Edwin Jagger DE89BL Chrome Reusable Classic Double Edge Safety Razor for Men

Update below - Original Review: This is my first Double Edge razor. I was looking for something that was well reviewed and not too pricey. That's how I came to find and ultimately purchase the DE89bl. I purposely did not shave for a few days before the razor arrived. I wanted to see how well it would handle a few days growth. I also might mention that I have sensitive skin, so I am always looking for the least irritating way to shave. I have been through lots of multiblade systems that work OK, but I cringe at the high price of replacement blades. The fit and finish of the razor is flawless. I am really pleased with the heft and quality of it overall. It comes with a starter pack of Derby blades, which by all accounts are a mild blade and good for beginners. I can't offer any perspective about how they compare to other blades, but they worked quite nicely for me. For my first shave with the razor I lathered up with some Taylor of Old Bond Street, Mr. Taylor's Shaving Cream. I used short strokes and rinsed the razor frequently. There's an excellent video on youtube "How to Shave with a Safety Razor" that is worth watching if you are new to DE shaving as I am. The results are really quite amazing. Not only did it handle my thicker than usual growth, the shave was quite easy. A multiblade razor would have required a lot more effort to accomplish the same results. The area under my chin and around my neck have always been the most difficult to achieve a close shave. **Not any more!** This is easily the closest shave I have had short of my barber giving me a straight razor shave. (Which I get with nearly every haircut.) The results: Nice and smooth and the irritation to my skin was minimal. Tomorrow's shave with only one days growth should be that much better. The best part is the $$ saved in the long run. No more budget busting multi-blades for me. DE blades are inexpensive and readily available. The DE89bl should pay for itself in savings in just a few weeks. ******** Updated Review: Having lived with and used this razor for several months, I would still recommend it for anyone looking for a new double edge safety razor. It is fairly forgiving and provides a satisfactory shave. Having said that, I no longer use it daily. It is now one of three DE razors I own. The other two are vintage Gillette's which are still widely available online. I no longer use Derby razor blades in any razor. I tried several brands from a sample pack and found that I get the best performance from Personna Med Prep blades in all three of my razors. Your mileage may vary and I encourage you to try several blades in whichever razor you ultimately buy. Finally, after every shave I still have that feeling of "Wow! That was great! Do other people know about this? Someone has to tell them!"

I wanted to wait until I had been using this thing for a while before reviewing it. I've now been using it consistently since May, so after 7 months, here's my feedback: 1. I have had no issues with rust or the finish falling apart. If cared for properly, i.e. all parts rinsed and dried after each shave, it still looks like it just came out of the box. 2. Handle length doesn't bother me. I have big hands, but I have also never used a longer handled safety razor. Maybe if I had experience with longer handled razors, I would be complaining about this. As it is, the weight and length feel very natural to me. 3. Shave closeness: If used properly this thing cleaves through hair, much closer than I ever got with my cartridge razors, especially after a second pass. 4. Blade replacement is not as easy on some models, but I don't consider it that much of a pain. I take the whole thing apart after each shave and wash and dry the two pieces of the guard, the blade and the handle, so I'm used to handling the razor and threading it onto the little pegs and screwing the whole thing together now. But, it is true, there are other razors with much easier blade systems. 5. Blade is not adjustable, which some people are going to look for. I originally purchased this razor specifically because it is recommended as a beginners safety razor. It is not very aggressive and it is not adjustable, which are things that might cause a new DE shaver to cut or nick themselves. Not that this thing won't cut or nick, but if you go slow while you're learning and you read up or watch some tutorials, you'll be fine. I've only had to bust out the styptic a couple of times in my 7 month experience with the razor. It also is not in the highest price tier for razors, meaning that it's a great combination of cheap and easy to use but high quality. I make a habit of always reading the worst reviews first and then making my way up to four or five star reviews, and the impression that I got from reading the one and two star reviews was that people weren't holding the razor at the right angle. This sucker needs to be at a 45 degree angle to your face or it won't cut anything. You shouldn't be dragging the guard across your face. Held properly, the only thing in contact with your skin is the tip of that razor blade. And it will shave the hair down to the pore when held properly. And that's not like, hating on those people. Shaving with a DE razor is complicated, there's a reason we moved as a society away from DE razors to cartridge razors. When shaving you need to consider blade angle, blade pressure (which should be none) and the grain of your beard (first pass should be with, second pass across, third against if you feel you need it and it isn't going to chew your face up). You also should absolutely not be using canned goop from the drug store, please spring for shaving soap/cream and a shaving brush. If that sounds like a lot of hassle to you just to shave, then don't buy a safety razor. I was shaving every day with a cartridge razor, and moved to shaving every other day when I started using this thing just because I could get away with it at work. Oh, and finally, not a huge fan of the razors that came included with the razor. I'd read some reviews and spring for better razors, maybe. I'm honestly using the store brand ones from my local drug store, and I feel like they're giving me a better shave than what came with the razor.

