"New" EJ89L Razor/New Head

LookingGlass · Post by **LookingGlass** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:14 pm

Does anyone have any experience with the "New" EJ89L? EJ advertises a new, improved head. The English Shaving Company has a great buy on them.

Thanks,

Ed

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:18 pm

there is alot of love for that razor here on the forum

i had one and it is very nice razor to have..

its a bit less aggressive than the older head ,,just a little

it does shave smoother

you cant dislike it ,,thats a fact
marc

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:21 pm

i have one, very nice item

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:25 pm

"New" means January 2009. Prior to that Merkur made the heads for EJ.

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:51 pm

druphus wrote:"New" means January 2009. Prior to that Merkur made the heads for EJ.

Thanks Andy, for a moment there my RAD almost woke from its slumber.

The Seeker · Post by **The Seeker** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:00 am

I have the DE89L. Fantastic razor, smooth as you like.

nteeman · Post by **nteeman** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:50 am

I always thought the EJ razors used Merkur heads--is that not true?

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:42 am

nteeman wrote:I always thought the EJ razors used Merkur heads--is that not true?

They have used Muhle heads since January of 2009

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:12 am

Is this the least expensive source for a complete razor with this head?
http://www.qedusa.com/edwin-jagger-edwi ... p-275.html

The only problem is that their minimum shipping charge is high, which encourages various acquisition disorders.

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:14 am

Pauldog wrote:Is this the least expensive source for a complete razor with this head?
http://www.qedusa.com/edwin-jagger-edwi ... p-275.html

The only problem is that their minimum shipping charge is high, which encourages various acquisition disorders.

Paul, The English Shaving Company has free shipping through the beginning of December. You might want to give it a look.

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:47 pm

They ship for free to the USA?

I suppose a similar razor branded "Muhle Pinsel" will cost more?

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:56 pm

Pauldog wrote:They ship for free to the USA?

They do indeed Paul. They run this promotion periodically and with subtracting the VAT it makes it quite affordable. You can either pay in US Dollars at the rate they list, or use a no fee Credit Card (like Capital One) and pay in either Pounds or Euros at the current rate. All of my Trumper stuff has been purchased here during a free ship promotion. Shipping to Denver, Colorado, USA takes between 8-12 days, so you cannot be in a hurry to get the stuff.

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:15 pm

The Seeker wrote:I have the DE89L. Fantastic razor, smooth as you like.

How does it compare with the Gillette NEW?

It looks like I can get just the head for $23, and the whole razor for under $28. I think I'm going to inquire at my local barber supply shop before ordering...

fisherc · Post by **fisherc** » Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:41 pm

IMO the relatively new Muhle/EJ head is the best DE head in the market. I find it superlative when loaded with a Personna Isralei DE blade and/or a Shark DE blade. I realize this is highly subjective so just my opinion of course.

regards,
Chris

MikeC · Post by **MikeC** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:28 am

I love my DE89L a great razor!

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:32 pm

I finally got a Jagger DE89L. I swapped a Gillette red tip for it, and it was mailed to me from France around Dec. 10. It arrived earlier today, after kicking around various postal services of the world, apparently. I had been sweating a bit, but I thought the most likely explanation had to do with mail and Customs rather than the member I was trading with.

I was too sleep-deprived to shave today, so I don't have anything more to report yet.

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:46 pm

I love my EJ89L. A great razor.

Meh, heh, heh!

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:01 pm

I could swear there's an echo in here!

Rev. Jim, I'm tempted to add "meh heh heh" to your remark, but that would probably be abusing my moderator super powers.

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:47 am

I tried my EJ for the first time today, with several days of stubble, and I was amazed. I used an unmarked blade I think is an American Personna, one that had some shaves on it, and it felt as though I could not cut myself without trying very hard to do so. The shave was very close, and it was easy to keep a good angle. It was even safe on the back of my neck, and normally I only trust an injector on that tender area.

The only thing I'd change is to try some other handles. The black handle it came with seems just a bit slippery.

I think I would be safe even with a fresh Feather blade in this razor.

Even though I favor one-piece razors, this razor, the Gillette NEW, and the slant bar often keep me away from my TTO's.

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:59 pm

A nice head indeed. I prefer the Chatsworth handles with this head.