so years ago.

 

[Vigilante Shaver]

I always thought it was the same, what's the difference between 316 and de89?

Apart from being stainless steel?

316 is more aggressive then the DE89.

 

[Guest138312]

I concur wholeheartedly vigilante. The 3ONE6 is more aggressive, but when I traded in my EJ and Muhle89, (which are both beautiful pieces of equipment), for a 3ONE6, I quickly moved into a Muhle ROCCA for a bit more bang! It is a perfect 1 day/2day compliment to my Muhle R41…..At least for my mug

 

[saj]

316 is more aggressive then the DE89.

Thanks genuinely didn't know

Any idea what the 316 is comparable too?

I like the r89 a lot in fact ive got two muhle r89 and edwin jaggar de89,
I hardly use them though

 

[Ukrainian]

My go to is made in England Edwin Jagger DE 89 ( good, honest and reliable shaving tool), giving me consistent performance. My best friend perhaps.
I also have Made in Germany Merkur 34 C (bad, dishonest and unreliable shaving tool). For some reason anytime I want to give it another chance, it keeps disappointing me. So many promises on forums and as such great expectations for this German product I had, that never materialized.
I keep it as the spare razor for now.

 

[Invicta]

Any idea what the 316 is comparable too?

Similar to to the Muhle Rocca.

 

[saj]

Similar to to the Muhle Rocca.

Never used that as well lol

 

[tm3]

When I started this obsession, uh, hobby, in 2006 or so the most recommended starter razor seemed to be the Merkur 34HD. I started with a Progress, then added a 34.

At some point a few years later the most recommended seemed to be the EJ DE89. I'm not sure what changed. Of course, I had to try the DE89 and yes indeed it is a very fine razor, but in my hands the 34 is better (although to me they are very similar).

I'd love a SS 34 but the DE89 in SS would be a great substitute!

 

[StewB]

The DE89/R89 head design is widely copied ("imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"). I used my EJ DE89 this morning and was reminded why--it provided very nice results. Good mid-budget razor IMO.

 

[asolyom]

My go to is made in England Edwin Jagger DE 89 ( good, honest and reliable shaving tool), giving me consistent performance. My best friend perhaps.
I also have Made in Germany Merkur 34 C (bad, dishonest and unreliable shaving tool). For some reason anytime I want to give it another chance, it keeps disappointing me. So many promises on forums and as such great expectations for this German product I had, that never materialized.
I keep it as the spare razor for now.

What are your complaints on the Merkur?

 

[gdawg55]

Like many others I started wet shaving with the DE89. It was a love hate relationship to say the least. Once I moved on to other razors my shaves started becoming consistently better. Not really sure why the DE89 never really worked but I haven’t looked back. I did try it again a few years go just to see if it was just a learning issue, but the shave was still subpar.

The 3one6 for me is better in every way….more efficient, more comfortable, with better feel and balance. I like that it’s all stainless as well. It’s one of my top performing razors.

 

[SaguaroSmart]

I agree. Since starting wet shaving many years ago I have, like many of others here, acquired many other razors. I also enjoy many other much more aggressive razors but the DE89 with a very sharp blade continues to impress me. They really hit the goldilocks zone with an amazing comfort and enough efficiency to get close to BBS in 3 passes.

Of course for those who only do 1 or 2 passes, it might not be the closest shave but it will still be DFS and very comfortable.

I am definitely one of those that keeps wondering why neither Edwin Jagger nor Muhle will release a stainless steel version of it. Particularly Muhle, they released a stainless steel version of the R41 so why not the R89 (close to the DE89).

 

[jesseix]

Like many others I started wet shaving with the DE89. It was a love hate relationship to say the least. Once I moved on to other razors my shaves started becoming consistently better. Not really sure why the DE89 never really worked but I haven’t looked back. I did try it again a few years go just to see if it was just a learning issue, but the shave was still subpar.

The 3one6 for me is better in every way….more efficient, more comfortable, with better feel and balance. I like that it’s all stainless as well. It’s one of my top performing razors.

DE89 was the first razor I bought too. I kindof which I’d kept it, it definitely wasn’t very efficient but adding a shim helped and it was always a very carefree and comfortable shave.
3one6 is one I’ve always had on my list to try, that and the Rocca. Someday…

 

[gdawg55]

DE89 was the first razor I bought too. I kindof which I’d kept it, it definitely wasn’t very efficient but adding a shim helped and it was always a very carefree and comfortable shave.
3one6 is one I’ve always had on my list to try, that and the Rocca. Someday…

The Rocca and 3one6 shave similarly but I find the 3one6 easier to shave with. The Rocca is a large razor while the 3one6 is smaller and more nimble.