This is my first safety razor. I hadn't heard of them until a week or so before I bought this one. I was tired of paying $16/month for a name brand razor and my barber recommended I go "old school." I'm hooked. I will say that the short handle was surprising when I first opened the package but it actually handles very well. I do not find it slippery either and have used it in the shower. Although I bought it for function and cost savings, I have to say the thing looks amazing- like a work of art. The chrome is top notch work and I like the black handle. The Derby blades do a good job for me as well. As for using it, I have to say I was nervous going in with the razor sharp blade being exposed. I watched a bunch of online videos and was fearing the worst for a break-in period. I found it really isn't that hard or that tricky (except for right under the nose- that takes some effort). It is easy to feel when you have the right angle. You just have to take a little time and let the weight of the shave head do the work. It is surprisingly satisfying the sound it makes and the feel of it working. I'm not one for nostalgia either- I never watched my grandpa shave with a safety razor or anything like that. I think the closeness is comparable to a modern 5 blade cartridge razor. I need to take a second pass with both to get real close. And I break the rules and go against the grain with both and lived to tell the tail. This may give just a touch more irritation but nothing terrible, especially for the price. As for cutting myself, there haven't been any major blood lettings. You do have to be extra careful around any blemishes or moles- the blade will nick them before you know it (they are as sharp as you imagine). Other than that, it is amazingly simple. I don't know why people stopped using them. The only caution I'd have is not to get too sucked in by the safety razor/old fashioned shaving fanatics. I think some of the irritation complaints I see on these razors for sale (all brands) is because people change everything at once and go to the traditional soaps too. My first shave with this razor was terrible. On the second shave I learned it wasn't the razor but the cheap shave soap I bought at Wal Mart and my lack of lathering abilities. No matter what the purists say, it is okay to use canned shave cream while getting used to this (or forever). I did and it was great. I've since bought some nice shave soap that I like but am still working on a proper lather. When I'm in a hurry, I go back to the gel. I definitely intend to stick with using this razor. I may even end up collecting them. If you get it, just make sure you let you kids know it isn't something to touch. The thing looks so good, little fingers may be tempted.

Let me preface this by saying I am new to method shaving and this is my first safety razor. I am writing this after a couple weeks of use so please keep in mind this is a newbie review and not a expert. With that said, so far I am happy with this safety razor. It is very sturdy, has a nice finish, and seems like good quality overall. The only thing that make it a 4-star review is the handle. It is a little short for my liking and the smooth chrome finish (while being beautiful) is a little slippery when wet. It's not so slippery that it is hard to use, but I think I would prefer having a better grip on this. I also could use a little longer handle since I have bigger hands. For it's size, though, it is nicely balanced and the handle isn't a major stumbling block. As far as the shave goes, it took a little getting used to but the quality is great. I get a very close shave and after using a couple passes, the smoothness of the shave is better than any other razor I've ever used. I'm using Personna Double Edge razor blades (this came with some Derby blades that I haven't tried yet). I've had a few nicks and cuts but I know that is all my technique and not the razor or blade. I will update this later after I've had more experience with it. Update: After 6 months of use, I'm very happy with this razor. While I still wish it had a better grip, it isn't a major deal. I have had only a couple of times when it felt slippery. As far as being small, I haven't minded that at all after months of use. I get an excellent shave and I would highly recommend this razor.

This is a fine Razor. Properly weighted and well balanced. Build quality, Fit, and Finish are all superb. You will not be disappointed with this Razor. The blade reveal or exposure is not aggressive, and in my opinion it not necessary in any razor. . . more blade reveal simply means more opportunity for cuts and nicks. Take a minute or two to read my thoughts below on the Safety Razor methodology and related products. I'd like to give a small summery of my experience with shaving the past 40 years or so. Like most guys, I am always in a hurry, We have alot to do a just not enough time in a 24 hr. day to get it done. If there were 36 or 48 hours in a day we would work all of those too. Right? The world is full of work and we have allowed it to rule our lives, its just never going to change. Here's a good quote to keep in mind "If Nothing changes, then Nothing Changes." Alright then, how about letting go of the Throttle for a few minutes and treat yourself to change in your daily Grind? Our shaving experience can and should be enjoyable and the little bit of additional time it takes to engage the Safety Razor experience will allow you to clear your head, gather your thoughts, and think about the day ahead as you shave instead of throwing on some propane propelled Edge Gel or other bottom of the barrel shave cream product. Yep, just look at the ingredients on the can, most of them contain propane. Keep the propane for the BBQ grill out in the back yard, not on our Face. We are all aware that that the well known companies of our day have done a great job of advertising and convincing us that their razors are the only thing on the market. They started with two blades - the old Trac Two, then three blades, and now they are up to five. Crazy isn't it? And cost of their blades has risen right along with the blade count. A Safety Razor has one blade with two edges, that's all that is necessary to get the job done, and done well. Not only that, each blade is much less money than multiple blade cartridges on the market that are so popular today. I have listed the items below that you'll need to engage in the Wonderful, Relaxing, safety razor shaving experience. First all, ditch your Edge or similar shaving gel's and other canned products. All of them are weak and dry out your skin - Forget about ALL of those. Purchase these quality items below, and believe me, you will never go back to what you were doing before. So you'll need to buy shaving cream, I really like "Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandlewood" There are several other shave creams like this on the market, but the aroma of this product is simply remarkable. You will also need a bowl to mix the shaving cream, I like wooden bowels; the metal one's get cold but wooden one's do not. You'll also need a Quality Badger Hair (or similar) Shaving Brush, there are many of them on the market at all price points, but it really pays big dividends to get a quality one. Buy yourself a quality safety razor like the Edwin Jagger DE89bl Chrome Plated Razor I have reviewed. Also a pre-shave oil is highly recommended so look into those as well. So now with your Edwin Jagger safety razor, a Badger Brush, Wooden mixing Bowl, Pre-Shave oil or Oil soap, and Shaving cream you now have likely been set back $100.00, but its all going to be well worth it. Lastly, when you are done shaving, finish the job by applying Neutrogena Razor Defense to your face and then your favorite cologne. Neutrogena Razor Defense is a very, very soothing & comforting lotion - why apply something to your face that stings and burns the Hell out of you?? Bad idea! All of these items are going to last you a long time. So spend some time familiarizing yourself and become SKILLED with your new gear, watch a couple of YouTube Videos on the subject and get ready to be pampered and very impressed. Why hurry? Work will always be there waiting no matter when you arrive. You'll never go back to what you were doing before.

This is a fine looking razor for sure! the chrome is outstanding! This is my first time using one of theses razors and I was expecting to have a few nicks and cuts that come with this style of shaving. To my surprise it was very easy ! the new style of these kind of razors really make it simple ! I am 6'4 and I was worried about the razor being too small for my hands but it really fits nice! and maybe that's the key thing so you don't mash it down on your face ,And the head of the razor has a nice weight so it gives it that just enough pressure to keep it gliding down nicely ! I watched a couple of you tube videos before I attempted this and the one guy named geofatboy gave this razor a great review and makes it look easy shaving hahah! So I read some of the reviews on here also and everyone seems to be on the same page about this razor , Its nice! I am not getting paid for this review and I don't work for any razor company! So let me say this ! its my first time using this type of razor and it works great! I used my wifes shaving cream and it worked great ! went right through 2 weeks of scruff ! Im not as hairy as some men but there was enough hair on my face to clog a reg razor and this razor stayed clog free! I took my time doing it and really I could have gotten away with one shave ! it looked good! there was only one spot under my jaw that I could feel like there was a little stubble and it was only because I was a little nervous doing it , I ended up shaving twice and let me tell you who is reading this post, you really get a smooth shave! I read things about a BSS baby smooth shave and laughed ,But I will say they are right on the mark !! And to be honest I bought this razor because I was tired of paying 30 bucks for 15 razors that I am gona throw away ! they say you can use the DE razor a few times before you have to change the blade what is not to love about that? this is gona save me some dollars for sure! I may just go and order the 100 pack of these blades and be done for years ! And on another note myself im gona be getting the mug and brush to complete it ! so if your thinking about going to a DE do it! it really is a cheap shave and works great! coming from a first time user! I hope this helps you if your thinking about going this route! Jim....

I've been shaving every day for 5 days with this razor (paired with Astra blades), and this is my impression: The build quality is excellent - the chrome is super-shiny, the pieces fit together snug, the blade becomes perfectly aligned to head, and the design has a nice flow to it. The handle is suppose to be short for this type of razor, but I've found that I get the most control the closer to the blades I hold it. The handle in this area has a nice little flange to grip between two fingers and a thumb, so someone was thinking when they designed this. The black handle is $10 cheaper than the chrome handle, but the black lacquer feels nice and smooth, and the handle still has a nice heft to it. The chrome handle looks nice, and if you can afford it you should probably get it, but it makes absolutely no difference in the shave quality, so I suggest putting that $10 towards some good shave creme or blades instead! The only thing I don't like about this razor: on close inspection there's a bit of burr on the corner-edge of the head piece. This tiny bit of metal has been chromed over, so it's not sharp, but I can feel it against my skin when I shave and it's a like a tiny, tiny annoyance in an otherwise perfect razor. How this passed inspection I do not know! I think I may take a tiny file to it to see what can be done - I can't RMA it because then I'll be without a razor! This was not enough to dock a star. Maybe 1/16th of a star? This provides a VERY close shave! It leaves my skin feeling smoother than the disposable razors I wasted a ton of money on, too. I nicked myself a few times the first couple of times I shaved with it, but apparently your skin needs to become acclimated to it because now I don't cut myself any longer and my skin feels better. Grown-in hairs have disappeared nearly completely, in only 5 days! What else? Oh! Do NOT attempt to shave against-the-grain with this on your first time using a double-edge razor! Like I said before you'll need to acclimate your skin to using this type of blade against it, and beside that you'll need a little practice with the angle before attempting. Furthermore, some people like to re-lather and shave in multiple angles - the effectiveness of this probably depends on your skin type - I found that one pass of the razor cuts about 99% of all the hairs - an extra, small, careful pass in problem areas is enough to get the rest without re-lathering.

Pretty razor-cheaply made. Thought I'd go with a good razor to eliminate any questions in my mind re inadequate result from a "beginner" razor. Gave me a good shave. Handle was slick, necessitating frequent hand drying while shaving. Within 2 wks I dropped it on the floor-bath rug over tile-soft landing. The head screw snapped off showing cheap pot metal. $42 gone in an instant. Now buying a Murker because of its reported stoutness. Update: Contacted the company and they replaced the head for free. Took a little time, but I subscribe that to the company being across the pond. Bought a long handled Merkur and used it while waiting. To contrast the two: Merkur is 1/2" longer, but the EJ has better balance and weight. Both give a good shave, but the EJ is more comfortable. If it holds up, I would now give the EJ 4/5 stars, losing one star because it may break again. I'm a relative newbie to DE shaving. Wanted a closer shave and less shaving bumps than I electric shaver was giving. Thought I'd get some disposable razors and a can of shaving cream and I would be good to go. After reading the reviews of this razor, I realized there was a lot more to a good shave than just wacking whiskers. I shave everyday because a 2 day growth on a young guy may be sexy to women, but on an older guy-you just look homeless. In addition, I'm not a primper. I have a face that makes people intimate I should be hiding under a bridge asking 3 questions before I allow anybody to cross, so I don't want to spend long periods looking at my mug in the mirror. But DE shaving w/ a good blade, razor, and soap is so enjoyable that the drudgery of shaving now becomes a relaxing experience. It takes me 12-15 min. to shave(3 passes-with, across, and against the grain) instead of 3 min. w/ my electric. Just realize that w/ a lot of choices of razors, blades, shaving soaps, after shaves, etc., you now have taken on a new hobby. Doesn't take a lot of time and is very inexpensive. As to the latter, don't scrimp and buy cheaper stuff and wonder why it is not a comfortable experience. The difference between a Cruz and a Malibu in DE shaving is only $5-$10. If you want the Lexus in a product, it still is not going to break the bank. Enjoy your new hobby.

Picked this razor up years ago when I was first getting into the wet shaving scene. For years I had struggled with thick and dense beard hair that was impossible to debulk no matter what I did. Cartridge razors would leave me with hundreds of little red ingrown bumps and I felt like I would never be able to achieve a clean-shaven look without the eventual happening. That has no longer been the case. The Edwin Jagger De86 has been a huge help with getting a good shave in - it has a beginner-friendly design where the blade exposure is less aggressive in comparison to other safety razors. The razor also looks pretty sleek sitting on my bathroom countertop but looks aren't everything, luckily this razor has much more than that. This thing clears my face in a few passes and is hard to clog up with hair (no more making my face raw with multiple up-and-down cartridge razor passes). Cuts are few and far between and are usually because I am rushing, but if you take your time and do it right you will achieve an amazing shave every time. For beginners, I would recommend that you use Astra superior platinum blades with this razor. I have sensitive cut-prone skin and have found that the Astras provide a very clean and comfortable shave compared to a few other brands I've tried in the past. Take it slow with finding the right angle using your razor and you'll have it down in no time.

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Great product. Very premium.

Rasoir de sécurité doux. Je l’ai couplé aux lames astra platinum. Le rasage est un plaisir. Je comprends mieux, apres l'avoir utilisé, sa réputation. Excellent rapport qualité prix. Le seul défaut est son manche lisse. Une fois mouillé, il peut glisser.

Jahrelang habe ich überzeugt Systemrasierer verwendet. Mit diesem Rasierhobel bin ich unter die Hobelaner gegangen und kann dies nur empfehlen. Der Hobel fühlt sich in der Hand wertig an. Ich mag den klassisch stählernen Look. Im Vergleich zu den vorangegangenen Systemrasierern lässt sich folgendes feststellen: Nach einem Jahr Nassrasur mit dem Hobel muss ich sagen, dass die Rasur wirklich Spaß macht und sich gut, wenn nicht sogar deutlich besser anfühlt als die Rasur mit dem dem Systemrasierer. Die Rasur mit dem Systemrasierer empfinde ich insgesamt eher als lästig bzw. notwendiges Übel. Beides hat jedoch Vor- und Nachteile: Die Rasur mit dem Hobel macht aus meiner Sicht deutlich mehr Spaß, es hat etwas mehr Gentleman-Feeling bzw. Stil, wenn man so will. Der Rasierschaum wird nicht verschmiert. Jedoch muss auch der Winkel passen, was ein wenig Übung erfordert. Die Rasur dauert ungeübt deutlich länger. Anfangs fallen mehr Schnitte an. Mit dem Systemrasierer schneidet man sich offensichtlich gar nicht. Der Winkel lässt sich auch nicht variieren. Der vorliegende Rasierhobel kann sehr lange halten, die Klingen sind deutlich kostengünstiger im Vergleich zu Systemrasierern. Zudem ist der Rasierhobel eine umweltfeundliche Alternative zu Einwegrasierern, da (so auch dieser) aus Stahl bzw. langlebigen Materialien hergestellt sind. Ich verwende derzeit Klingen von Lord, die eine gründlichere Rasur mit einer schärferen Klinge bieten als die zuvor verwendeten Systemrasierer. Dadurch entstehen bei mir deutlich weniger Hautirritationen, wobei ich Klingen nahzu bei der Verwendung wechsel bzw. drehe (vier Rasuren auf eine Klinge, weil mit drehen der Klinge vier Klingenseiten zur Verfügung stehen). Das ist sehr sparsam im Verbrauch und kostengünstig. Mir ist zudem die Ästhetik wichtig, der metallene Rasierhobel hat ein extrem klassisches und zeitloses Design und fügt sich gut in mein Badezimmer ein. Ich würde ihn definitiv wieder kaufen und kann Klingen von Astra oder Lord empfehlen.